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Professional VS DIY Headlight Restoration Kits

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  • @TylerTube
    @TylerTube Жыл бұрын

    Meguiar's kit - amzn.to/3DnMOyU Armorall kit - amzn.to/3z5gkqF

  • @adammetzger4182

    @adammetzger4182

    Жыл бұрын

    I kind of want to see you test interior detailing products.

  • @Nix2056

    @Nix2056

    Жыл бұрын

    Car paint is usually water based now. Maybe there are issues with that?

  • @Master_Mayhem_Official

    @Master_Mayhem_Official

    Жыл бұрын

    These are also available at autozone (in case you don’t want to wait for delivery to see your clean headlights). Probably o’reilys too but I know for sure at autozone because that’s where I bought my McGuires kit a few months back

  • @Matthews55

    @Matthews55

    Жыл бұрын

    You went for the flashy marketing on the headlight kits, absolute best headlight restoration kit is the 3M kit that comes in the clamshell package.

  • @Heidi-Beth

    @Heidi-Beth

    Жыл бұрын

    Bought the Meguiars, thanks!

  • @wiggychiggy2386
    @wiggychiggy2386 Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel cause it's just a regular dude doing stuff not acting all enthusiastic and cringe it's great

  • @damienhh288
    @damienhh288 Жыл бұрын

    No idea how you manage to make such "trivial" things that interesting to watch every time, but you definitely nail it. Thanks Tyler, and cheers from France !

  • @kochspostulates6149

    @kochspostulates6149

    Жыл бұрын

    I know right? I’m always thinking man this guy can’t be any stupider then boom he proves me wrong!

  • @TheDamnoranges

    @TheDamnoranges

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kochspostulates6149 At least he has english comprehension..

  • @BenShapirosLowerLip

    @BenShapirosLowerLip

    Жыл бұрын

    As an American who is curious about other countries, can I ask you what your first car was?

  • @kochspostulates6149

    @kochspostulates6149

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheDamnoranges I know right those French will surprise you

  • @novofirst

    @novofirst

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BenShapirosLowerLip 1994 Volvo 850 GLE

  • @Tiralful
    @Tiralful Жыл бұрын

    The problem with any home fixes is the don't apply a new UV coating. So after like a month they'll turn yellow and foggy again. You need to apply a UV clear coat after you sand it.

  • @richardrhcp

    @richardrhcp

    Жыл бұрын

    I've done a few by wet sanding, starting around 500 grit, then going up to about 7,000, then polishing with compound. I haven't had issues with yellowing. I didn't apply UV clear either. It's been about two years and they are still clear. This was after removing a heavy amount of oxidation. I've done the same on other cars, and they still look good. I wonder if making the surface so smooth with wet sanding and polishing allows it to bounce enough UV that it doesn't yellow quickly.

  • @arcanask

    @arcanask

    Жыл бұрын

    The Meguiars spray treatment wears out after about a year. That's pretty accurate with what I've experienced using it. It even says on the box you may have to redo it. For a 20 that's not too bad.

  • @theumpteenthtime8854

    @theumpteenthtime8854

    Жыл бұрын

    @@arcanask there's plenty of both solutions in the box to last multiple treatments. I don't mind having to do it again next year. It took less than 15 minutes and looks better than it ever did using the toothpaste method, which probably just made it worse in the long run.

  • @SeventeenSeventySix

    @SeventeenSeventySix

    9 ай бұрын

    Hit the covers with 210 Plastic Cleaner and Polish every 6 months you'll never see yellow.

  • @surf6009

    @surf6009

    8 ай бұрын

    Ya duh! Coat it with a special product made for the purpose.

  • @KitsuneFyora
    @KitsuneFyora Жыл бұрын

    Gotta admit, I've wanted to know if these things actually worked for years. Good to know we got Tyler to solve it

  • @STRIKER520

    @STRIKER520

    Жыл бұрын

    Just need to put a sealant on them on occasion. I just use Turtle wax headlight cleaner and sealer on occasion. It will keep it from getting bad by removing any oxidation and seal. Only need to do it s few times a year.

  • @KitsuneFyora

    @KitsuneFyora

    Жыл бұрын

    @@STRIKER520 cool. I'll use that tip for the future. Though I meant there were commercials on TV that would say this headlight stuff works great. Wanted to know if they ever actually worked. Based off of Tyler's results, some do.

