The TRUTH about OFF & Toothpaste vs Headlights! (+Update on WD 40)
2024 ж. 9 Мам.
8 473 550 Рет қаралды
I had to do an update from my last WD 40 vs Headlights video. I also decided to see if the MYTH was true if OFF would restore the yellow foggy part of my headlights. I used OFF bug spray on one headlight and toothpaste on the other to see what happens !
Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook @yakmotley!
email- yakmotley@gmail.com
If you are looking to move to Florida email me! I am a Real Estate Agent!
jack.motley@adoorrealestate.com
This video is for entertainment purposes only and just a fun experiment.
If you ever wondered what would happen with WD- 40 vs Mono Fishing line CHECK this video out: kzhead.info/sun/Z5dtdKulnWR7mYU/bejne.html
this is bullshit
Dude just get over it, get some clear coat spray and be done already...
Mr.goofie
in case you haven't figured it out, its because the outer layer of plastic is cracking and peeling on a micro level, tiny cracks that diffuse the plastic and its caused by the sun. what you need is something clear and liquid that goes into the cracks and then hardens. the WD 40 simply washed off You should take some hot soapy water and clean the oils off the headlights and then do it properly.
Specifically what clearcoat spray do you use? I think this technique would work on stereo turntable dust covers. Filling the cracks that diffuse the light makes pretty good sense. Trying to reestablish that clarity by removing material would present a very vulnerable surface to the elements. I suppose. I'm no expert by any means.
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.
Hahahahahaha funny
Jim Keogh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Damien Har!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I am so putting off on my car! I live in BUGLAND!
If only the headlamps were still made of heavy glass, this wouldn't be an issue.
THEY USETO BE.BUT THE CAR COMPANIES FOUND ANOTHER MULTIMILLION DOLLAR INDUSERY TO RIP US OFF
I wish there were aftermarket glass alternatives at least!
CAFE standards killed the glass headlight.
Yes, so true but you know its all about the money for car manufacturer's!?!?
Guess that's the price you pay for great weather? Issue with my car being on the North Coast of England... Seagull poo every day, I keep a bucket on the drive to clean it off😭
you talking about "I'm too cheap to go buy another headlight" lmaoooooooo ME TOOOOOO
I bet your wife was impressed when she saw the dirty bathroom towel! 😁
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!
Hey as long as they are pretty when you drive it off the lot! The excuse I get for Lexan vs good ole glass is weight and durability. Weight maybe but durability? Granted glass would require the lens to be ribbed on the inside and you would lose the clarity of a Lexan housing.
Mine is 22 and has very minimal fading. Slight spots here and there, but def. Not the whole headlight. I lived on a farm for 4 years parking in the sun, It might have happened over that time. I thought it was glass but it's also not the type of plastic on newer cars🤔... it's a Daewoo Lanos 1999.
The reason why the lenses get that way is bc it's made of plastic. When we had glass lenses that didn't happen.
Yea fr like wtf
planned obsolescence They knew what they were doing.
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.
The most accurate description of what happened in the video! And the most underrated as i see it! People don't understand some basic things...it' common sense and logic thinking. In his case, toothpaste would have worked but you need to put some work into it- as in everything in this f** life! People are looking only for quick and wonder fixes that mostly don't exist. Things don't work this way. Most of the time you need to put a bit of effort into whatever you're doing to get good results; valid for most things in this world. Period.
Thanks for this educational comment.
If you use a fine sandpaper, like velvet almost, you get the yellowed oxidation off. Called wet sanding. Then after totally dry, spray lightly with a gloss, non-yellowing, UV top coat for plastic. You won't have to do it again.
@John Akston it might have to be done over, but not from the yellowing. The guy I watched on youtube put three coats of cleargloss on. It might last til you get a new car. I followed his directions and am quite happy with my car from 2000. The yellowing stained the driveway!
Well put Lazy D. Best description yet.
Back in the day, our headlights were made of real glass. Never had to worry about it.
I’m gunna start brushing my teeth with Off!
😆
I knoooo 😂😂😂😂
Uh no please don’t!
“Toothpaste isnt meant to clean and restore”
" Remember, I'm not a scientist. I'm just a dude spraying OFF on some headlights". Absolute gold. Haha
9
What if you cover it with the protective film immediately after polishing ?
What does off is suppose to be is it like a miskito killer??
