I sure miss the old low maintenance glass headlights.

Finally someone shows how to do headlight restoration correctly! There are dozens if not hundreds of methods on YT and elsewhere claiming to do the job easily in minutes, but the truth is, there's no shortcut that works. It takes considerable elbow grease, with several progressively finer sandpaper grits, exactly as shown here. Thanks!

Love it.. No bullshit, no time wasting, just straight to the point and very informative 💯👌🏻

I've done aircraft plexiglass, and ALWAYS sand in one direction, then change 90 degrees with next grit, rinse, repeat. This way, you can easily make sure you've removed all scatches from previous grit; otherwise, you may be trying to remove 600 scratches with 1000 grit, etc. Aircraft windshields are large, and of course, if you screw one up you're out of busine$$.

I'm gonna have to try this and hope it works for me like it did for you in this video , I'm 67 years young and will try anything at least once to see if it works . Thanks for this video Sir ❤💯👵🏽🙏🏽

Immaculate as always. People comment about sanding directions, if you are unexperienced then yes, it's easier to see if you removed scratches from previous stage. But this dude has a miles and miles in his hands and can sand with he's eyes closed. Thanks for the clear video as always, cheers!

I often wondered if they were sealed from the factory. In recent years the likes of Maguire’s have included an aerosol sealer in their headlight restoration kits. Using 2K lacquer makes complete sense. I saw the top comment about micro cracks etc. At the end of the day this should last a couple of years. When it finally degrades machine sand it off with some 800 and start again. I am so glad I found your channel, a few years ago now. I have used your methods and saved hundreds of pounds improving paint jobs on my cars and repairing scratches etc. Thanks Mr CRV POV, your a legend!

I like the last bit. That makes it look absolutely brand new! Thanks for sharing!

Great job !!! I did the same on my 2004 Lexus GS 300 4 yrs ago. They still look as good as the first day I did them. My car is garage kept also. Only difference in my process is I didn’t wet sand or polish my clear coat after spraying. I sprayed a total of 3 even coats of 2k clear. Looked great so that’s why I didn’t wet sand and polish them. Nice video you did , to the point 👍

I've done this for decades, doesn't take long, and lasts. ez money maker. Personally i go in one direction per grit, helps for precise details and removing each grits lines. Nice job man

On my old Mondeo the head lights come completely off . Saves me time from the masking. With this tutorial I found out what I was doing wrong at the end stage all these years. Thanks Mate .

Good video how to keep clear longer! Reminds me of working with my grandad in the garage doing auto body. I sure miss our time together.

The 3M kit works awesome for 25$ and 1/4 of the work. Comes with drill bit polishing pad and compound instead of spraying top coat. Has all the sandpaper and they stick onto the drill bit wheel too. Did my Benz and Volvo 4-5 years ago and still looks new. For the price and the amount of work required, it’s hard to beat .

Thanks for this. I’ve looked at several videos on how to do this job, and this one is definitely the best!

A proper job. And no unnecessary build up waffle. A true professional.

Nice video, the exact same method I used on my 2008 VW Golf. I had used ordinary 1k paint previously but that only lasted a few months as the clearcoat itself started to yellow. So I repeated the process with 2k paint and 2 years on my headlights still look like new. Just like to add that you can be fairly agressive with 2000 or 3000 grit sandpaper sand down 100% all the orange peel before polishing and wax. The 2k coat is essentially the same as the clearcoat on your car paint so you can polish and wax it the exact same way as you would car body paint.

Wow what a difference. I’ve been needing to do my headlights for ages and now I know how to achieve a lasting finish. Very informative video 👌🏼

This is the best damn video on how to renovate lenses ever! Thank you!

Thank you for making this video! I am currently working on my federal signal AeroDynic fire truck light bar which the plastic has 40-50 years of weathering. So far I've wetsanded it and my next step it to clear coat it.

This is absolutely the best video I've ever seen on this subject. Thank you Sir.

Super helpful showing each step. Because for one never having done this, putting sandpaper to headlight covers is a scary deal!

I thought it looked good with the Pro2kClear because that was great clarity. Will work well on scale model cars. But when you polished it, I could see the reflection on the surface, a white rectangle...that made me see the true benefit. Top work!

This is how I will do it in the future. Well done.