  • @soulwithabody5521

    @soulwithabody5521

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KitsuneFyora iirc Project Farm did a more extensive review and found 3M's product to be the best when it comes to headlight restoration.

  • @Rowgue51

    @Rowgue51

    Жыл бұрын

    There are about a dozen different methods of "restoring" headlights, and they do work...very temporarily. But the results are similar to what people get when they "restore" old yellowed gaming consoles and controllers etc. The plastic has oxidized from prolonged exposure to sunlight. And no matter what you do the bromides created during that process are still there and cannot be removed. It will look amazing right after you do it, but they will yellow again within a month or two. This is an extremely short term fix. If you plan on keeping the car you're better off just getting new headlights unless you want to have to repeat this process every couple of months. These kinds of processes are only really practical if you're just trying to make it look good for a very short period of time so you can deceive the person you're trying to sell something to.

  • @SaguaroBlossom

    @SaguaroBlossom

    Жыл бұрын

    I bought my current car used, and the headlights are awful. Never seen such bad headlights, but the rest of the car is good and mechanically sound. (Purchased from a mechanic who let me take it for 2 hours, and I drove it to my mechanic who went over it.) So cloudy headlights weren't gonna stop the sale.

  • @Golffun
    @Golffun Жыл бұрын

    After watching your demo I decided to try the Meguiar's Two Step Headlight Restoration Kit. My lights were worse than yours and I was thinking about just getting new covers. As a matter of fact last year I had them professionally cleaned and they did not charge me because they did not come clean. Anyway, I put the 1st step on and let it dry. Because they were so bad I did a second coat. After wiping them clean with a damp cloth as the directions said, they had that frosty look. I did the spray, waited 5 minutes and did the spray again. I can only say they look amazing. The kit cost 14 dollars and I still have more than enough to do them again in a few months. Love your channel and thanks on this one.

  • @captainchewbacca1407
    @captainchewbacca1407 Жыл бұрын

    The "don't put on paint" thing is because paint's color degrades with UV exposure and if you smear that UV protection on parts of the paint then it'll end up looking weird when the other surrounding paint changes color but the protected paint doesn't.

  • @shinydisc0balls

    @shinydisc0balls

    Жыл бұрын

    So what you're saying is, wipe it on **all** the painted surfaces 🤔

  • @vanessadelight3964

    @vanessadelight3964

    Жыл бұрын

    And if you have a neighbor you do not like and he parks outside, you can leave him a message on his car by painting the UV protector on. 😁

  • @steph2475
    @steph2475 Жыл бұрын

    Haven’t watched yet, but I’m assuming Tyler is gonna call the product trash about 12 minutes after he threw the directions away.

  • @steph2475

    @steph2475

    Жыл бұрын

    Edit: Well fuck me, he actually read the directions

  • @julieboruta

    @julieboruta

    Жыл бұрын

    Not all true

  • @DavyMaybe

    @DavyMaybe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steph2475 atleast you watched it lol

  • @joshXnovak1

    @joshXnovak1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steph2475 I was gonna come here to say, “well, SURPRISE! He read the directions this time!” Lol

  • @ivanmartinez4533

    @ivanmartinez4533

    Жыл бұрын

    I love his comments sections.

  • @momgmail1
    @momgmail1 Жыл бұрын

    Loving the reading directions and the fact that you still do the opposite with wiping wipes on paint

  • @dennisleslie
    @dennisleslie Жыл бұрын

    Tape off around the light. Use wet sandpaper and make sure to keep the headlight and paper wet with water. Start with 800 or 1,000 depending on how bad the lights are. Then work up to 1500, then 2000, and up to 3000 while rinsing the light often. Then use a plastic scratch remover paste and buff the light. Finish with a protectant wax and polish.

  • @TheCranky
    @TheCranky Жыл бұрын

    For anybody wondering, another fast way is to get some 400 grit sand paper and 2000grit sand then put on any type of spray clear coat, make sure it’s uv resistance, I’ve done it this way for ever and they look brand new and last long time

  • @gatorhaterdl

    @gatorhaterdl

    Жыл бұрын

    I second this method. Tried and true.

