Today I restored the headlights on my 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350. I'm very happy with the results. The brighter headlights help me see better at night and the car looks so much better! I watched this video before I started which gave me the confidence to proceed. This is a nice kit - the sanding disks, buffing pad and polishing compound are all designed to work together and of 3M quality. The Velcro that holds the sanding disks and buffing pad is super strong to get the job done. It took me about an hour to do the sanding and polishing of both headlights. I'm glad I had a spare battery charged - the drill battery died shortly into the sanding on the second headlight. All in all - a good experience and I wish I had done it sooner!
Thanks for your video. Like most guys I do not want to read pages of instructions 🙃. Your video was confise and to the point. I have an Audi S8 and an A6. All four headlights were in bad shape. Poor visibility at night since the headlights were so foggy. The cost to replace all 4 headlight assemblies would be about $300. Bought this product and a new Dewalt drill for about $200. Watched your video as I was doing both cars. Took about 1 1/2 hours to do the 4 headlights a d wash off both cars with my garden hose. The headlights look BRAND NEW, beyond what I thought possible. Anyone on the fence should buy this product and follow the instructions in this video. You will not regret it.
3/7/21 just got this today, and absolutely loved the results. I took the front bumper off HG hyundai azera to get the best result possible. I also did fog lights during the process as well.... turned out very nice. 8:30 pm, looks much better at night now.
Thanks for the video… Just did this today for my wife’s 2012 CRV.. Awesome instructions/steps. The headlights look great. To save some time and tape I opened the hood. Lol
I used the Chris Fix method of "permanently" restoring my headlights and ruined them. I was so disgusted that I bought new headlights and had to have them professionally installed. I wasn't sure what to do with the original headlights but now that I have seen your review and demonstration I am sure I can restore them. Then I just have to decide if I want to hold onto them in case the next car owner would rather have OEM headlights or if I want to sell them. This was a nice clear no-nonsense demonstration. Good job.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System! It's great to hear that the product worked well for you and that you are happy with the results. Patience is definitely key when it comes to using this type of product, so it's good to hear that you were able to take your time and achieve the desired outcome. Hopefully, your comment will encourage others who are considering restoring their headlights to give this product a try. cnl
Great video just did my 2008 Tacoma unless i used high beams I could see nothing just bought it. I only used one 500 grit and one 800 grit. My lens was so baked it turned pure white with the 500 grit like snow ion the first pass it must have been soft.Had a big scratch in one lens tried to get it out but it was too deep.Use plenty of water using the 3000 grit it will pay off do not let it get dry.They look like new lenses do not get scared when they go solid white like snow using the 500 grit. They came out mint.saved me coin did not have to buy new lenses. May get some Rustoleum clear coat non yellowing take off the wax and put on a few coats.This will stop the UV rays from ruining your head lights.
....."May get some Rustoleum clear coat non yellowing take off the wax and put on a few coats.This will stop the UV rays from ruining your head lights."........ Rustoleum clear spray won't do squat to stop UV rays and keep your plastic headlight lenses from yellowing and clouding.
I did mine by wetsanding and spraying 2K clear coat. All went well except for the orange peel. Do you think this kit would help to get rid of/smooth down the orange peel?
I think it's both? Anyway before using the p3000 trizact pad spray both lens and pad with tap water, After covering the hole lens wipe lens to check for even coverage, Repeat if necessary or when there's no milk residue, To clean lens before polishing spray lens with any glass cleaner and dry!! Hope this helps you!!👍
No clear coat and since this video the car is garage kept still and one has slight cloud but still not bad and like what it was... So I'd say you'd be fine without it!
Thanks for the video. Any idea why our crossfires do this? Seems like they are prone to it or something? My wife's car is as old as mine and her headlights look brand new still.
Great question. No idea since this crossfire is garaged kept its whole life so it's not like it is sitting outside 24/7 in the sun. Supposedly it's caused by UV light from the sun so my guess is just quality of the plastic housing???
Good video. Just purchased to clean headlights on an 2011 infinity G37x coupe. I noticed this kit didn't bring anything to protect it from turning yelllow. Kind of like a sealent. I do have a muguiars headlight sealant that's is used just for that. I believe it should be fine. What do you think.
