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Amazon has 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System (39008) on sale for $11.69. Shipping is free with Prime or on $25+ orders.

Walmart has 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System (39008) on sale for $11.69. Shipping is free on $35+ orders.

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About this product:
  • This 3M Headlight Lens Restoration Kit is a collection of products assembled specifically for removing the cloudy, yellowed haze that builds up on automotive headlight lenses.
  • Kits use a system of light abrasives to keep vehicles looking great.
  • Includes
    • 1x Disc Pad Holder
    • 6x 3" 3M Gold Sanding Disc Pads (500 Grit)
    • 4x 3" 3M White Finishing Disc Pads (800 Grit)
    • 1x 3" 3M Trizact Refining Disc Pad
    • 1x 1-oz. 3M Rubbing Compound

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​Lowest price on Amazon in about a year. Advance wants around $25 for the same kit, and while Walmart advertises this at the same price, it's not available for that price for free pickup - it's an addtl $5.99 delivery fee. Currently a #1 seller on Amazon, as well. Great reviews - I've personally used this kit on 3 different vehicles, and the results are amazing (they don't last forever, though - you'll need to redo after maybe a year).

**EDIT - Adding this to the OP. It is recommended that you use a clear coat to make the restoration last longer (as you've now sanded off the top layer of plastic). That said, here is 3M's Quick Headlight Clear Coat [amazon.com] - which is worthy of it's own post as it's selling a few pennies off of its all time low @ $3.67 >OOS.
  • KIT INCLUDES: 1 - Disc Pad Holder, 3.25 inch (8,2 centimeter) 6 - 3M Gold Sanding Discs 500 Grit, 3 inch (7,6 centimeter) each 4 - 3M White Finishing Discs 800 Grit, 3 inch (7,6 centimeter) each 1 - 3M Trizact Refining Disc, 3 inch (7,6 centimeter) 1 - 3M Rubbing Compound, 1 US fluid ounces (29 meter)
  • LIKE NEW HEADLIGHTS: Easy heavy duty kit solution helps your headlights look like new
  • REMOVE HARSHEST YELLOWING: Kit is powered a drill-activated sanding to provide maximum clarity
  • RESTORE CLEARNESS: Improve the appearance of your vehicle.
  • SEE BETTER AT NIGHT: Enhances visibility and safety for night driving
  • SAVE MONEY: Save hundreds vs. replacing headlight lenses
  • COMPLETE RESTORATION KIT: Kits contain masking tape, light sanding discs, wax protectant and more
https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-H...e5153e81cb
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Model: 3M Quick Headlight Clear Coat, Cleans and Prevents Lens Yellowing, 39173, 1 Kit

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Last Edited by BobbyA April 1, 2021 at 02:24 PM
Walmart [walmart.com] $11.69


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1. MAKE SURE IT'S NOT THE DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH WAX!!!!!

The headlight cleaners do nothing much if it is that.

How can you tell?
WD-40 on a paper towel and wipe the headlamp! If it turns clear quickly, IT IS NOT oxidization that headlamp cleaners target!

2. Rotary buffers really speed up the scrubbing process.

Plastic wrap around the lens to protect the car paint.

My suggestion: I would not use plastic wrap (assuming you mean food-grade plastic wrap). You will get much better protection from brown paper grocery bags, cut to the shape needed to fit around the headlight lens and taped down with AUTOMOTIVE-grade blue painters tape, which comes off cleanly and doesn't pull/damage the paint. One slip with the drill can be costly without proper preparation.

3. Chevy Trailblazer headlight 10" x 16" one kit will not do two headlights, needed 2nd kit.

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It's funny you mention that - I was going to add 3M's clear coat to my OP, but didn't get around to it. After seeing your question, I checked it out, and the 3M Clear Coat pack is actually selling at a near all time low on Amazon at only $3.67. I haven't tried it, personally, but what does 3M make for vehicles that isn't top quality?

