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If only the headlamps were still made of heavy glass, this wouldn't be an issue.

the Off didn't really help clear my headlight lens, but there have been no mosquito bites anywhere on the grill for the past month.

Back in the day, our headlights were made of real glass. Never had to worry about it.

you talking about "I'm too cheap to go buy another headlight" lmaoooooooo ME TOOOOOO

If the headlight manufacturers did their job properly nobody would have this problem! One could accept this happening after 20 years, but not a few years. Unacceptable!

I’ve been having a really rough time lately but you not only gave me a smile but also a genuine laugh with your word “scratchly.” Thank you!! And great idea with the off, I never woulda thought of it

I’m gunna start brushing my teeth with Off!

I bet your wife was impressed when she saw the dirty bathroom towel! 😁

No matter what you use to clean your headlight lens, the trick is to scrub horizontally ONLY. The cloudiness is crazing cause by dust impact and UV deterioration. If you scrub round and round or both sideways and up and down, it aligns some of the crazing but scrubbing in one direction only leaves a clearer and longer lasting lens.

Harmless fun and entertaining! Thanks ~ all the way from New York!

Love your videos buddy! You’re a lot of fun and are teaching me how to be more light-hearted about stuff like this. Love ya brother…..keep up the fun. You’re a great guy.

No six packs were harmed in this video 😂. Thanks man! My entertainment for the night!

Many year sago we traveled to a place where insect repellant was necessary, so we bought some stuff that had a very high content of DEET. Much higher than OFF! During the trip it leaked and the plastic cosmetics bag my wife had it in partially melted, so yes, DEET is a solvent to plastics.

What causes the headlight lenses to get cloudy like that is something called "crazing" - which is when the UV light from the sun attacks the outer surface of the plastic and causes a lot of microscopic cracks in the surface. This diffuses the light hitting the surface instead of letting it through and makes it look cloudy. Liquid products like OFF and WD-40 and even water, just fill in the cracks and make it look clear again. Of course, water evaporates quicker than oils, so it doesn't last as long, but even the oils will eventually wash away or evaporate and the headlights are still crazed like before. If you had washed that OFF off with soap and water, it would have looked like it did before. What actually works is plain old cheap buffing compound, a clean rag, and about 10 minutes of scrubbing in small circles all over the lens. The toothpaste will work some, but you need to scrub it on with a rag and not a toothbrush, plus you need to scrub a lot longer than five minutes. Buffing compound has a little more aggressive abrasive, so it works faster than toothpaste, but it still takes some time and elbow grease. It basically ablates the cracked surface and gets down to a new, smooth surface. It will stay clearer longer, but eventually will have to be done again due to continued crazing by the sun. My experience is that I have to do it every 12 to 18 months, depending on the car.

Compound and if you have buffing wheel definitely makes a difference than seal it with a good polish to prevent future damage

Been watching you for awhile now. I've always wanted to know if these were true. Thanks Jack 👍

Great review keep em comming!

" Remember, I'm not a scientist. I'm just a dude spraying OFF on some headlights". Absolute gold. Haha

Great video, just saw one using a 3M product then saw your vid. (Didn't know about using OFF)! Usually hate vids with rambling about whatever, thanks for keeping on topic!! Thanks for your scientific opinion too! 😁

Thanks for the video, Yak. After spending the evening watching video's and reading comments, I've sanded, wiped with mineral spirits, and clearcoated the front lenses. Looks great - so far (1 hour). Gotta say that the claims that the hazing comes from UV can't be the case. The rear lenses on my 2004 Lexus are very clear with no treatment. Hmmm... same sun, different end of the car. I suspect the highway-driving sand-blasting over the last 16 years and 190,000 miles are the cause of the front lense issue. The less one drives, the better it gets for everybody.

No matter what method is used to clean and clear the Haze, doesn't it need some protective layer to keep it clear for some time?

Scratch-ily😂😂😂I love your personality. Thx for the info. Im going to have my boys do this until we can restore the lights properly. I hope that you do more vids like this. You have talent on camera definitely🤗🐾

Can't believe you used that beautiful hand towel!

Loved this. Great sense of humor.

Dude! Thanks for the video, we owe you a beer! Well done! Very clever!

What people fail to tell you is that toothpaste works like rubbing compound...you rinse your headlights and put a quarter sized amount on your buffing wheel and polish your headlights on high speed. Then make sure you follow up with headlight polish to prevent your shiny headlights from fading in the sun. Restoring headlights is basically removing the damaged top coat of plastic. The problem with all restore jobs is that you end up removing the hard factory finish so you keep having to polish with rubbing compound and polish it once a year to maintain it.

Hey, loved your inference of what works. Using the Off every weekend for a month might be even better for long term. Then once a month. The light assembly on my 2009 BMW 328i cost $1,200 apiece to have replaced. If I do it the assembly’s cost $1,900. I think it’s worth me cleaning them once a month with Off bug spray. I’m going to try the bug spray on my outdoor light fixture that has yellowed. Thanks.

