What products/techniques are best for maintaining headlight clarity and overall good condition? My 2013 has low miles and is new enough where i havent had to worry about haziness or cloudiness, but i want to ensure i prevent it before it ever happens.....outside of regular washing i havent really done anything extra to protect them. I know meguairs makes some products specifically for them but thats mostly restoration, not prevention...also, anyone wax their headlights?

 

303 Aerospace protectant every car wash should help!

 

Blue Magic works well~https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-73.../dp/B0051PJWQW

 

I'd say protective film would be best. Lamin-X makes pre-cut film for the G sedan

 

I've never seen that used on headlights, usually interior pieces.


Opticoat 2.0 coating, or keep a durable paint sealant such as Wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant or Chemical Guys JetSeal every 3-5 months depending on weather conditions.

 

I used that on my G37 and it hold for about 6 months, then the yellow haze will be back.
I tested both Opticoat and Optilens
Is NOT a permanent protection as advertised...
I applied opticoat 2.0 2 times until now, every time fallowing the exact manufacturer instructions, with the same result.
A protective film is the best way to go.

 

303 reference here:
Headlight Restoration Process | Ask a Pro Blog

 

Solution: Re-apply paint sealant, not a time consuming process.

User reviews for Opticoat mention it's 2 years depending on your location. I thought about vinyl, such as XPel. The only thing that makes me hesitate is some of the orange peel look I've seen from it before. Who knows, maybe it has changed.

 

Three or more times a year, I clean and clay bar the lenses, then I wax them with Maqiaures Synthetic Paste. Right or wrong... IDK. But it works, because they look brand new. Been doing this with my wife's Honda for 9 years now, and her headlight lenses also look brand new.

Based on this thread, I spent a few minutes researching 303 on headlights. Apparently its a really good choice for UV protection on headlights, applied every few months. I've been using 303 for a number of years now on the interior plastics, so this is good to know.

OP, clean and clay your lenses so that they're smooth to the touch, then apply 303 until dry and buff with a microfiber towel. Only use the clay if the lens feels rough even after cleaning them. Address the lenses a few times a year, then look back years from now with satisfaction on a job well done.

 

 

Go to Sam's Club. $40 for 5 year protection.

 

my headlights are yellow af n they are real expensive to replace. I dont think I have many options. The yellow I think is within the plastic itself, not a coating

 

 

Meguires used to make a compliment to their PlatiX that was for headlight protection. It was great because it was a liquid that spread easily. That product was discontinued in favor of an aerosol spray protectant. I dislike it due to the 'get it everywhere' nature of aerosols. I like the brand, so not a great deal of choice.

 

I hit it with rubbing compound then polishing compound and the 3M headlight cleaner/sealant. You really should reapply the cleaner/sealant after every wash, I'd say.