Yes I was wondering that too! It says complete kit so I was not sure if there last step and the goo in the packet has any sealer in it! Can't hurt to our some additional product on it!!
@@DigitalDavid thanks. I was going to start it at 7 pm but decided to leave it for tomorrow so I could do it during the day. I'll let you know how it worked out. Thanks again for video.
@@DigitalDavid I did one headlight but didn't come out as clear as on your car. Still looks a little foggy. Nothing wrong with headlight. I might have to go back and re-do a step.
It all depends on your aftercare method after having been either handwashed or car wash? I always use Turtle wax after drying the lens, A small blob on a clean micro fibre cloth and gently buff takes 2 minutes per lens!! T/wax contains UV protection and will extend the time by at least another year!!! Before restoration comes around again!! Hope this tip helps!!🤔🇬🇧👍
Hola soy de Chile y lo acabo de comprar por ebay, lo pienso usar para mi Hilux 2010, los faros están bastante amarillos, así que una vez me llegue el producto te cuento como me va
3m headlight restoration kit as a special wet sanding kit, The stream shown is dry sanding only!! Dry sanding works better as wet sanding acts like a lubricant and slows down surface removal furthermore it obscures visible damage the lens damage!!🤔👍
1 year review? i'd like to see how well it performed after a year without any type of protection. you either need to wax it every few months or spray a clear coat like meguairs on it but that probably lasts only a year
There is no need to wash headlights before sanding the surface is being removed anyway, You only clean the headlight after using p3000 trizact pad to remove the milky residue left on the lens any glass cleaner spray will do!!🤔
Digital David says he is showing you....."HOW TO RESTORE HEADLIGHTS PERMANENTLY".... Sorry, boys and girls. What Digital David obviously doesn't know or say is that there is only one way to "permanently" restore your headlights. The real secret to "permanently" restoring your headlights is.......Replace your old headlights with new headlights. That's the ONLY way. Headlight restoration works well, but the restoration does not last long......Just be prepared to redo the restoration every 8 months to 18 months, depending on how much your car spends its time out in the destructive UV sunlight.
It all depends which country you live in? Here in the UK, For example summer temperatures rarely top 40deg and only for short time!! Provided at the end of restoration you apply a certified Clearcoat with added UV protection, It should last longer than 18months? Plus after care is important, Every time the car is washed a headlight wax should be used a quick dab of polish to the lens and buff up with a clean micro fibre cloth, Some quality polishes contains uv protection!!! 👍🤔
I don't believe this is a permanent solution. If you don't cover it with non yellowing clear coat or protective film then it will fade again within a year.
Thanks for the info. Do you have a specific recommendation? Also I was debating if it needed anything else because from what I read it said the compound that I put on at the very end was all inclusive... I guess time will tell!
@@DigitalDavid I have done the restoration on one of my cars without finishing with a clear coat just sanding and puffing and the result was great but within few months I started seeing fading again on the headlights. After that I bought another car with faded headlights and did some research and found one guy saying that non-yellowing UV resistant clear coat must be used to prevent the headlights from fading again. I did the same process and then finished with Rust-oleum non yellowing clear , it's a white can with some blue lines on it. The result was very good and the headlights looked nice with no signs of fading or yellowing until I rid of the car a year and a half later. The clear I used says that it bonds to plastic. I got it from Walmart and was cheap as far as I remember. I hope this experience is helpful
@@jonathansalguero4511 Yes your right Maguires clearcoat with added UV protection is the best, Also when restoration comes around again which it will its much easier to remove unlike 2k clear!!👍
Today I restored the headlights on my 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350. I'm very happy with the results. The brighter headlights help me see better at night and the car looks so much better! I watched this video before I started which gave me the confidence to proceed. This is a nice kit - the sanding disks, buffing pad and polishing compound are all designed to work together and of 3M quality. The Velcro that holds the sanding disks and buffing pad is super strong to get the job done. It took me about an hour to do the sanding and polishing of both headlights. I'm glad I had a spare battery charged - the drill battery died shortly into the sanding on the second headlight. All in all - a good experience and I wish I had done it sooner!
Awesome! Glad ya were happy with it!