I’ve tried W40 and its good as new and now I aso tried this OFF and man.....it dis a well done job too 👍. Liked all y’all videos including Kayak fishing’s as well.

Dude, funny as hell! lmao I just use rubbing compound, it lasts ;)

The toothpaste would probably have worked better if you worked it in with a rag. That way it would work much like a rubbing compound or wet sanding. Actually buffing is still probably the best option in my opinion.

Thanks for doing the experiment!

The problem with DEET is the chemical reaction softens the polycarbonate lens on the headlight. It will clear up the haze but the haze will comeback pretty quick. You need to apply a UV protectant to maintain the clarity.

I used OFF on my Tahoe headlights a year ago. Sprayed on and cleaned off, then sprayed on and let dry without rubbing it off. I was amazed and it still looks pretty good a year later.

they say you need to put auto polish on after you clean the head light lens and Everytime you polish your vehicle it stops the uv rays from messing them up.

Great video. I agree that some of these restoration kits are expensive and they usually are a one-car application. So I'm curious, how long did the Off last?

Thanks, saved me time, was curious. Bro, wife finds out about towel, your in trouble. Lol

This was SO funny! And educational. Thanks to your research, think I'll buy the kit.

Use brasso it's what we used in the Navy to clean jet canopies, works great on the small cracks.

OMG! I see where you get the “Yak” moniker. This could have been three minutes long at most.

That bathroom towel will Never be the same again

"Scratchly" is definitely a word now, Thank you! I'll be also using " Funnest " as well 😂🤣😂😂

I bought some buffing compound and that worked pretty well, mine were in really bad shape.

I'm retired. I don't drive at night. No headlight problems. 😁

Need to add two more steps to the OFF option, 1. put polish and 2. clear coat for UV protection, will make it last longer

I've been told to wet sand with super fine grain sandpaper, then spray with polyurethane.

Hi. I used to ride motorcycles... the thing that was always recommended for exactly this for both fairing windshields and light covers is.... Meguires Wax Cleaner. Works like a charm. Just put it on, wait a minute or so, and then rub it off. Cleans up clear plastic amazingly

Yeah anytime you wet something it's going to remove the flaws, depending on the depth of the damage no different than cleaning your silver set

Thanks for the honest review!!!!

The absolute best way to clean these up. Start off with 600 grit sand paper sand it until the whole thing is hazy. Then go to 1000 grit. Then move to 2000 grit. Then get some good wax and a buffer. It will last a very long time. I do them all the time for people at work.

Been using colgate for years to buff scratches out of CDs. Don't use a toothbrush though use paper towel or soft cloth. Elbow grease a must

This is educative. Thanks

Some Barkeepers Friend Clean and Polish powder with a sponge/scouring pad will work wonders on that bathroom sink and sink drain. I wonder if it'll shine up the headlight lenses too?

at 0:28 I got distracted by the impression of Will Ferrell's impression of Harry Carey.

I used off. It worked for two years ( a couple times), but eventually it started to lightly melt the plastic. Of course I live in Florida, it’s hot.

Just found this but I must say you are hilarious 😂

That poor adorable towel. Haha It’s cute.

"HONEY WHERE'S MY DAM TOWEL"!?

I use an electric grinder on mine, and it ground all the plastic off, no plastic no problem

There is an act in here somewhere! Great fun to watch!

Apply a protectant after cleaning the lights. No matter the cleaning method, the finish won't last long without it.

I really enjoyed your videos, thank you for sharing!

My next dog WILL be named “Scratchly”. No doubt about it.

Dude you are crazy funny! Good Times! P.S. try baking soda and vinegar made in to paste. 🤔

I use the OFF Deep Woods Towelettes. Only takes a couple minutes and it lasts about 6 months. It gets me through inspection every year in Pennsylvania.

Fun to watch. Thanks. Boy some other people have some anger/immaturity issues.... This fellow is providing information and entertainment. Anyway, keep it up.

After 15 years on a used car lot, I used off on a lot of cars. You will have better luck by spraying the off on the rag (microfiber) first and apply it to the headlight in a fast swiping motion horizontally. If you get too much on the headlight, it WILL soften the plastic cover.

I've used clear solifan tape, the widest one I could find. cleand and dried headlight then carefully applied the tape. Amazing clear and lasted over a year.

Interesting. Thanks for the info!

Yup, because everyone knows when you are going for a polished clear glass finish, making your compound extra gritty is the way to go....

Mother's brand mag and wheel polish. It is metal polish. Metal polish removes oxidation. Takes two minutes with microfiber cloth. Buff in hard with two fingers. Wipe off with clean part of cloth. 5 ounce container at Walmart in wax section. Works about 4 months. Buff again it gets better. It will not work if it is heat damage. Homeless guy showed me.

I did the kit and did it right after about 2 weeks it came back..so will be doing the off and keep up with it...thanks

Yak, can't wait to try the off! tried the toothpaste 4 times and the only thing is that my toothbrush got dirty but the "film" is still there so I'm going to try the "Off". I live in Texas .

