After watching your video, I used the kit today. In hindsight, I presume that it's intended for headlights that have not been "restored" in the past. I used a different method on my 20 year old vehicle some years ago and used some brand of wipe-on protectant that I bought at the auto parts store. The wipes in Step 1 didn't remove much yellow. Sanding in Step 2 did a lot more. Overall, they look much better, but I suspect that I should have done more pre-sanding before Step 1. I'm not complaining, just putting it out there for comment/discussion.
@@PromNightDumpsterBaby420lasted me a couple years so far on newer vehicles if you do the prep right. Cerakote is a space age ceramic protection product that was originally designed for firearms. If it’s good enough for a firearm that can get extremely hot it’s good enough for your headlights.
@@PromNightDumpsterBaby420 so if you use the kit the way they, they say it lasts the lifetime of the car. But actually, not sure. I want to cut and polish because otherwise it always leaves a haze and just use the sealant.
I used this kit on my 17 year old car. Followed the instructions and was very pleased with the results. I have a second kit and am going to use it on my 20 year old truck. I'm hopeful for the same results. But I do recommend this product.
I used this kit when my 2006 Yaris nearly failed it’s MOT on the lights. Tried other kits but none touched it. Had low expectations when trying this but WOW they came up nearly like new!! Unbelievable stuff
I understand it you put some type of wax, polish or r sealer once in a while on the headlights, say every few months or so the protection will last for quite a long time.@@PromNightDumpsterBaby420
@@SalandFindles in the UK every car has to have annual MOT (Ministry Of Transport) test to ensure your car is roadworthy. You can’t buy insurance or drive your car on the road without one 🙂
Omg, I used this today on our 2007 Hyundai Santa fe. The headlights were bad, but, it really worked great! I took my time and my wife was impressed when she saw the results. Took an hour start to finish, but I was in no hurry. Definitely would recommend it!
I used this kit on my 2014 CRV that had pretty bad oxidation. Results are not absolutely perfect, but fantastic as long as you don't go up and look closely. For my purposes, thats more than good enough 👍
Cerakote products ROCK!!! I used their Trim Restorer Kit on my car and that of a friend and it worked WONDERS for our car trims. That said, I am not surprised by the results of their Headlight Restorer Kit! Will be sure to use should my headlights get oxidized. Cool video! Thanks for posting!!
wow I"m definitely going to try these in the future. Those Oxidation wipes look perfect for use on new------ish headlights that are a tiny bit yellow, but not needing a full sand!
Used this stuff on my Camry. The headlight housing was YELLOWED and this stuff brought them back to new. I almost want to start a side hustle with this stuff. Cash only lol
Just did mine in the past hour. Came out beautiful. 2011 Lexus ES350, light yellow tint. $18 with tax from Walmart. Dont forget the driving/fog lights too. Detailer wanted $150 to do them.
I just recently applied this to my headlights. I have a 2016 Rogue and they had become totally hazed over with oxidation. Although this product does work well it certainly does not bring them back close to the original appearance. Following the instructions is quite simple and you really can't go wrong. But it is not that you are going to see your headlights look like totally brand new again. It simply does not work that way. Especially if your vehicle is 5 years or older where the oxidation likely has built up quite a bit. It is a good product but it's not nearly as good as simply replacing your headlight assembly with new ones.
Just bought a couple of the kits. I've got a 2004 Porsche Boxster S, it's headlights aren't bad, but for the price, figured I'd give it a shot. thanks for the vid and the info. :)
Used it on my 2006 Miata. Lens weren't yellow and cloudy but I thought they were kinda dim looking. Didn't see much if any improvement. I think if I had a car with a really bad case of the cloudies I might try it again but I didn't think I got much benefit from it on the MX5.
I've used that stuff on my head lights that had very light oxidation. I used everything in the kit exactly as directed. After all of the preparation and some polishing to get the completely clear I applied the ceramic. A year and a half is all I got before they started to get hazy again . McGuire's is a much better product, and can last up to 2,3 and more years.
