I Bought EVERY Headlight Restoration Kit At O'Reillys *And Tested Them*

2021 ж. 29 Нау.
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Headlight restoration is a huge deal these days. After cars switched to plastic headlight lenses we had to find ways to fix them when the UV coatings degrade and the plastic itself starts to break down. The plastic yellows or becomes hazy, reducing the light output and making the car look much worse. Now it seems like everyone makes a kit to fix them. Since I had 6 trashed headlights in the shop that needed fixed, I decided to buy every kit I could at O'Reillys and put them to the test.
Turtle Wax Headlight Restorer:
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Rain-X Headlight Restorer:
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
3M Headlight Restoration Kit:
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
3M Ultra Headlight Restoration Kit:
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
Mothers Nulens Headlight Restoration Kit:
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
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  • The Turtle Wax kit really impressed me. I was not expecting it to be that good.

    @whatareyoudoingyouidiot342@whatareyoudoingyouidiot3423 жыл бұрын
    • Aluminum polish compound. Hand applicator, microfiber buff by hand, NEW looking with no headache in a minute or two

      @ernestjones5113@ernestjones51133 жыл бұрын
    • I used the turtle wax myself. The clear coat did not last long and the headlights hazed in a couple of months.

      @2011joser@2011joser3 жыл бұрын
    • @@2011joser yep

      @pablopicaro7649@pablopicaro76493 жыл бұрын
    • I tried it once, my headlight oxidized again in like a week. And when the headlight hazed again it was worse than it was before I used the turtle wax.

      @soap38@soap383 жыл бұрын
    • @@soap38 Try the Meguiar's kit. The end results (for me) weren't quite AS good as the Turtle Wax, but the lights stayed clear for months. Of course, NONE of these products are a permanent solution and the lights will always haze over again a few months down the road. The only way to permanently fix hazy lights is to replace the lens. If only automakers made these lenses out of glass instead of plastic, we wouldn't have this problem.

      @whatareyoudoingyouidiot342@whatareyoudoingyouidiot3423 жыл бұрын
  • As an employee of O'reillys I always recommended the turtle wax headlight restore kit, have tried others as well but nothing beats turtle wax, thanks for confirming my opinion. Also the recent hires at most stores don't know the difference between a spark plug and a gas cap... just saying... They don't pay enough to hire true mechanics like me, but I am retired and do it for fun and a few extra bucks mostly.

    @MrShadowstud@MrShadowstud2 жыл бұрын
    • Sylvania is BY FAR the best. Project Farm has a great comparison video of all the different kits. Sylvania made the surface look identical to a brand new light. Its amazing

      @aholegunner@aholegunner2 жыл бұрын
    • @@aholegunner kk

      @EXFFPM@EXFFPM2 жыл бұрын
    • I have a friend with a 2002 grand am, the head lights were so yellow you could not see the bulbs. I watched the video and went to O'reillys and bought the turtle wax kit. I had my doubts it would clean as well as the video but...OMG, they look like brand new. Thank you for your work on the video, I could have spent a lot of money on the wrong products .

      @user-rr2pw4or3g@user-rr2pw4or3g Жыл бұрын
    • I bought the Turtle Wax Kit today because of this video. To be honest, I was blown away with the results. I had extremely clouded headlights and would have been happy with a minor upgrade. We'll see how long it lasts but thanks for doing this test.

      @markholle3450@markholle3450 Жыл бұрын
    • Imagine working with this plonker

      @doorwhisperer@doorwhisperer Жыл бұрын
  • The True Test is how will they look in a Week… or a Month from now?

    @robrogers2532@robrogers2532 Жыл бұрын
  • So if you're on your way to Carmax to sell your car, swing by O'Reillys on the way to pick up the Rain-X kit and do your lights.

    @fillg@fillg3 жыл бұрын
  • Turtle Wax, winner of the prestigious "WatchJRGo Headlight Restorer Award". I assume you're going to do a special for 300k. Congratulations on that, man!

    @drewping2002@drewping20023 жыл бұрын
  • Congrats on 300K! So excited and happy for you. Well deserved.

    @ajw828@ajw8283 жыл бұрын
    • Damn he’s been on 300k for over a year?? That’s crazy. He makes great videos and I’ve been watching him for a long time, he deserves a lot more.

      @rileyn54@rileyn54 Жыл бұрын
    • @@rileyn54 much agreed!!! Gotta keep sharing it and get to 400k! Such a good channel.

      @ajw828@ajw828 Жыл бұрын
  • As an oreillys worker i love watching videos of products in our store so i can always recommend the best stuff for my customers! This video was awesome and keep up the good work guys!!!!!!

