Evil-C Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I've noticed my headlight are starting to develop a slight yellow tint to them. i know there are a few products to remedy this, but does anyone have one that would recommend? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob63 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I've noticed my headlight are starting to develop a slight yellow tint to them. i know there are a few products to remedy this, but does anyone have one that would recommend? tia Just to confirm, is this on a 370? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Firstly try out whatever polishing/abrasive products you already have using a foam or microfiber pad. You can even use toothpaste Mask around to protect the paint. Polish away. Then you can protect the surface from UV with a dedicated coating like Gtechniq C4 etc, or wax until you get some more resilient coating. If you have a polishing machine it will be much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Sealing the headlights after whatever method you choose to restore them is the only real effective way to keep them maintained. You cam go balls to the wall like I did and have them clearcoated at the bodyshop, only cost me £50 quid and they'll last. Will happily say mine look better then when they left the factory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) ^^ as above, all home remedy will only last a few months, max 10-12 months and you'll have to repeat again. Best is to get them done by a bodyshop. They'll lightly sand down and apply a layer of clear coat usually they are UV protected as well. This should cost around £40 to £60 for both and will last 2-3 year minimum (depends on the clear coat they use). I uses the Maguiar's Headlight restoration kit and finish with few coats of Turtle Wax ICE wax paste for UV protection. Last about 7-8 months before i need to repeat. £20 for the kit, £15 for the wax, FOC for labour (around 1 hour). Still works out cheaper compared to bodyshop Edit: The kit I used was the older kit (sand down and polish), newer kit seems better --> http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars-detailing-products/meguiars-2-step-headlight-kit Edited April 11, 2017 by veeg33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Newer kit really good , I used a few months back and still looking great , sand down till headlights cloudy then spray , jib done 30mins labour job done :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Loads of kits around and in my experience all as good and as bad as each other.Used t cut on my 350z when I had it with a polishing mop on a drill and it came out pretty dam good.Key is sealing it after.Will creep back in time though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 800 then 1200 wet and dry with lots of soapy water. Then car Polish. Comes up a treat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil-C Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 nice one. cheers guys, gonna have a go at the T cut method at the weekend and see how it goes from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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