It’s temporary, folks. Check out other videos where they show this. In two weeks your headlights will be hazy again, so you just wasted your time. Motor oil will do the same thing. I tried it on my Jeep and in a few weeks later, the headlights were hazy again. This is a trick dealers use to make a car look good before they sell it. Check out other UA-cam videos on it. The solution is to get one those kits and take fine grade sandpaper and sand down to remove the bad, pitted plastic and then apply a coating over it to make the headlights clear again, and will last a while. There’s another video, where a guy takes different grits sandpaper and sands them down and then puts a clear spray coating on it, which is cheaper than using one of the kits. I wish car manufacturers would go back to glass headlights, not this cheap, likely Chinese made crap, that eventually winds up in our landfills.
WD40 does fill the tiny scratches and swirl marks on the surface. But once it washed by soap water or simply evaporates, the swirl marks will be visible again. A bit of polishing + ceramic coating did a longer effect for me.
I tried this, but on half a lamp. For the first 15 minutes you could see a huge difference. 3 hours later you couldn't tell. Note that the lamp had already been through standard cleaning.
@@amryms Go from 400 to 1500 and then use polish paste on it. I would reccomend 400->800->1200->1500->polishing. I've seen people just do 400->1200->polishing.
It's 1:40am with my wife and dog asleep in on sofa beside me and I just watched your video with Bluetooth video and thoroughly enjoying the curious exploration and possible life saving tip if that's all you got in a MacGyver situation! I favor the 3M headlight lens restoration kit that I think was only about $10 at Walmart but I did 3 vehicles with it so only $3-$4 per vehicle as good long term solution but just wanted to say thanks for the mythbusters style exploration which stuff like this bringing tje community together in a good way getting people to positively share their good knowledge and experiences and have some good entertainment along the way is partly what makes life so good!! Thanks again and God bless!
Agree! I tried this WD-40 trick on my headlights, and I was wondering, if someone will come out with pot roast, maybe my husband, or someone else's wife.... and NOBODY did!
The WD-40 just fills in and makes the lens look clear, it does not remove any oxidization. When the WD-40 evaporates or is cleaned off, you lens is as cloudy as ever. I don't know why people make videos like this with such stupid wild claims.
Because people like easy stupid fixes that goes away after a week. It's just like rubbing any kind of oil (or water, but water won't stay on for long) Just another video on youtube with great promises. The lens's plastic stays rough and unpolished. Just shiny for as long as the oil will stay. I think the oil on the lens might even heat up from the sun and damage the plastic.
Totally agree car mfg. have been going on the Cheap for a reason they began to use plastic instead of glass to save cost and to ream the consumer cause the plastic will fade with age and hash heat from the the sun making the car owner having to spend money and time on head light maintenance and hoping you purchase new head lamps ...... :( Cheap bastards !
all it does is fill the microfractures with a liquid that matches the index of refraction of the solid. It doesn't smooth out anything , just masks the cuts. works pretty good though.
What’s really happening is that the oily residue from the WD-40 is filling in the micro scratches in the plastic, giving it a somewhat even layer. Therefore the light passing through is more parallel and thus appears to be clearer. This would work with any oil-like substance.
@@TheFman43 It will last a little while a week or more depending on how much you drive. I wouldn't recommend clear coating this application, save that for a proper sanding/polish kit.
the reason why this works is very simple - this fogginess is actually the UV coating of the plastics of the headlight. when your headlight gets foggy it means that the UV coating has gone bad and got really dried out, the reason why WD40 can remove it, is because WD40 is abrasive enough that it CAN remove UV protection coating. HOWEVER when you do this you basically sentence your headlight to death, the plastics will now begin to get dried out by the UV from the sun and eventually will turn yellow and develop cracks until eventually they will just break. so basically if you do this with WD40 you MUST re-apply UV protection coating to your headlights, otherwise the plastics will decay extremely quickly. this is why headlight restoration kits include abrasive material to remove the old dried UV coating and UV coating to re-apply after removing the old dried out UV coating.
I was truly afraid of driving my wife's 2008 Toyota at night, it was like driving without headlights. Tried the WD40, and just like in this video, INSTANT clearing! I don't know how long it will last, but 5 minutes of minor effort can be repeated every week or every other week for all I care. Dramatically cheaper than replacing the headlights. I have no idea as to what is happening, all I know is OUR driving is a hell of a lot safer at night now.
As you go down the road driving, constant wind friction is blowing sand ,dirt, bugs, you name it on the cheap plastic coverings, T his dulling hardly ever happens on cars with real glass coverings! like the 80s and 90s cars!
@@Katmandu2 not worth using wd-40 on the headlights. I'd spend 15$ kits instead of using wd-40 to destroy my plastic headlights and to last for only a week or something
It's temporary fix as oils just fill in the scratches making smooth, clear surface, when you spray water on you get similar effect, same with clear coat. Just sand the headlights starting with something like 300-600 grit sandpaper then switch to higher grit like 800, 1200, 1600 etc ending on 2000 or 3000 and then polish them with polish compound and you have basically new headlights, can spray clear coat after to make them last like a set of new headlights as new headlights are coated as well.
Exatamente com lixas ,porem pode partir de 800 até 2000 e usar pasta n 2 da 3 M de pois então para pasta de polimento 3 M ,.Resultado real fica realmente bom ,,,,Parabéns por sua observação .
I tried this watching this very video. When finished, it looked great. I turned away for a couple of minutes only to find the glaze had returned just as before.
@@samcolt9394 Think abit out of the box abit . Use clear grease ! Water will bead off it ! Not wash it off Detail shops use it all the time and it lasts !!
Video starts at 1:10 ends at 1:50. The rest is fill. Also, any oil will do this by filling the pores in the plastic. After a wash it will be right back to the way it was.
I use to detail cars at a an auction a few towns over. Basically what takes place is a cars hood, roof and trunk lid become oxidized. These 3 areas suffer the most from rain, snow and the sun. These ambient conditions hurt all cars and all models. It's best to keep your car in a garage or in the shade if possible. The head lights build up dirt and the sun bakes everything on them and that's why they appear partly hazed, yellow and cracked. WD-40 acts as a moisturizer on the surface. You will still see the haze under the shine. WD-40 cleans off the built in dirt and the silicone fills in the cracks on the surface of ur headlights therefore filling in and shinning up the headlights. No different then a women who puts on foundation then applying makeup, the surface imperfections are still there.. Eventually the WD-40 will fade or wash away with the rain or snow. It's a quick fix for selling a car with bad headlights. Well I hope this helps to better understanding what happens without going to in debt regarding active chemicals within WD-40.
@@dag4836 🤣🤣🤣 you have a great sense of humor. Hopefully better. My spouse doesn't wear any make up, so when we do have an occasion she looks great. She looks great without it, natural beauty works. Happy Thanksgiving to you and family. Enjoy 😉
@@ljaysperspective1775 Happy Thanksgiving! BTW, the wd-40 was the fastest and easiest method even if I have to reapply now and then. The car is older than dirt, 1999 Corolla. It’s a classic now. I just keep propping it up until it won’t go anymore. Lol.