    @druarwood6586@druarwood65863 жыл бұрын
  • I'm 61 years old and loved Turtle Wax as a kid. Then as years passed, I started using the new kids on the block. Went back to TW last year and was surprised to find their stuff still works great. Now I watch this and I'm a believer. Congrats on the easy road to 300K. Just kidding JR. I'm still convinced you never sleep.

    @kerrylewis2581@kerrylewis25813 жыл бұрын
    • And it a whole lot cheaper on the wallet.

      @paulatudor691@paulatudor6912 жыл бұрын
    • I use chemical guys, awesome stuff. Turtle wax and meguires are good too. Chemical guys has a wax with a low dust formula, and it shines really good.

      @MickeyGlover@MickeyGlover2 жыл бұрын
  • Looks like RainX heard you. They upgrade their kit. It now has real gloves and a sealant. There is an attachment for a drill and 3 grades of sandpaper pads, and a polishing pad attachment. Wish there was a way to show you the before and after pictures of the headlights on my wife's 2011 SRX

    @dallastieking9844@dallastieking9844 Жыл бұрын
  • I don't know, but I heard powerball so many times, I want to buy a lottery ticket. The power of suggestion. And thanks for the nod to another Minnesota company. It helps our state's self-esteem. ;)

    @philipr7686@philipr76863 жыл бұрын
    • Our fucking sports teams never will so...

      @caseyman97@caseyman973 жыл бұрын
    • @@caseyman97 should support the Pack then👍

      @EFFEZE@EFFEZE3 жыл бұрын
    • Gophers Football! P. J. Fleck has just begun... give him your support. (full disclosure... I am from Michigan and my daughter goes to your U of M!)

      @billyjoejimbob56@billyjoejimbob563 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you so much for comparing these products. My headlights are atrocious, but I've never done anything but take my car through the car wash. I had no idea where to start. The options are intimidating for a neophyte! Now I'm excited to run to O'Reillys in the morning to get a Turtle Wax kit. 🐢

    @EarthIncompatible@EarthIncompatible2 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome awesome AWESOME-ER! Being a retired mobile detailer (4 spine surgeries in 4 years) as you can probably tell by looking behind me at my polishing pads in my profile pic, I love seeing these reviews. I use to do a ton of reviews for Autogeek back in the early 2000's...I drove a yellow Ranger....and genuinely loved being surprised by the underdog product! As I was watching you, JRGo, use it, I could tell it was doing something special. I think honestly, because you didn't use a machine. With plastic, I think hand sanding is needed. Maybe the machine is making to much heat or can't contour enough, but the hand is better. A DA is better than a drill 100%!!!! I wish you would try it with a 3in pad and plate. Remember, with a DA you get more cut with a smaller pad as well. Once again thank for the time you both spent doing this!!!!

    @justinmurphy2227@justinmurphy22273 жыл бұрын
  • Great test, I really appreciate when someone takes the time and effort to review several off the shelf products. Excellent job!

    @michaelwittman1935@michaelwittman1935 Жыл бұрын
  • Just did the restoration for the first time today. Went to a store and picked up the first restoration kit that I saw.. I'm so happy it was Turtle wax. Very pleased with the results!

    @ThePhobosAnomally@ThePhobosAnomally2 жыл бұрын
  • I used the Turtle Wax Retorer and it has help up great now for 2 years. I am very please with it. And great price. 2002 Honda CRV. Food service glove? Worked great who needs more? Keeps cost lower. I was impressed with results for the price. Two thumbs up for me. 2 YEARS LATER IS STILL LOOKS NEARLY NEW.

    @williampaul8556@williampaul8556 Жыл бұрын
  • I work at an automotive retailer in Australia and I constantly sell the turtle wax restorer kit to customers. Constantly having customers come back with big smiles and showing the end results. Good to see you guys are enjoying it too.

    @Elit3Razor@Elit3Razor9 ай бұрын
  • Turtle Wax has really upped their game here as of late the seal and shine is also a amazing product

    @keithloper3009@keithloper30093 жыл бұрын
    • Their ceramic spray waxes are great, too.

      @donmynack@donmynack3 жыл бұрын
    • @@donmynack Seal and shine is fantastic and smells great too.

      @randycook4283@randycook42833 жыл бұрын
    • I agree I owned my own detailing business and was never married to a product. Bought a ton of Chemical Guys stuff and 3M stuff over the years. The Turtle Wax stuff has really surprised me lately. Their Hybrid Ceramic coatings are great as a drying agent and I recently bought their graphene line. I haven't had a chance to use it all but what I have used has worked great.

      @gustavodelamora3676@gustavodelamora36763 жыл бұрын
    • Yup, I especially like the new and improved spray wax. It has some kind of UV protection. Sorry but I mix and match my car cleaning products to get the best outcome.

