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Feb 20, 2026 3:12 PM

Select Advance Auto Parts Stores: 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System

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Select Advance Auto Parts Stores have 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System (39008) for $5.95. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup varies by location.

Thanks to Community Member USFishin for finding this deal.

Product Description:
  • For use on headlights, taillights, fog, and directional lights
  • Kit contains sanding discs and polishing pad with compound
  • For use with a drill
  • Saves $100s versus purchasing a new headlight
  • Improves the appearance of a car - with "like new" headlights
  • Simple, four, step process

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  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14.04 less (70.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $19.99 at the time of this posting.
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Select Advance Auto Parts Stores have 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System (39008) for $5.95. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup varies by location.

Thanks to Community Member USFishin for finding this deal.

Product Description:
  • For use on headlights, taillights, fog, and directional lights
  • Kit contains sanding discs and polishing pad with compound
  • For use with a drill
  • Saves $100s versus purchasing a new headlight
  • Improves the appearance of a car - with "like new" headlights
  • Simple, four, step process

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14.04 less (70.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $19.99 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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This 3M headlight restoration kit is a strong low cost way to clear oxidized lenses and has a solid track record for restoring cloudy headlights. The kit is described as working well, easier than hand polishing, and effective enough to try on older vehicles or repeat on multiple cars. The main catch is durability, since the restored lens needs a separate coating, sealant, or UV protector to keep haze from returning. A few also point to the lack of a finishing wipe in this version, so it works best if you already have protection on hand.

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Feb 21, 2026 5:01 PM
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E4300Feb 21, 2026 5:01 PM
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I use Colgate white toothpaste, Turtle Wax chrome polish, or Mother's metal polish. Follow up with two coats of Carnauba or other quality wax.
Feb 21, 2026 5:20 PM
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Joined May 2017
timsthingsFeb 21, 2026 5:20 PM
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That's a nice price with a drill attachment
Feb 21, 2026 5:31 PM
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Joined Aug 2011
Pitbull329Feb 21, 2026 5:31 PM
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The final coating would've made this a no brainer!
Feb 21, 2026 5:47 PM
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Joined Aug 2009
stilwebmFeb 21, 2026 5:47 PM
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I used this kit before. So much better than hand-polishing, and worked well.
Feb 21, 2026 5:56 PM
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ElatedMarmot4098Feb 21, 2026 5:56 PM
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$6 instead of new?
Feb 21, 2026 6:38 PM
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PrayingMantisFeb 21, 2026 6:38 PM
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Quote from roscko View quoted comment :
I've used this or a similar product before. It didn't appear to come with a UV protectorant. Even though my headlights were crystal clear after using it, it fogged back up after just a few years.

I think unless the product explicitly says it prevents re-fogging of the headlights after use, you still need to add an additional UV protectorant or sealer, which this product doesn't appear to come with.
Thank you for this information. I never used theae products before and wanted to try them. Now I know what to look for.
Feb 21, 2026 6:49 PM
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un_plugFeb 21, 2026 6:49 PM
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Well, my order got cancelled, no email or anything, had to look up order status.

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Feb 21, 2026 7:18 PM
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miotchFeb 21, 2026 7:18 PM
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Quote from westmi View quoted comment :
Top rated product (Project Farm) Note that you need a coating or sealant after using one of these or the haze comes back within a year
This is correct. Same as the wipes you use (that admittedly do a great job of clearing the lens) - you need to cover it with something to keep the fog from coming back. Sometimes it comes back within weeks, not months.
Feb 21, 2026 7:27 PM
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PeteyTheStrikerFeb 21, 2026 7:27 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Great price, trying not to buy them, but I think I will be in for 2.