~B
Thanks for your video. Like most guys I do not want to read pages of instructions 🙃. Your video was confise and to the point. I have an Audi S8 and an A6. All four headlights were in bad shape. Poor visibility at night since the headlights were so foggy. The cost to replace all 4 headlight assemblies would be about $300. Bought this product and a new Dewalt drill for about $200. Watched your video as I was doing both cars. Took about 1 1/2 hours to do the 4 headlights a d wash off both cars with my garden hose. The headlights look BRAND NEW, beyond what I thought possible. Anyone on the fence should buy this product and follow the instructions in this video. You will not regret it.
If I can do it anyone else can and I'm sure y'all can do a better job than I did ha
3/7/21 just got this today, and absolutely loved the results. I took the front bumper off HG hyundai azera to get the best result possible. I also did fog lights during the process as well.... turned out very nice. 8:30 pm, looks much better at night now.
So glad you were happy with it!
~B
I've never been impressed with other headlight restore products that just use compounds. But that system with the sanding pads works well. Nicely done
I am still shocked at how well it turned out for both lights! Anyone can do it if I can!
I dont give a dam,get a life,rub your b a lls,more useful!
@@DigitalDavid ....Get ready to redo the job in 8 months or so......Restore permanently? Now way no how.
@@joeyball3342 you can buy uv blocking clear coat in a rattle can
Thanks for the video… Just did this today for my wife’s 2012 CRV.. Awesome instructions/steps. The headlights look great. To save some time and tape I opened the hood. Lol
Yeah idk why I didn't do that 😂
I used the Chris Fix method of "permanently" restoring my headlights and ruined them. I was so disgusted that I bought new headlights and had to have them professionally installed. I wasn't sure what to do with the original headlights but now that I have seen your review and demonstration I am sure I can restore them. Then I just have to decide if I want to hold onto them in case the next car owner would rather have OEM headlights or if I want to sell them. This was a nice clear no-nonsense demonstration. Good job.
Glad it was helpful. I'm blown away at how good of a job it did as I wasn't holding out hope!
Great product as long as you are patient works extremely well! I don't know how to put in words how happy I am about this great product.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System! It's great to hear that the product worked well for you and that you are happy with the results. Patience is definitely key when it comes to using this type of product, so it's good to hear that you were able to take your time and achieve the desired outcome. Hopefully, your comment will encourage others who are considering restoring their headlights to give this product a try. cnl
2004 Lac Escalade EXT used up all 6 P500 took a few hours each cause of size of Head Lights
Great video just did my 2008 Tacoma unless i used high beams I could see nothing just bought it. I only used one 500 grit and one 800 grit. My lens was so baked it turned pure white with the 500 grit like snow ion the first pass it must have been soft.Had a big scratch in one lens tried to get it out but it was too deep.Use plenty of water using the 3000 grit it will pay off do not let it get dry.They look like new lenses do not get scared when they go solid white like snow using the 500 grit. They came out mint.saved me coin did not have to buy new lenses. May get some Rustoleum clear coat non yellowing take off the wax and put on a few coats.This will stop the UV rays from ruining your head lights.
Yess! Awesome!
....."May get some Rustoleum clear coat non yellowing take off the wax and put on a few coats.This will stop the UV rays from ruining your head lights."........
Rustoleum clear spray won't do squat to stop UV rays and keep your plastic headlight lenses from yellowing and clouding.
Did you wear a mask while doing it ? I’m about to do it but I don’t have one
Great demo with very good suggestions. Thanks!
Thanks Joe! I was very happy with this product! The more time you spend on each step the better the final results!
Great tutorial David. Much appreciated.
Thanks! We were really happy with the results for what it is!
I did mine by wetsanding and spraying 2K clear coat. All went well except for the orange peel. Do you think this kit would help to get rid of/smooth down the orange peel?
Nice and thanks. What is the shelf life of the product if unopened and kept in the garage? Want to order from US for use of my truck in Africa
you spray with what? why you cut the video ? how long did you had to sand it? Is this instruction video or just fast review of 3m set and your skils ?
I think it's both? Anyway before using the p3000 trizact pad spray both lens and pad with tap water, After covering the hole lens wipe lens to check for even coverage, Repeat if necessary or when there's no milk residue, To clean lens before polishing spray lens with any glass cleaner and dry!! Hope this helps you!!👍
How does it last long term? The lens does not have any protection over the finished surface. How long does it look like that?