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Quick-H...B001AIZ5HY
Every time I tried polishing, it didn't last long, seemed like a waste of money, and yes I even tried the UV resistant coating after.

I ended up ordering replacement lenses for my headlights, ended up being like $30 for the pair. Its a bit more involved (have to bake the headlights in the oven to soften the glue) but they're like brand new now. Definitely worth skipping straight to that IMO, just my 2¢
Check out project farm. This was one of their best tested headlight kits.

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I think u supposed to apply some good clear coat over afterwards to make it last?

Any suggestions from the gurus on this on what clear coat is best
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Quote from ShinraRasengan :
I think u supposed to apply some good clear coat over afterwards to make it last?

Any suggestions from the gurus on this on what clear coat is best
It's funny you mention that - I was going to add 3M's clear coat to my OP, but didn't get around to it. After seeing your question, I checked it out, and the 3M Clear Coat pack is actually selling at a near all time low on Amazon at only $3.67. I haven't tried it, personally, but what does 3M make for vehicles that isn't top quality?

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Quick-H...B001AIZ5HY
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Quote from GimmeYoTots :
It's funny you mention that - I was going to add 3M's clear coat to my OP, but didn't get around to it. After seeing your question, I checked it out, and the 3M Clear Coat pack is actually selling at a near all time low on Amazon at only $3.67. I haven't tried it, personally, but what does 3M make for vehicles that isn't top quality?

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Quick-H...B001AIZ5HY
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I spent about 2 hours trying to sand off headlights once. Later on I sprayed some repel deep Forest in my vehicle and where it's splattered on the dashboard it melted the plastic. Also the steering wheel. Ever since then when I want to clean headlights I just spray the 40% deet bug repellent on the headlight with painters tape around it. It melts the plastic, it will also melt paint on cars. reckless but it's hell a lot easier and after about 5 minutes I wipe it off and it's clear as can be. Next I wash it off I dry it and then I apply the clear coat protective thing.... I haven't had any drawbacks from using this yet but I'm sure there might be some...

edit: I tried to look up why this works, and it turns out that DEET is a solvent. and in my experience it worked insanely faster and stronger than something like acetone...
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I spent about 2 hours trying to sand off headlights once. Later on I sprayed some repel deep Forest in my vehicle and where it's splattered on the dashboard it melted the plastic. Also the steering wheel. Ever since then when I want to clean headlights I just spray the 40% deet bug repellent on the headlight with painters tape around it. It melts the plastic, it will also melt paint on cars. reckless but it's hell a lot easier and after about 5 minutes I wipe it off and it's clear as can be. Next I wash it off I dry it and then I apply the clear coat protective thing.... I haven't had any drawbacks from using this yet but I'm sure there might be some...

Wow, that's cool. I would be scared to spray it directly on. Maybe spray on a rag first then wipe?
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I have been wondering for a longtime why my lights are dim. This answers.
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Every time I tried polishing, it didn't last long, seemed like a waste of money, and yes I even tried the UV resistant coating after.

I ended up ordering replacement lenses for my headlights, ended up being like $30 for the pair. Its a bit more involved (have to bake the headlights in the oven to soften the glue) but they're like brand new now. Definitely worth skipping straight to that IMO, just my 2¢
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Quote from saran.rmk :
I have been wondering for a longtime why my lights are dim. This answers.

As lights get older they also get dimmer. if it was just really dim headlight bulbs you might try upgrading to the Sylvania xtravision or something. Smidge brighter than the basic lights.
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Check out project farm. This was one of their best tested headlight kits.
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Every time I tried polishing, it didn't last long, seemed like a waste of money, and yes I even tried the UV resistant coating after.

I ended up ordering replacement lenses for my headlights, ended up being like $30 for the pair. Its a bit more involved (have to bake the headlights in the oven to soften the glue) but they're like brand new now. Definitely worth skipping straight to that IMO, just my 2¢
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