3M Headlight Renewal Kit with Protectant (39045) $7 after $8 Rebate + Free shipping

Quote from SD1085 : great deal for sure, but I'm just wondering if the included protectant actually works well and keeps them from clouding up again. Anyone know? I have used the kit without the protectant before and was happy with the results, but I am looking for a truly effective way to seal them afterwards. Not sure if this is actually it.

I haven't seen anything that keeps it from coming back. The fact is, the plastic degrades over time. That's why you need this kit in the first place.

If you polish/seal every 6 months or so, your headlights should stay nice looking until the pits and really deep scratches start to add up.

I'm not sure how but I just ordered 2 of these for a total of $0.58. I tried to repeat it and can't but of course I have the order receipt. Planning to make $15 and clean up my lights! Rep Rep

you may also get the scratch removal system for around the same price after rebate.

Quote from insgitne11 : I'm not sure how but I just ordered 2 of these for a total of $0.58. I tried to repeat it and can't but of course I have the order receipt. Planning to make $15 and clean up my lights! Rep Rep

Are you sure that you didn't have a gift card applied to your account?

Anyone know if a Cordless 18V drill is strong enough or do I need a corded one?

Quote from yazyazoo : Anyone know if a Cordless 18V drill is strong enough or do I need a corded one?

I blow through two batteries on one headlight. So I would suggest using a corded drill if you have one. Otherwise, just be patient so the batteries can recharge.

Just a quick thumbs up for one of the few car products that actually works. I flipped a car after having some damage to the front repaired, including having one headlight replaced. The older light was pretty cloudy, and with the brand new one next to it, it looked just silly. I got this kit for 9 bucks at the auto store. Did a really fantastic job. I was previously going to use a polishing wheel drill bit and some brass cleaner to do it, but I had a guy drive from out of state so this was a quick solution, and it worked out pretty well. The polishing wheel will do a MUCH better job, of course, but this was really easy since you don't need anything but your hands to do it with.

EDIT: If you're a paraplegic, this product is probably not right for you.

I recommend anyone who needs this try Meguiars plastic X. It can be bought in walmart or automotive stores and it works really well. All you need to apply is a few paper towels and it will not ruin your paint if it gets on it. The only down side is you need to reapply it every few months. But I doubt the 3M stuff is a forever fix.

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Pl...=plastic+x

These products are unnecessary. Use an old sock, dampen it with a little water and polish the headlight with toothpaste. I didn't believe it till I tried it but it works perfectly and has your headlights looking like new. There are some youtube videos available as evidence.

Quote from Nick2618 : I recommend anyone who needs this try Meguiars plastic X. It can be bought in walmart or automotive stores and it works really well. All you need to apply is a few paper towels and it will not ruin your paint if it gets on it. The only down side is you need to reapply it every few months. But I doubt the 3M stuff is a forever fix.

PlastX is a good product for lesser problems, but please be aware that paper towels do scratch plastic (and paint), always use microfiber.

Yes, this is a permanent fix to remove oxidation, more abrasive than PlastX which contains "concealers" that will dissipate away.

Use Plexus afterward to help prevent build-up. Also use Plexus on newer cars to prevent this type of problem in the first place. Also fixes skipping DVD's.

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Quote from KerenzaR : These products are unnecessary. Use an old sock, dampen it with a little water and polish the headlight with toothpaste. I didn't believe it till I tried it but it works perfectly and has your headlights looking like new. There are some youtube videos available as evidence.

Tried it. It doesn't work, plus it just adds more scratches to the plastic. The whole idea is smoothing out the micro chips while getting the debris out. You need a high speed polisher to do this. Your hand will never work on hard plastic. This isn't like waxing a car. And once you clean out the plastic micro chips, you've got a somewhat smoother surface that needs sealed. You can spray acrylic clear on your lenses which should extend the repeat process from 6 months to about 2 years. But even clear will pit over time, and that clear will be tougher to clean up. The best solution is to buy new headlights on ebay. Just be prepared to pay up to $100 for a pair of lenses. Our 2003 Honda Pilot replacement lenses are $96 on ebay, and I can tell you the amount of time you'll spend polishing 10 year old lenses almost isn't worth it compared to just replacing them. It's a lot of polishing, and in 6 months, you have to do it all over again. Just like anything, if you're willing to put the labor in, you can save the cash. But your time is money too.

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3. Mail the form and the original cash register receipt showing purchase between
October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 to:

REBATE WILL NOT APPLY - AMAZON WILL SHIP OUT AFTER JAN 1st

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BUY IT WITHOUT S&S option which is only 2 bucks more