Another very informative video. This looks like a great time saving product. I was a little disappointed that there were no after photos as you usually do.
I’ll agree with the rest of the comments, yesterday I did my daughter’s 2005 ford. The headlight lenses were so yellowed you couldn’t see the headlight themselves. For $16.88 at local store I would say it brought back over 85%, I used power sander technique in the past but this chemical process is better. A few points, the lens really needed to be burnished and after five minutes still less than desired. If I do it again I’ll buy 1000 grit and use first and since the coating is a filler, the 2000 to 3000 should smooth it out. The tip of drying it off, I used a hair dryer ( don’t tell ‘she who must be obeyed’) really made a difference. Thanks for the tips.
Great video. I have the product and look forward to using. The only recommendation I’d make is seeing the before and after pictures would be nice. Thanks!
I was excited when I ordered the kit...well the kit was missing the 2 ceramic clear coating wipes. Just returned it and ordered another one. Hopefully, it won't be another bust.
I contacted Cerakote tech support told them the oxidation remover was unnecessary and I didn’t use the oxidation remover because I sanded the oxidation knowing that if you don’t keep sanding until the original protective is gone entirely. Over time the underlying old coat will start to show through. Cerakotes response was. “BARE” and clean surface is necessary for a good bond. And you have taken the track to get the best results from our headlight restoration kit. If your lenses are clouded. The oxidation remover. And 2000 3000 grit Wont do the job. But it will still look 10x better than it than it did. The old process of sanding with multiple grit is the best process. If you’re making money Cerakote the way to go . Cerakote lays down the best of any wipe on headlight product no streaks. I hope it lasts. I feel the same about their trim restore I put it on 17 year old black trim a year ago and it still looks like just applied it
I used this kit this weekend, but because I'm a perfectionist, I sanded with the 2, 3, 5, and 10K grit papers I had on hand. I then used an optical polish, cleaned it with soap and water, cleaned it with denatured alcohol, and then ceramic coated it. The headlights look amazing.
I used it on my Honda CRV 2017. One headlight was so smoky it was interfering with my ability to see at night. I would say 1/2 to do the work and 1 hour to dry. My headlights are 95% better and look great again. 5 stars.
Good morning Josh. I used this kit on my 1992 f150 headllights and it works great. Can it be used on red tail lights? I didn’t see anything on the website about colored lenses. Thanks for the great video
What would you recommend for 5 year old headlights in pretty good condition to avoid future UV damage? Also, can you put PPF over the top of a coating?
I like Cerakote for their trim restoration product it mostly does what it says. The headlight restoration looked good initially but i found that it yellowed pretty quickly and it got some overspray from IPA in one instance and I had to sand and re-apply it. I managed to get a hold of Rustoleum's Wipe New Headlight Headlight Restore product at $4.00 per kit and the vehicles I have done with it (one is going on 4 years now) look great. Unfortunately, it always seems to be out of stock and my local shop no longer carries it, they now carry Meguiars Keep Clear Headlight Coating (1 year max in my environment) and like Cerakote does not come close.
Good video on this, but what would you recommend for new-ish headlights (2021 Corvette) that definitely don't need any sort of sanding? I still want to coat them but I'm thinking honestly a quick clay bar might be enough, unlike with paint I don't think I would need to worry about marring with headlights? Or should I even just forgo the clay bar and do a dish soap wash, isopropyl alcohol prep, and then use a regular ceramic coating like cQuartz? They look perfectly fine I just want to keep them that way and protect them.
About to visit family in Arizona who have a 2011 Buick Lucerne that has lived its life outdoors (albeit its first 6 years in covered parking). The headlights are really cloudy and yellow. Do you think this kit will address it, or should I plan on some extra sanding in Step 2 (starting with 800 grit and progressing upward)? Thanks!
Nice video! How many man-hours would you say it takes to restore a set of two headlights by this method? I’m wondering if replacing the headlights makes as much sense.
