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How to restore headlights

Old Jan 10, 2020 | 11:12 AM
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How to restore headlights

Originally Posted by eddie55
I have a 2006 hhr and the headlights are so faded there almost white
Changing them is more work than polishing the lens.
Try that first, it's a lot less money.
Many kits available to do it and many ideas on you tube also.
Just a thought.
Old Jan 10, 2020 | 12:58 PM
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Just before it got cold out I was eyeing up this kit. Good ratings and I saw a recommendation from a member on another vehicle forum I'm on. I'm going to try this one in the spring.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00429NKWK/?coliid=I8SN69MHH87OE&colid=DP7YX9FAHGVI&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00429NKWK/?coliid=I8SN69MHH87OE&colid=DP7YX9FAHGVI&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Old Jan 10, 2020 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc brown
Just before it got cold out I was eyeing up this kit. Good ratings and I saw a recommendation from a member on another vehicle forum I'm on. I'm going to try this one in the spring.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00429NKWK...v_ov_lig_dp_it
I have to do one tomorrow. Temps are warm here for 3 days.
Going to use Mothers Mag Wheel Polish first


Then 303 Protectant
This is for plastics and is a UV protectant.



I'll take pictures before and after too.
Old Jan 11, 2020 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Cat Man HHR
I have to do one tomorrow. Temps are warm here for 3 days.
Going to use Mothers Mag Wheel Polish first


Then 303 Protectant
This is for plastics and is a UV protectant.



I'll take pictures before and after too.
I did a small video on using Mothers and I did spray the results with 303 took about 15 min for the whole job. eventually I may have to change it out, I am not much for doing youtube.
Old Jan 11, 2020 | 12:40 PM
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I used my Milwaukee 18v cordless drill set on #1 drill setting.
I found out don't use #2, it throws the compound all over the place.
Use foam polishing pad kit (4inch) I bought off of Ebay
Found you have to press into the drill to get better results.
A larger machine like yours probably be a better choice.
Here is a picture of half the lens polished. There is a line in the middle.
My lens wasn't that bad, but you could tell it was different from the other side
Could the polished side be better ? It's a possibility. Maybe try after the winter.

Old Jan 11, 2020 | 04:05 PM
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The original question was about replacement headlights, so I moved these to here as it is more information and instructional

This stuff looks way to easy to be true! Anybody try it yet?

https://7secondssmile.com/pages/car-light-cleaner

Last edited by Oldblue; Jan 11, 2020 at 04:35 PM.
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