Quote from PrayingMantis View quoted comment :
Thank you for this information. I never used theae products before and wanted to try them. Now I know what to look for.
Everything you need to know and which brand is the best all right here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyVCEbfrU-c

This is still a good kit but as mentioned previously by other posters still need to buy a headlight sealant like this

https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-H...F0aWM&th=1

Or the spray on version

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4RV...tle_4&th=1

For newer cars or just more recently yellowing lights even the kits without the sanding work too, I have tried a few different ones and all work to some degree. The ones that just come with wipes only is what I am referring to. They can be a lot more forgiving if you feel uncomfortable taking a power tool to your headlights.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079THK...in_title_4

Used the one above but older version like 3 years ago and worked fine on headlights that had light to medium level of oxidization, but it did take some elbow grease.
Last edited by PeteyTheStriker February 21, 2026 at 11:33 AM.
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Feb 21, 2026 9:01 PM
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zckFeb 21, 2026 9:01 PM
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Quote from NotAChanceAce View quoted comment :
I just used one of these kits a month ago and the results were great. Just make sure to take your time and keep your drill moving so as to not create hot spots.

And wear dust mask at the least. You just sanding down polycarbonate with very high grit sand paper and compound, which probably isn't great to inhale.
Good to know. Have to use one I had bought more than a year ago..
Feb 21, 2026 9:22 PM
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BraveFog2937Feb 21, 2026 9:22 PM
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker View quoted comment :
Great price, trying not to buy them, but I think I will be in for 2.



Everything you need to know and which brand is the best all right here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyVCEbfrU-c

This is still a good kit but as mentioned previously by other posters still need to buy a headlight sealant like this

https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-H...F0aWM&th=1

Or the spray on version

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4RV...tle_4&th=1

For newer cars or just more recently yellowing lights even the kits without the sanding work too, I have tried a few different ones and all work to some degree. The ones that just come with wipes only is what I am referring to. They can be a lot more forgiving if you feel uncomfortable taking a power tool to your headlights.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079THK...in_title_4

Used the one above but older version like 3 years ago and worked fine on headlights that had light to medium level of oxidization, but it did take some elbow grease.
Thanks for the video link & info. I'm thinking of just getting the one that came in first. OEM headlights are pricey. I've tried other restore kits in the past (can't remember what it was) and it didn't look as good as the top winners in the Project Farm video.
Feb 21, 2026 9:54 PM
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PrayingMantisFeb 21, 2026 9:54 PM
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker View quoted comment :
Great price, trying not to buy them, but I think I will be in for 2.



Everything you need to know and which brand is the best all right here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyVCEbfrU-c

This is still a good kit but as mentioned previously by other posters still need to buy a headlight sealant like this

https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-H...F0aWM&th=1

Or the spray on version

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4RV...tle_4&th=1

For newer cars or just more recently yellowing lights even the kits without the sanding work too, I have tried a few different ones and all work to some degree. The ones that just come with wipes only is what I am referring to. They can be a lot more forgiving if you feel uncomfortable taking a power tool to your headlights.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079THK...in_title_4

Used the one above but older version like 3 years ago and worked fine on headlights that had light to medium level of oxidization, but it did take some elbow grease.
Thank you for the links and the information.
Feb 21, 2026 10:46 PM
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LiquidRetroFeb 21, 2026 10:46 PM
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Grabbed the only one locally I could find. Fixing headlights on my daily has been on my list for a few years.
What are people planning to use for protection after?
Feb 21, 2026 11:39 PM
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PeteyTheStrikerFeb 21, 2026 11:39 PM
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Quote from BraveFog2937 View quoted comment :
Thanks for the video link & info. I'm thinking of just getting the one that came in first. OEM headlights are pricey. I've tried other restore kits in the past (can't remember what it was) and it didn't look as good as the top winners in the Project Farm video.
I think that all depends on the amount of oxidation and work effort, but if you are looking for the best long term results yes the Sylvania or Cerakote are your top choices. I have used them all and have been happy with the outcome with the above two consistently. Im waiting to see what the follow up project farm video will show in the long term durability test too.

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Feb 22, 2026 3:31 AM
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JimmyeatworldFeb 22, 2026 3:31 AM
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Quote from westmi View quoted comment :
Top rated product (Project Farm) Note that you need a coating or sealant after using one of these or the haze comes back within a year
what coating/sealant would you apply to the headlights?

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