      @niznomores7961@niznomores79612 жыл бұрын
  • Thought I was in a Project Farm video lol nice job WatchJRgo!

    @miguelare3@miguelare33 жыл бұрын
    • ".....next, I'm gonna' freeze this for 25 days, then I'm gonna' heat it with this torch...."

      @revolutionday1@revolutionday13 жыл бұрын
  • Cerakote's kit is the best i've ever used and will never use any other kit. $18 and can seriously take any headlight and make it new, as well as lasting several years!!

    @Pr0xy_xx@Pr0xy_xx9 ай бұрын
  • interesting results! I used the Turtle Wax hand-sanding kit for years and then awhile back switched to the 3M with the drill sanding pads. they both work great but I'm too lazy to do all that hand-sanding with the Turtle Wax kit these days. I am definitely impressed with how well the RainX restorer worked though! for headlights that aren't too far gone, I've found Meguiar's PlastX with a foam drill polishing pad also works very very well for a quick restore. but the kits with multiple & progressively finer sanding pads/discs (and sealant) will always give the best results. the only caveat is you have to be careful with the drill-based kits - if you use too high a speed/too much pressure while sanding, you can actually burn swirl marks deep into the plastic surface of the headlight and those are a real son of a biscuit to buff out. ask me how I know 😬

    @motorwolfe@motorwolfe Жыл бұрын
  • I actually believe these headlight restoration kits have brought the value of all the 2000's cars up !

    @toddaulner5393@toddaulner5393 Жыл бұрын
    • I stopped driving at night because my 2008 Acura TL lights were so bad, and now I drive at night all the time.

      @TYRONE_SHOELACES@TYRONE_SHOELACES8 ай бұрын
  • As an Oreilly customer I apperciate the whole lineup of the Turtle Wax, Turtle Wax 2-in-1 Headlight Cleaner & Sealant is also good. Turtle Wave Hybrid Solutions Cermaic is the best wax spray to apply on car paint too it blows all other waxes out of the water.

    @kam2142@kam2142 Жыл бұрын
  • J.R. I just bought a Rain X kit from Walmart for $19.99 with a drill needed for sanding. It comes with 3 different grades of sandpaper and a buffer. Took 30 minutes for both headlights and they look Bran new. I had people ask me if I bought new lenses from the dealer. My lenses to start were 20year old completely white-coated looked impossible. I was skeptical, to say the least, and am extremely satisfied with $20. spent. Congrats on the 300k I would have thought you were way past that, You really do put out some great content. Here is to the next 300k sooner!

    @michaelhaveri1178@michaelhaveri11783 жыл бұрын
  • I used the Sylvania kit on my 2002 911 headlights and it worked great. The headlights were like the Xterra's and they look brand new. No glazing or any residual damage and their clear coat is fantastic. I had to order it from Amazon as none of the auto parts stores in my area carried the Sylvania kit. If I have to do another set of headlights, I will give the Turtle Wax kit a go. Thanks for the great info!

    @chriswarfield4469@chriswarfield44693 жыл бұрын
    • I saw another site's comparison and the Sylvania was the best and Turtle Wax was the worst of the group they tested….

      @Oneness100@Oneness1002 жыл бұрын
    • I did use this too last week and yeah I agree this made my headlights looks brand new. It requires a lot of elbow grease to finish it though. This is another extensive youtube review that I follow that did a similar restoration review but better. kzhead.info/sun/nKh7ZblsiIead2g/bejne.html

      @glenfordmaneja3308@glenfordmaneja3308 Жыл бұрын
  • Perfect timing, just bought an rsx with yellow headlights👍

    @alanoswalt8789@alanoswalt87893 жыл бұрын
    • So jealous lol I always had a soft spot for the rsx especially the manual ones. Hope you enjoy it brotha.🤙🏼

      @leonardnose5695@leonardnose56953 жыл бұрын
  • Good work! I am glad I came across this channel. You guys were very thorough and you all helped me decide which product to pick! Thanks!

    @warrengooden1967@warrengooden19672 жыл бұрын
  • You made this video just in time for me. My 25 year old car had one headlight replaced several years ago and the color difference between it and the original now is dramatic. I wasn't sure which kit to get but I do now. Thanks!

    @bmh67wa@bmh67wa3 жыл бұрын
  • I really like this type of video. Real day to day stuff that us simple folks can put to use. I have that same Turtle Wax kit and have used it on about 3 different cars. I was wondering how it compared to others. Another detailing video idea, is the ceramic coating and the steps to prepare and use. Enjoy all your content. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Peace

    @gilnorton1@gilnorton13 жыл бұрын
  • I've used that Turtle Wax kit before, it's really good, lasts a good bit too.

    @OrlandoDrivers@OrlandoDrivers3 жыл бұрын
    • Is it still in good condition?