  • @purplepikminYT
    @purplepikminYT Жыл бұрын

    one reason why i deeply love Tyler's content. is he just a normal guy. and isnt scared to show it. keep being you

  • @cokeblock4043
    @cokeblock4043 Жыл бұрын

    i love tyler, hes so relaxed, but enrgetic, at the same time

  • @ethanmenzel

    @ethanmenzel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cokeblock4043 do not interact with the bots

  • @cokeblock4043

    @cokeblock4043

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ethanmenzel why

  • @ethanmenzel

    @ethanmenzel

    Жыл бұрын

    They're trying to trick you into replying

  • @cokeblock4043

    @cokeblock4043

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ethanmenzel it's gone

  • @terrydavis7389
    @terrydavis7389 Жыл бұрын

    i have used the 3M kits dozens and dozens of times while working at the dealership, the more time and work you put into them, the better they come out.

  • @khalilsubahi1310

    @khalilsubahi1310

    Жыл бұрын

    but i do hear some people saying that it doesn't last a couple of weeks before it goes back the same way it used to is it true?

  • @dakupurple

    @dakupurple

    Жыл бұрын

    @@khalilsubahi1310 I've used the Sylvania kit before based on results from Project Farm - It is a bit more time consuming, took me about an hour or so to do both headlights. I did the restoration on my headlights in May 2020, and the clouding is starting to creep in enough now that I'd consider doing it again. I live in the snowy Midwest with plenty of salt on the roads. Don't know if the salt or uv hurts the headlights faster. All in all, they do work, and so long as they come with some form of sealant/uv protector they should last over a year rather than a few weeks.

  • @armchairgeneralissimo

    @armchairgeneralissimo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@khalilsubahi1310 Used the 3M kit on my 14 year old Volvo and the headlights are still clear after a year. I applied a ceramic coat to them when I had finished restoring them to hopefully keep them looking like new which so far appears to be working.

  • @colesisler582

    @colesisler582

    Жыл бұрын

    @@armchairgeneralissimo that sounds like a smart idea. did you just use a standard ceramic coat that you’d otherwise use on the rest of the painted surfaces of the car?

  • @armchairgeneralissimo

    @armchairgeneralissimo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@colesisler582 Yes the exact same stuff you use on paintwork, I've got tons of the stuff from when the dealer I worked for went bankrupt the owner let me help myself to supplies :D

  • @Wolfnap313
    @Wolfnap313 Жыл бұрын

    Also, headlight reveal after the cleaning! Thanks for all you do. I love that my kids can watch you. You crack us all up and I don’t have to worry about anything negative. Thanks!

  • @TheBlaert
    @TheBlaert Жыл бұрын

    I've used a 3M kit which is excellent if a little pricey. There's another kit on the market with a clear coating you spread over the headlights to prevent them yellowing again. Can't remember who makes it though. You can also just buy various grades of sandpaper discs and backing pad for pennies. Then use a decent finishing polish

  • @Brandon-G-413

    @Brandon-G-413

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a box of that 3M headlight restoration kit laying around and was debating on using it, did it do as good as his best one did in the video??

  • @TheBlaert

    @TheBlaert

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Brandon-G-413 yeah i only bought it for a really bad set of old BMW X5 headlights. Worked very well

  • @bensenat

    @bensenat

    Жыл бұрын

    I've used the McGuire's long before this video and can tell you the results are exactly how you saw it. If you want to call it a downside based on my location in the Southeast US, it lasted about three months. I'm okay with that considering it's ease of use. Lasting time may very based on geographic location, I'd be interested to know if it's different in your area.

  • @Brandon-G-413

    @Brandon-G-413

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheBlaert I'm going to use it tomorrow, thanks for the input

  • @kandicebrown8598
    @kandicebrown8598 Жыл бұрын

    This man is helping through the hardest breakup of my life. 4 1/2 years. I love your videos, they're keeping me going. Been a silent subscriber for over a year. Keep making these amazing videos! Thank you!

  • @commenthero2514

    @commenthero2514

    Жыл бұрын

    It always gets better Tyler fam is here for ya keep strong

  • @kandicebrown8598

    @kandicebrown8598

    Жыл бұрын

    @@commenthero2514 Thank you so much ☺️✨️

  • @arcanask
    @arcanask Жыл бұрын

    The Meguiar's works really well, but I would definitely buy the next step up kit from the two step kit. Especially if you have big headlights. Shit gets tiring doing it by hand. It comes with a scrub wheel that you can use with a drill. Also, you do have to occasionally redo it. The box says usually around once a year. It's definitely not a permanent solution, but for $20-5, you can reuse the same kit for many years.

