Need to protect headlights after restoring.

[Fordiesel69]

I have been succesful many times wetsanding and buffing my headlights. However they re-yellow after 6-8 months.

Is there a way to coat the lense with something like a auto clear coat, or something out of a rattle can?

 

[gomes512]

Most have a UV resistant clear coat from the factory to prevent the yellowing you observe.

You need to reapply a UV resistant clear coat.

I did this on my Jeep once, still holding up good.

I think I used this upol stuff:
http://www.rwmallon.com/catalog.asp?prodid=550808&showprevnext=1

 

[qdeezie]

Originally Posted By: gomes512
Most have a UV resistant clear coat from the factory to prevent the yellowing you observe.

You need to reapply a UV resistant clear coat.

I did this on my Jeep once, still holding up good.

I think I used this upol stuff:
http://www.rwmallon.com/catalog.asp?prodid=550808&showprevnext=1


This is GREAT information to know! I didn't know such a product existed.

 

[ZZman]

http://www.myheadlight.com/

Has the clear coat protectant included.

 

[Fordiesel69]

Did you wetsand and apply over a 1500 grit scratch, or did you finish the buff, then solvent disolve the silicone coating from the compound and apply the clear over the perfectly smooth surface.

Mine come out like glass, and I am afraid adhesion cannot occur unless I leave some sand scratch. However I do not want the scratch to come thru or be visable after the clear.

 

[SatinSilver]

Duragloss Aquawax is a spray sealant with uv inhibitors. Works great on the paint also. Is easy as spray and wipe.

http://www.duragloss.com/product.asp?pid=272

 

[RnR]

I used (2) coats of Rejex on my headlights, although not that long ago. I do think it is important to periodically refresh whatever it is you choose to apply.