How to polish headlights - clean & restore without sanding! Mothers

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This how2everystep guide shows you how to clean & restore cloudy car or motorbike headlights using only Mothers Mag and Aluminium polish and without sanding.... in 10 easy to follow steps....
EVERY STEP SUMMARY
Step 1: Clean the Headlight
Step 2: Mask around the Headlight
Step 3: Apply Polish to the Headlight
Step 4: Apply Polish to the Polishing Wheel
Step 5: Drill Polish the Headlight
Step 6: Wipe down the Headlight
Repeat Step 3,5,6
Step 7: Apply light coat of Polish
Step 8: Apply Polish to Drill Buffer
Step 9: Drill Polish with Buffer Wheel
Step 10: Wipe Clean & Remove Masking Tape
TOOLS / MATERIALS REQUIRED
1: Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish
2: Wet Wipe or Bodyshop wipe
3: Microfibre cloth
4: 10mm & 50mm Bodyshop Masking Tape
5: Drill polishing wheel + foam & buff pad attachment
6: Electric Drill
7: PPE: Safety glasses
8: Scissors
AMAZON LINKS
1: Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish 10 OZ
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0009H519...
Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish 5 OZ
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00068GEJ...
2: Drill polishing wheel + foam & buff pad attachment
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074M3CQ4...
3: Microfibre cloths
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M09VYA...
4: 10mm Bodyshop Masking Tape
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TJH8T6...
50mm Bodyshop Masking Tape
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KM3EP7...

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@oXumeR 4 жыл бұрын

This video literally couldn’t of came at a better time I just picked up some mother’s aluminum polish and going to definitely use this method thanks for all the help!

@How2EveryStep 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. No problem! Let me know how you get on following the method. Thanks Col

@rareform6747 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I use this , works great for $ 4.59 No masking needing and it polishes . The end !

@How2EveryStep 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Yes the metal polish works really well at cleaning headlights. Personally I would always mask the paintwork to avoid thinning the lacquer... thanks Col

@jesusfrocha2689 3 жыл бұрын

Will try it thanks for video!!! Love itb

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! I just used the same technique on a 15 year old faded Audi A6 headlight and it made the headlight look brand new :)

@MrTexas51 3 жыл бұрын

It's better if you use a wool buffing pad on a variable speed buffer about 600 rpm to 1000 rpm an then put a ceramic coat on it. I restored my Harley Windshield back to normal with this method.

@zebradun7407 3 жыл бұрын

I just used this method and while it doesn't restore to clear factory it does restore.

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

If you find you don't achieve a factory clear finish you will either need to do further polishing or buffing or the inside of the headlight lens may have discolour....

@paulharding3911 3 жыл бұрын

This video has really helped me,my headlights look new. Should I buy some uv protectant? Thanks for your help.

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. I am really glad you found it useful! I was really pleased with the results on my car. You could spay the headlights with a UV protective laquer. But all I do is give my headlights a quick buff each year as per the video and it keep them looking new. Regards Colin

@johncurtis1666 4 жыл бұрын

Hi - Great vid - very useful. Can you let me know how long do the headlights stay clear for?

@How2EveryStep 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon. Thanks - i'm glad you found it useful. I have done this on previous cars and found you only notice dulling again after a couple year or so. I normally give my headlights a quick annual buff with the metal polish to keep them looking new. Have you polished up your headlights yet?

@johncurtis1666 4 жыл бұрын

How2 EveryStep cheers - i haven’t done them yet but going to give it a try soon

@vprince9907 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial step by step guide on doing your vehicle headlights.

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Glad you liked it. Funnily enough I just did my 15 year old audi a6 headlights and they came up brand new...

@Steve-cs3tt 3 жыл бұрын

Can this also be done on the tail lights?

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Yes can be done exactly the same on the tail lights...

@MarcelinoJrArias 3 жыл бұрын

What will you use for UV protection?

@How2EveryStep 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I use a carnauba wax. Apply 2 coats, buffing the headlight lens inbetween and this provide really good UV protection. I will upload a video on this shortly. Thanks Col

@kevinmoyse4684 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed video! Does any metal polish work for polishing headlights?

@How2EveryStep 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. I'm glad you liked it. I have only ever used Mothers Mag and Aluminium to polish up headlights - so I can only say this brand does the job well. See the Amazon links for it in the description to the video. What car headlights are you polishing? Thanks Col

@kevinmoyse4684 4 жыл бұрын

How2 EveryStep Thanks I’ll take a look on Amazon

@jamiemadison8082 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you use regular decorators maskin tape? Or has it got to be a particular kind?

@How2EveryStep 4 жыл бұрын

Hi KJ. Yes you can use decorators masking tape if needs be. I prefer the bodyshop masking taps as you can stretch it slightly to curve around the headlight.... Hope the headlight restoration goes well! Thanks Col

@wdpcpa3 3 жыл бұрын

My Mothers Mag has separated. It has some brown stuff that rises to the top. Is that OK?

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Hi William, to be honest I am not sure. Is it a really old pot of Mothers? I would buy a new one to be on the safe side... cheers Col

@michaelragin157 3 жыл бұрын

It's nice I'm gonna do my G35 coupe

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff - let me know how you get on :)

@barryhughes1612 4 жыл бұрын

Good tube very informative, potential to save a load of money on replacement headlights m8.

@How2EveryStep 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry! Glad you liked the video

@barryhughes1612 4 жыл бұрын

How long does this fix last for?

@How2EveryStep 4 жыл бұрын

@@barryhughes1612 Hi Barry. In my experience it will last a couple of years before you need to do it again. But really depends on how much exposure the lights get to the suns UV rays. I normally give my headlights a quick buff polish once a year to keep them looking brand new. Let me know how you get on following the guide. Thanks Col

@kevinmoyse4684 4 жыл бұрын

Does this also work on coloured lights

@How2EveryStep 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Yes this method works on all colours of plastic headlights, rear lights, side repeaters etc. Let me know how you get on.... thanks Col

@kevinmoyse4684 4 жыл бұрын

How2 EveryStep great I’ll give it a try

@menguardingtheirownwallets6791 3 жыл бұрын

I then spray a layer of UV-blocking clear paint that is 'SAFE' for use on plastics, not the type of clear paint that dissolves plastics. I use Rustoleum's 'Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Gloss Clear Paint' as it sticks to plastics and it does not harm the plastic itself.

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I just give my headlights a quick polish each year to keep them looking new. I will look into the rustoleum product - it sounds good...

@johnnyh64 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t you find the clear coat then comes off as the paint usually needs the object to be scuffed with 2000 grit sandpaper to hold on?

@sidneymeyer6668 3 жыл бұрын

Wares step 11-18?

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

I simply do the steps 1 to 10 to give the headlights a good polish and then a light buff polish every year after that to keep looking new...

@AlexCaraYman 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, but now you need to clean you're engine.

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video - thanks. Ah ah fair shout - in future I would cover the engine bay with an old blanket :) Better metal polish over a blanket than the bonnet...

@petersparkie 3 жыл бұрын

But now there is no UV protection.. this won’t last long at all.

@How2EveryStep 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter. Indeed there is no UV protection. After the full polish as per the video, I lightly buff (with the metal polish) the headlights once a year and this keeps them looking new. It's worked for me for the last 4 years on my 15 year old passat...