For anyone who has the foggy headlight problem , rain x makes a paste for that for under ten dollars , works great for about a year and you have to reapply it but it only takes minutes
Please which exact one did you use? I checked just now but they have varieties. Can you recommend the exact one for the foggy headlights and for my windshield.... thank you
Actually the WD40 headlight thing comes from truckers up north to keep LED headlights from getting covered in snow. Pam works as well. Lasts about 8 hrs.
This is the used car sales trick before LED bud. The only reason they had to use it on LED was due to the lghts not producing head to melt the snow iff the light. In reality LED is noce, but give me the old fashioned lights for up north hauling..
There is a recall on Toyota Tacoma headlight lens's. The haze and crack from heat. I have a 2011 Toyota Tacoma pick up and the headlight lens's were replaced for free.
Best thing to use is 3M rubbing compound. Used this on three cars and results was much better than using WD40. The rubbing compound works even on foggy headlights that are much worse than yours.
Rubbing compound and progressively finer grits actually repair the damage.WD40 just masks the problem. As soon as it rains it will run off not to mention it ill attrct dust and pollen and look worse. I wouldnt use it. Use a 1000 grit. Take a page from the stone polishers manual.
and the kit costs literally 5 more dollars than that wd40, has many applications worth of compound and lasts for 1-2 years (in my experience). This is actually a far more expensive option considering you'd have to do it every 2 days.
Tried this about 5 years ago. It lasts about a week in good weather. If you live in a state where to pass auto inspection you need clear headlights this will work fine too. Poor weather, rain or on dirt roads will cause the wd 40 to be compromised and IT WILL RETURN TO BEING FOGGY VERY QUICKLY . Much better to buy any of the many easily available headlight restoration kits that youL can get at any auto parts store.
*WD-40 will wipe away the oxidation build-up that happens on some headlights but eventually it will return. 3M Auto Advanced Rubbing Compound WILL clean an eliminate the oxidation which is caused by ultra violet rays from the Sun. The only place I've found that sales 3M auto products is Auto Advance stores. Follow the instructions on the bottle its priced at $13-$15 depending where you're located.*
Plastic headlight lenses are actually sprayed with a clear coat. The clear coat prevents the Sun's UV rays from actually touching the plastic. When the clear coat chips away off of your headlight lens the UV rays turn the plastic yellow or foggy or Hazey. The only way to actually fix the problem is to wet sand your headlight to remove the oxidized plastic and then to buy clear coat in a spray can that is UV resistant. After you wet sand them and spray a couple coats of clearcoat on them they will be back to normal and will last a long time. Chris fix did a video on it.
Good to know. But for a quick immediate fix. I was pretty pleased. The headlights on my GTI look much better. I was just going to buy new lenses but I can hold off on that for a little while now
The oxidation is still on the surface, all that WD40 has done is shine the surface. You can hear the rough surface even after you applied WD40.... The real method is to use a a restorer compound and buff the surface. On surfaces that are really bad, sanding in multiple grits (600-1500) and then applying a 2K clear coat on the surface is the preferred method.
P Tourne Yeah, I did my heavily -oxidized- weathered headlights with that method and they look and feel (slick) brand new. My car’s designed has aged well, so the headlights make it look like a new car.
This is why I like the basic rectangular headlights on my old pickup. When a headlight burns out and needs replacing, I get a whole new GLASS lens and bulb all in one unit. Much better IMO. Those plastic headlight lenses on cars always look like crap after a while.
Need to wet sand with lite grit wet sandpaper spray with soapy water n sand whipe excess plastic sand off, continue process where needed for additional sanding whipe dry with alcohol n microfiber towel than apply clear coat 2-3 applications
Everyone of you is wrong listen to me..if you want it done right u get 600 grit sand paper wet and 1000 grit sandpaper wet polish compound and a 3" buffer so you can work within the headlight. Start with 600 wet sanding with a sponge. sand evenly across the surface removing oxidation and or slight imperfections. After surface is free of oxidation and imperfections move on with 1000 wet with sponge long enough just to remove the 600 grit marks. After 1000 grit finish should be smooth and COMPLETELY free of imperfectionS...Apply compound to 3" buffing wheel or toilet paper if buffing by hand. Continue buffing with compound until desired headlight finish is reached...brand fuckin new
Yepp....that's just what I was about to put in a comment...it's only a 10 minute fix, the best thing I've used over the yrs is cheap toothpaste and a good car wax..that's always worked for me... Have you ever tried toothpaste?
Oh my Gosh! I did not even finish watching your video; I paused and went into my garage. I used WD 40 on my Honda Suv. headlights. It worked! The headlights were just like yours steamy looking. Thank you, thank you!
Try WD-40 on your wiper blades, if they streak. As long as they aren’t cracking, WD-40 will make them like new. Wipe the rubber down good and let them dry. It will surprise you next time you need them.
Use Silicone lubricant spray and NOT a WD-40 on your wiper blades. Silicone lubricants provide excellent lubrication for rubber. And won't crack the rubber.
Can't make them out from glass because of the shape of headlights now. Imagine making a mold for a shaped headlight then using molten glass, that would cost thousands of dollars. And that's just for one headlight.
Because with modern headlights only the inner bulb is meant to be replaced and a glass lens would get chipped, pitted, and broken by road debris. And if you think a polycarbonate headlight assemby is expensive, try moulding that thing out of glass. It would be costly, need frequent replacement, and be easily broken. Not to mention heavy. Trust me, glass wouldn't last as long. The only reason you got away with it in the past is because the whole entire light (lense and all) got replaced whenever the bulb burned out.
Theres a difference between this and the $15 kit, the restoration kit will actually work as intended. And if you get one with a sealant it will keep them protected for months.
Wish I could find such a kit for $15 in June 22. Everything has gone up. I saw a slice of apple pie at Piccadilly for $5.30! A SLICE OF PIE, NOT THE WHOLE PIE!!!!
I went to Walmart and bought the Turtle Wax headlight cleaning kit for $10. It comes with cleaners, scrubbers and a clear coat to put over it to keep it clear. It took me 5-10 minutes.
@@kerlowkey In my experience, it worked great!!! But it didn't last. I would've had to do it every year, I guess. But the car is gone now. Problem solved. 😆
I have a friend who owns a body shop and he said wd40,toothpaste, even off bug spray works for a few months and it comes back, he said he could take my truck and take out the headlights,sand the clear coat off and polish them and then put clear coat on them and they would last for years!
I used liquid acetate on mine and it actually worked... I used a little to test it out... but the key, once you go over that one surface you can’t go over it again because the acetate will actually smear and that you can never remove. So make sure you go from right to left NO CIRCULAR MOTION.
Your tip worked so fast and well I was elatated! Just think, if I asked a shop or dealer for help they would tell me I needed a whole new assembly ;) THANK YOU!
