Foggy - Cloudy - Hazy Headlight Lenses & MOTHERS POLISH

Very easy headlight lens restoration using Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish.

[@alwayscuriousalwayslearnin]

I needed to see if this could be done with out any tools because I live in an apartment and part on the street no place to use electrical tools . . now will any Aluminum mag polish work if so I am going to grab some on a nice day and find a park where it is decently quiet

[@starastronomer]

Always Curious Always Learning new things Thank you so much. This is why I did the process by hand in case someone had no power tools to do the job. I have various power tools that I could have done the job with.

[@JPerry2337]

It works great. I got very similar results with similar clouded lens but with only 2 applications. Spread Mother’s all over the lens and wait so few minutes to let it begin working. Then use a terry cloth towel and work the past back and forth just like the video but not to remove the past but rather to work to on the lens. Then remove most of it with a clean terry cloth towel. Finishing with a microfiber towel. No need for painters tape as Mother’s will not hurt your paint. Also I did not use alcohol on my lenses. Good job on your video and that you for spreading the word.

[@starastronomer]

Thank you Joseph Perry.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Mother's works great using good old fashioned"elbow grease", no power tools needed.

[@taylor12elementvb]

After watching your video I decided to give this a try on my daughter's headlights on her SUV. Well, much to my surprise it worked great. Now they are nice and clear. Thanks for the informative video. Cheers from Canada.

[@starastronomer]

Thanks for your feedback taylor12elementvb.

[@brucesheehe6305]

Try applying the paste with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser at the beginning of the process. Helps to accelerate the process. Follow up with some car cleaner wax like Nu-Finish or Maguires.

[@starastronomer]

Cool 😎

[@Wes410SA]

Definitely works did mine 2 times and came out great

[@Pantherforlife]

Just use an old toothbrush between the headlight and panel. I see the difference thumbs up on this one thanks.

[@starastronomer]

Julio C. System of things THANKS!

[@TrplTSoul]

Thanks for the video! I tried the toothpaste method first and that didn’t really do anything. I got the Mother’s product from watching another video but was hesitant to use it. After watching yours, I was more confident in the product and did each side 5x. Headlights are clear now 👍🏻

[@starastronomer]

@TrplTSoul You're welcome, and you don't need tools to do the job.

[@jlthomas531]

My memory is cloudy, foggy, & hazy.. But I believe my mag-nificent mother told me about this polish ...!!

[@starastronomer]

jlthomas531 Always trust your mother :) I can't help you with your cloudy, foggy, & hazy though...

[@charlespratt8663]

It worked well for me. I found as the polish dried up a sprinkle of water on the headlight kept it working as you work the pad or cloth around. Letting it sit without rubbing does nothing.

[@starastronomer]

Charles Pratt Thanks for your feedback!

[@surf6009]

Why don't all of the people making these videos just raise the hoods of the car? No need to mask it, it's out of the way, and won't be damaged.

[@starastronomer]

You absolutely can.

[@denniseisenstein93]

This works - i just did it - thanks dude

[@starastronomer]

Dennis Eisenstein You're very welcome!

[@abpccpba]

I have used the polish on my 2010 Corolla using only new polishing cloths did it all by hand not much effort at all. Clean well before you start and use small amounts. 3/13/2023 Shade is best or overcast.

[@gatorwing6231]

Excellent video and I use the same polish to buff aluminum to a mirror finish. The only concern I see is the black gasket around the lens assembly. Hopefully a form of plastic. Isopropyl alcohol is death to rubber as rubber absorbs it. That causes the rubber to swell over time and crack. I don't know if it affects neoprene rubber. I learned the hard way on my GoldWing valve cover gaskets. I had to toss them and get new ones ❓ Of course I have been wrong before. EDIT: I just found this on Google: Exposing rubber to rubbing alcohol infrequently can cause discoloration and deterioration, but prolonged use of isopropyl alcohol will wear down and eventually destroy it. Ensure the longevity of rubber by keeping it away from rubbing alcohol.

[@starastronomer]

GatorWing THANK YOU! Not sure I got enough or any on a gasket. The lens assembly is one molded unit or glued together. I will take a closer look at it, thanks.

[@Southsidefulldetail]

I do it but with my buffer I do the same job cleaning headlights keep up the good work blessings

[@starastronomer]

Bernardo Villarreal Yes, a buffer is much easier and quicker. This is for people that do not have a buffer but still want to clear up the lens. THANKS!

[@Vale27ElQueLaAplica]

When you washed your car do we need to put the wax again?