20 min or so with this kit.. There are cases where replacement is the only option but for the cost and minimal effort its worth trying to restore them first
Needs some help here, I can't seem to find any solution before I purchase another headlight restoration kit for my R34 Skyline 1999. I originally used the turtle wax brand and it barely had any real result change. Also just notice a other reviewer used it and it was the worst in results when a micro lenses shot was taken regarding the yellowing. So never again. Now I am considering this brand because of the CERAMIC aspect being different than others. Would you say this may help? The headlights weren't in horrid condition with yellowing or fog, but definitely bad enough that it ruins my show car aesthetics. P.S. The clear coat left streaking also. So I am concern with this application being the same. It was recommended to wipe once on with the 50% overlapping. But I see you wiped a multitude of times. Which you suggest? I don't do this for a living. P.S. 2 I used the 3M headlight restoration kit (No Tool) in the past and it worked great!! But I notice it's discountined and any left on the market have a surcharge for it. Quite ridiculous. I rather not risk getting it again with expired liquids/withered pads (that's if possible).
I tested it on the very worst conditions: Direct sunlight all day every day for a year and it doesn't last that long. Other garage kept vehicles are fine.
Another great video. Thank you. Have you done or could you talk about how to fix yellowed/hazy radio/gps screens? My screen also shows the backup camera and if there is any type of light coming through the windshield the screen is completely blurred out rendering the backup camera useless. I know the screen is plastic and touch-sensitive so I'm sure it's not the same as headlight restoration but it seems the chemical method would be the right choice. This system is from a 2009 Mazda so it's not the latest and greatest but I certainly don't want to ruin it or make it worse, which would probably be impossible. Thanks again.
hey Josh -- great videos. For a BMW headlight that's pitted (not hazy), could we still start with a lower grit, and work our way up? Can we start with 320, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2000, 3000? If we did that, would we get a better result? Would we use the oxidization wipes between the 800 and 1000 grits? or before the 320?
No point in using the oxidation wipes if you’re wet sanding with an aggressive grit anyways, you’re going to level more than oxidation, you’re going to remove the factory headlight coating as well. I would start with 600 grit and see if that levels the pitting, if not drop down to 320, 600, 1000, 3000, then polish, seal.
As soon as you buy the kit make sure the packets are sealed. I got a kit and when I broke it open both sealer wipes were leaking and one was completely dried out. Had to buy another kit just for the sealer wipes.
Just bought this for my 07 STS and STS V. The v6 is kind of faded, the V8 is minimal. Gonna have to do this at night cause I'm in Texas and it's either straight sun or rain and we have no garage.
I like this coming back and giving a “how to” Josh. I remember you testing several brands before. How about a vid “how to” with the best way to clay windows/windshields? I cant recall if youve done a vid on that subject. I have a lite scratch from wipers in the windshield. Now that the weather here in RI is getting warmer i can do these little projects now.
I've seen some user complaints about streaking from the product not leveling out right. If I recall, the comments generally stated it was mostly visible when the light were on. Just sharing, but please note I have not tried this product so it may be a non issue and user error on their part.
hey josh can you do more sealants/paint protection product reviews? Looking to start my detailing business but not sure which products to use or include in different packages, like which product to advertise as 6 month or a 1 year protection
Yesterday , I did great on the sanding but I did not go vertical with step 3 like u did because their instructions said one coat and no touch up and all that nonsense that made me nervous ! Now I have some areas that look like they weren’t completely covered (still thirsty) or not thick enough coat! Can I touch up on those spots with the still wet wipes tomorrow for example (I kept them in a sealed ziplock bag)?
when u just starting to sand itll be a milky color, after sanding for 3-4 min (time mostly depends on the sand paper, if its 400 grit itll take 2 min, if its 1000 grit itll take 4-5) itll be clear and thats when u know that u need to move to the second one, if u have more questions about headlight restoration or paint correction u can ask me
I used this on my Audi, and wasn't that fortunate. For me it literally did nothing. Ended up using the 3M kit for a more aggressive approach. So if your lights are pretty bad, try an aggressive approach.