      @bowieknife@bowieknife2 жыл бұрын
  • Love the 3M kits. The Turtle Wax kits just don't seem to last more than six months before I had to redo them. Going on well over a year on the 3M kit used on my Grand Marquis.

    @ogrebeast64@ogrebeast643 жыл бұрын
  • Watch these Gentlemen, they seem to make videos for the everyday car guy/girl and seem to have no bias. Painfully honest. Once again, this was one of the best KZhead videos I have seen in a very very long time

    @bradbowers5896@bradbowers58962 жыл бұрын
  • Turtle Wax! Return of the GIANT! Thank you for doing this video. You are primed for a new sponsor in a half shell.

    @MrMattDat@MrMattDat3 жыл бұрын
    • Thumbs up for TMNT reference!

      @RyanKlapperich@RyanKlapperich3 жыл бұрын
    • @@RyanKlapperich I'd say it was a reference (Giant Turtle) to Kameobas.....

      @Scotty_in_Ohio@Scotty_in_Ohio3 жыл бұрын
  • 3M Advanced Compound and 3 minutes with a micro-fiber cloth. Then a protective covering. I used Meguiars. Still beautiful after a year and will recoat this month. Good job!!

    @theronclark6359@theronclark63593 жыл бұрын
  • As a manager at O'Reillys we appreciate your business and probably making our sales just from this 😂

    @6.slow_g899@6.slow_g8993 жыл бұрын
    • Obviously you're a good store to begin with that attracted them to your store, you deserve it.

      @brad9529@brad95293 жыл бұрын
    • he should wear a mask though...

      @eduqloo@eduqloo3 жыл бұрын
    • @@eduqloo media don't have to.

      @brad9529@brad95293 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah

      @rahmankhademi7840@rahmankhademi78403 жыл бұрын
    • @@eduqloo not if yo fully vaccinated nope

      @pranavm8233@pranavm82333 жыл бұрын
  • Man, I looked at your video maybe 3-4 times, finally decided to follow your recommendation and bought the Turtle wax kit, I was amazed. Literally brand new .. and especially after I used 2 other German products that I was not thrilled about the results (that you didn't use in the comparison) .. Thank you man ! My lenses are like brand new !

    @almoghilel94@almoghilel94 Жыл бұрын
  • Man Turtle Wax owes you a shout out John Ross!

    @bullfrogg4119@bullfrogg41193 жыл бұрын
  • I've only used Turtlewax since these head light cleaners became a thing. Always pleased with the results and never once felt the need to use the sanding pads included in each box. I will say that I learned to put a protective coating to preserve the look and found that NuFinish polish lasted best at about 12 months. My next box will come with a protectant which I'll try. Nice video guys...best I've seen on these products.

    @christopherroundtree4455@christopherroundtree4455 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the rundown. I went with the TW kit and got the same results. Inexpensive + works as advertised = win.

    @LSF000@LSF000 Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve always used the Turtle wax kit on client’s cars and my own ones! The price. ease of use and results are always impressive!

    @harysuper@harysuper3 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for taking the time to do this video and spending the money on these products, definitely helps a lot!

    @toddrucker4054@toddrucker40542 жыл бұрын
  • I used the 3M about two years ago, and the clear coat they give you has lasted so far.

    @chrisjackson9102@chrisjackson91023 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks…the Turtle 🐢 wax product did wonders. My headlights were very yellow and cloudy. The first application took away the yellow film. Then, I left the white stuff on places where it was still cloudy for long amounts of time. Even overnight, and magic. There is still one area that I am working on. But now, it’s 98% better.

    @karenchamps9087@karenchamps90872 жыл бұрын
  • I bought the Turtle Wax kit for my 2002 X5 based on your video and... it's amazing! The headlights were so bad before that I was thinking of buying replacements! But for £10 this kit has totally transformed them and they really do look like new again!

    @antonyespindola3123@antonyespindola31233 жыл бұрын
  • Used the Turtle Wax one myself about 7 years ago on my truck - was blown away at how good it was. The protectant held up well too - didn't fade in the year left that I had it before getting another vehicle. For upkeep and general polishing, Meguiar's PlastX is *really* good - it is a mild polish as well as a chemical deoxidizer it can turn a set around in a couple minutes, like the RainX one, _but_ .... you have to apply some sort of UV protectant or they'll just start yellowing again. The UV protectant/sealant is the one critical thing in the long run if the headlights are to _stay_ looking good. That or the government allowing glass headlights again. ;)

    @Dakiraun@Dakiraun3 жыл бұрын
    • What uv protector do you use???? For instant clarity, I just use acetone nail polish remover. Makes them crystal clear in one pass. Don't make more than one pass...additional passes cause the fog again. Don't get it on the paint.

