3M Headlight Renewal Kit with Protectant $5.50 after $8 Rebate + Free Shipping

Quote from Initial Z : Can someone recommend a good, inexpensive drill to use this with?

i would like to know this too..thanks

Quote from mnsweeps : i would like to know this too..thanks

Quote from Initial Z : Can someone recommend a good, inexpensive drill to use this with?

If you have a Harbor Freight near you, you can get this drill for $15 after 20% off coupon .....oh wait, you asked if there a was a "good" drill....I have no idea if it's good (probably not that great), but for $15 you will get at least what you pay for (I hope)....just don't expect to drill into concrete or hard woods for very long....and I would stay away from cordless tools from harbor freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-...-3670.html

20% off coupon
http://www.harborfreight.com/affi...?hftref=cj


If you don't have a harbor freight near you, then order this one online and use coupon code# 88058583 for 20% off (valid till 3/18/13)....for $24 total (shipping probaly extra $7).

http://www.harborfreight.com/heav...98179.html


I guess I don't know of a place to get a "good" drill for cheap...but you can get a drill for cheap and it may be good??

Noticed that the next delivery is for Jan 23rd. That might make it too late for the rebate? Did anyone else get the same?

Quote from BlueMan10 : Good vid there Cas.. Thinking about doing my BMW.. Did u use any kind of clear coat afterwards?? I thumbed u up just for ur time spent making it....

No, I didn't use any sealant. The last time I did the job was about a year ago, so I'll probably just plan to do this about every 6-12 months anyway.

Thanks for the video support!

Just an fyi to people getting these kits or using any other method to restore their headlights:

You should use a sealant after any polish job ( UV clear coat or synthetic wax) and make sure to keep them 'waxed' every time you wax the rest of the car.

Also, if your headlights are not 100% sealed and have had a yellow haze due to water on the inside buffing the outside won't do you much good.
There is a more complicated way of dealing with this problem, but it's usually more trouble then it's worth and depends on the car.
(For instance: On the Acura Integra, you can put the headlamp in the oven for a few minutes to melt the silicone sealent around the headlight > remove the plastic cover > buff the inside > reseal)


P.S> Sealant is STRONGLY recommended in hot or humid climates (florida). However, regardless of area, it will prolong the clear life of your headlights.

Quote from BlueMan10 : Good vid there Cas.. Thinking about doing my BMW.. Did u use any kind of clear coat afterwards?? I thumbed u up just for ur time spent making it....

I'd recommend laying some synthetic wax on them afterwards.

I first changed the date to 24, but then it was jan 24, so I changed it again to the 26th. Hopefully they ship on wednesday

I read around some forums about a year ago about repairing (sanding and buffing) headlight lenses and read that the lenses turn opaque because the UV coating has degraded, and everyone says once you do sand/polish them, since you completely remove the UV coating, you'll have to always do it every few months unless you re-apply a UV coating. Some people recommended a few UV sealants, which they said were good but you had to order online and were I think around $15-$25 + shipping. Since that time, I've noticed walmart now has 2-3 different UV coatings. Does anyone know if they, or the one in the 3M kit, is really sufficient to keep from having to re-sand the lenses, or if you need the more expensive stuff (and do they really work)? If I could get at least a year after repairing, that's good enough.

FYI, I noticed in "similar threads" below, that there are several threads for deals on this kit. Might be some more info there.

Quote from discountdirectdeals : I always just wetsand my headlights , with 3 different grit papers . Then I apply a UV protective aerosol clearcoat and they look great .

Have you had to re-do them after using the clearcoat?

Quote from oran9e : ^ you need to follow up with UV protectant and clear coat, otherwise your lights gonna look like crap 3 months later. also dont overshave the housing.

You mean don't sand too much off the lens, or don't sand the car's paint?

[QUOTE=Slickone_;56397182]I read around some forums about a year ago about repairing (sanding and buffing) headlight lenses and read that the lenses turn opaque because the UV coating has degraded, and everyone says once you do sand/polish them, since you completely remove the UV coating, you'll have to always do it every few months unless you re-apply a UV coating. Some people recommended a few UV sealants, which they said were good but you had to order online and were I think around $15-$25 + shipping. Since that time, I've noticed walmart now has 2-3 different UV coatings. Does anyone know if they, or the one in the 3M kit, is really sufficient to keep from having to re-sand the lenses, or if you need the more expensive stuff (and do they really work)? If I could get at least a year after repairing, that's good enough.

FYI, I noticed in "similar threads" below, that there are several threads for deals on this kit. Might be some more info there.


Have you had to re-do them after using the clearcoat?

No , I have not had to redo them . Had some sets for 2 1/2 years and still looked great . I can send you some pics of a set I did for my sister-in-law if you pm me your email address . Got a good before and after pic of hers , off a Grand Am and they were really bad shape .

Can anyone PLEASE tell me what I'm missing, with regard to the ORIGINAL REBATE FORM being required? It says so on the form, so where do we get an "original?" PLEASE! Anyone...

What if you used either this or sandpaper and then applied the headlight film (colored or clear) that you get on ebay. Would that keep them from fpgging and turning yellow?

Any idea how this kit compares to the Harbor Freight headlight restoration kit? It can be had any day for around $7 with a coupon:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-m...65938.html

What causes the oxidation to happen again after it's been cleaned?

COME ON, really?

Are my posts being BLOCKED?

ANYONE, PLEASE reply? Just to tell me stfu? Anything? Please!!

"Rebate request must be submitted with this original form (copies will not be accepted). Requests must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2013 and must be received by January 31, 2013."

PLEASE tell me what I'm missing? This is my 5th+ try asking, but I'm being ignored, completely!! PLEASE, tell me why or don't, and just tell me stfu?!? C'mon! Something, please!