😆 I was reading this comment just as he was saying it in the video
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.
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.
Did you melt your headlight plastic off yet? Thats what using spray long term can do
This recent video showed "Repel" working very well. Will try it. WTHeck.
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?
I suppose you like to waste your time a lot ..
@@simonethier5793 damn why not let him learn from his mistakes bro why be a ass to others who done nothing to you bro need to take that shit to whoever pissed you off not people on KZhead stop bullying screen warrior
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
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.
This is true when polishing anything especially metal, i.e. aluminum & brass. It’s the aligning of the base that makes it shiny. 😊
Compound and if you have buffing wheel definitely makes a difference than seal it with a good polish to prevent future damage
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.
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.
Great review keep em comming!
That bathroom towel will Never be the same again
I bet Samantha did not like you using that nice towel!
lol
You’re in big trouble when she sees that towel! And who’s toothbrush is that?...
The bottom
The toothpaste,brush,towel and the can of OFF was his wife's LOL
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
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.
After the 2000 go to a 2500 or 3000 grit wet sand.Blow them off with some air/wipe them dry tape the trucks front off and spray them with clear coat. Then wet sand that with a 3000,dry and spray or wipe a thin layer of clear coat on and it will last for years. A friend taught me this and My trucks headlights after about 6yrs still look great.. Thats probaly the most permanent way to go..
Very true... This is the way
Yep. I bought a little portable sander just for headlights.
Yes but for those not wanting to deal with the clear coat, just end it with a synthetic wax, reapply every 6 months (or sooner if you drive a lot).
I sprayed. Mine with clear coat it fills in the scratches
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🤗🐾
thanks!
Been watching you for awhile now. I've always wanted to know if these were true. Thanks Jack 👍
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
That's what she said
I use copper cleaner and polish.
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.
Actually the toothpaste does work . Put the paste on with your finger rubbing in a circular motion once you cover the whole light use a clean damp rag and rub hard circular about 5 to 10 minutes rinse off throughly let dry then rinse off a second time then dry with clean cloth. Next step buy PPF .. 3M paint protection film and place this over your head lights film will last about 5 years . replace when needed .
Harmless fun and entertaining! Thanks ~ all the way from New York!
Thanks for watching !
No six packs were harmed in this video 😂. Thanks man! My entertainment for the night!
Dude, use a towel or rag and use that with the toothpaste. You gotta scrub man...you ain't fightin cavities you're buffing a headlight.
Classic comment .... you ain't fighting cavities you're buffing a headlight !
Lmaooo
Lol
Yup, used some arm and hammer toothpaste on my old headlights before waxing it with some fancy ceramic wax and two years in they're looking good as ever. Probably get better results just using increasing grits of sandpaper and wet sanding though. (Albeit at $2 for a tube toothpaste makes a compelling quick fix that doesn't eat your clearcoat if you overspray.)
i know...i thought the exact same thing...lol...tiny little brush...
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?
Yes, that's what I figured out. Found Cerakote Headlight restoration on Amazon and eBay.
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.
just got me a tahoe 👀and will do as you said. THANKS😃👋
faithlilis - Don't spay bug repellant anywhere on your truck or car. It will ruin the paint. Spray it onto a rag and carefully wipe your headlights.
I'm retired. I don't drive at night. No headlight problems. 😁
Apply a protectant after cleaning the lights. No matter the cleaning method, the finish won't last long without it.
What protective product would you suggest?
@@MusicGoodies- Any spray can of clear coat would work. Nu Finish or McGuires. In addition to looking incredible, they will easily stay in that condition for another 6 months.
I use an electric grinder on mine, and it ground all the plastic off, no plastic no problem
😂😂
Dude! Thanks for the video, we owe you a beer! Well done! Very clever!
Can't believe you used that beautiful hand towel!
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.
I was told it's where water 💦💧💦 or condensation gets behind them, n heat up all day, so plastic almost cooks, sounds reasonable but I'm grasping at miracle 😆🤣❣️... The kits do work for few months, but I have to do again for winter ❄️ n rain ☔❣️
My theory is that the motor oil residues on the roads, or the residue from the road itself, gets misted up onto your headlights when it's raining and you're getting misted by the person in front of you. I think the residue degrades the plastic. But that's just my theory.
There is a clear coat over front headlights. The front lens' have a different softer plastic so as not to crack or break when rocks hit them. The rear lights have a harder plastic lens.