      @Lili-xq9sn@Lili-xq9sn11 ай бұрын
    • @@Lili-xq9sn I haven't found one that lasts all that long yet. I tried waxes (normal and ceramic) that supposedly have UV protection, but best they'll do is maybe 3 months. Tried Meguiar's "Keep Clear" headlight coating, which is a clear coat paint, and that works for a lot longer. I find it's very soft though and doesn't dry as smooth as normal clear coats. A light buffing after applying it smoothes it out. Depending on exposure, the Meguiar's can hold up 6 to 12 months. I don't think one can do much better than that since any coating you put on is going to be a sub-millimeter thick thing, and the sun will easily break it down. Just have to keep re-doing the lights every so many months.

      @Dakiraun@Dakiraun11 ай бұрын
    • @@Dakiraun Thanks for answering. I'm down the rabbit hole looking at ceramic coatings. I don't mind decorating annually. I want it only for headlight plastic and windows (to make snow/ice much easier to remove.). I'll look at meguiars.

      @Lili-xq9sn@Lili-xq9sn11 ай бұрын
  • Thank y'all! I'm going to buy the RainX to start until I have some extra time and then I will use the Turtle Wax one. Appreciate the video!

    @Aprilmomof2@Aprilmomof22 жыл бұрын
  • 14:42 Thanks very much for speeding up the video so folks can't get a read on how fast you've got the drill spinning.

    @djshotty@djshotty Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you gentlemen you did a Very Good Job on comparing Headlite Cleaners

    @stevedeleon8775@stevedeleon8775 Жыл бұрын
  • Bought the Turtle Wax kit after watching your excellent video. Used it on our 2012 Civics headlights today with fantastic results. Thanks so much!

    @reelreeler8778@reelreeler87783 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for all the consistent uploads.

    @Leebs@Leebs3 жыл бұрын
  • I have had the best luck with the Sylvania kit. It has a clear coat that you apply as the last step that really makes the headlights look like new.

    @terryscott621@terryscott6213 жыл бұрын
    • Yep best one out of all of them. Only thing better is 2K clear coat

      @anguslean4058@anguslean40583 жыл бұрын
  • Great video…the hands on comparison tests are the most helpful. Thanks

    @michaelw6193@michaelw61932 жыл бұрын
  • Turtle Wax has been my favorite for a long time and seems to last for about three years. Thanks for your video.

    @sreginkc@sreginkc6 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for making this video. I was also very surprised with the Turtle wax kit. I really dig your channel JR.

    @Rski1234@Rski12343 жыл бұрын
  • We need more of these videos man! These are rally good!

    @adamshaaeli4979@adamshaaeli49793 жыл бұрын
  • I'm over 55 with 23 years in the Army bad shoulder, bad back and recovering from a repetitive motion injury; so the least amount of elbow grease involved would play strongly into my decision. My GEN 1 taco is ALMOST 20 years old and needs restored about once a year. The Turtle Wax kit blew my mind, never would have guessed.

    @chrisk7984@chrisk79842 жыл бұрын
  • I was sitting on a Turtle wax kit for over a year before using it. Very happy with the results. The Volvo lenses had been previously polished, so there were existing scratching and buff marks that didn't go away. But overall a huge improvement. Then I found this video, and figured, well, we'll see what these guys come up with.

    @jspaulding4106@jspaulding4106 Жыл бұрын
  • I been using turtle Wax car wash and their wax products for years and guess I'm old school from my teenage car washing days with turtle Wax. Congratulations on 300k!!

    @ross7906@ross79063 жыл бұрын
  • Ive used the turtle wax as well and agree it is very good. Im pretty impressed with most turtle wax stuff these days.

    @jackiejorpjomp@jackiejorpjomp3 жыл бұрын
    • They are really stepping their game up

      @TheBarberShopScott@TheBarberShopScott3 жыл бұрын
    • How long has it lasted?

      @jonsmith1259@jonsmith12593 жыл бұрын
    • @@jonsmith1259 I've put mine on around 6 months ago still holding up really well

      @spachuladgaming651@spachuladgaming6513 жыл бұрын
    • @@spachuladgaming651 can I ask how is it now?

      @bowieknife@bowieknife2 жыл бұрын
  • I’m buying the turtle wax restoration tomorrow because for your buck no drill looks AMAZING

    @illpistolwhip6779@illpistolwhip67792 жыл бұрын
  • Based on this video I went and bought the Turtle Wax kit and in 30-40 minutes made the headlights of arecently purchased used 2011 Mazda6 look like new again!! Thanks for a great video review!!

    @tjapex59@tjapex5910 ай бұрын
  • Its always great when you try something and it blows you away when weren't expecting much to begin with.