Dude, you must have realised by now it don't work 😊 use 1000 grit first and 2500 to remove the damaged plastic. Use plastic polishing compound to remove the fine layer of mist (fine scratches caused by the 2500 grit). Simple.
Mine are so bad I drive with my bright lights on and it don't blind other drivers, I never get flashed to dim them. But mine are so bad I can't see to drive with them on dim. I've tried the toothpaste and that didn't work for me
Works for a while but if you really want to do it right just sand them down with some 800grid sand paper using water and spray some clear coat on them it will last for years on.
😂 a more effective way is to buff your headlights, but even that won’t last very long. Just wet sand them bro, it’s easy . Do like 600 or 800 grit depending on how fked they are, and work your way up to like 2,000 or higher grit. Finish by spraying a clear coat ( I would recommend a clear coat that protects against UV ) aaaaand you’re set !
I definitely agree I'll be performing this process on my 05 F15 and my spouses 2012 Honda Accord coupe. All headlights are plastic now so unless ur willing to put out $150 or so for a new pair, I suggest visiting ur local H.F and spending $10 bucks on various sheets of sand paper. This is a weekend project that pays for itself.
@@viablybodacious302 Definitely, however a variable speed polishing machine works best. The slow setting seems to be key. I had mine on high (testing) and I scuffed the edge of my headlight just a little...cuts the time significantly.
@@johnthompson7420 bro what are you talking about 😂. WD40 is a joke, it won’t last you minutes . While you’re on UA-cam, go search wet sanding headlight restoration videos . You’re probably missing the clear coat at the end, that’s what’s going to give it that clear.. look..
@@johnthompson7420 No John, you don't have to do hours of sanding half an hour to an hour tops for something decent, can you take your time yes, will it take longer yes... Let's be clear bro. Everyone has a method, everyone is posting what works best, not the fastest. WD-40 is a more instant but it's also the least lasting method.. Not one method is written in stone.. Get it? Take a sledgehammer to your lights and then you don't have to mess with them at all. Otherwise, you can sand with 600, then 1500 grit. Then a quick buff, i use a light compond, whether by hand or machine it's up to you. Or if your lazy keep buying WD-40 all year round, I'm sure the manufacturer won't mind $$$.
Haze is caused by a chemical reaction in the plastic headlight cover. It's normal but will be worse/quicker if there's alot of sun. There's nothing that I've found that "fixes" this permanently. You should also notice that the surface of the light feels rough/pitted also normal. The best fix I've found is Plexis... originally bought for my motorcycle windshield, it's designed to clean plastic surfaces ( Note, it does not work on traditional glass. Spray on the headlight, let it sit for a min or so then wipe off with a microfiber towel, buff it until it's clean.... might take 2 passes on seriously hazed lenses. In NJ, this typically lasts about 6 months then you need to redo. You can get this on line or at all motorcycle shops.
I found it on eBay, Its Called PLEXUS, Plexus can be used for cleaning, polishing and protecting all types of plastic, including clear or colored acrylics; car, boat and motorcycle
From what I’m seeing in the comments, WD-40 only fills in the scratches of the headlights and makes them temporarily clear. This is perfect if you’ve made a mistake scrubbing off the oxidation too rough with sandpaper.
It doesn't last that long, you will have better results with polishing compound + the same amount of rubbing time. If you put a coating over top, it will last years. That means spraypaint, specialized headlight coating, whatever you wanna use.
**Don't get me wrong, this will work for a few hours guaranteed, maybe a lot longer if you are lucky. Good for avoiding cloudy headlight tickets or improving clarity in a pinch. But doing the above method that I stated is a longer-term guarantee, and takes about equal effort for greater results.
Glad I read this, Kenzie. I just bought some 3m rubbing compound recommended in another youtube. Until I read your post, I thought I had wasted my $. WD40 works for a lot of stuff though.
@@zaynmalik8647 I have a 2005 Saab 93 convertible, I've never been a Saab man but have to say this is the smoothest ride I've ever had, and she can shift when she needs to! 😂
Carol Stevens / Why do women have to drag men down all the time & bust our balls ??? So its a dust magnet !!! Freakin wash it or wipe it off w/glass cleaner, Debbie Downer !!! Fuck !! Anyone else sick & tired of that ???!!!???
Nice idea however, the plastic has reacted to UV light over time and so it slightly changes the plastics chemical composition of the topmost layer of the light covering. WD is great stuff and I use it on everything, too but as soon as it slowly evaporates in a little while the plastic will fog over once more. The commercial products that you can purchase for this contain a very, very fine abrasive which removes the topmost fogged layer of plastic (like the toothpaste method) and have a more lasting effect than the WD. But hey, whatever works, am I right?
If you were to accidentally spray WD-40 on your car paint. It would have a really nice shine for a while before it fills the paint really bad. I wonder what the long term effect will be on the headlight.
I have a 2008 tiburon, which I have just recently had her repainted. She looks beautiful, my mechanic said it is mechanically very good and has low mileage. My husband wanted me to get a new car, but i couldn't part with her. They brought back her headlight covers to new, but it didn't last, and they have started to smoke up again. I am going to do this WD40. I'm so happy😊.
It's hydrocarbon part cleans some dirt but it also contains oil, which fills up the microgaps and makes it shiny it does not polish it. After it washes out from the rain it will get dull again
This works for a brief period of time if you don’t seal it immediately afterward. I used Sylvania headlight UV Block Clear Coat to put a clear coat over and prevent it from oxidizing.
WD-40 fills in the micro-cracks in the lexan lens and changes the way light refracts off/through it. By filling in those cracks, the WD-40 restores a smooth surface and light passes through it more easily in a straight direction.
The only only real method is sand paper... 600 grit first Then use 1000 grit and work your way up to 3000 grit. Polish compound and finally uv protection. I sell kits at my Auto parts store, they work great
I've learned one thing, read the comments before you write yours. I live in Florida too. UV rays here are brutal on any type of plastic. Also, I thank that the products we apply to the car's paint may affect the headlights covers. One last thought, any type of oil is a no-no. Oils EAT plastic.
Nope. Go to autozone. Get a power tool driven headlight cleaning kit (do not buy a kit that requires manual scrubbing- it will take you forever until you finally realize how ineffective it is, compared to the power drill version). It'll come with three sand paper grit levels (like 600, 1500, and 3,000). You stick the sand paper on your power drill. Use water in a spray bottle while you sand clean your headlights with all three grit levels starting with the lowest to highest. Then finish off with the included UV polish protectant and buffing pad. Mines lasted over a year so far. Took about 90 mins and less than $30 at autozone for a 2004 Escalade ESV.
It’s temporary, folks. Check out other videos where they show this. In two weeks your headlights will be hazy again, so you just wasted your time. Motor oil will do the same thing. I tried it on my Jeep and in a few weeks later, the headlights were hazy again. This is a trick dealers use to make a car look good before they sell it. Check out other UA-cam videos on it. The solution is to get one those kits and take fine grade sandpaper and sand down to remove the bad, pitted plastic and then apply a coating over it to make the headlights clear again, and will last a while.