Great, could you actually use oxidation wipes, and then go straight to coating /sealant wipes without sanding, my headlights are 95% clear only the top section is the most exposed to the sun, that area its appearing yellowish, just curious, could you skip sanding steps, don’t want to introduce sanding marks to rest of the headlight.
I always polished my headlight before using my sealant. What scares me about this kit is will the hazing from the sanding comes back after the coating wear out?
Permanent doesn't mean eternal. It's going to last a long time but depending on how long you have your car, you MAY have to do it again. But this will set you up for a good amount of time.
I emailed Cerakote for lifetime warranty and they never replied to the email. I bought 3 Cerakote boxes from Walmart. Their product is decent but not great. You still see haze and streak marks. I suggest using Meguiars spray product. Spray makes streak free and spread evenly on the headlight. Whats the point of lifetime warranty when you cant contact them?
They also sell just the sealant. I dont like the way the 3m kit looks when inly sanded then sealed. I will polish and seal with this sealant and see what happens. I hope it lasts like 2 years.
After watching your video, I used the kit today. In hindsight, I presume that it's intended for headlights that have not been "restored" in the past. I used a different method on my 20 year old vehicle some years ago and used some brand of wipe-on protectant that I bought at the auto parts store. The wipes in Step 1 didn't remove much yellow. Sanding in Step 2 did a lot more.
Overall, they look much better, but I suspect that I should have done more pre-sanding before Step 1.
I'm not complaining, just putting it out there for comment/discussion.
I use this in my mobile detailing business, used it about 3 times already and people always love the outcome. Easy to apply , great results
Yea they even sell a pro kit that just gives you more!
@@imjoshv exactly , btw I just ordered the maxshine mini polisher and used your promo code 🙌🏽
How well does it last?
@@PromNightDumpsterBaby420lasted me a couple years so far on newer vehicles if you do the prep right. Cerakote is a space age ceramic protection product that was originally designed for firearms. If it’s good enough for a firearm that can get extremely hot it’s good enough for your headlights.
@@PromNightDumpsterBaby420 so if you use the kit the way they, they say it lasts the lifetime of the car. But actually, not sure. I want to cut and polish because otherwise it always leaves a haze and just use the sealant.
I used this kit on my 17 year old car. Followed the instructions and was very pleased with the results. I have a second kit and am going to use it on my 20 year old truck. I'm hopeful for the same results. But I do recommend this product.
I used this kit when my 2006 Yaris nearly failed it’s MOT on the lights. Tried other kits but none touched it. Had low expectations when trying this but WOW they came up nearly like new!! Unbelievable stuff
How well does it last?
I understand it you put some type of wax, polish or r sealer once in a while on the headlights, say every few months or so the protection will last for quite a long time.@@PromNightDumpsterBaby420
What's a MOT?
@@SalandFindles in the UK every car has to have annual MOT (Ministry Of Transport) test to ensure your car is roadworthy. You can’t buy insurance or drive your car on the road without one 🙂
@@georgina_gsm Oh, I get it. We have yearly inspections in most states over here. My state just switched to 2 years literally this year.
I love this kit! I’ve used it on 2 car already one it’s been on over a year and the headlights look brand new !
Awesome
Every now and then put a wax, polish or sealer on the headlights and they will last just about forever.
Omg, I used this today on our 2007 Hyundai Santa fe. The headlights were bad, but, it really worked great! I took my time and my wife was impressed when she saw the results. Took an hour start to finish, but I was in no hurry. Definitely would recommend it!
Awesome great to hear!
I used this kit on my 2014 CRV that had pretty bad oxidation. Results are not absolutely perfect, but fantastic as long as you don't go up and look closely. For my purposes, thats more than good enough 👍
You showed us a before shot, but no after shot for comparison. Either way, great video, thanks for making it. I will go out and buy this product.
