UV Protectant

[F22Chris]

I wasn’t sure if I should post this in appearance or what, so I’m sorry if this is wrong.

I’m looking for a known good UV protectant for plastic headlights. This isn’t really a problem with CB chassis due to glass, but 100% of cars now have craptastic plastic headlights that oxidize over time. My xB has them, and my future car will surely have them.

Can anybody recommend me a product that actually works? Prevention now is worth the labor of sanding/polishing later. Thanks

[SSMAccord]

I have used the Turtle Wax Cleaner and Sealant to some success, but the only way I've found to prevent the yellowing and the polishing headache is to use a film like Xpel or 3M to prevent the yellowing from happening initially. The installation can be a bit tedious though.

[Fleetw00d]

I have used one of the Wipe New products on several sets of headlights. If done correctly, they look pretty good when first done, but I'm not sure it is holding up as well as they advertise.

[F22Chris]

I’m gathering to stay away from snake oil type products and just go with a film. Headlight removal on both cars is a joke, so I think I’ll try the 3m or x-pel film. I figured I’d get the opinions of some people I trust, so thank you guys.

The google searches on the topic came up with some crazy stuff. Apparently some people have used bug spray to make them clear again?

[SSMAccord]

The bug spray technique does work...sorta. The lights will be clear for a bit, but it chemically "melts' the plastic and ruins them long term.

[sonikaccord]

I was going to pick some of this stuff up:
https://precisiondrivingtech.com/pages/precise-light

The marketing fluff sounds good

[F22Chris]

So you just cut it and spray some stuff on? Looks easy enough to me. Let me know if it lasts, man.

[Crankshaft]

I have two vehicles with plastic headlights, i used to swear by aluminum polish or rubbing compound and lastly tried clear coating to protect the new finish; needless to say that the results are temporary so i ended up just getting new lights, i wish i would of just done that from the beginning and saved myself the time.