There’s another video, where a guy takes different grits sandpaper and sands them down and then puts a clear spray coating on it, which is cheaper than using one of the kits.
I wish car manufacturers would go back to glass headlights, not this cheap, likely Chinese made crap, that eventually winds up in our landfills.
No you didn't waste your time, that's like saying well I went to the car wash and my car was nice and shiny but two weeks later it was dirty again.
@@FlowerPower513it’s 100 percent a waste of time if you have to do it 25 times a year when you could’ve just done it the right way once.
Thank you
well, just wipe it again...
Totally agree
I sprayed some in my eyes and now my cataracts are GONE !!
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Rip cataracts
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Ha ha ha ha, how could it be......
lol, dont do this at home kids.....
WD40 does fill the tiny scratches and swirl marks on the surface. But once it washed by soap water or simply evaporates, the swirl marks will be visible again. A bit of polishing + ceramic coating did a longer effect for me.
I tried this, but on half a lamp. For the first 15 minutes you could see a huge difference. 3 hours later you couldn't tell. Note that the lamp had already been through standard cleaning.
You need to sand the oxidation off, polish it, and seal it with a UV clear coat for long-lasting results. I restore headlights all the time.
MT thanks for the tip! 🙏🏾
what is your sandpaper spec to grind ? thanks
Na, just blast it with the WD
Video please.
@@amryms Go from 400 to 1500 and then use polish paste on it.
I would reccomend 400->800->1200->1500->polishing.
I've seen people just do 400->1200->polishing.
I sprayed DW40 on my eyes and I can see clearly now!!
R Zarat has the rain gone?
look straight ahead,nothing but blye skyssssssssssss,i can see clearly now,the rain has gone,♪
Cause the rain is gone
Spray on your balls and yours eyes will popup
@@usmanzia9588 😂😂😂😂
It clears the haze until you get the car washed and the W-D40 spray completely washes off. I tried it and it is BS
I guess you never thought of re applying the WD 40 after your car wash..
@@johnhanson1419 But why? You can clean them permanently for a couple bucks.
@@torken87 yeah 2 cans of wd40 and thats price of permanent restoration 😂😂😂
😆👍@@voodooCI
It's 1:40am with my wife and dog asleep in on sofa beside me and I just watched your video with Bluetooth video and thoroughly enjoying the curious exploration and possible life saving tip if that's all you got in a MacGyver situation! I favor the 3M headlight lens restoration kit that I think was only about $10 at Walmart but I did 3 vehicles with it so only $3-$4 per vehicle as good long term solution but just wanted to say thanks for the mythbusters style exploration which stuff like this bringing tje community together in a good way getting people to positively share their good knowledge and experiences and have some good entertainment along the way is partly what makes life so good!! Thanks again and God bless!
I used WD-40 on my headlights, waited for my wife to bring ME pot roast......NOTHING! I'm calling a fake!!!!
Timothy Brady You sprayed it but you didn’t even buff it you dumb lazy fucker
@@joshcaceres6919 he's replying to the video. That implied you only needed wd40 and a paper towel. You limp dick little youtube Prick.
Agree! I tried this WD-40 trick on my headlights, and I was wondering, if someone will come out with pot roast, maybe my husband, or someone else's wife.... and NOBODY did!
@@valh6203 is that supposed to be funny ??...cause its not even slightly dumbass.
@@victorsmith5699 that’s because you are the dumbass . Go f yourself
The WD-40 just fills in and makes the lens look clear, it does not remove any oxidization. When the WD-40 evaporates or is cleaned off, you lens is as cloudy as ever. I don't know why people make videos like this with such stupid wild claims.
Yes it will come back...she had him sussed !!!
Because people like easy stupid fixes that goes away after a week. It's just like rubbing any kind of oil (or water, but water won't stay on for long)
Just another video on youtube with great promises. The lens's plastic stays rough and unpolished. Just shiny for as long as the oil will stay.
I think the oil on the lens might even heat up from the sun and damage the plastic.
How do you know that genius?actually wd40 eats plastics so if u rub enough it will help. And I know that because I Google it
Car manufacturers should go back to old days ! Instead of plastic they use real glass on lamp and never had this type problem
My European Cibie Lenses are glass and they are beauties!
lizard944 ain't that the truth. My 65 type 1 has the original glass on it. Still crystal clear after 50 years.
I'm with you old timer!
Totally agree car mfg. have been going on the Cheap for a reason they began to use plastic instead of glass to save cost and to ream the consumer cause the plastic will fade with age and hash heat from the the sun making the car owner having to spend money and time on head light maintenance and hoping you purchase new head lamps ...... :( Cheap bastards !
sorry typo not hash heat lol harsh heat
all it does is fill the microfractures with a liquid that matches the index of refraction of the solid. It doesn't smooth out anything , just masks the cuts. works pretty good though.
Perfectly said
For a week until it wears off
I love my car's headlights, the cover is glass not plastic, never get UV fog on them.
What’s really happening is that the oily residue from the WD-40 is filling in the micro scratches in the plastic, giving it a somewhat even layer. Therefore the light passing through is more parallel and thus appears to be clearer. This would work with any oil-like substance.
No...its taking off the oxidation caused from sun expisure.
@@NATURALMYSTICMK No.... its really not.
Yep just like polishing a nice car/truck with patina using an oil based cleaner.
i heard it doesn't last...can any comment if its true? also you have to put clearcoat over it . comments please
@@TheFman43 It will last a little while a week or more depending on how much you drive. I wouldn't recommend clear coating this application, save that for a proper sanding/polish kit.
As long as no sanding is involved, it'll keep on coming back. It's gr8 for a quick temp fix though.
I ain't complainin'!
the reason why this works is very simple - this fogginess is actually the UV coating of the plastics of the headlight.
when your headlight gets foggy it means that the UV coating has gone bad and got really dried out,
the reason why WD40 can remove it, is because WD40 is abrasive enough that it CAN remove UV protection coating.
HOWEVER when you do this you basically sentence your headlight to death, the plastics will now begin to get dried out by the UV from the sun and eventually will turn yellow and develop cracks until eventually they will just break.
so basically if you do this with WD40 you MUST re-apply UV protection coating to your headlights, otherwise the plastics will decay extremely quickly.
this is why headlight restoration kits include abrasive material to remove the old dried UV coating and UV coating to re-apply after removing the old dried out UV coating.
Only some kits have a sealer... the one from Meguires does
THANK YOU! I HAD A FEELING THIS TRICK WAS REMOVING SOMETHING THAT IS NEEDED.
I was truly afraid of driving my wife's 2008 Toyota at night, it was like driving without headlights. Tried the WD40, and just like in this video, INSTANT clearing! I don't know how long it will last, but 5 minutes of minor effort can be repeated every week or every other week for all I care. Dramatically cheaper than replacing the headlights. I have no idea as to what is happening, all I know is OUR driving is a hell of a lot safer at night now.
So...are your headlights clear 3 weeks later or what ?
@@Katmandu2 5 minutes if that !