That Pro2k is fantastic stuff. I've been in aurora recon for 27 years and Pro2k as well as other 3m machine worx are top notch

Your tutorials are awesome. the no BS repairs are just great. You give me the confidence I needed and I feel like I can do it. My old car will thank you later I hope. Greetings from France

Great video , shows all the stages , good end result too. Thanks for posting.

I did this same thing to my Scion xB about 6 years ago and the headlights are still clear. I used Krylon clear coat with UV protection, UV is the key to keeping the headlights from going yellow sooner than later.

Good tip about warming the can, especially during the winter, I usually stand it on the hall radiator for 15 minutes before shaking again and using. Lovely finish buddy 👍😁

Good video mate. Like you i have been doing Head Light repairs for years now. I use Meguiars Head Light Coating. After using many products over the years i find this is best. I do not use 2k products on head light... Have a great day...from Kiwi

Absolutely spot on I did pretty much the same thing a few years ago only using Poundland lacquer 🤩 an it’s still looking pretty good today 😎😎😎😎

Just found your channel. What I like is you don’t cut corners but it’s stuff we can all do properly 👍🏻

Congratulations.. regards from Athens Greece 😊

Looks good 👍 hope everybody's doing well through the depression of the twenties the hyperinflation the pandemics and the wars

Looks absolutely amazing, mate . I'm not sure why I'm surprised as all the work you do looks great .

Looks amazing and easy to do it yourself just take your time and keep checking 😊

the best Ive seen so far

Excellent tutorial, thank you! Cheers from Ontario Canada!

Spraymax makes a dedicated headlight coating called 2K 2in1 Headlight Clear

Wow! That’s the right way to do it

I used to paint cars and would use 400 before color coat. Literature said finer grade would probably cause paint to debond because it was too smooth. Never noticed any scratches. Paint filled them all in. Would sand with 600 before buffing. That's all the paper they sold back then. Just a thought.

AMAZING end result !!!! Instead 2k clear there are a number of headlight lacquer products for poly carb. Some channels sware blind not go 2k but specific headlight clearcoat ( for poly carb plastics etc ) … I don’t know what to think. I go onto 1500 grit and then 3000 Trizact (3m) and use finish on headlight compound polish and a UV wipe. 3m. This seams fine for well over a year and they look very well maintained rather than brand new. Haven’t sprayed one yet but do intend too. I use g360 also on wool. Soft wool

Awesome video mate. Gonna try it out on my yaris

Big up viewing from jamaica 🇯🇲

Hey mate! Have to give you feedback, this was the most PERFECT vid: how to do. There was absolute 0% of extra bs, just straight from point a to point b💪💪💪 Cheers from Finland🇫🇮, now i know how to do mine peugeot 107 with confidence😄 PS:result was brilliant☀☀

I think to use all of the spray can, sand , prep both lights. Great video

Perfect timing, my daughter just MOT'd her 2004 Peugeot 206 and they advised the headlights needed swapping/repairing 😁

i restore headlights for side job i do all the prep then i either use vapor kit or compond and polish then a 5 year ceramic coating ... i defo do want to try 2k clear coat at some point awesone video 🤙

No substitute for good work. Looks like new and really helps the car look better.

Ottimo lavoro sia professionale che didattico. Angelo - Pisa - Italy

Did you read my mind? Was thinking of doing this today!

Say, um... Nothing on their website suggests it blocks UV at all. Isn't that what caused the damage initially, but now, we've lost the original UV protection from the factory, no?

Simple trick to make it a little faster and easier - open the bonnet before starting. It means less masking and one doesn't need to be quite so careful along the lights' edges for that part. Because the oxidation and dirt layer is quite soft and thick, I use scotch-brite to remove that top layer.

Awesome tutorial, thanks for sharing!

My car always faced south parked on the street, which meant it was nearly always exposed to constant sunlight. I now park facing north, which really extends the life of any restoration.

Great video mate, this is the best tutorial I have seen. Very simple and straight forward. Keep up the good work 👍

Nice improvement on what I have done in the past

that looks fantastic! I love how you used the drill to give it that final polish!

Very thorough and detailed, I will try to apply it to my car

Thanks for that! I wasn't even looking for this type of video...your's just popped up, as a suggestion. I've got a PT Cruiser, which I bought from another content creator, on here...the headlights are definitely in need of this treatment.