Cerakote products ROCK!!! I used their Trim Restorer Kit on my car and that of a friend and it worked WONDERS for our car trims. That said, I am not surprised by the results of their Headlight Restorer Kit! Will be sure to use should my headlights get oxidized. Cool video! Thanks for posting!!
Thanks for watching
Did this today. Exceeded my expectations. Well worth the time and $15 🤙🏻
How well does it last?
@@PromNightDumpsterBaby420 so far so good. Looks same after 3 months. My car sits in elements too not garage kept
wow I"m definitely going to try these in the future. Those Oxidation wipes look perfect for use on new------ish headlights that are a tiny bit yellow, but not needing a full sand!
Good to know your results, a great kit for a budget friendly price, I cannot understand why so many people drive with those yellow headlights
Used this stuff on my Camry. The headlight housing was YELLOWED and this stuff brought them back to new. I almost want to start a side hustle with this stuff. Cash only lol
I had a similar thought!
Just did mine in the past hour. Came out beautiful. 2011 Lexus ES350, light yellow tint. $18 with tax from Walmart. Dont forget the driving/fog lights too. Detailer wanted $150 to do them.
I used this on my 22 year old Silverado it worked great!
Great body style.
Used this kit on many cars worth every cent.
Great Instructional and Informational Video! Bought my kit yesterday, and will use today.
I Used this on my Accord. Excellent product. Great results
Used several other kits previously. This was the best- fastest, easiest, and easiest cleanup. Oh, and the results were fantastic!
I just recently applied this to my headlights. I have a 2016 Rogue and they had become totally hazed over with oxidation. Although this product does work well it certainly does not bring them back close to the original appearance. Following the instructions is quite simple and you really can't go wrong. But it is not that you are going to see your headlights look like totally brand new again. It simply does not work that way. Especially if your vehicle is 5 years or older where the oxidation likely has built up quite a bit. It is a good product but it's not nearly as good as simply replacing your headlight assembly with new ones.
I bought this kit but haven’t had a chance to use it yet, thanks Josh 👍😁
Left light was replaced due to accident. Right side looked terrible in comparison.
Just finished. Looks good! Thanks!
Awesome!
iv'e done many cars with this product! Best kit I've used !
How much you use to charge for this?
I just got done with mine, and they look so much better. Will be getting another kit to do the wife's car with.
Good to see. I’ve looked at the kit but wasn’t sure if it was good
It’s worth it!
Just bought a couple of the kits. I've got a 2004 Porsche Boxster S, it's headlights aren't bad, but for the price, figured I'd give it a shot. thanks for the vid and the info. :)
Used it on my 2006 Miata. Lens weren't yellow and cloudy but I thought they were kinda dim looking. Didn't see much if any improvement. I think if I had a car with a really bad case of the cloudies I might try it again but I didn't think I got much benefit from it on the MX5.
I've used that stuff on my head lights that had very light oxidation. I used everything in the kit exactly as directed. After all of the preparation and some polishing to get the completely clear I applied the ceramic. A year and a half is all I got before they started to get hazy again . McGuire's is a much better product, and can last up to 2,3 and more years.
Another very informative video. This looks like a great time saving product. I was a little disappointed that there were no after photos as you usually do.
Yeah I wish he showed his finished results
Just bought this yesterday and it came today so ima use it on my 370z let’s see how it works
I’ll agree with the rest of the comments, yesterday I did my daughter’s 2005 ford. The headlight lenses were so yellowed you couldn’t see the headlight themselves. For $16.88 at local store I would say it brought back over 85%, I used power sander technique in the past but this chemical process is better. A few points, the lens really needed to be burnished and after five minutes still less than desired. If I do it again I’ll buy 1000 grit and use first and since the coating is a filler, the 2000 to 3000 should smooth it out. The tip of drying it off, I used a hair dryer ( don’t tell ‘she who must be obeyed’) really made a difference. Thanks for the tips.
Great tip on rinsing residue off when sanding. Makes sense
Thanks
Great video. I have the product and look forward to using. The only recommendation I’d make is seeing the before and after pictures would be nice. Thanks!