You gotta change your busy schedule !
蠢逼。。。。
As you go down the road driving, constant wind friction is blowing sand ,dirt, bugs, you name it on the cheap plastic coverings, T his dulling hardly ever happens on cars with real glass coverings! like the 80s and 90s cars!
@@Katmandu2 not worth using wd-40 on the headlights. I'd spend 15$ kits instead of using wd-40 to destroy my plastic headlights and to last for only a week or something
Yes,it`s done in three minutes.
And it will last for three minutes.
☺️😂
Yeah its true it's just for the maintime
Two days to be honest
LMFAO exactly.
2000 sand paper. Rub with water. The wash. Then put a 3m compound or any buffing compound. Stay for a year
It worked. I tried it. But make sure you put the headlight restorer sealant afterwards for a long lasting effect.
Worked on my Civic, lasted about a month, but that's easy maintenance.
It's temporary fix as oils just fill in the scratches making smooth, clear surface, when you spray water on you get similar effect, same with clear coat. Just sand the headlights starting with something like 300-600 grit sandpaper then switch to higher grit like 800, 1200, 1600 etc ending on 2000 or 3000 and then polish them with polish compound and you have basically new headlights, can spray clear coat after to make them last like a set of new headlights as new headlights are coated as well.
Exatamente com lixas ,porem pode partir de 800 até 2000 e usar pasta n 2 da 3 M de pois então para pasta de polimento 3 M ,.Resultado real fica realmente bom ,,,,Parabéns por sua observação .
What about glass headlights?
@@Thomas_Smaling You replace them. Polishing is somewhat possible but it's very hard... ;)
@@SeiferFirehart no it's not! in fact, it's very easy! just wet sand them and then polish them.
@@willemverwijs2696 And what did I say?
I tried this watching this very video. When finished, it looked great. I turned away for a couple of minutes only to find the glaze had returned just as before.
WD40 IS GOOD FOR A LOT OF THINGS BUT IT WILL NOT FIX YOUR LIGHTS
@@samcolt9394 Think abit out of the box abit .
Use clear grease !
Water will bead off it ! Not wash it off
Detail shops use it all the time and it lasts !!
Video starts at 1:10 ends at 1:50. The rest is fill.
Also, any oil will do this by filling the pores in the plastic.
After a wash it will be right back to the way it was.
I hate UA-camrs who lack content and fill it with close ups of their faces, food and general blather. Thanks for the time stamp.
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exactly fuck this guy
I use to detail cars at a an auction a few towns over. Basically what takes place is a cars hood, roof and trunk lid become oxidized. These 3 areas suffer the most from rain, snow and the sun. These ambient conditions hurt all cars and all models. It's best to keep your car in a garage or in the shade if possible. The head lights build up dirt and the sun bakes everything on them and that's why they appear partly hazed, yellow and cracked. WD-40 acts as a moisturizer on the surface. You will still see the haze under the shine. WD-40 cleans off the built in dirt and the silicone fills in the cracks on the surface of ur headlights therefore filling in and shinning up the headlights. No different then a women who puts on foundation then applying makeup, the surface imperfections are still there.. Eventually the WD-40 will fade or wash away with the rain or snow. It's a quick fix for selling a car with bad headlights. Well I hope this helps to better understanding what happens without going to in debt regarding active chemicals within WD-40.
Basically, put new ones in and keep your car clean.........
@@charlesriston8972 Basically right, it's the simplest method.
So it’s like putting on foundation and makeup? So, when it wears off, will it look better or worse than my wife? 🤣🤣
@@dag4836 🤣🤣🤣 you have a great sense of humor. Hopefully better. My spouse doesn't wear any make up, so when we do have an occasion she looks great. She looks great without it, natural beauty works. Happy Thanksgiving to you and family. Enjoy 😉
@@ljaysperspective1775 Happy Thanksgiving! BTW, the wd-40 was the fastest and easiest method even if I have to reapply now and then. The car is older than dirt, 1999 Corolla. It’s a classic now. I just keep propping it up until it won’t go anymore. Lol.
I use a brass polish on mine. Cleans them right up and lasts a very long time.
What brand did you use
@@putrikrisna1169 It is Weiman metal polish. Clean the lens, apply polish and then buff it off. Works really good!
For anyone who has the foggy headlight problem , rain x makes a paste for that for under ten dollars , works great for about a year and you have to reapply it but it only takes minutes
thank you
Name of the paste?
@@CocoChanelle-1
RAIN X
@@markw6549 I've used New car finish and mother's rubbing compound, they work , but the rain x is an easier product to use
Please which exact one did you use? I checked just now but they have varieties.
Can you recommend the exact one for the foggy headlights and for my windshield.... thank you
Actually the WD40 headlight thing comes from truckers up north to keep LED headlights from getting covered in snow.
Pam works as well.
Lasts about 8 hrs.
Matthew Edwards
Considering this trick is a lot older than LED headlights on semi trucks.
This is the used car sales trick before LED bud. The only reason they had to use it on LED was due to the lghts not producing head to melt the snow iff the light. In reality LED is noce, but give me the old fashioned lights for up north hauling..
@@brandoncaldwell95 Old headlights use to put out 50-60 watts power, which melted snow and ice off the glass (not plastic).
Give us some follow-up, ...how often do you have to do this?
-- Every day? 🤔
don't be shock every oily thing can make it clear but wait for drying and dust
I don't belive in it but if it works than it's ok for dust drying ,you just do it again, it looks like it's 1 minute job .
There is a recall on Toyota Tacoma headlight lens's. The haze and crack from heat. I have a 2011 Toyota Tacoma pick up and the headlight lens's were replaced for free.
Awesome ! I checking that now! Thanks !
Best thing to use is 3M rubbing compound. Used this on three cars and results was much better than using WD40. The rubbing compound works even on foggy headlights that are much worse than yours.
Rubbing compound and progressively finer grits actually repair the damage.WD40 just masks the problem. As soon as it rains it will run off not to mention it ill attrct dust and pollen and look worse. I wouldnt use it. Use a 1000 grit. Take a page from the stone polishers manual.
Just did the 3M rubbing compound today. 100% works
@@ziblot1235 joel
@@ziblot1235 Or use a buffing wheel on a hand drill with a bit of compounding wax
and the kit costs literally 5 more dollars than that wd40, has many applications worth of compound and lasts for 1-2 years (in my experience). This is actually a far more expensive option considering you'd have to do it every 2 days.
Tried this about 5 years ago. It lasts about a week in good weather. If you live in a state where to pass auto inspection you need clear headlights this will work fine too. Poor weather, rain or on dirt roads will cause the wd 40 to be compromised and IT WILL RETURN TO BEING FOGGY VERY QUICKLY . Much better to buy any of the many easily available headlight restoration kits that youL can get at any auto parts store.
*WD-40 will wipe away the oxidation build-up that happens on some headlights but eventually it will return. 3M Auto Advanced Rubbing Compound WILL clean an eliminate the oxidation which is caused by ultra violet rays from the Sun. The only place I've found that sales 3M auto products is Auto Advance stores. Follow the instructions on the bottle its priced at $13-$15 depending where you're located.*
Im from the country dude, and 1st we act better then you and you'll wear your arms out trying to keep them that way.