  • @timsnow9777
    @timsnow9777 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tyler! can we see more jar videos. 5 random items in jars filled with, DEF fluid, or, lava lamp fluid, or, whiskey. also i think it would be cool to watch you try to build an electric guitar out of random items you have laying around 😀

  • @lindah6954
    @lindah6954 Жыл бұрын

    I know what one to buy now. Thanks. Keep making awesome videos. I still use my self stirring mug every day.

  • @RC-fu6hg
    @RC-fu6hg Жыл бұрын

    Excellent testing. That meguiars kit is really impressive. Thanks for trying them out.

  • @back-woods
    @back-woods Жыл бұрын

    I worked for a detail company in highschool and one of the things we had to do was water sand and buff the headlights in order to "restore" brown or foggy headlights, anyway one day a guy came by the car-lot we were working at and offered to do every car on the lot in 1 afternoon for half the price, he was using clear coat and a paint brush which would turn super cloudy in a few weeks and start chipping off, looked horrible and ofcourse they called wanting us to fix all the headlights they tried to cheapout on.

  • @johannaverplank4858
    @johannaverplank4858 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. That was helpful. I have an old car that needs a headlight treatment, and now I know what to use. Awesome!

  • @jazzjokesjalopies

    @jazzjokesjalopies

    Жыл бұрын

    I second that comment. Thanks.

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @WhoYouDrew
    @WhoYouDrew Жыл бұрын

    Had a 96 Taurus that had foggy and yellowing headlights. Used toothpaste on them and it cleaned them up perfectly. Just had to redo it every few months but it was very cost effective.

  • @shawnstrickler1760
    @shawnstrickler1760 Жыл бұрын

    Off bug spray works pretty good that's what I use to clean my head lights maybe u can try that sometime

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @rm25088
    @rm25088 Жыл бұрын

    once in a while i find a channel that i binge watch for days. This is one of those channels.

  • @CannibalShadow
    @CannibalShadow Жыл бұрын

    Any video that involves Tyler actually having to read instructions is a win 😂📖

  • @righty-o3585

    @righty-o3585

    Жыл бұрын

    And then immediately disregarding what those directions just told him

  • @UNKA757
    @UNKA757 Жыл бұрын

    The Chemical removes the top layer of oxidization. The sanding is to remove the additional compromised clearcoat off the headlight and to properly and evenly reseal or recoat with UV Protectant.. If you don't sand the light and make it all even, it could look strange or fail prematurely. Also, I would recommend sanding left to right, but you can go back and forth..just don't change direction. Typically you want side to side wipes going left to right or right to left.. I recommend in to out , with 50% overlap. Generally, it self levels, hence the 1 direction. Side to side is best...never go top/down or down/up. I used Distilled water while sanding with 1000 / 2000 /3000 / 5000 grit sandpaper. My restoration has lasted a few years now.

  • @reneemichaud7320
    @reneemichaud7320 Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate all your efforts in your trials! I have purchased a couple of products from your recommendations 👍😁 keep it up!

  • @skypirate4806
    @skypirate4806 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, and very interesting regarding the toothpaste option. I think I’ll just stick with the restoration kits though. 👍👍👍

  • @roninhood1027
    @roninhood1027 Жыл бұрын

    I only discovered this channel about a fortnight ago, and it has fast become one of my all time favourites! Thank you sir for the hours of entertainment, I wish I had found you sooner!

  • @suzykheeshond3640
    @suzykheeshond3640 Жыл бұрын

    I've used the kits before and had to redo them within 2 weeks to 6 months. Now I just use some metal polish and about 5 mins each, repeat every 2-3 months. Another thing I learned was to watch the silvering on the reflector, once that starts flaking off, all the cleaning/polishing isn't going to help other than cosmetically.

