Dull headlamp lenses

[Pudsey Bear]

I've just ordered this;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/T-Cut-Headlight-Polishing-Compound-150g/dp/B0C7HCRZVH/ref=asc_df_B0C7HCRZVH?mcid=64286fa6dd35373b8b220afcf559c9ce&th=1&hvocijid=9743827851974363001-B0C7HCRZVH-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9743827851974363001&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046204&hvtargid=pla-2281435177418&gad_source=1

At £4.50 it's got to be worth a try.

Let us know Rob, I'll have a better go next time if it doesn't rain on me.

 

[Robmac]

Let us know Rob, I'll have a better go next time if it doesn't rain on me.

Will do Kev, it arrives tomorrow but I probably can't be arsed to try it until Sunday afternoon.

Of course there is always good old tooth paste;

 

[Robmac]

Will do Kev, it arrives tomorrow but I probably can't be arsed to try it until Sunday afternoon.

Of course there is always good old tooth paste;

Just tried the toothpaste.

Put a bit on the headlight (a dab on the end of my finger) rubbed it around for a few seconds, used the toothbrush on it for a few seconds and there is definitely a big improvement. I reckon fairly good results could be achieved if you spent a few minutes on it but I also reckon the T-Cut will fare better.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

It does work, but it introduces minute scratches, not felt the RainX for grittiness.

 

[trevskoda]

T cut is a very light compound and may take a we bit of time, but it will work.

 

[chrishunter]

T cut is a very light compound and may take a we bit of time, but it will work.

All these ideas, some may work but i think it depends on how discoloured the headlights are,i`ve tried them all but after a couple of months were discoloured again .My headlights were 18 years old. In the end when i was warned at the MOT ,i thought sod it i bought new. I did try TEMU.

 

[trevskoda]

All these ideas, some may work but i think it depends on how discoloured the headlights are,i`ve tried them all but after a couple of months were discoloured again .My headlights were 18 years old. In the end when i was warned at the MOT ,i thought sod it i bought new. I did try TEMU.

Once up best to use a 2 pack clear laqure sprayed on them, my plastic rear t light lenses now require this.

 

[Robmac]

T cut is a very light compound and may take a we bit of time, but it will work.

I think it's similar to Farecla Trev which I always used on my boats with great results. I have some somewhere but can't seem to find it at the moment.

The T-cut has arrived now so I will try it this afternoon and post the results.

 

[Robmac]

I think it's similar to Farecla Trev which I always used on my boats with great results. I have some somewhere but can't seem to find it at the moment.

The T-cut has arrived now so I will try it this afternoon and post the results.

Just tried it on one headlight and it has worked very well. I think it will take another couple of goes to finish the job but I am very pleased so far. I should have taken a couple of photo's really but didn't!

I should add that there was no yellowing on my headlights, more of a frosty mess really but normal car wash products wouldn't shift it. I will take a couple of photo's now of the other headlight and the one I have done as they were both in similar condition.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I'm just going to have another go at mine as the NS one is really bad.

 

[Robmac]

Untreated;

Treated;

I reckon with a bit of effort they will come up like new, but I'm too hungover to be arsed right now.

 

[Camper1]

Mine are really bad, I'm surprised it passed it's MOT last week.

I've seen all kinds of snake oil on Amazon and eBay that more or less say just wipe it on, leave and wipe off, but has anyone head good results from it or even used a heat gun or hair dryer to bring them back to clear again like you can do with other plastics like bumpers and trim?

Snake oil is as useful as a chocolate tea pot. You have two options as I see it 1. pay somebody to do the job or 2. Do it yourself. A word of caution - a 'Detailer' offered to do mine. £200! yeah, like that was gonna happen and I don't even live north of Watford let alone in Yorkshire.
So, back to option 1. Amazon or Halfords or similar. A product that has masking tape to protect the surrounding paintwork, a range of grit papers from about 800 to 3000+ grit, some finishing paste and protective juice to keep the UV making them misty again before you even think about going on holiday. I got mine off of Amazon. Read the instructions carefully, don't use a machine unless you have a polishing/buffing machine as it is easy to damage the plastic lens. Elbow grease and care is all that is required. Follow the instructions and allow about an hour per lens. Don't forget to apply the UV inhibitor when you've done. A reliable Son might be the best machine you can use. <G>

I used snake oil the other year and it didn't even last until I reached the ferry port.

Safe Journeys

Camper1

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Snake oil is as useful as a chocolate tea pot. You have two options as I see it 1. pay somebody to do the job or 2. Do it yourself. A word of caution - a 'Detailer' offered to do mine. £200! yeah, like that was gonna happen and I don't even live north of Watford let alone in Yorkshire.
So, back to option 1. Amazon or Halfords or similar. A product that has masking tape to protect the surrounding paintwork, a range of grit papers from about 800 to 3000+ grit, some finishing paste and protective juice to keep the UV making them misty again before you even think about going on holiday. I got mine off of Amazon. Read the instructions carefully, don't use a machine unless you have a polishing/buffing machine as it is easy to damage the plastic lens. Elbow grease and care is all that is required. Follow the instructions and allow about an hour per lens. Don't forget to apply the UV inhibitor when you've done. A reliable Son might be the best machine you can use. <G>

I used snake oil the other year and it didn't even last until I reached the ferry port.

Safe Journeys

Camper1

As said above, the RainX product linked below seems to be doing the job easily, I've not finished due to rain and fatigue from doing more important tasks, but minimal effort produced a good improvement.

https://amzn.eu/d/bmqPIn5

 

[trevskoda]

I could have any lens up in 5/10 mins by hand using the right compound, if realy bad then a rub over with wet & dry finest paper using soapy water first.