Viet, here you go. This is after about 3 months. Still look perfectly clear, just like the day I did them. There were several people on the forum where I found the write up who had done it a couple years ago and their headlights still looked great using that method.

 

The Helmsman spar urethane that I used (cut 50/50 with mineral spirits) does contain UV blockers by the way.

"Contains UV blockers to reduce the sun's graying and fading effects."

The whole thing only cost me about $30 and about 2 hours of time.

Hope this helps

 

I tried it with and without wet sanding and the result was the same, around 5~6 months and I could see the headlight is getting yellow again. I also tried on my dad MDX too and it last like 7 months lol

 

I use the spar urethane method on my tl and it works wonders. No machinery needed and you get enough of the stuff to apply it year after year. My first application lasted 8 months. Second about 9 months and just did my third. I found that I didn't have to wet sand as much on this third step since it's pretty smooth from previous applications. I only go up to 1000 grit since the finer grits give you the same appearance.

 

I recently used Flitz polish on the badly oxidized headlights of a 2002 Odyssey. It took a little elbow grease, but I was very happy with the results. (I need to seal them now)

 

I used 2000 grit sandpaper and wet sanded, buffed with rubbing compound and used the turtle wax cleaner/sealant on my 96 integra over a year ago. They are still crystal clear.

 

used the QUIXX headlight restoration this weekend. took my time and followed the instructions but lights came out scratched up; worse than before. I'm thinking i didnt do the whole wet sanding right. What are your suggestions?

 

what are the steps and instructions to the quixxx brand? never heard of it before.

What grit sand paper did you start with

 

started with polish then 2000 sandpaper, then 3000, then 5000. Then polish again. The yellow is gone but its now got a white haze to it and scratches.

 

Im actually going to try it again tomorrow and use more water while sanding. Also going to try and take my time with the sanding, that seems to be the key. Any suggestions?

Also when would I use my orbital buffer? Before and after the sanding?

 

use buffer after sanding. what pads and polish are you buffing with

 

The kit came with polish and pads to buff, but I have an orbital w/ soft polish pads Im going to use. I just dont think i spent enough time w/ the 3000 and 5000 grit to smooth out the finish and the buffer should help too. More time = better results I guess. The stupid add claims 10 min job which is obviously BS. Viet thanks for the info ill post back after Im redo the lights.

 

what's the best method to prevent the hazing/yellowing from returning? Did mine 2 weeks ago and they honestly look brand new but I want to do what I can to prevent them from going to crap in a couple months since I actually borrowed a buffer to really make them sparkle and I won't have access to that anymore.

 

Check out this poster: https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g.../#post15174149

He's a respected TL headlight modder and actually runs a website now where people get their headlights restored and also he does lens upgrades and he recommends something called a Lamin X film to protect the surface.

 

Yeah nist7 is right; probably best option. I hear that from many that the SEALER is an important part to prevent that but if you think about it our headlights get alot of abuse from the environment so nothing is truly going to be 100% effective.

I also want to follow up on my previous post; i spent more time with the wet sanding and really got the lenses smoothed out. I then used the buffer to polish afterwards and the lights came out perfect. i would recommend to mask tape the lights not just to the edges but maybe a few mm on the lens too bc the white polish gets into the edges and dries up. Looks bad and also hard af to remove. Good luck!