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @allyoucando8486
    @allyoucando8486 Жыл бұрын

    from restoration to ASMR Tyler the best, some else think the same or I'm alone

  • @MrTrigun1

    @MrTrigun1

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm with you lol

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @quikspecv4d
    @quikspecv4d Жыл бұрын

    I used the 3M one with the drill a few times. Works but be carful not to damage paint

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @janikoskinen2120
    @janikoskinen2120 Жыл бұрын

    Wd-40 works like a charm if you are in a pinch

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @fixorflat7845
    @fixorflat7845 Жыл бұрын

    I've done over 100 headlight restores at a shop and we used a 3m kit the closest I found that I liked was turtle wax. But it's all about getting it smooth and when you apply the clear coat wipe one direction then keep going down.

  • @roselynn3066
    @roselynn3066 Жыл бұрын

    I needed to see this haha. I have a kit for my headlights cause they're cloudy and bad. I'm hoping my kit is like the second one! I need that spray haha 🤣 Also I have another car repair suggestion. They have paint pens for spots that are rusty and paint chipped on your car. Maybe you can try testing those!!

  • @Thechicagodave
    @Thechicagodave Жыл бұрын

    the rainx i believe it is kit with the drill attachment works wonders but again its basically sanding off the top layer

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @chuckkolancz4969
    @chuckkolancz4969 Жыл бұрын

    they do sell just the spray separate for about $9-10, so if you have some 1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper at home or want to wing it with toothpaste, you can just spray afterwards. I would recommend wiping down with IPA/rubbing alcohol prior to applying the coating.

  • @CodeRedCody
    @CodeRedCody Жыл бұрын

    You caan also use OFF bug spray to clean your headlights. I've used it and it works pretty good

  • @HubsByG
    @HubsByG Жыл бұрын

    Interesting video. The one time we had restore our headlights, we used WD40. Worked a treat and I really thought that was going to be one of the home remedies.

  • @Brandon-G-413

    @Brandon-G-413

    Жыл бұрын

    I've also heard you can get the stronger Off bug spray and the deet that is in it will work pretty well for a temporary fix!

  • @HubsByG

    @HubsByG

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Brandon-G-413 Interesting. That's not a product we get in the UK, but I'll keep an eye out for the Deet ingredient although I think it's banned here.

  • @Brandon-G-413

    @Brandon-G-413

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HubsByG makes sense, there are a lot of things we have over here in the US that are probably banned in your country, like all of our junk foods over here have different ingredients than your country would have, and honestly that scares me, because if the UK doesn't want those ingredients, then I wouldn't want them in our products either!!

  • @HubsByG

    @HubsByG

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Brandon-G-413 You're right, but we are heading your way. We've pretty much opened the door to genetically modified crops - which I don't like. As for ingredients, before the ban on artificial/lab made colours (sorry colors) and preservatives, I was affected from birth as they were in baby formula and everything. I was one of the first on a trial of eating no artificial Colors and preservatives and it was successful. Unfortunately my diet is bad and I have a ton of allergies as it was very difficult to find food to eat. Now I'm able, I'm allergic to what I couldn't eat before. But, we are accepting more and more of artificial things with US candy stores opening with imports and supermarkets now selling a small range of Mike n Ikes, Jolly Rancher which I must agree, have BAD ingredients and I couldn't eat anyway although I'd love to try. You do have wonderful baked beans - I love Bush's Country Style.

  • @Tw3akst3r

    @Tw3akst3r

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Brandon-G-413 This works but it literally melts the surface layer of the plastic and I think can possibly be more problematic if it gets on the paint.

  • @88clemoine
    @88clemoine Жыл бұрын

    Any headlight restoration should have a U/V protective clear coat sprayed on afterwards. You can buy it at any hardware store in a spraycan. Doesn’t need to be the second step stuff that came in the box. If you don’t use it. The headlights will be yellow again in no time at all.

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    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @NateASE
    @NateASE Жыл бұрын

    I did the Off bug spray trick and it worked great!

  • @willemreeders6400
    @willemreeders6400 Жыл бұрын

    Did my headlights with 3m quick clear kit. Liked how it turned out. As soon as I was done Tyler posts this video, so I had to watch

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @jrr9035
    @jrr9035 Жыл бұрын

    Halfway thru this video I asked myself “why am I watching this dude clean headlights”.. still don’t know why, but I watched the whole thing.

  • @meauxjeaux431

    @meauxjeaux431

    Жыл бұрын

    WHO DAT !