I tried WD40 and it worked for about 10 minutes. Now I’m going to use Duct Tape, cause I heard it fixes everything except the economy.
Hehe
You can fix just about anything around the house with duct tape and a can of WD40
(in a gravel voice)
Deep woods off
Trade my duct tape for your wd40
My Lollipop I got it from the movie...GET OFF MY LAWN!
Sprays on WD40 - shows excitement - Immediately rushes inside and uploads to UA-cam - Eats some pot roast - Goes back out to the car - and.....DOH!
Exactly! Water does the same thing. It takes an abrasive to do it permanently.
Out of curiosity, how long did it remain that way?
Plastic headlight lenses are actually sprayed with a clear coat. The clear coat prevents the Sun's UV rays from actually touching the plastic. When the clear coat chips away off of your headlight lens the UV rays turn the plastic yellow or foggy or Hazey. The only way to actually fix the problem is to wet sand your headlight to remove the oxidized plastic and then to buy clear coat in a spray can that is UV resistant. After you wet sand them and spray a couple coats of clearcoat on them they will be back to normal and will last a long time. Chris fix did a video on it.
Paultro 84 ii
Good to know. But for a quick immediate fix. I was pretty pleased. The headlights on my GTI look much better. I was just going to buy new lenses but I can hold off on that for a little while now
after your done you can help things last even longer by waxing it and hand buffing
You're absolutely correct, I did last year , no issues,
Thank you...😐
When you let it dry the problem appears again, its a fake solution.
The solution is just purchase new headlights.
your right w4 just making shine and when is dry it coming back dirty
Better nothing.. Just have to repeat the wipe again.....
@@christinemaddy6164 Found 3M rubbing compound at autozone put a dab on a rag and rube it in. Clear the lens crystal clear even when it drys.
@@lh883 that's part of the fix. Need to wet sand, rubbing compound and a UV resistant film or 2K spray (toxic)
The oxidation is still on the surface, all that WD40 has done is shine the surface. You can hear the rough surface even after you applied WD40....
The real method is to use a a restorer compound and buff the surface. On surfaces that are really bad, sanding in multiple grits (600-1500) and then applying a 2K clear coat on the surface is the preferred method.
P Tourne Yeah, I did my heavily -oxidized- weathered headlights with that method and they look and feel (slick) brand new. My car’s designed has aged well, so the headlights make it look like a new car.
plastic doesn't oxidize
jdwelborn Better?
Can you explain to me dumb way because my headlights are foggy and I'm trying to avoid from spending 20$ or 300$..
P Tourne more specific do a how to video
How long did it last? With sun and rain WD-40 goes away and so does the effect. With normal oil e.g. salatoil u might have some days longer.
This is why I like the basic rectangular headlights on my old pickup. When a headlight burns out and needs replacing, I get a whole new GLASS lens and bulb all in one unit. Much better IMO. Those plastic headlight lenses on cars always look like crap after a while.
Its sometimes easier to replace the whole unit and looks good though the other one is dingy looking. LoL
You need an abrasive to remove a thin layer of the plastic then apply clear cote to it to seal the deal. It is the UV that causes that fog.
What clear cote would that be?
@@glenndespres5317 clear coat for lights They make specific clear coat for headlights
Need to wet sand with lite grit wet sandpaper spray with soapy water n sand whipe excess plastic sand off, continue process where needed for additional sanding whipe dry with alcohol n microfiber towel than apply clear coat 2-3 applications
@@seanmalone7920 Hey, thanks for the info man. I will give that a try for sure.
Everyone of you is wrong listen to me..if you want it done right u get 600 grit sand paper wet and 1000 grit sandpaper wet polish compound and a 3" buffer so you can work within the headlight. Start with 600 wet sanding with a sponge. sand evenly across the surface removing oxidation and or slight imperfections. After surface is free of oxidation and imperfections move on with 1000 wet with sponge long enough just to remove the 600 grit marks. After 1000 grit finish should be smooth and COMPLETELY free of imperfectionS...Apply compound to 3" buffing wheel or toilet paper if buffing by hand. Continue buffing with compound until desired headlight finish is reached...brand fuckin new
Temp fix oil fills in the scratches but when it dries out the blur comes back
Yepp....that's just what I was about to put in a comment...it's only a 10 minute fix, the best thing I've used over the yrs is cheap toothpaste and a good car wax..that's always worked for me...
Have you ever tried toothpaste?
Actually.. It removes the clear coat..
It probably just fills in the gaps in the scratches, so you get uniform light passing through, so yeah, I doubt it lasts.
Yes you are right.
So stupid man hahahhaa.
He think thal all people are stupid like him hahahhaha
@@stewilkes6165 Yup...a couple of times a day. My mouth really feels refreshed after brushing. LOL
Oh my Gosh! I did not even finish watching your video; I paused and went into my garage. I used WD 40 on my Honda Suv. headlights. It worked! The headlights were just like yours steamy looking. Thank you, thank you!
No, it doesn't last. Looks great until the WD dries - and it DOES dry. A day or 2 later, the SAME.
That's what I figured
I agree.
@Bahman Jazuie this is the most effective method 👌🏻
What if you finish it off with waxing then buffing it ?!
Use some metal polish
Try WD-40 on your wiper blades, if they streak. As long as they aren’t cracking, WD-40 will make them like new. Wipe the rubber down good and let them dry. It will surprise you next time you need them.
I tried that a while ago and made viper harder. I will not do it again. Instead, clean with mild dish detergent on regular basis.
Use Silicone lubricant spray and NOT a WD-40 on your wiper blades.
Silicone lubricants provide excellent lubrication for rubber. And won't crack the rubber.
why don't they just make them out of glass again...end of problem.
fastasfox cuz then they wouldn't make any money on restoration kits....
Can't make them out from glass because of the shape of headlights now. Imagine making a mold for a shaped headlight then using molten glass, that would cost thousands of dollars. And that's just for one headlight.
Because with modern headlights only the inner bulb is meant to be replaced and a glass lens would get chipped, pitted, and broken by road debris. And if you think a polycarbonate headlight assemby is expensive, try moulding that thing out of glass. It would be costly, need frequent replacement, and be easily broken. Not to mention heavy. Trust me, glass wouldn't last as long. The only reason you got away with it in the past is because the whole entire light (lense and all) got replaced whenever the bulb burned out.
Not to mention how dangerous a large modern hlight assembly made of glass would be in an accident.
Really make glass again with the problem
Theres a difference between this and the $15 kit, the restoration kit will actually work as intended. And if you get one with a sealant it will keep them protected for months.
Wish I could find such a kit for $15 in June 22. Everything has gone up. I saw a slice of apple pie at Piccadilly for $5.30! A SLICE OF PIE, NOT THE WHOLE PIE!!!!