Thanks! I look forward to buying and using this product! 😃
Good video on cleaning headlights Josh.
I was excited when I ordered the kit...well the kit was missing the 2 ceramic clear coating wipes. Just returned it and ordered another one. Hopefully, it won't be another bust.
I contacted Cerakote tech support told them the oxidation remover was unnecessary and I didn’t use the oxidation remover because I sanded the oxidation knowing that if you don’t keep sanding until the original protective is gone entirely. Over time the underlying old coat will start to show through. Cerakotes response was. “BARE” and clean surface is necessary for a good bond. And you have taken the track to get the best results from our headlight restoration kit.
If your lenses are clouded. The oxidation remover. And 2000 3000 grit Wont do the job. But it will still look 10x better than it than it did. The old process of sanding with multiple grit is the best process. If you’re making money Cerakote the way to go .
Cerakote lays down the best of any wipe on headlight product no streaks. I hope it lasts.
I feel the same about their trim restore I put it on 17 year old black trim a year ago and it still looks like just applied it
Just used this and it really does work!
👍👍
I used this kit this weekend, but because I'm a perfectionist, I sanded with the 2, 3, 5, and 10K grit papers I had on hand. I then used an optical polish, cleaned it with soap and water, cleaned it with denatured alcohol, and then ceramic coated it. The headlights look amazing.
Awesome!
I used it on my Honda CRV 2017. One headlight was so smoky it was interfering with my ability to see at night. I would say 1/2 to do the work and 1 hour to dry. My headlights are 95% better and look great again. 5 stars.
Good morning Josh. I used this kit on my 1992 f150 headllights and it works great. Can it be used on red tail lights? I didn’t see anything on the website about colored lenses. Thanks for the great video
Used on two cars great results.
Thanks going to give it a shot. How long roughly, will this last if done properly? Did you ever try their Trim Coat Restoration kit? Any good?
So easy, a First Timer could do it. Love this video!
What would you recommend for 5 year old headlights in pretty good condition to avoid future UV damage? Also, can you put PPF over the top of a coating?
I like Cerakote for their trim restoration product it mostly does what it says. The headlight restoration looked good initially but i found that it yellowed pretty quickly and it got some overspray from IPA in one instance and I had to sand and re-apply it. I managed to get a hold of Rustoleum's Wipe New Headlight Headlight Restore product at $4.00 per kit and the vehicles I have done with it (one is going on 4 years now) look great. Unfortunately, it always seems to be out of stock and my local shop no longer carries it, they now carry Meguiars Keep Clear Headlight Coating (1 year max in my environment) and like Cerakote does not come close.
If one misapplies on the first go around, is it possible to strip is off and start again? Thanks in advance for the advice!
It needs to be sanded off
Cherakote and Sylvania are the best headlight restoration kits that you can buy off the shelf.
Good video on this, but what would you recommend for new-ish headlights (2021 Corvette) that definitely don't need any sort of sanding? I still want to coat them but I'm thinking honestly a quick clay bar might be enough, unlike with paint I don't think I would need to worry about marring with headlights? Or should I even just forgo the clay bar and do a dish soap wash, isopropyl alcohol prep, and then use a regular ceramic coating like cQuartz? They look perfectly fine I just want to keep them that way and protect them.
Great information and well articulated. Thank you for the tips and sharing your experience. Garage it is. 🍻
Thank you so much for your information. Will try the kits.
About to visit family in Arizona who have a 2011 Buick Lucerne that has lived its life outdoors (albeit its first 6 years in covered parking). The headlights are really cloudy and yellow. Do you think this kit will address it, or should I plan on some extra sanding in Step 2 (starting with 800 grit and progressing upward)? Thanks!
Nice video! How many man-hours would you say it takes to restore a set of two headlights by this method? I’m wondering if replacing the headlights makes as much sense.
20 min or so with this kit.. There are cases where replacement is the only option but for the cost and minimal effort its worth trying to restore them first
Thank you. Any good to rinse with alcohol before the coating application?
