cloudy headlight covers

[finest1]

hi all,

not sure if this has been posted already. my headlights are cloudy, anyone had any positive experiences of clearing this up? i know lots of videos on youtube, but sometimes it doesn't work when tried.

 

thanks

[Paul Brooksbank]

2000 grade wet and dry with a good dollop of soapy water to remove the surface of the plastic, then spray them with clear lacquer.

[leelacey17]

Just get the Autoglym kit from Halfords, easy to use and great results.

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[steveledzep]

This worked for me.  Dead easy and effective.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K2-Pro-Lamp-Doctor-Headlight-Restorer-Paste-L3050/313049686174?epid=3032793183&hash=item48e337209e:g:eOcAAOSwhXxeNtaf

[markeyszoo]

I used a Meguiars kit off eBay. Twenty odd quid but works well.

[madasahatter]

Best thing for cloudy head lights is new ones. I have tried all manner of things, in the end replaced them with new.

[mattyt1991]

3 hours ago, madasahatter said:

Best thing for cloudy head lights is new ones. I have tried all manner of things, in the end replaced them with new.

How much does this cost? Is it an easy job to DIY?

[madasahatter]

I replaced the complete lights, Mine are halogen. £211.00 from dealer each.

[finest1]

11 hours ago, markeyszoo said:

I used a Meguiars kit off eBay. Twenty odd quid but works well.

was it this one?

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001O7I7FS/

[markeyszoo]

21 minutes ago, finest1 said:

was it this one?

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001O7I7FS/

yes thats it

[LenT]

Never had occasion to try it myself, but have often come across the mention of the use of toothpaste as an effective and gentle way to brighten up headlights.  Probably worth a go as I expect you have some handy!  I'll be interested to know if it actually works.

 

[royoftherovers]

14 minutes ago, LenT said:

Never had occasion to try it myself, but have often come across the mention of the use of toothpaste as an effective and gentle way to brighten up headlights.  Probably worth a go as I expect you have some handy!  I'll be interested to know if it actually works.

 

Toothpaste yes and Brasso too,Len.

[LenT]

8 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Toothpaste yes and Brasso too,Len.

Well there you go!

Just don’t get them mixed up afterwards.

 

[HellRider]

Worked well for me 

 

[Tam Templeton]

Just try t-cut , worked for me but do it many times to clear up then wax and polish .😄

[Ishaq]

I thought I would give this a try and wow what a result! Super easy, cheap all you do is wipe to clean the lens and then use another wipe to protect.

Armor All Headlight Restorer Kit Containing 2 Cleaning Wipes & 1 Protectant Wipe https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07M8GM3D9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_anMeFbTRADK6B

My headlight were really bad but now has a new life and it has been 6 months already and seems like will last a long time.

trust me, give it a go at only £10

[Mr Vlad]

Blimey Steveledzep that stuff you suggested wow what a price 🤣

[steveledzep]

16 hours ago, Mr Vlad said:

Blimey Steveledzep that stuff you suggested wow what a price 🤣

Not sure what the seller has done to the price on that one.  Less than a fiver is typical.  It works very well too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K2-LAMP-DOCTOR-RESTORE-CLARITY-REMOVE-SCRATCH-YELLOW-DULL-CAR-HEADLIGHTS-LEN-NEW/282622237193?epid=2201890123&hash=item41cd991a09:g:U1oAAOSwPWRZO-Tt

[Mr Vlad]

Thats more like it pal. 👍

[jackcramerr]

Thought I will share my experience.

I tried compound, polish and wax one of the headlight and it made a big improvement and then compared it with new. The new one is much better because the old one has yellowed from inside. So one side looks different than the other.