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
What's elbow greas?
@@lauratorres6453 physical work, especially vigorous polishing.
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.
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.
So use off then suntan oil? Got it!!
I've used Ben's 30% deet and it actually melts the film off of the headlight vs cleaning or filling cracks as some people think it does. You can feel it start to get tacky, then see it start to remove the foggy layer altogether. Once it's looking clear, one last wet wipe to allow it to glaze over and you're set for 6-8 months or longer. Fastest, cheapest and easiest method to restore headlights imo.
Do you just spray it on and let it sit?
@@LarissaNicole1 I sprayed it on a rag or sock flipped inside out, then smeared it across the headlight housing evenly. Sprayed the sock again and slowly wiped it side to side from the top to bottom until I felt and saw the hazy layer begin to dissolve. Repeat once or twice more and then with a clean part of the sock, spray it pretty wet so you can coat the entire headlight with a wet/gloss coat and let it dry. I spray the sock away from my car as to avoid getting it on the paint although it hasn't shown any bad reactions when I did get some on it.
Dang, imagine what that does to your skin
@@BlackVibeBallsack so toxic. Use Avon Skin So Soft for mosquitos.
@@jugmothafukr you should do a video! 👍for the info and step by step
"Scratchly" is definitely a word now, Thank you! I'll be also using " Funnest " as well 😂🤣😂😂
lol
"HONEY WHERE'S MY DAM TOWEL"!?
Laughed, I said oh, she'll be looking for that towel when she gets back home
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.
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?
Dude, funny as hell! lmao I just use rubbing compound, it lasts ;)
I bought some buffing compound and that worked pretty well, mine were in really bad shape.
Thanks, saved me time, was curious. Bro, wife finds out about towel, your in trouble. Lol
Add car wax afterwards....so it wont be foggy again...becuz of the uv from the sun that makes it got back to its old foggy headlamp
I've been told to wet sand with super fine grain sandpaper, then spray with polyurethane.
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.
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
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 .
at 0:28 I got distracted by the impression of Will Ferrell's impression of Harry Carey.
Use brasso it's what we used in the Navy to clean jet canopies, works great on the small cracks.
There is an act in here somewhere! Great fun to watch!
There's clearing with sanding or compound/polish, but then any work needs to be sealed to prevent oxidation from happening again with a few weeks. I coat with 4everClear by SafeTclear after sanding up to 2000 grit
Tooth paste totally works. But you have to apply it with a tiny piece of cloth, not a toothbrush.
I thought that was the case.
Yeah, I didn't think the tooth brush was a fair comparison!
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’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.
OMG! I see where you get the “Yak” moniker. This could have been three minutes long at most.
Don't use a tooth brush jeezus!! An old t-shirt and some elbow grease.
Old T shirts are great for hayfever or head colds. Ultra soft, easy on the nose, and washable. Don't want to use one that's been used for chemicals or oily stuff tho.
Yup, because everyone knows when you are going for a polished clear glass finish, making your compound extra gritty is the way to go....
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! 😁
Helps to put the linseed oil kit on it after cleaning it off.
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.
If u hit that clean lens with a couple if coats of UV resistant clear coat itll prolly stay clear
OFF DOES eat away the plastic, thats how it works...just like the sandpaper does in the first step of headlight restoration kits. But after that top layer of plastic is gone, you need to seal the exposed plastic and then protect it from UV damage to keep the plastic clear long term
I found that Listerine Total Care takes stain out of clothes when nothing else works. I think I'll try it on my headlights!
Try hydrogen peroxide on fabric or carpet
Thank you both for the tips! I have used peroxide to get blood out of white fabrics, but never heard about Listerene. How well does that work? Also, can you use the peroxide on any color?
@@AngelNKY68 Listerine works because isopropyl alcohol, one of its primary components, is a pretty good solvent. Soaking a stain in rubbing alcohol has similar effects. (Doesn't leave it minty fresh though.) That said, for most stains you can just soak it in some detergent and oxiclean for a bit before washing. Time is the ultimate solution.
@@AngelNKY68 use Awesone from dollar tree
Soak the headlight in gasoline for 40min, preferably in a closed space. Then light some candles
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.
What kind of Crest? Regular or one with whitening? Thats interesting.