3M has a clear coat pad which they state can be used after this kit.
Thanks for sharing that tip! Very helpful stuff
~B
Ty David!! Super job!
Thanks for the comment! -MB
Used your vid as a guide. Thanks man
Is the 3M Kit good for two headlights or a Kit for each headlight?
One kit for 2 lights
One kit for two lights! -MB
I see you didn't put a clear coat. Is it true that it will be cloudy again in less than a year without clear coat?
No clear coat and since this video the car is garage kept still and one has slight cloud but still not bad and like what it was... So I'd say you'd be fine without it!
I tried this but I accidentally swallowed some antifreeze. Now I don’t feel well, can you help?
Get the hospital ASAP
I have actually use the 3M kit to restore headlights on my BMW
Nice!
Damn, I should have watched your video over the other dudes! Now I gotta re-do tomorrow cause it didn’t turn out well lmao. Thanks !
Hope it turned out okay!
~B
Thanks for the video. Any idea why our crossfires do this? Seems like they are prone to it or something? My wife's car is as old as mine and her headlights look brand new still.
Great question. No idea since this crossfire is garaged kept its whole life so it's not like it is sitting outside 24/7 in the sun. Supposedly it's caused by UV light from the sun so my guess is just quality of the plastic housing???
Good video. Just purchased to clean headlights on an 2011 infinity G37x coupe. I noticed this kit didn't bring anything to protect it from turning yelllow. Kind of like a sealent. I do have a muguiars headlight sealant that's is used just for that. I believe it should be fine. What do you think.
Yes I was wondering that too! It says complete kit so I was not sure if there last step and the goo in the packet has any sealer in it! Can't hurt to our some additional product on it!!
Let me know how yours goes... I think you will like the before and after I was so impressed!!
@@DigitalDavid thanks. I was going to start it at 7 pm but decided to leave it for tomorrow so I could do it during the day. I'll let you know how it worked out. Thanks again for video.
@@incrediblez394 So how did you do?!
@@DigitalDavid I did one headlight but didn't come out as clear as on your car. Still looks a little foggy. Nothing wrong with headlight. I might have to go back and re-do a step.
Can I use clear coat after completing this process?
Sure!
~B
I wished i found this video first . i think i got rip off from Advance auto they sell for $26 vs $13 in Amazon.
I got a 3m kit and clear coat for 30 on Amazon🤣🤣🤣
Thanks so much a huge help
Glad it was helpful! Mine still look great!
Awesome!
Thanks!
Didn't apply the wax or clear code sachet after?
Sorry for the late reply! I'm honestly not sure! Did you ever try it?
~B
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for commenting!
It works great 👍 2 hours later like new
2012 Toyota Prius
Nice! Glad to hear it!!
~B
well made video
Thank you so much! cnl
How long does this last before it fades again?
I did it on my parents car and I'm not sure it's faded yet!
So at least a few years if all goes well? Might depend how often it's outside vs garage etc
Perfect I just bought this kit, good to know 🤙
It all depends on your aftercare method after having been either handwashed or car wash? I always use Turtle wax after drying the lens, A small blob on a clean micro fibre cloth and gently buff takes 2 minutes per lens!! T/wax contains UV protection and will extend the time by at least another year!!! Before restoration comes around again!! Hope this tip helps!!🤔🇬🇧👍
Hola soy de Chile y lo acabo de comprar por ebay, lo pienso usar para mi Hilux 2010, los faros están bastante amarillos, así que una vez me llegue el producto te cuento como me va
Y como te fue?
Please keep us updated with a follow up on your experience
can you use water? while sanding?
Yup. You should
3m headlight restoration kit as a special wet sanding kit, The stream shown is dry sanding only!! Dry sanding works better as wet sanding acts like a lubricant and slows down surface removal furthermore it obscures visible damage the lens damage!!🤔👍
Think so!
~B
My mistake was not making more passes with the 3000 grit, it looks good but it still has up close scratches.
Sand it again with 3000?
Did you end up trying that?
~B
nice run through !!
Thanks!