I bought this kit but then saw on TH-cam to use Mother's mag and wheel polish. Mother's worked
Needs some help here, I can't seem to find any solution before I purchase another headlight restoration kit for my R34 Skyline 1999. I originally used the turtle wax brand and it barely had any real result change. Also just notice a other reviewer used it and it was the worst in results when a micro lenses shot was taken regarding the yellowing. So never again.
Now I am considering this brand because of the CERAMIC aspect being different than others. Would you say this may help? The headlights weren't in horrid condition with yellowing or fog, but definitely bad enough that it ruins my show car aesthetics.
P.S. The clear coat left streaking also. So I am concern with this application being the same. It was recommended to wipe once on with the 50% overlapping. But I see you wiped a multitude of times. Which you suggest? I don't do this for a living.
P.S. 2 I used the 3M headlight restoration kit (No Tool) in the past and it worked great!! But I notice it's discountined and any left on the market have a surcharge for it. Quite ridiculous. I rather not risk getting it again with expired liquids/withered pads (that's if possible).
Mine were left streaking, I wiped 3 times as well. I gotta figure out how to remove the coating to re-do the process, any ideas?
@@kevin_ramirez2529 I think when you use the samdpaper again it removes it
Hey josh interested in a long term with ppf what do you recommend for this? Any pointers welcome.
I tested it on the very worst conditions: Direct sunlight all day every day for a year and it doesn't last that long. Other garage kept vehicles are fine.
Another great video. Thank you. Have you done or could you talk about how to fix yellowed/hazy radio/gps screens? My screen also shows the backup camera and if there is any type of light coming through the windshield the screen is completely blurred out rendering the backup camera useless. I know the screen is plastic and touch-sensitive so I'm sure it's not the same as headlight restoration but it seems the chemical method would be the right choice. This system is from a 2009 Mazda so it's not the latest and greatest but I certainly don't want to ruin it or make it worse, which would probably be impossible. Thanks again.
hey Josh -- great videos. For a BMW headlight that's pitted (not hazy), could we still start with a lower grit, and work our way up? Can we start with 320, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2000, 3000? If we did that, would we get a better result? Would we use the oxidization wipes between the 800 and 1000 grits? or before the 320?
No point in using the oxidation wipes if you’re wet sanding with an aggressive grit anyways, you’re going to level more than oxidation, you’re going to remove the factory headlight coating as well. I would start with 600 grit and see if that levels the pitting, if not drop down to 320, 600, 1000, 3000, then polish, seal.
No need for the oxidation wipes, I started with 400,600,1000,2000,3000. Came out nice.
Great video!
As soon as you buy the kit make sure the packets are sealed. I got a kit and when I broke it open both sealer wipes were leaking and one was completely dried out. Had to buy another kit just for the sealer wipes.
Same here, it actually damaged my couch.
Just bought this for my 07 STS and STS V. The v6 is kind of faded, the V8 is minimal. Gonna have to do this at night cause I'm in Texas and it's either straight sun or rain and we have no garage.
Do you think this would work on a motorcycle windshield? Also is the Cerakote ceramic headlight formula the same as their ceramic paint product?
What kind of garage cabinets do you have?
I like this coming back and giving a “how to” Josh. I remember you testing several brands before. How about a vid “how to” with the best way to clay windows/windshields? I cant recall if youve done a vid on that subject. I have a lite scratch from wipers in the windshield. Now that the weather here in RI is getting warmer i can do these little projects now.
I've seen some user complaints about streaking from the product not leveling out right. If I recall, the comments generally stated it was mostly visible when the light were on. Just sharing, but please note I have not tried this product so it may be a non issue and user error on their part.
Thanks for the guidance, very helpful
Happy to help
Awesome informative video. Pimp slap that like button people!!!
first time viewer here glad i found you great video. Is the ceramic coating available separately?
I have a video using this kit as well! Very simple and easy to use with excellent results!
Awesome!
How well does it last?