@@cardinaldriver mi
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.
i tried the turtle wax headlight restoration kit and it didnt work either!
there is a simple fix. its called have some common sense. the headlight is plastic, its scratched and nicked from rocks etc, you need to sand down the plastic till those things are gone, its a SLOW PROCESS and takes quite awhile of polishing and sanding and polishing and sanding. if doing it by hand and you arm doesn't hurt from applying pressure then give up and ask you momma if she can man up for u.
We tried the "As seen on tv" restoration kit...didn't work. At. All.
@@jovialcamper Pick up a Mothers NuLens kit.... you wont be disappointed. Video on my channel. Super easy, cheap, lasting professional results.
Only problem with aftermarket lights, no matter how much you spend, they'll never come close to OEM quality. The plastic lens is going to get nasty much faster, typically cannot get proper beam pattern or alignment. Go with the kit, Mothers Nulens has been my best bet over many many years of trial and error. $20 bucks gets you good as new for at least about a year. At that point, repeat the process (roughly 30 min total) and your good to go.
I just did my husbands 1996 Dodge Ram 1500……I went to Harbor Freight and bought their Pittsburgh brand headlight Cleaner Kit for $13.99 and it did and wonderful Job!! It came with everything you needed, sandpaper, attachment for the drill, the buffing cream and wonderful directions telling you how to apply and use. So if you need your headlights restored PITTSBURG BRAND Headlight Restore from Harbor Freight is the answer!! I kid you not!!
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.
1200 grit sandpaper and a can of auto clear spray paint works for years!
You should make a video to prove what you are saying
Gotta use 100 grit
@@travisfeltwater5664 i use 4 grit. Super agressive. Thick as a doormat. And they make great door mats.
Better TV Reception WITH Foil Fedoras! 😂
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.
I have done everything to old head lights just like your doing, it never lasts, its abrasions in the lens cover, scrubbing it adds more abrasions, but if you like to do this every time you wash your car, then so be it.
Loved this. Great sense of humor.
Use 3000 grit sand paper instead of a towel or tooth brush. The results will amaze you. Thanks for the tip :)
Really? Cleaned the glass without permanent scratches? Would have loved to see a video...
Or extra fine grade steel wool, maybe.
@@junehutchinson3658 check out the video link below. Believe it or not, high grit abrasives are used to polish surfaces like glass and stone & metals :)
@@briandesmondcouche sorry, I can't see any video link. Am I doing something wrong? Does the process work on both glass and the newer plastics being used? Tyia. 😎🙋🤔
@@junehutchinson3658 it's not glass !! Plastic, keep using finer grades of sandpaper and change directions of sanding.
Watch the Chris Fix video on how to restore them. Wet dry sandpaper and some spray UV resistant clear coat. Did mine like two years ago and still going strong.
ncfishboy try scotty kilmer and it does work, i tried chrisfix and only last two months with crack paint. chris fix cost you around $20 compared to scotty cost u around $16. 😂🤣
😂🤣 so chrisfix is way smarter than the people who make the product that scotty Kilmer have tried? yap chris is smart😂🤣
btw ur chisfix is hiding from scotty kilmer 😂🤣
ncfishboy and soapywater
Is this a super fine sandpaper that you used? Do you remember which number? I heard that works miracles.
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
To clear the top layer of “yellow haze” off any headlamp assembly, you must remove the compromised clear coat that is sprayed onto the surface by the manufacturer. This can be done with sandpaper only. After you complete;y remove the old yellowed top layer, you must polish (buff out) the original plastic to a clear, high luster. Then you must spray a “non-yellowing”, high gloss, clear coat lacquer finish on those shiny new headlamps. Otherwise all the work you’ve done will quickly deteriorate. There is no quick, cheap solution.
What grit paper? What do I use to buff the plastic before clear coat?
Exactly - there’s nothing that’s going to stop the abrasion from driving.
@@shillbillythekid3105 I would use a very fine grit and of course make sure you tape off the rest area when spraying. ❤
I usually go from 2000 and finish it off with 8000 grit (I don’t recommend making that big of a jump in sand paper go from 2000 then 2,500 and go up from there. Also my best jobs were when I wet sanded it) and then polish it after (make sure it’s completely dry before you polish)
How much trouble did you get in for using the towel?? Lol
lol some
I thought the same thing! That’s a cute towel...she’s gonna be pissed lol!
michelle bf house towel....wrong
michelle bf Your hot!
Lol ikr Michelle bf
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.