1 year review? i'd like to see how well it performed after a year without any type of protection. you either need to wax it every few months or spray a clear coat like meguairs on it but that probably lasts only a year
Yes I need to follow up! It looks really good still but that could also be because the car is garaged most of the year!
You would be wise to clear coat or something!
Sorry, cost to replace all four headlights would be $3,000 (3 thousand), not $300 (3 hundred).
No lubrication in the 1st stages of sanding????
No just a nice clean before sanding!
Holy shit, ALWAYS USE WATER!!!!!
@@DigitalDavid its because the dust will be in your lungs, but it would work with out water too.
@@TocyBlox dry sanding is always better than wet!!
Damn I screwed up bad, I could have swore I read where the use of soapy water was recommended.
uh oh!!
~B
There is no need to wash headlights before sanding the surface is being removed anyway, You only clean the headlight after using p3000 trizact pad to remove the milky residue left on the lens any glass cleaner spray will do!!🤔
Why don't you open hood so you won't have to tape top off
Great question! Thanks for asking!
~B
@@DigitalDavid why not give an answer??
Digital David says he is showing you....."HOW TO RESTORE HEADLIGHTS PERMANENTLY"....
Sorry, boys and girls. What Digital David obviously doesn't know or say is that there is only one way to "permanently" restore your headlights. The real secret to "permanently" restoring your headlights is.......Replace your old headlights with new headlights. That's the ONLY way.
Headlight restoration works well, but the restoration does not last long......Just be prepared to redo the restoration every 8 months to 18 months, depending on how much your car spends its time out in the destructive UV sunlight.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
~B
It all depends which country you live in? Here in the UK, For example summer temperatures rarely top 40deg and only for short time!! Provided at the end of restoration you apply a certified Clearcoat with added UV protection, It should last longer than 18months? Plus after care is important, Every time the car is washed a headlight wax should be used a quick dab of polish to the lens and buff up with a clean micro fibre cloth, Some quality polishes contains uv protection!!! 👍🤔
The end result looks cloudy,probably because plastic is all fine-scratched and damaged now.
I am so happy and pleased with the results for the price. Hope you find something that works for you!!
Nothing wrong with your headlights. Do it on a headlight that is completely yellow and foggy.
The outcome would be the same Brilliant 😉👍
Just used it and I do not like it at all ordering new headlights
Sorry to hear that
~B
Nothing is permanent
I had a better experience with meguiars kit.
I'll have to check that out!
~B
why didnt you lift the hood...not smart
Wow great idea. I jumped right to tape and lifting the hood is genius. Thanks!
That is a great idea. Im so glad I seen your comment before I started. Thanks!
DUDE, POP YOU HOOD,, NO NEED TO TAPE IT
Yup
I don't believe this is a permanent solution. If you don't cover it with non yellowing clear coat or protective film then it will fade again within a year.
Thanks for the info. Do you have a specific recommendation? Also I was debating if it needed anything else because from what I read it said the compound that I put on at the very end was all inclusive... I guess time will tell!
@@DigitalDavid I have done the restoration on one of my cars without finishing with a clear coat just sanding and puffing and the result was great but within few months I started seeing fading again on the headlights. After that I bought another car with faded headlights and did some research and found one guy saying that non-yellowing UV resistant clear coat must be used to prevent the headlights from fading again. I did the same process and then finished with Rust-oleum non yellowing clear , it's a white can with some blue lines on it. The result was very good and the headlights looked nice with no signs of fading or yellowing until I rid of the car a year and a half later. The clear I used says that it bonds to plastic. I got it from Walmart and was cheap as far as I remember. I hope this experience is helpful
Yeah bro you're right. I went to Walmart and buy meguiar's UV protector for 7.99 and that's really work!
@@jonathansalguero4511 Yes your right Maguires clearcoat with added UV protection is the best, Also when restoration comes around again which it will its much easier to remove unlike 2k clear!!👍
This product is a joke. My headlights came out worse than before and I followed the directions to a T
3m was tested recently among many others!! Which was the best 3M your not doing it properly matty???
Sorry to hear that
~B
Dude you need to be using water to wet sand while you do the work!
Thanks for the tip!
~B
No!!! 3m as a wet sanding kit!!