If u hit that clean lens with a couple if coats of UV resistant clear coat itll prolly stay clear

HaHa you are so funny, and I'm old! Good review.

Nice man. I was doing a search for this and I actually have the same truck

You can also scrub wit fine steel wool without harm when one does not use way too much presser - and with acetone is a breeze

I found that Automatic Manual Transmission fluid is by far the best for this as well as on mirrors a windows.Also backup light fluid works but it takes more time and scrubbing.🥴😱

You live in the burbiest of burbs! It reminds of that movie "The Burbs" with Tom Hanks. I can see why you film out there. Very picturesque.

I used the turtle wax kit with an electric buffer...then used a good quality auto paint supplier clear coat with UV protector...worked GREAT...only wish I sprayed the clear when it wasn't 35 degrees outside, otherwise it would have been perfect....great video for a quick fix though with the OFF spray

I saw old times glass headlight for sale at Walmart for $9., my plastic encased headlight bulbs $20 each. Never heard of glass headlights turning yellow. Sometime new ain’t better.

Somebody may have already said this, but Crest toothpaste works really well, especially if you apply a thick layer of it (I use half a tube for each headlight), let it sit, scrub, then spray it off. Personally its my favorite method (the most effective for such a low price), and you only have to apply it every few months.

I used to work at a car parts place and someone showed me using Meguiar's Marine one step compound to clean (used to clean gel coats on boats, so it's gentle) the headlights. We used a regular wax applicator pad and went to work. Yep, you gotta apply some elbow grease. Once they are clean and shiny, you give the headlights a nice coat of the Meguiars wax to keep them protected which lasted a couple of months. Reapply the wax and it kept the headlights clear. I've also used the bug spray, it works, but over time it clouds up again. The clear coat spray idea is a good one.

Yes, fun and entertaining, and helpful. Just purchased the Turtle Wax Headlight Lens Restorer Kit, $10.99 at NAPA. Haven't used it yet, will let you know! Shar Maui, Hawaii

If you want to clean your head light plastic, use a wet 3000 grit sand paper, keep the water hose dribbling on the plastic as you rub in circles. After you have cleaned the gunk off, Then use chrome polish and a buffer wheel to polish back to a shine. THEN MOST IMPORTANTLY SPRAY THE CLEAN HEADLIGHTS WITH UV PROTECTIVE CLEAR PAINT!!! You should be able to get all the necessary stuff at your local hardware store. This is a ONE TIME AND DONE FIX! At least for me it has been.

Light rubbing compound works as well or better than any kit. The abrasive grit actually rubs off the surface of the plastic, which is what has become pitted and oxidized, leaving clear plastic below. A good polishing after using the rubbing compound really makes them clear and shiny, and this method will last as long as the original headlamp did because you are starting with new surface, not one that has just been filled in with an oily substance.

I enjoyed watching both THIS and the previous WD40 video...like you said there is no 'quick fix'. So we either use a restoration kit or replace headlights, but If I could offer a suggestion to at least search CariD (or some equivalent match) will help $ave some money vs the manufacturers jacked up pricing for replacements. I have used CariD for headlights and fog lights, they are OEM fit and much cheaper. Hope this info helps someone.

It's an awesome quick fix thanks for the awesome DIY I don't mind doing the quick fix. I did the Colgate without the baking soda I like the look I used a terry cloth and not a toothbrush and it looks great I don't mind the quick fix I'll do it when I need it

Dude sounds like Gomer Pyle! I love it!

Don't use a tooth brush jeezus!! An old t-shirt and some elbow grease.

Why not use rag w the toothpaste. Add pressure get it clean.

The turtlewax headlight restoration kit actually didn't do squat for my faded headlights. I am going to try the OFF method 🤙

I bought a cheap kit from Amazon. Consisted of a small buffing wheel and some polishing compound. Worked wonders!!! Still shiny after 6 months!!!!

I used Evaporust. Bought it for the running rust on my car. It failed. Some of the Evaporust got on my headlight and Bam! The cloud came off the headlight. It actually worked. Just saying.

pretty fun "experiment" if I do say so! Disregard the haters. The comment below helped inform me too, so many thanks to them, but +1 for the sheer experiment you took the time to do. It was fun. I hope the passenger side headlight suffered fewer mosquito bites and the right had less cavities.

Scratchly ... WORD UP!😊 Hey thank you!👍🏾

Yes there are many different methods but most fade in a short time. My go to is to use cutting compound and then apply a carnuba wax. I use a variable speed polisher and wipe each off with a microfiber towell. It usually lasts about 3 months.

Tooth paste totally works. But you have to apply it with a tiny piece of cloth, not a toothbrush.

The deet in the off will react with the plastic in the lens, and will leave it tacky feeling. The big issue is, the UV protection is gone, and that is why they fog up after time.

You have to use vinegar after the off to get rid of the sticky residue left behind Can also use mothers metal polish couple applications 2 to 3x