This channel is great, helped my business offer more repairs and earn more income. Should do a workshop or course for these repairs👍👍

Brilliant videos my good man. Just discovered your channel. Love it

Excellent work absolutely amazing

What is the big deal about not using "glass" for headlights anymore. I mean, are we having a sand shortage? In the 80's a burned out Sylvania was 10 $ .. I was at the Volvo dealership and a new headlight was needed for a 2023 xc90.. 2000$..? R U F'ng crazy? Or you think I am. Someone needs to come up with glass aftermarket alternatives.. for the people.

I bought new ones cheap from Rock Auto for my gen 10 f150, years later they look great.

Ive got an old Volvo which Ive done twice now, and that is what I will be doing next time. Great video and thanks for sharing.

Absolutely good tutorial! Thanks

U an absolute champion, great work mate !

Excellent job 👏

Great job there!

Can't wait to do my trusty Tahoe

Great job, very detailed explanation. Thank you.

Hair lacquer works just as good 👍

You, Sir, have impressive results I am now a subscriber. Thanks for a great concise video.

I did it about the same way. I don't think the lamp covers are corroded but they are eroded, wind erosion. In the factory they use clear semi gloss. Wind erosion hits it in the front but the back is protected from wind erosion. I used distilled water but to me it doesn't matter that much. I used only 880 grit with an up and down motion and a circular motion watering as you go and sponging it. You're basically sanding down a grit or sheen of paint / lacquer. This is very similar to eyes with cataracts. The lens is scratched/ eroded. Wind erosion can do this to eyes as well. After sanding I forget what I used next, I think baby oil. Then I sprayed it with clear semi gloss that I got at Walmart cheap, but I only used one coat. My car is so old and screwed up that I didn't care to mask it out with paper and tape. And that's it. I got the fine grit sand paper at a body shop. Don't expect to find such fine grit sandpaper at a hardware store because it wouldn't be a frequently sold product there or a house paint store. Body shop place usually have that grit.

I have done them with my air drill and the kit from 3M that has sanding disks up to 3000 grit and a clear coat sealer

You are an entrepreneur, hope you make millions, every prouduct i tried on my old truck failed, i alowed many to try and again all failed, finally got rid of the truck because the bezals cost a fortune.

I tell you what all you need is some bug repellent like Off. spray that on the headlight let it sit for like 20 seconds then wipe it off. Headlight will be good as new.

So does he just more or less sand on the part where the light is? That’s kinda what it looked like. Excellent job, I have seen so many cars that need it bad, it’s obviously not hard.

Plus one for the ‘G3’ paste. It’s better than ‘T-Cut’ 👍

I have a micra K12 and will do this too to permanently fix them

If there's any left in the can, throw it in the fridge, you can use it for quite a while longer, I also rad that putting the can in the freezer can make it last months....

excellent finish...

I find it easier to remove the headlight. No masking or chance of overspray on the car. 45 years in the panel Industry here in Oz. Good job though

Thank you for this informative video! Your method works like a charm. For even better results, consider using a ceramic coating after the clear coat. It provides superior protection and enhances the shine.

What's in the water you spray on? Dishwasher liquid? Great result.

Thanks man. This will help many people.

The video is simple and effective, not a long or dragging video. Thumbs up

Mate that was a brilliant tutorial.... The Evo will be getting a fresh look very soon

I always thought you would have to buff out the sanding (milky finish) and then apply the clearcoat. This is brilliant!

WOW! Awesome job!!!

Excellent work, thanks.

Looks great I alo do it this same way . From south africa.

Thanks for the video - great tutorial, very useful with your usual USP - No BS which is why we keep subbing

Looks great labor intensive.

Deep Woods Off bug spray, done!

Nice job as usual👍 Would you ever consider doing a video on restoring gloss trims which are a nightmare to keep scratch free, especially on doors etc. cheers.

I'm 77, I think I'll just buy new headlights.

HID bulbs put out a lot of UV which deteriorates the plastic covers when the lamps are automatically turned on every time that the car is driven. Most cars have a cheat code to prevent the lamps coming on unless the driver turns them on.

Use sandpaper course enough to remove all scratches. Move to 600 or 800 grit the switch to Novus Plastic Polish, Medium. I refinish Omega watch crystals this way but works on any clear plastic.

I use Maguires mirror glaze and then put a coat of wax on top of it and it last a year and a half so far! Less than 10 minutes a lens.