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone
Jimmy cliff 😊
Rain washed it all away
I can see all obstacles in my way🎶
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Here is that rainbow I've been praying for.
I went to Walmart and bought the Turtle Wax headlight cleaning kit for $10. It comes with cleaners, scrubbers and a clear coat to put over it to keep it clear. It took me 5-10 minutes.
Yeah well I did the same shit but for me, it literally didn't do anything or bare minimum. Useless kit from my experience
@@kerlowkey In my experience, it worked great!!! But it didn't last. I would've had to do it every year, I guess. But the car is gone now. Problem solved. 😆
This is what people who stop at intersections and offer to clean stuff should be doing instead of washing windows.
I have a friend who owns a body shop and he said wd40,toothpaste, even off bug spray works for a few months and it comes back, he said he could take my truck and take out the headlights,sand the clear coat off and polish them and then put clear coat on them and they would last for years!
The first time you wash it, it will be right back & foggy again, temp fix!
Really 😳
I used liquid acetate on mine and it actually worked... I used a little to test it out... but the key, once you go over that one surface you can’t go over it again because the acetate will actually smear and that you can never remove. So make sure you go from right to left NO CIRCULAR MOTION.
just use WD-40 lol
Nice......if its real.
It also works good to take labels off your file cabinets. Melts the glue and paper label and leaves no residue.
So does silicone spray. It too removes the glues from stickers without damage.
It might dissolve the glue and paper label but I don't think it melts anything.
Your tip worked so fast and well I was elatated! Just think, if I asked a shop or dealer for help they would tell me I needed a whole new assembly ;) THANK YOU!
Dude, you must have realised by now it don't work 😊 use 1000 grit first and 2500 to remove the damaged plastic. Use plastic polishing compound to remove the fine layer of mist (fine scratches caused by the 2500 grit). Simple.
I apply WD-40 to my headlights once a week, it's fun making the headlight lens clear plus night time driving is safer too.
Mine are so bad I drive with my bright lights on and it don't blind other drivers, I never get flashed to dim them. But mine are so bad I can't see to drive with them on dim. I've tried the toothpaste and that didn't work for me
Perhaps you should try and get out a bit more, if you think spraying wd40 is fun???
@@royhorwood2663perhaps try putting the shut to the up
I tested this myself and the haze disapperd but it came back just like 20 minutes later.
p12:an Jacob MLG Noscoper try chrome cleaner
Mothers mag polish does a lot better and it doesn’t leave any signs of whatever was there before. Wd-40 will clearly leave residue signs.
country people don''t use paper towels, they would use rags or old torn up cotton clothing and wash/reuse them when soiled
Be an old torn up pair of drawers!
Works for a while but if you really want to do it right just sand them down with some 800grid sand paper using water and spray some clear coat on them it will last for years on.
Do you know the name of the products?
😂 a more effective way is to buff your headlights, but even that won’t last very long.
Just wet sand them bro, it’s easy . Do like 600 or 800 grit depending on how fked they are, and work your way up to like 2,000 or higher grit. Finish by spraying a clear coat ( I would recommend a clear coat that protects against UV ) aaaaand you’re set !
I definitely agree I'll be performing this process on my 05 F15 and my spouses 2012 Honda Accord coupe. All headlights are plastic now so unless ur willing to put out $150 or so for a new pair, I suggest visiting ur local H.F and spending $10 bucks on various sheets of sand paper. This is a weekend project that pays for itself.
@@viablybodacious302 Definitely, however a variable speed polishing machine works best. The slow setting seems to be key. I had mine on high (testing) and I scuffed the edge of my headlight just a little...cuts the time significantly.
never saw sanding work. hours of sanding doesn't do shit. WD40 is instantaneous. and ya you have to re do it when you wash the car, so ?
@@johnthompson7420 bro what are you talking about 😂. WD40 is a joke, it won’t last you minutes . While you’re on UA-cam, go search wet sanding headlight restoration videos . You’re probably missing the clear coat at the end, that’s what’s going to give it that clear.. look..
@@johnthompson7420 No John, you don't have to do hours of sanding half an hour to an hour tops for something decent, can you take your time yes, will it take longer yes... Let's be clear bro. Everyone has a method, everyone is posting what works best, not the fastest. WD-40 is a more instant but it's also the least lasting method.. Not one method is written in stone.. Get it? Take a sledgehammer to your lights and then you don't have to mess with them at all. Otherwise, you can sand with 600, then 1500 grit. Then a quick buff, i use a light compond, whether by hand or machine it's up to you. Or if your lazy keep buying WD-40 all year round, I'm sure the manufacturer won't mind $$$.
There are lots of fluid that can wipe it down, the real question is how long it stays clean for?
Haze is caused by a chemical reaction in the plastic headlight cover. It's normal but will be worse/quicker if there's alot of sun. There's nothing that I've found that "fixes" this permanently. You should also notice that the surface of the light feels rough/pitted also normal.
The best fix I've found is Plexis... originally bought for my motorcycle windshield, it's designed to clean plastic surfaces ( Note, it does not work on traditional glass. Spray on the headlight, let it sit for a min or so then wipe off with a microfiber towel, buff it until it's clean.... might take 2 passes on seriously hazed lenses. In NJ, this typically lasts about 6 months then you need to redo.
You can get this on line or at all motorcycle shops.
I'm grateful you posted this even tho w40 does something
I found it on eBay, Its Called PLEXUS, Plexus can be used for cleaning, polishing and protecting all types of plastic, including clear or colored acrylics; car, boat and motorcycle
I've used transmission fluid on mines a truck car dealer turned me on to iitt years ago and trust me it works and last a long time!!
Thx for that. It didn't look like it would just go back. It look like it stripped the hazy part off. That's what WD-40 does. It strips stuff.
@@mynameisgladiator1933 no proplem!!
I use a buffer and some plastic polish. 5 minutes and it lasts for about a year before it gets foggy.
I also put it on the black trimmings on my old truck and it brought it back to life.
From what I’m seeing in the comments, WD-40 only fills in the scratches of the headlights and makes them temporarily clear. This is perfect if you’ve made a mistake scrubbing off the oxidation too rough with sandpaper.
It doesn't last that long, you will have better results with polishing compound + the same amount of rubbing time. If you put a coating over top, it will last years. That means spraypaint, specialized headlight coating, whatever you wanna use.
**Don't get me wrong, this will work for a few hours guaranteed, maybe a lot longer if you are lucky. Good for avoiding cloudy headlight tickets or improving clarity in a pinch.
But doing the above method that I stated is a longer-term guarantee, and takes about equal effort for greater results.
Compound could actually make the issue worse. It did on my Astra H.
@@capoo1337 mothers mag polish is a compound and it won’t make it worse. Don’t believe me? Search it!
Glad I read this, Kenzie. I just bought some 3m rubbing compound recommended in another youtube. Until I read your post, I thought I had wasted my $. WD40 works for a lot of stuff though.