    @charleshenshaw9099@charleshenshaw90993 жыл бұрын
  • Turtle wax one is great use it all the time. It’s actually use compound first and it that alone doesn’t clear and clean you up then move onto sanding.

    @TheDisBeat@TheDisBeat3 жыл бұрын
    • That's what I like most about it: Not all headlights require the same level of effort.

      @dpwellman@dpwellman3 жыл бұрын
  • Try the SYLVANIA kit. Absolutely the best I have ever used. Final coat keeps them good for over a year.

    @markcosta378@markcosta378 Жыл бұрын
  • Turtle wax was always good stuff. I have chrome polish from 1984 and it still works great. Literally takes the rust off chrome bumpers and mirror shines it.

    @dominicvega9267@dominicvega92672 жыл бұрын
  • I am a professional detailer that does headlight restoration on a regular basis. We use the 3M professional kit which uses the same sandpaper as your Ultra pack but also includes pads for compound and polish. Always excellent results.

    @richardfarmer6570@richardfarmer65703 жыл бұрын
    • How’s the Headlight Restoration business. Do you get most of your business as exclusively that or do you upscale in original detail cost? Thx

      @mikebonham4530@mikebonham453011 ай бұрын
    • @@mikebonham4530 Probably about 2/3 is an upscale on a detail.

      @richardfarmer6570@richardfarmer657011 ай бұрын
    • @@richardfarmer6570 Thx for the quick response. I’m trying to get my daughter started in the detail business. Everyone loves a clean car!

      @mikebonham4530@mikebonham453011 ай бұрын
    • What can I apply one they're clear so they don't go yellow again?

      @Lili-xq9sn@Lili-xq9sn11 ай бұрын
  • This was such an informative Test!

    @wienerchronist9860@wienerchronist98603 жыл бұрын
  • Stumbled upon the Turtle Wax and simply amazing. Used it on 3 cars.

    @PastorTom2009@PastorTom200910 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the video I just bought a 2004 Nissan Xterra and I have to do the headlights and y’all helped me decide what to use. Also it’s not 4 wheel drive but I love it there are so many things you can do , you can make it your hobby from buying decals to put on to adding roof racks , ladder racks it’s just fun all around. Thanks again !

    @mattkelley6385@mattkelley63853 жыл бұрын
  • the 3m works great...I did my Tundra..looked at my neighbor's horrible lenses on his Scion & did his too.. like a headlight ninja (I've used OFF! before...it does work.).

    @seanhershey3390@seanhershey33903 жыл бұрын
  • I think it would be a good idea to check the state of the headlights after say 3 or 6 months to see how they’ve lasted .👍

    @mervyncausier@mervyncausier Жыл бұрын
    • Common sense person will understand that and that comment is just a shot in the dark and won’t remember it was said because they have no idea how long these will last

      @joshuawelborn7936@joshuawelborn7936 Жыл бұрын
    • @@joshuawelborn7936 What language are you speaking?

      @yespub234@yespub23410 ай бұрын
    • ​@@yespub234millennial or whatever the newest gen is

      @efremendez@efremendez8 ай бұрын
  • Great to see a real-world test of these. Have been toying with the Turtle Wax kit for my slightly clouded Saab headlights. This has convinced me 👍

    @rhysparker6504@rhysparker65043 жыл бұрын
  • Used this video to get some over the counter headlight restoring products. I tried something from Meguiars before but it wasnt....good. After watching this and applying the turtle wax kit I can confirm it is actually the GOAT

    @MeirZ@MeirZ Жыл бұрын
  • Getting Project Farm vibes with this one and I LIKE IT!

    @thebluexb@thebluexb3 жыл бұрын
  • I mention Watch JR Go every time I stop at my local O’Reillys. Great group of helpful people there!

    @scottofford3061@scottofford30613 жыл бұрын
  • I bought the Turtle Wax Headlight Restorer, on special at $4.99, to fix a 15 year old headlight on my 2007 Kia. Took awhile and had to use lots elbow grease but WOW! What an improvement. Headlight almost looks like new. Huge improvement.

    @ozioldman4720@ozioldman4720 Жыл бұрын
  • The best headlight restoration kit is the Sylvania one hands down. The other ones don’t even come REMOTELY close. I’ve used the Sylvania one on headlights that were extremely extremely pitted and yellow and discolored and it literally makes it look like an absolute 10/10 brand new headlight. The lense is 100% clear and you can’t see any imperfections at all from any angle. It almost makes it look like the lense isn’t even there. I just used the meguiars and the turtle wax one and they were like a 6.5/10 compared to Sylvania. They made the lense clean and white, and definitely more clear, but they leave a haze on it and lots of imperfections. The Sylvania one comes with a wipe on clear coat, it’s different then a “clarifying wipe”. It literally makes it look perfect. The two main important things are the quality of the sandpaper, and it has to have a clear coat. The Sylvania one also comes with a spray that you put on first that washes off the yellow grime, then you use the rubbing compound with sandpaper, then you use the clear coat. It will look like crap when your all done, but then you wipe the clear coat on it and it magically looks perfect.