  • @endo3939
    @endo3939 Жыл бұрын

    Only permanent solution is to sand the headlights, and then spray 2k clear with UV protection :)

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @applesauceisgood32
    @applesauceisgood32 Жыл бұрын

    Used a few myself and they worked well enough. Cleared up the foggy plastic but that’s pretty much since it sands off the outer layer then refinishes it.

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    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @kevinwells4888
    @kevinwells4888 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe this rag I'm holding in my bare hand has some kind of chemical that eats away at plastic. You're the MAN Tyler!

  • @ITSJBTV
    @ITSJBTV Жыл бұрын

    If it has been said already sorry but Deep Woods off bug spray works pretty good, I have cleaned a few headlights with that and a fiber towel, you have to use a little more elbow grease but it did a good job.

  • @lucky13shot

    @lucky13shot

    Жыл бұрын

    Can never go wrong with dissolving the surface layer with some diethyltoluamide then buffing and sealing. Basically all the kits are anyways minus the solvent.

  • @ncnluckydog4965

    @ncnluckydog4965

    Жыл бұрын

    I've always been told the toothpaste then off spray maybe Tyler will apply some

  • @Rippeee
    @Rippeee Жыл бұрын

    you can also Just buy 1 sheet of 1000 grit wet sandpaper and 1 bottle of UV Clearcoat spray for a fraction of the price and result will be identical, if not even better.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @ApexCadaver
    @ApexCadaver Жыл бұрын

    Just use 3000 grit sandpaper and windex. Then use a clear coat of your choice. I use Cerakote trim wipes. They cost about $2 each in a box of 8. Just be smart enough to have the final stage ready on both lights so you can use ONE wipe. I typically go a step beyond just sanding, out of redundancy, and polish with a 3” pad on a drill with White Diamond metal polish, before applying the cerakote. If you really want to go all out, swap out the Cerakote with a UV protect 2K clear coat paint. You will never have to deal with foggy yellow lights ever again.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @The_Warrior526
    @The_Warrior526 Жыл бұрын

    I got this same Meguiar's kit and tried it on both of my vehicles yesterday after watching these results. It works!

  • @Daron-Novotny
    @Daron-Novotny Жыл бұрын

    If you take a buffer using Maguiers Scratch X it will clean them up like new. While using the buffer DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE as you WILL burn the plastic. Go lightly and on low speed if your buffer has that option. (TIP) Never go in circles while hand buffing. Go from right to left as those types of scratches are easier to get out. This applies to both paint and headlights. You can also do the same thing to the tail lights as well. Just remember to use light pressure while using a buffer. Sometimes spraying a little water on the buffing pad or on the surface you cleaning will help as well. The water will prevent the surface from getting hot and and causing damage.

  • @tylerrhecjackson6039

    @tylerrhecjackson6039

    Жыл бұрын

    what i posted the plastic x i use all the time but i also use the toothpaste first then plastic x then i use a wax but if the head lights isnt yellow or kinda have a rough feeling to them then i dont use the toothpaste

  • @EweChewBrrr01
    @EweChewBrrr01 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate. A couple of days ago I decided not to worry about these kits and just buy new headlights. After watching this I'm going to try these kits. I'm hoping that the 2nd one you used is available here in Australia.

  • @EweChewBrrr01

    @EweChewBrrr01

    Жыл бұрын

    YES They sell it here at Supercheap Auto. It's $80 though. :O

  • @JeffBowski

    @JeffBowski

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EweChewBrrr01 not so super cheap after all...

  • @EweChewBrrr01

    @EweChewBrrr01

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JeffBowski Haha You're right mate but I think it would cost me about that just for one new light so it's a cheaper option.

  • @TheNexusChan
    @TheNexusChan Жыл бұрын

    The best kit I've ever used was the Turtle Wax kit. It comes with lubricant, 3 different grits of sandpaper, buffing compound, and the clear coat. It's time consuming, but you can't go wrong for $15 dollars. I'd also like to add that it's important to fully clean them with dish detergent beforehand. If you don't then you'll be pushing oil and grime around.

  • @just-_a_-person
    @just-_a_-person Жыл бұрын

    All of the home remedies I've ever heard of also mentioned putting like clear nail polish or a clear coat of paint over the mr. clean / toothpaste after cleaning it off, and the clear nail polish will make it look like the mcguires side.