[@ibj3]

I tried it with my buffer and it cleared it on the first pass. It takes a long time without a buffer man.

[@starastronomer]

True, I have a buffer but wanted to show how it worked if you didn't have one.

[@ibj3]

@@starastronomer I'm not gonna lie it's a workout😄. I tried my Brother in laws car last week without my buffer and i had to get my buffer and some sandpaper because his clearcoat was peeling off and it was a pain to remove without wet sanding.

[@starastronomer]

His car must have been bad. I lucked out even though my car was 7 years old it didn't require sandpaper.

[@ibj3]

@@starastronomer He has a 2002 toyota Premio and it's his daily so it needed alot of work. His headlights were extremly cloudy i don't even know he drove it at night lol. After i was done with it the end results were amaizing. Mothers Mag& aluminum polish is the best i've used so far. It also works on faded paint.

[@JoeyB469]

I actually tried this a few weeks ago, and it actually does work. You just have to be patient with it

[@starastronomer]

Brian H Thanks. That is why I did it this way to show you don't need special tools just some extra time.

[@markpell5654]

Hit it with oven cleaner first one application to clear a lot of the heavy yellowing off then polish it with this mother’s.

[@surf6009]

No power tools! Great video!

[@starastronomer]

Thanks Surf! And that is why I did it this way. I have the tools to do this but there are people that don't and may not want to buy them. Thought I would show the job with no power tools.

[@AE_Channel1]

Is the product you are using similar with Autosol metal polisher?

[@starastronomer]

I'm not sure Andy.

[@bakermark6891]

Good presentation! But, i think it works best with a drill and buffer pad. But, it still looks good.

[@starastronomer]

Yes I agree. This was for those who may not have power tools to show you don't need anything fancy.

[@Jazzhog]

Unfortunately, this is an ongoing issue with composite headlights. Usually OEM headlights hold up much longer than aftermarket. Also, when you take your car to the mechanical car wash. The service guys use harsh chemicals to loosen up the grime before they run it through. In time these chemicals, along with weather conditions will damage the factory UV protective clear that is applied to the HL's. If a vehicle is in a collision and the headlights need replacement, usually the almighty insurance company will replace them with aftermarket, depending on veh year, availability, etc. So, if you want preserve your veh HL's, try hand car wash and tell the guys no chemicals, no brush. And if they need replacement due to a collision tell the shop that A/M is not acceptable, OEM only. But that request may not fly with ins. carriers. On the flipside, if you're leasing, who cares, veh is going back ! lol

[@starastronomer]

Excellent information Jazz Hog.

[@salgilead2801]

Add some ceramic fluid for the finale uv protection

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

Any updates after a few months?

[@starastronomer]

ZenVingo Still looking good.

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

@@starastronomer update of new video of it? I’m thinking to do the same as my 4th gen 2013 crv :)

[@garygarramone5041]

There has to be a better way than 14 times there has to be a better way

[@starastronomer]

There is Gary...power tools. As I stated this works for people who DO NOT have power equipment but still want to do the job. I use power tools.

[@marcusgibbs2416]

You need to use an electric buffer..lol. It may just need two applications.

[@starastronomer]

Marcus Gibbs PLEASE NOTE: THIS VIDEO WAS TO SHOW THAT YOU CAN DO THE JOB WITH NO SPECIAL TOOLS. THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT DON'T HAVE A BUFFER AND MAY NOT WANT TO BUY ONE. IT ISN'T THAT BAD OF A JOB DOING IT BY HAND LIKE I DID. BTW, I HAVE SEVERAL BUFFERS, ELECTRIC AND AIR OPERATED.

[@marcusgibbs2416]

@@starastronomer ok kool. Good job

[@starastronomer]

Thank you Kola Alade!

[@surf6009]

It is a real safety problem.

[@starastronomer]

Indeed.

[@AngelaWrightSnaPPinGLiFE]

Thank you I've been searching for this process without using a buffer. I have a drill for buffer use. But I don't know if I can be trusted using the buffer technique... I might burn a hole into my lens. I think I'll start with your method. Big Thanks again... 😎🐕🏜

[@starastronomer]

Angela Wright THANKS!!! I have a buffer but wanted to show how to do it if someone had no tool to do it. Not a bad process by hand. A buffer would be easier but then you don't want to possibly do damage to the plastic lens. You won't burn a hole unless you REALLY push hard in one spot and you would have to work at it :) I will be doing this every year so it doesn't get ahead of me and it will be a much quicker and a easier job.

[@bakermark6891]

No you'll be just fine with a drill adapter polishing pad. Its not fast enough to burn your lenses. Try it out and see.