Quick, cheap, and effective hazy headlight fix

[GhostStalker27]

If you're like any normal, decent, car enthusiast you understand how much a cars aesthetics depend on the clarity of your headlights. And after 16 years, a majority of those being in the Texas and Arizona sun, my headlights were no longer up to standard. 'Buff 'em' I was told, sure they look great for about 2 weeks. 'Buy new ones', good luck finding them for less than $750 a pop... Well my friends I think I found the the solution.

Chemical Guys Tire and Trim Gel (for plastic and rubber)


You can get this stuff for about $8. It has UV protectant which is nice.. For those of you that know what this stuff does to old faded black plastic—basically it has the same effect on my headlights. I apply it every few weeks or so. It gives the headlight a wet look and at the same time protects it from UV rays.

[Viper98912]

I've had very good success with the Sylvania headlight restore on another car of mine. The clear coat that comes with it makes all the difference. I'm going on about 2 years now and it's starting to get hazy again, but 2 years is a heck of a long time.

[FlashFyre]

Tooth paste works as well. No joke.

[BlackSnake99]

Tooth paste works as well. No joke.

And your headlights smell minty fresh.

[elw98]

Tooth paste works as well. No joke.

4 out of 5 car guys recommend it!

[Uncle Paul]

And no cavities

[GhostStalker27]

Toothpaste is cheap buffing compound. Either way you're basically sanding off the top layer of plastic. My point is if you want those suckers to pop, put this shit on em

[GBS]

Headlights are easy to buff out with about any car polish and a polisher. If they're really bad you can wet sand them first.

[DaveW]

Toothpaste is cheap buffing compound. Either way you're basically sanding off the top layer of plastic. My point is if you want those suckers to pop, put this shit on em

Does this (stuff) become dry, not attracting dust? I've used other products (like the one that begins with armor and ends with all) that doesn't and can ruin a CA duster. If it does dry, are there any national chain stores that carry it?

[GhostStalker27]

Does this (stuff) become dry, not attracting dust? I've used other products (like the one that begins with armor and ends with all) that doesn't and can ruin a CA duster. If it does dry, are there any national chain stores that carry it?

It doesn't attract dust—not that I can tell anyway. I applied it to my headlights about a week and a half ago and it still looks as good as the day I applied it. It feels dry to the touch too. I actually learned about this stuff from another forum member. He had me use it in my engine bay and wheels during a car show and I was impressed so I ordered some. I thought to myself 'it works so well on black plastic maybe clear plastic too'. It did.

I'll say this, if your headlights look a little hazy. But when you wash the car they look clear again until it drys—this stuff will do the trick. If they still look hazy while wet—buff/sand them nice and good, then use this stuff for the long haul. The UV protection alone is a good idea.

As far as national chain stores carrying it..none that I'm aware of. But you can by it on amazon or directly here --> http://www.chemicalguys.com/Tire_and...gihBoC9VLw_wcB

[Don22388]

Headlights are easy to buff out with about any car polish and a polisher. If they're really bad you can wet sand them first.

what he said. U don't need all that fancy crap