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Arahknid
    @Arahknid Жыл бұрын

    Waiting for the day he starts using gloves when handling strange chemical coated objects

  • @STho205

    @STho205

    Жыл бұрын

    Metrosexual

  • @text5425

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  • @cazzey8569
    @cazzey8569 Жыл бұрын

    Yay Tyler time!! Need some headlight restoration kit, so this is handy timing!

  • @noneyabizz8337

    @noneyabizz8337

    Жыл бұрын

    Clear coat them after you're done and have cleaned them really well

  • @cazzey8569

    @cazzey8569

    Жыл бұрын

    @@noneyabizz8337 awesome! Thank you so much 💓

  • @noneyabizz8337

    @noneyabizz8337

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cazzey8569 I've used a kit you put multiple pads on a drill. It takes a lot of time, but works. What's happening that causes the damage is your headlight comes with a coating that protects from UV rays, it breaks down over time. If you use these kits, you're definitely stripping down to straight plastic. You can help yourself buy more time of good clear headlights if you clearcoat. Also, imo, removing the headlight from the car makes the entire job a lot easier.

  • @clintmiller88
    @clintmiller88 Жыл бұрын

    the 3m one with the drill works great

  • @Heidi-Beth
    @Heidi-Beth Жыл бұрын

    Ok! I'm ready, I actually bought a car that needs this done so I'm all in! Thanks😁

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @6literfuelaholic655
    @6literfuelaholic655 Жыл бұрын

    Dont know if your a mechanic or not but your going in the right direction with the toolbox with about 3x the value of your car

  • @6literfuelaholic655

    @6literfuelaholic655

    Жыл бұрын

    That was a compliment by the way, im a mechanic too

  • @DATONALKY

    @DATONALKY

    Жыл бұрын

    He is Indeed a diesel mechanic

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @captainchewbacca1407
    @captainchewbacca1407 Жыл бұрын

    You just gotta replace that headlight fluid. No need for a kit.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @coondogtheman
    @coondogtheman Жыл бұрын

    Tyler I was hoping you would do this. I recently did this on a minivan and they came out great. The kit I used was a three step system with the cleaning stuff that takes off the yellow. then wet sanding then the third step which turned the lights clear. The gloves they give you were way too small but a blast from the air compressor helped to get them on but not all the way.

  • @michaelchapman7353
    @michaelchapman7353 Жыл бұрын

    I actually just did mine and they make a kit that has pads that you use on a drill. Worked great. Pretty much just wet sanding and polished pads

  • @mason6300
    @mason6300 Жыл бұрын

    The most entertaining thing for me was watching you handle these toxic acids with your bare hands

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @simonlunde7530
    @simonlunde7530 Жыл бұрын

    Love your vids😊

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @madisonpetri7361
    @madisonpetri7361 Жыл бұрын

    9:30 - I was literally thinking about how much I love that sound x3

  • @Girlninja.
    @Girlninja. Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!! Thank you so much for doing this product test!

  • @PhuckYourComment
    @PhuckYourComment Жыл бұрын

    Way underrated channel...new sub...been binging on your videos for the past 2 days...just good wholesome funny product testing...keep up the good work brother

  • @danieljohnston3112
    @danieljohnston3112 Жыл бұрын

    I love that Tyler hasn’t changed since he was a small channel to how he is now. And still drives a dinger

  • @nwsights6301
    @nwsights6301 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that kit with the spray is really good! Thankfully my headlights are glass so they don't oxidize but I will keep that good kit in mind for other cars I may own.

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @jonalynnicholas4317
    @jonalynnicholas4317 Жыл бұрын

    I buy the second headlight repair kit...love it!

  • @craigjensen6853
    @craigjensen6853 Жыл бұрын

    I just like the alt shots of the shop. The lesser seen portions.

  • @austinbrockner6405
    @austinbrockner6405 Жыл бұрын

    Regular Colgate paste works fine but stuff with baking soda works even better. Personal experience wise. Also depends on whether it’s glass or plastic lenses

  • @derekpaterson603
    @derekpaterson603 Жыл бұрын

    That was interesting. Thanks. I mentioned to do this one back on your last car video. Not sure if it was my comment that you read that made you do it but that was impressive.

  • @jameshaines604
    @jameshaines604 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this one bro been wondering about this one for a while to lazy to do it myself very Informative and helpful 👍

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Wolfnap313
    @Wolfnap313 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve found the lemon trio works great. Cut a lemon in half and dump baking soda on the cut part. Then scrub the headlight.