@@shastastan1935 awesome! I was glad I was able to help:)
I did this and my exhaust fell off, my tires went flat and my nan got dementia...……...but at least my headlights are clear for 10 minutes!
lol lol lol, nice
What kind of ride you have?
Billy Ray! Hey, brother. I’ve got your next hit song!
@@zaynmalik8647 I have a 2005 Saab 93 convertible, I've never been a Saab man but have to say this is the smoothest ride I've ever had, and she can shift when she needs to! 😂
Damn bro I can relate
Did they stay clean a while or did it come back?
I am an electrician and that’s how we clean old light fixtures.
It's a temporary fix but you can go out there every couple of days and rub WD-40 on it again
Exactly
Not only is it a temporary fix, it's also a dust magnet.
Carol Stevens yeah and it will make it worest than before
steve B WOREST??? NIGGA WHAAAATTT??? 😂😂😂😂
yeah let it dry before you speed off with your new clean headlights
Carol Stevens / Why do women have to drag men down all the time & bust our balls ??? So its a dust magnet !!! Freakin wash it or wipe it off w/glass cleaner, Debbie Downer !!! Fuck !! Anyone else sick & tired of that ???!!!???
jorge david 😂😂😂😂😂😂
It only lasts a couple of hours.. after that it goes back to being foggy.
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It only works cuz it's a wet base substance anything wet will turn your headlights clear but when it dries up it goes back to cloudy
Donnel Moss mothers aluminum mag polish works well used 4 months ago still good no return back!
Oil based. Oils evaporated plastic dries and dulls.
Awesome! I tried it yesterday on my old Honda CR-V and it is still crystal clear. Thanks man :)
This will come back, it's no different to looking at a car with water on it.
Gonna try it . Thanks for the info. And to your lady.... thaks for keeping him honest and fed.
Nice idea however, the plastic has reacted to UV light over time and so it slightly changes the plastics chemical composition of the topmost layer of the light covering. WD is great stuff and I use it on everything, too but as soon as it slowly evaporates in a little while the plastic will fog over once more. The commercial products that you can purchase for this contain a very, very fine abrasive which removes the topmost fogged layer of plastic (like the toothpaste method) and have a more lasting effect than the WD. But hey, whatever works, am I right?
Well you gotta clean your teeth every night so fair nuff
Yep you’re right.
I kind of figured that it was just coating the plastic versus actually cleaning it off.
"as soon as it slowly evaporates in a little while the plastic will fog over once more" Yes indeed
If you were to accidentally spray WD-40 on your car paint. It would have a really nice shine for a while before it fills the paint really bad. I wonder what the long term effect will be on the headlight.
wash with soap right away so it wion't stay
Problem is it won't last very long
chris long will if you put a polish on them which he didn’t but he can always do it again
THAT'S WHY THERE IS POLYURETHENE UV PROTECTED CLEAR COAT!!!!
I have a 2008 tiburon, which I have just recently had her repainted. She looks beautiful, my mechanic said it is mechanically very good and has low mileage. My husband wanted me to get a new car, but i couldn't part with her. They brought back her headlight covers to new, but it didn't last, and they have started to smoke up again. I am going to do this WD40. I'm so happy😊.
It's hydrocarbon part cleans some dirt but it also contains oil, which fills up the microgaps and makes it shiny it does not polish it. After it washes out from the rain it will get dull again
Facts 👍
THEN I WENT AND GOT NEW HEADLIGHTS.
@@hgoliathussupplytech Trump told us to believe FACTS DON'T MATTER !
@@samcolt9394 some people are just to lazy to give their headlights a wipe !
3 dollar can of wd40 vs cost and install time of headlights .
Have fun 😂🤣
I sprayed it all over my car and now it shines like new. Wow!!
Nooo wtf don't do that it will eat the clear coat strait off your car silly
Nice 👌
Lol...I sprayed WD40 over a car with really bad oxidized paint and it came up brand new and looked great until I drove it and it got covered in dust.
Water does the same thing until it dries. Oil just takes longer to dry.
How long did it last.
This works for a brief period of time if you don’t seal it immediately afterward. I used Sylvania headlight UV Block Clear Coat to put a clear coat over and prevent it from oxidizing.
agreed
Sylvania headlight UV block Clear coat
WD-40 fills in the micro-cracks in the lexan lens and changes the way light refracts off/through it. By filling in those cracks, the WD-40 restores a smooth surface and light passes through it more easily in a straight direction.
But it doesn't last nor does it improve the optics. Only way is to replace or repair the hazy substrate.
Great while trying to sell an old and busted car
i don't mind wiping my headlights every 2 weeks , its just like a trip to the carwash , less expense, still do the job, lol!!
I have to drive my VW beetle with my brights on so i can barely see the road 🤣.... I'll be doing this asap.
The only only real method is sand paper...
600 grit first
Then use 1000 grit and work your way up to 3000 grit.
Polish compound and finally uv protection.
I sell kits at my Auto parts store, they work great
Mothers Mag And Aluminium / Alloy / Metal Polish . Then use uv protection
Yep and by the time yuri done may as well go get new ones
..cheap bastards lol...
New ones are only 50 bucks I'd pay 50 not to have to listen to this idiot..
ITS ALSO GOOD TO SPRAY IN BOTH EYES DAILY AND NO GLASSES REQUIRED
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😂😂😂
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha
it works great, but i have to spray my eyes once a week afterwards to keep them clear. I'm gonna try dunking my head in a bucket full of UV sealer.
Random fact. WD-40 stands for Water displacement 40th formula. Because the creator made 39 other formulas before he was happy with this one. The 40th.
I was today years old when I learned about this!!! Damn.
There are many inventors, but only one Creator.
@@rjvaz27 Amen!
HOW LONG DID IT LAST??? was it like ARMORALL where you had to REDOO THE DASH NEXT WEEK CUZ IT GOT ALL DRIED OUT AND IKKY LOOKIN??? :)
I've learned one thing, read the comments before you write yours. I live in Florida too. UV rays here are brutal on any type of plastic. Also, I thank that the products we apply to the car's paint may affect the headlights covers. One last thought, any type of oil is a no-no. Oils EAT plastic.
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What if your the first to comment 😁
I tried it on my headlights but no one brought me a pot roast !
Nope. Go to autozone. Get a power tool driven headlight cleaning kit (do not buy a kit that requires manual scrubbing- it will take you forever until you finally realize how ineffective it is, compared to the power drill version). It'll come with three sand paper grit levels (like 600, 1500, and 3,000). You stick the sand paper on your power drill. Use water in a spray bottle while you sand clean your headlights with all three grit levels starting with the lowest to highest. Then finish off with the included UV polish protectant and buffing pad. Mines lasted over a year so far. Took about 90 mins and less than $30 at autozone for a 2004 Escalade ESV.
josue4everyone , Thank you buddy...!!! I appreciate your honesty
Carl Nelson -Absolutely! Gotta keep it real especially when tying to save as much money as possible.
Como regular los cambios de mi bici
This is really all that works, short of replacing the headlight.
Aaron Brown Definitely
And how long does the new last?…..maybe a week, at best……