    @ChristopherGuilday@ChristopherGuilday Жыл бұрын
    • Well there's a recent test of all leading restoration kits in which 3M was number one,where heavy oxidation and old clearcoat needs tobe removed, You won't find better than 3M!!

      @keithroberts5611@keithroberts56117 ай бұрын
  • 300K! FYI, the CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit has the sauce for multi-year longevity with its bundled ceramic UV coating

    @SteveBassen@SteveBassen3 жыл бұрын
    • Yep this is all I use anymore and I use it on every headlight i see! 🙈 De-oxidize (I use rubbing compound), 2000 grit hand pass, 3000 grit, then clean. Cerakote wipe simple and not too messy, some practice necessary... Lasts longer and looks better than any other kits I've used!

      @CamCanCars@CamCanCars3 жыл бұрын
    • @@CamCanCars the fact that they'll sell you just the protectant wipes in bulk vs the whole kit so you can BYO sandpaper etc is awesome too

      @SteveBassen@SteveBassen3 жыл бұрын
    • I used the CERAKOTE for plastic restoration. It worked great. Maybe JR could compare different trim restorers on these SUVs.

      @elonsus9747@elonsus97473 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah I did that on Amazon and thought it said only enough for 10 cars; so pleasantly surprised to see 50 packets of step 3 in box. I haven't used Cerakote trim restore yet, but have had good luck with Chemical Guys VRP on most stuff. Would love to see a comparison!

      @CamCanCars@CamCanCars3 жыл бұрын
    • Cerakote all the way. I am extremely impressed on ease of use and results. I think it’s $25 on Amazon. I recommend you use masking tape around the headlight before applying the ceramic wipe.

      @Spacedog_42@Spacedog_423 жыл бұрын
  • One tip on the old fashioned sanding kits. Park it outside, and put the garden hose on fast drip, sitting on top, dripping down the face, and then you can sand away. The continuous water keeps you from burning the lens and keeps the paper from loading up. Used the sanding disk kits for a long time, but that RainX kit will be my next purchase.

    @MassiveTrackHunter@MassiveTrackHunter3 жыл бұрын
  • Rain-x is a maintenance and the Turtle wax is the one that works for the price. great video.

    @nelsoncontreras2615@nelsoncontreras2615 Жыл бұрын
  • Nothing beats this!... 1. Wet sand headlights 2. Heavy Duty Maguires compound with pad & drill. 3. Remove access product with 91% alcohol. 4. Spray them with 2K Clear coat & you r done! ....Lifetime fix!!!

    @Trump-The-GREATEST@Trump-The-GREATEST Жыл бұрын
  • I have used 3M in the past with a drill and it has worked well, but your result with Turtle Wax is eye opening. This is really useful, probably the most useful one you have every done. You may want to consider doing comparisons when it makes sense. How to fix cars is useful as well, but this appeals to a larger audience!

    @Buc_Stops_Here@Buc_Stops_Here3 жыл бұрын
    • Turtle Wax for me, from my experience with it!

      @jimr5285@jimr5285 Жыл бұрын
    • I used the Turtle wax on the brake lights and blinkers of my 99 Suzuki GSXR 750 and it made them look brand new also.

      @TYRONE_SHOELACES@TYRONE_SHOELACES8 ай бұрын
    • 3m restoration kits the best, The demonstration here was wrong if they took the trouble to read the instructions first? The first two steps is dry sanding only!! It's the p3000 trizact you add water!!!🤔 😡

      @keithroberts5611@keithroberts56117 ай бұрын
    • @@keithroberts5611 Ah, you are right. I forgot that as I used the 3M awhile back and it did work well. Perhaps that is why it worked better for me than here - I appreciate your pointing that out.

      @Buc_Stops_Here@Buc_Stops_Here7 ай бұрын
  • I recently used the 3M ultra kit on my '10 Corolla. I spent a good amount of time and dry sanded both the 500 and 800. It also specifies to use the sealing wipe in straight horizontal lines, starting with the top. I got results that look like the turtle wax kit did they basically look new and my headlights were bad enough to have cracking in them.

    @GreenBeats11@GreenBeats113 жыл бұрын
    • I used the, CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit, for my 2013 Corolla: and it has the 3000 wet sand, and 2000 wet buffer. I just did mine today, and my headlights look brand new!! And same, no circular patterns: only horizontal- except for step 1: you can use circular motions because they’re just oxidation wipes. 4 steps, takes about 20 minutes in total: just had to let my car sit for 60 minutes. I’ll recommend this product to anyone looking to easily restore their headlights, especially Women!