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @imjody
    @imjody Жыл бұрын

    This was a really helpful video. Loved this one, Tyler!!

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @clintmiller88
    @clintmiller88 Жыл бұрын

    the drill kits specifically the 3M one with the drill attachment works for over a year before you have to do it again.

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @waterlily3143
    @waterlily3143 Жыл бұрын

    I ordered the Maguairs kit. My headlights are really bad. So I'm going to use the toothpaste first and then use the kit. I hope it works. Thanks for the video.

  • @text5425

    @text5425

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @waterlily3143

    @waterlily3143

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you send a direct message .

  • @fakename7255
    @fakename7255 Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a follow up to this. I used a 'pro' one before similar to your Meguiars one. Sand it, polish it, seal it. But after about a month it went back to stage 1 where it looked sanded and cloudy. It was worse than before I "restored" it. I'd love to see which of your restorations lasted the longest.

  • @jefferyosborne9342
    @jefferyosborne9342 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tyler! Just a heads up try one more with OFF (mosquito repellant!) Make sure it contains deet, spray it on a rag and wipe the lens with it! It works!

  • @jamesquinn8958
    @jamesquinn8958 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if the combination of a magic eraser and whitening toothpaste would do better than each one individually

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @colin_300
    @colin_300 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying these car vids!

  • @daniellebizzarri7010
    @daniellebizzarri7010 Жыл бұрын

    Hey there Tyler, Love watching you... I cleaned my headlights with Off Mosquito Wipes. For whatever reason it worked. 🧐

  • @beez1717
    @beez1717 Жыл бұрын

    It's interesting how fast the second coat of McGuire's is! I was stunned.

  • @hobbychameleon1024
    @hobbychameleon1024 Жыл бұрын

    I wish you tried a polisher with compound. Super quick and easy if you have the tools

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @mattus1gig
    @mattus1gig Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. I’ve got a couple of cars that need headlight repairs, now I know what to get 👍

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @mahalabarber7361
    @mahalabarber7361 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel! So entertaining. Hi from South Carolina

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 Жыл бұрын

    Considering how cheap headlight restoration kits are, and especially considering how important headlights are, you'd be a fool to try the home remedies, especially since not only is the fogging not improved but there's no UV protection afterward. Get them restored properly with a kit like the first two and you'll be much happier. I used the Meguiar's kit on my HR-V a couple years ago and the headlights still look factory new.

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @BenDover-lx1gh

    @BenDover-lx1gh

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree bro

  • @phillipmoxley2444
    @phillipmoxley2444 Жыл бұрын

    I always use a wet rag dipped in baking soda as a rubbing compound, rinse, and use car wax when dry.

  • @text5425

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Mr_Toodles
    @Mr_Toodles Жыл бұрын

    omfg. thank you for making and testing this. I havent even watched the video yet but i tried one of those kits on my old ass '12 fusion and it didnt work even in the slightest

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  • @stanfordblack.156
    @stanfordblack.156 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tyler, just wanted to let you know that after watching this video my girlfriend and I pulled the trigger on the Meguiar's kit. We absolutely loved it and her headlights are looking amazing. Thanks for the great video

  • @AscenciaFL
    @AscenciaFL Жыл бұрын

    I use meguiars 2 stage on my Pontiac and corvette. Works beautifully

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  • @bradasstv
    @bradasstv Жыл бұрын

    Just ordered some Meguiars, hope it works for my car lights 👍

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @penguinmorin9319
    @penguinmorin9319 Жыл бұрын

    Deep woods off Bug spray works good also

  • @kennykeegan6499
    @kennykeegan6499 Жыл бұрын

    Read my mind on the home remedy stuff with using the 2nd coat 😎👍

  • @darlenefraser3022
    @darlenefraser3022 Жыл бұрын

    I love this car stuff series! Course I love them all!

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  • @Aspie_Geek_UK
    @Aspie_Geek_UK Жыл бұрын

    I had to replay that sound with the magic eraser many times because its AWESOME 😅😅😅

  • @MrKirby365
    @MrKirby365 Жыл бұрын

    Same stuff that's in a lot of nail polish remover, Acetone it melts plastic but it also degrades it over time. That could be part of the ingredient that it is in what your using or some times people just use that