CV headlight restorer

[Jonnycash]

I picked up this shiny package at walmart, called CV Headlight Restorer. I tried it out today on my yellowed clowdy svx lights. All I have to say is wow. These things look brand new. I have some pics on my phone I will upload. The package consists on sandpaper, polish, polish cloth, and some kind of sealer. Very well qritten instructions.
It was $15 and I had enough to do both headlights and the center grill.
I would definately recomend this stuff.

[Sean486]

I picked up this shiny package at walmart, called CV Headlight Restorer. I tried it out today on my yellowed clowdy svx lights. All I have to say is wow. These things look brand new. I have some pics on my phone I will upload. The package consists on sandpaper, polish, polish cloth, and some kind of sealer. Very well qritten instructions.
It was $15 and I had enough to do both headlights and the center grill.
I would definately recomend this stuff.


I've used it twice, the sealer didn't last very long for me, 4-6 months before they yellowed and hazed again. Hope it last longer for you.

[North Ursalia]

I used the Rain-X one, and while they turned out great, I have heard that the sealer in most of these types of kits doesn't last. I think next go around I will pull the lights out, clean them up, and have a body shop clearcoat them. This is the kit I used:

http://www.rainx.com/products/Plastic_Headlight/Headlight.aspx

[icingdeath88]

I used the 3M one forever ago on the smallcar clear lenses that were on my white car and it lasted at least the ~6 months till the accident.

[LetItSnow]

I'll give one a positive review when its results last more than a few months. :mad:

[clarkerussell]

So does anyone have more experience with the 3M kit that is used with a drill?

[icingdeath88]

So does anyone have more experience with the 3M kit that is used with a drill?

Yes, that's the one I used. It was easy. I highly recommend taking the headlights off to do it and having a buddy hold the drill while you move the headlights back and forth over it. I don't trust masking off the area to work super well when there's a drill involved...

Also while the headlights are out it gives you a chance to clean out some of the crap that's accumulates around/behind them and slather them with silicone if they get condensation inside them. Be careful not to break any of the clips on the grille when you take it off.

If I were going to do it again I'd use the 3M kit again.

[pile o' wrx]

The 3M kit is the one I used to use at the shop, before the accident. I have their professional high-zoot unit but in reality the $15 starter kit is the same, just in a 1-time use kit.

Anyway, the 3M kit is quick and efficent on restoring the clarity of a plastic lens. However, I couldn't stress the caveat with my customers in that I'd be seeing them on a bi-annual basis for yellowing "touch up." It is the unfortunate reality of these kits. Some headlights fared better than others.

I remember seeing a kit from some manufacturer that claimed to have a permanent sealer last year at SEMA. However the man. escapes me currently.

[clarkerussell]

VERY, VERY pleased with the results of my 3M kit. It didn't remove the deep micro cracks in the lenses, but the yellow is gone and the car looks great. If it lasts a year, I'll be happy as a clam.

Clarke

[SVX92-97]

Im deciding which kit to buy. Any suggestions which is best

[Freeman]

I opted for the CV kit. They still look amazing and clear after almost a month.


Here's the results. (car color looks different in one cause I took it when it was getting dark)

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/beforeandafter_cv.png

[Conn SVX]

Got the same results using Bonami

[jellybytes2]

I used a 3M kit today. A little surprised it consists of nothing more than sanding through 4 grades - 500, 800, wet 3000 and then rubbing compund. They do look good now. One side came out a hair better then the other. Probalby nobody else will notice, but I am going to have a second go at it next week or it will just bug me.

The kit I had did list a protectant product by 3M. Has anyone tried that or anything else that has worked to keep them clear?

[jellybytes2]

OK, now I am impressed. I knew the headlights looked better after refinishing them, but today I drove it at night for the first time since I used the kit. I didn't realize how sharp a cutoff the projector beam should have. I kept getting distracted looking at the cutoff line.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/medium/headlighbefore.jpghttp://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/medium/headlightafter.jpg

[dromano]

I bought the Turtle Wax lens restorer kit, $6.95 @ Kmart. The initial cleaner worked great. I did not get into the sanding & sealer next steps. Very easy improvement.

[DiabloScoobyru]

http://www.medsproducts.com/retail_products/restorem.html

Check out the video at that link, it'll show you the results.

I swear by this stuff. Used 1 application on my SVX AND my buddy's 99 grand cherokee (2 applications per package). His lamps were completely yellow, to the point that you could barely see the bulb. Afterwards, they looked like brand new lenses. That was in December. They still look just as good as the day I did them. Same results with the SVX lights.

For $12 and 5 minutes of work, how can you go wrong :D I have an extra application here if someone wants to give it a try. $5 and shipping and its yours. Shoot me a PM

[LetItSnow]

Used 1 application on my SVX AND my buddy's 99 grand cherokee (2 applications per package). His lamps were completely yellow, to the point that you could barely see the bulb. Afterwards, they looked like brand new lenses. That was in December. They still look just as good as the day I did them. Same results with the SVX lights.
THIS is what matters. Any product on the block will clear them up. The question is, which ones last?

[kjoyes]

my i would agree that the cv is a good product
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Crystal-View-Do-It-Yourself-Headlight-Restoration-Kit/16778733
and after, i use this i use this as a sealer http://www.walmart.com/ip/Minwax-Helmsman-Indoor-Outdoor-Spar-Urethane-Aerosol-Clear-Gloss/17253529

[dromano]

THIS is what matters. Any product on the block will clear them up. The question is, which ones last?

My 2 cents, it depends on your heat index & UV spectrum. The sun is the killer of plastic.