      @DebbieBlatt0816@DebbieBlatt0816 Жыл бұрын
  • Turtle wax owes you., you clearly demonstrated just how good a product they have made.

    @billinsa9752@billinsa97523 жыл бұрын
  • Just used the TurtleWax on a 15 year old Saturn Vue..looks almost new. There is something about that spray lube that makes the sanding both easy and crystal clear. Sand first..then use the polish. Their directions are kind of backwards. They don't give you enough sealant for multiple cars so I purchased a bottle of "sealant only" so I could use up all of the other kit. Throw in some LED bulbs and you will have an incredible upgraded night driving experience.

    @nickm4055@nickm4055 Жыл бұрын
  • As a fan of the 3M kit in the past I'm actually a little surprised by these results. Great test! The most important step is always the seal at the end and sadly most kits lack a sufficient one to last more than a year. That Turtle Wax kit is promising though!

    @nicolashoyt5341@nicolashoyt53413 жыл бұрын
    • I wonder if anyone has feedback with the turtle wax after at least a year?

      @bowieknife@bowieknife2 жыл бұрын
    • ​@@bowieknifeTurtle wax is primarily an after care product, And not a full restoration solution, Buffing alone will not remove old cracking and flacking 2kmax and such like, No the surface has tobe removed by sanding (dry)

      @keithroberts5611@keithroberts56117 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the review. Something useful for us normies instead of another lambo build. Really love how versatile and down to earth your content is. Gonna order the Turtle wax kit in the near future.

    @STWF123@STWF1233 жыл бұрын
  • I just did mine and got a great 80% improvement, Better than $1600 replacement cost. great demo vid

    @cct2513@cct25133 жыл бұрын
  • After watching this, I gave the Turtle Wax kid a shot on the lights for my son’s 12 year old Civic. Holy cow it worked great. Thanks for the video. Be sure that Turtle Wax sends you your commission.

    @duanefrancis9769@duanefrancis97692 жыл бұрын
  • Turtle Wax is actually making some very good products lately if you watch the detailing channels. Their Graphene product is good, Ceramic Hybrid is good, and the ICE Seal and Shine has been good for awhile.

    @Smokey_A@Smokey_A3 жыл бұрын
  • I found for me the best outcome was sanding. Wet sand from 800-1000, then 1500 then 2000. Good coat wax after, headlights still look good after 1 year.

    @robertstrong1007@robertstrong1007 Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve been needing to do this to both of our vehicles. Thanks very much for steering me in the right direction with the Turtle Wax!

    @wriddle082@wriddle0823 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for your video! This stuff is amazing. Our 2008 had some rough looking headlights and the Turtle Wax made them look brand new. I appreciate your video!

    @jaslene816@jaslene8162 жыл бұрын
  • In the last couple of years Turtle Wax has really put out some great products. They've started being more visible on the "socials" and I've found that most of their recent Si/Ceramic products "got game" - they're not really a "joke" anymore - The "Wax n Dry" is my go-to for post wash spray (although it doesn't last much past the next rain). Stuff usually goes on sale here mid to late spring I'll buy my year's supply....

    @Scotty_in_Ohio@Scotty_in_Ohio3 жыл бұрын
  • Huge congrats on 300k!! 🥳

    @RatherBeRestoring@RatherBeRestoring3 жыл бұрын
  • Turtle wax has completely changed over the last few years. i guessed it would be the best before watching because that's all i use along with the Hybrid sultions line...its amazing. can't go wrong at the price point

    @stephenlouden480@stephenlouden480 Жыл бұрын
  • Great content. Would like to see more product comparisons, tools, hacks and fixes etc now that you have a shop.

    @EpicBeerPour@EpicBeerPour3 жыл бұрын
  • I don't know if its commented already, but rainx actually has a good kit with some sanding pads that compound and a sealer. I really like it.

    @LARZ313@LARZ3133 жыл бұрын
  • How has this guy only got 300k subs his put out some awesome content. I think he will go far good luck

    @michaelwright5672@michaelwright56723 жыл бұрын
    • Im wondering the same thing, he puts videos out randomly and alot of em and great quality. Dude is a boss. Gets fired from his previous job and then here he is with the shop and all these cars. Truly inspiring.

      @leonardnose5695@leonardnose56953 жыл бұрын
  • Huge congratulations on 300k John Ross. Been with you since less than 100k. Keep up the great content my friend!! 👏🎉❤️

    @alanleclair1@alanleclair13 жыл бұрын
  • The rain x is amazing job for someone like me that is on a budget thanks for the demonstration

    @paulkovacs4557@paulkovacs45573 жыл бұрын
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