O.k.
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
Dude you are crazy funny! Good Times! P.S. try baking soda and vinegar made in to paste. 🤔
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.🥴😱
Backup light fluid????? Just thought you might appreciate that someone actually read your comment. LOL
Hahaha, but it only works while you're backing up in first gear. Love your comment.
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.
Drew Rischbieter it's oxidation not lack of UV protectant. Rubbing compounds work best, especially those for marine paint jobs.
Bestnuggz The, oxidation is the cause of the foggy headlight. But, once that oxidation is removed by sanding, you need to put a fresh coat of clear on the light to prevent further oxidation. The clear coat has uv protection that prevents the oxidation of the headlight.
Mothers wheel Polish works best learned in fire Department used it on light bars and works perfect on head lights
I have had Off partially dissolve an old plastic watch I was wearing when hiking in the swamp years ago. I still wouldn’t use it on headlight covers. I just did my wife’s car with a Sylvania kit and it worked very well.
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.
Hahaha i did this yesterday, - the toothpaste...great video brother.
Keeping It Dutch I'm sorry but the kit doesn't work eather! But I will try the off! It's a cheep fix! For a little while, and that is what most people want anyway! Thanks!
I've read you should use gritty toothpaste. But I tried Baking soda by itself and it worked well. But now I'm trying the OFF, because it looked better. Doesn't Off have alcohol in it? maybe thats why it looks so good?
Don't use a toothbrush when applying toothpate. Use a damp microfiber cloth instead and rub it till it becomes clear then just rinse thoroughly.
Reset security code on 2018 Ford Edge
everything! looks better with a little alcohol .. ;~)>
Saw a youtube video where baking soda and water is used to make a paste. Probably the abrasiveness is what restores the headlight.
Thanks for doing the experiment!
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
Monty King - That's what I use. It's a great product for slightly neglected paint surfaces. On a car with slightly foggy headlamps, it only lasts about a month if the car isn't usually garaged. I rubbed them with plenty of pressure for about 10 minutes each. They looked brand new for about 1 week and by 4 weeks, not so good. DuPont rubbing compound first, then DuPont polishing compound second, then Meguiar's Cleaner Wax worked better. Regardless, the lenses MUST have a durable UV protection applied or they will not look good for long after restoration.
Did you put a coat or two of wax on afterwards to keep it from oxidizing so soon?
that is what I asked I used carnuba wax but one still fogged over
Recognized my old 197th inf bde(3rd bn 7th inf) Ft Benning patch!
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.
My gosh I love that towel, I'd be so upset that beautiful towel got ruined, bet it was worth a good 25 to 30 bucks canadian ...
Jc penney 39.99 wow your good with your fábrica 💖
@@djsalseromusica5433 Yikes a 40 buck towel in the states at JC Penny ? That would mean it would be worth $53 bucks in Canada !?!!!?!!!! Here he said, he was too cheap to buy new head lights, yet he wasted such a beautiful towel ! When you can buy cheap dollar store towels to waste instead. Geez I'd make him go and buy another towel to teach him not to grab the bathroom towel anymore ...
Well, you're not a guy, so...
@aaron short there is no way that towel is 7 bucks, 7 bucks here, gets really plain big loop towels
@@jamesgeorgeadamakos5016 lol, yea I'm a gal, and for jobs around the house, I'd grab the oldest and worn out towel I could fine, or go get a couple dollar store towels, which are usually rough and looping making them perfect for things you can throw away afterwards ... just saying ...
Use the the finest wet sand paper you can get along with some fine compound. Wet sand first and use compound.
WD40, OFF is a cheap fix. You just have to apply it often or after each car wash. Not too bad for the price.
Spend about $15 for a bottle of Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and a couple microfiber cloths and you'll only have to do it once -- no scrubbing...just enough pressure in small mellow circles with a dime-size blob of the compound on one of the towels, buff away with the other, and they'll be crystal clear...no need to repeatedly reapply. It also works really well on tail lights -- they'll look brand new. Keep the compound around for other similar cleaning needs, and of course detailing your car.
@@TroyaJamilyn n my m X
@@TroyaJamilyn?
@@elnewbie2611 Yes?
Years ago I used toothpaste and the results were excellent. I only used toothpaste. I let the toothpaste film set and dry. I rubbed the toothpaste off with a course cotton towel. The lens was still clear months afterwards.