Do you recommend using surface prep before applying the ceramic coating to the headlight? Something like Gyeon surface prep
Well done video…..thank you
Will it work on the more deeply sanded surface, with the factory coating removed?
Hey Josh, or anyone for that matter, how do you like this product in comparison to the turtle wax headlight restorer kit?
hey josh can you do more sealants/paint protection product reviews? Looking to start my detailing business but not sure which products to use or include in different packages, like which product to advertise as 6 month or a 1 year protection
Thank you, a before and after shot would've been nice.
Yesterday , I did great on the sanding but I did not go vertical with step 3 like u did because their instructions said one coat and no touch up and all that nonsense that made me nervous ! Now I have some areas that look like they weren’t completely covered (still thirsty) or not thick enough coat! Can I touch up on those spots with the still wet wipes tomorrow for example (I kept them in a sealed ziplock bag)?
Hmm I’m not 100% sure. I would write them on instagram ( they get back pretty quickly) just to make sure!
What’s ur thought on the ole California duster or similar products? Have a video on them already? Or can you make one.?
Would there by any benefit to using a 2k clear coat afterwards?
Question!!!! How long do these results last??!? Florida sun, normal driving?!
Nice video. When do you "know" it's time to move from the "first" sandpaper disk to the second one?
when u just starting to sand itll be a milky color, after sanding for 3-4 min (time mostly depends on the sand paper, if its 400 grit itll take 2 min, if its 1000 grit itll take 4-5) itll be clear and thats when u know that u need to move to the second one, if u have more questions about headlight restoration or paint correction u can ask me
Any updates on this product? How good did it hold up?
Do you know if this will remove iron from our well that sprays on our headlights. Thanks
How fortuitous, I'm needing this on my 1st gen Highlander.
Haha awesome
Is it a waiting period to wash your car after ? Or you prefer before
I used this on my Audi, and wasn't that fortunate. For me it literally did nothing. Ended up using the 3M kit for a more aggressive approach.
So if your lights are pretty bad, try an aggressive approach.
Woah. You did Step 3, three times? Everyone else made it sound like it dries in seconds
Is it one kit per headlight or for both?
One kit does both headlights.
About how long does the ceramic coat last?
Great, could you actually use oxidation wipes, and then go straight to coating /sealant wipes without sanding, my headlights are 95% clear only the top section is the most exposed to the sun, that area its appearing yellowish, just curious, could you skip sanding steps, don’t want to introduce sanding marks to rest of the headlight.
What if oxidation is 3/4 of headlamp(top part) Do I still apply/sand entire even unoxidated part?
Yeah it helps the product hold on the the surface
I always polished my headlight before using my sealant. What scares me about this kit is will the hazing from the sanding comes back after the coating wear out?
The coating is designed to be permanent so you should be ok
Permanent doesn't mean eternal. It's going to last a long time but depending on how long you have your car, you MAY have to do it again. But this will set you up for a good amount of time.
@@georgina_gsmThe OEM UV coating is a more "permanent" coating and it failed, so.... stuff might make it 2-3 years under ideal conditions.
My headlights are not as bad, I don’t feel comfortable sanding, can I just use step 1 and 2?
Where are the before/after comparison shots...? Did I miss that?
Could you see scratches when you were finished.
Thanks
Cerakote is the best. 3M and other brands are no bueno. Don't forget to sand the crap out of your headlamps and apply the UV coating.
I emailed Cerakote for lifetime warranty and they never replied to the email. I bought 3 Cerakote boxes from Walmart. Their product is decent but not great. You still see haze and streak marks. I suggest using Meguiars spray product. Spray makes streak free and spread evenly on the headlight.
Whats the point of lifetime warranty when you cant contact them?
It would have been nice to have Before & After photos near the end of the video.
They also sell just the sealant. I dont like the way the 3m kit looks when inly sanded then sealed. I will polish and seal with this sealant and see what happens. I hope it lasts like 2 years.
About what's the average lifespan of the results?
Have you tried any battery generator?
Eco flow delta 2 easy recommend for me.