WD40 is great when used for lubrication and as a water repellant, it is also surprisingly good at removing glue residue from surfaces. As good as it is, it is not one solution for all. There are suggestions that WD40 can be used to restore headlights. While that might seem so at first, this is…

Rain makes it harder to do most activities, as a result, it is easier to wait it out then continue where you left off. This applies when restoring headlights outside, the rain will make you wet and it will be impossible to work on the headlight effectively. The best practice would be to work in…

It is normal for a headlight to fade again even after it was previously restored. This is because each process has a lifespan at the end of which oxidation occurs and the headlight has to be reconditioned again. Removing oxidation effectively requires sanding the headlight with different types of sandpaper, from roughest to smoothest. Once…

Understanding the Importance of UV Protection for Headlights When it comes to maintaining the longevity and clarity of your vehicle’s headlights, protecting them from harmful UV rays is paramount. Various methods exist to shield headlights from UV damage, including headlight protection films, waxes, clear coats, ceramic coatings, and UV sealants and coatings. We will delve…

Like a majority of issues, not everyone agrees that headlights should be restored or can be restored effectively. What matters are the options you have the key takeaway is the goal achieved. Amongst the many options given to restore headlights, let us agree that we acted on the best one have a look at the…

Headlights become dull or oxidized because of the Sun, specifically UV rays. It is much easier to avoid a problem than to find a solution. It is therefore prudent to get acquainted with the most effective ways to protect your car from UV rays. Without protection, headlights will eventually be unclear. What we call oxidation…

As long as a car is maintained as required from new then there is little to be worried about. Apart from the mechanical, there is also the aesthetics such as the paint and wheels. Headlights also need preservation, when neglected they get dull and the options left are to either to replace or restore them….

Restoration can result in your car being dirty and the thinking is that it is easier to get the car cleaned to match the newly restored headlights. For most techniques used, it is fine to wash the car, but there are special cases where one should not wash the car immediately after restoration. Rather, one…

While restoring headlights is a straightforward process there are some instances where extra attention is required to take care of the car after reconditioning. This is true especially when a UV protective coat is applied on headlights. For most restoration methods, after the job is completed the car can be driven immediately. However, it is…

If there is a way of restoring headlights permanently then that would be the ultimate solution, get the job done once and forget about it. Unfortunately, no such solution exists at the moment. All procedures have different lifespans, let us delve into the specifics so as to determine the best option for the end-user. We…

In order for a car to be in the best shape possible regular maintenance is required, the same applies to headlights. When headlights become distorted it might be for several reasons, let’s dive into each condition and develop a solution to each. Oxidation This occurs when Sunlight especially UV rays disintegrates the clear plastic lens…