How to Restore Severely Oxidized Headlights with Griot's Garage Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit!

Our Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit, Severe restores your severely oxidized and underperforming headlights to like-new clarity. This Ceramic Headlight Coating is powered by Cerakote® Ceramics and is the only ceramic headlight coating on the market and is guaranteed to last for life.
Learn more about the Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit, Severe here: bit.ly/GGCeramicHeadlightRestoSevere

[@PatrickTaylor29]

Excellent product! I just restored my severely oxidized 2012 Buick Enclave's headlights. They are crystal clear. It's amazing how much better I can see the road at night. This is the real deal. Great video, too. I appreciate how you went through the entire process. It is really as easy as you portray it in the video.

[@vicksingh5161]

great video and great product, just used and my headlights are the shiniest i've ever seen them

[@youngenuf]

I used Griot's yesterday on my daughter's 2013 Mazda 3. It really did a great job. Time will tell if the ceramic coating lasts.

[@dtcdtc8328]

Just got back from Arkansas, a client flew me out (I'm in the North East) to do a paint correction on his super cool 21k original mile 2002 Black WS6 Trans Am. I stated this just to show I'm not a novice. I'm cleaning up my 07 Range Rover for winter and decided to give this GG headlight restoration kit a shot. I can't say enough positive about it. Highly recommend.

[@GriotsGarage]

We're so glad to hear you're enjoying it!

[@LibertyLou_]

Just purchased this product. My headlights look brand spanking new. Easy and quick process. Thanks! 🍻

[@GriotsGarage]

That's what we love to hear! Thanks for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed the kit

[@AlwaysUpgradingRCTurko]

Used this on my 2011 genesis Prada. Headlights came crystal clear!!!!! Griots always has top quality products.

[@GriotsGarage]

That's what we love to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@killjoyclown]

This stuff worked great on my headlights I tried everything from Turtle wax to blue magic and none of them worked like this product it’s awesome

[@jasonmorris2813]

Griots is the best line of products I have ever came across... What sold me was the aluminum wheel cleaner, bad ass!!!

[@GriotsGarage]

Thank you, we're so glad you're loving your Griot's products!

[@ajmarion]

I gotta say this worked incredibly well on my 2009 G37. I’ve used Maguiar’s PlastX before, and it never really did anything. I used this kit and my headlights look brand new! Wasn’t hard to do either

[@d.s.v.6404]

I just did this to my 2014 Porsche Cayman; phenomenal results! Thank you.

[@GriotsGarage]

We're so glad you're thrilled with the results!

[@christosv2291]

Such a great product. Just finished by 2000 M5 headlights and they look like brand spankin new!!!!

[@GriotsGarage]

That's what we love to hear!

[@jrizzyjoe]

Used this on my Lexus ISF. Absolutely incredible.

[@GriotsGarage]

We're so glad to hear you were pleased with the results!

[@MyGuyKirby]

Nice and easy to follow Sam! That is a great kit, I like the holder for the excellent foam backed sandpaper. I use that same holder from GG for my 3-inch pads and bug scrubber. I was impressed with the new oxidation wipes and those packets of clear coat.

[@GriotsGarage]

We're glad the video was helpful and that you're loving the kit!

[@BenDover-lx1gh]

Wow incredible results bro I've tried Meguiar's heavy duty kit to restore my own and a couple of my friends cars as well also amazing product got 10 cars out of it.next I'm trying this kit thank you Griot's garage

[@GriotsGarage]

Thank you, we hope you love our headlight restoration kit when you get a chance to try it!

[@donaldbraugh2314]

In my mobile detailing I haven't seen any of these kits work except for sandpaper (3 levels) and polish. That always works. I haven't tried this but I don't normally use kits unless it has the sandpaper

[@anguslean4058]

Love the Griots 3-1 ceramic wax 👍

[@GriotsGarage]

That's what we love to hear!

[@PatrickTaylor29]

@@GriotsGarageI will only use Griot's products from now on. If I have a project, you'll be my first stop to check if you have a solution!

[@MichaelBrianInc]

These are not severely oxidized, but sill a good video. Solid results. 👍

[@draytonblackgrove]

Great video for an automative idiot like me. Thank you!

[@ardi_arti_andi]

I have actually used your paint compound to polish the lenses with the foam pad and orbital. Results were amazing.

[@GriotsGarage]

You can certainly use some of our other polishes on headlights, in fact we often did prior to introducing this product. The benefit of this kit is the ceramic coating offers lifetime protection so you only have to do it once!

[@ardi_arti_andi]

@@GriotsGarage sounds perfect

[@ardi_arti_andi]

@Casa dos Faróis they looked brand new when i did them over the summer, but they look a little hazy right now. Im going to wet sand them to get rid of some rock chips and then wrap them in clear film

[@ardi_arti_andi]

@Casa dos Faróis absolutely, i wanted to test it, it worked great and for anyone who doesnt mind doing it every 6-12 months, its not a bad option

[@oscarjimenez5389]

I usually used chemical guys! I tried your product for the first time I didn’t want to use my buffer wanted something easier and quick your product way faster way smoother no Power tools required awesome product!!

[@GriotsGarage]

We're so glad you enjoying your first experience with Griot's Garage!

[@ccadama]

@Griot's Garage. Thanks for the video Sam. So towards the end of the video @12:36, you recommend 60 minutes to allow time for the ceramic coating to dry before getting the car wet or before driving the car. So does that mean I need a garage or covered area to properly use this product? Or I can do it outside so long as it's not too hot or too cold outside with no rain in the forecast? Thanks.

[@JohnBlakeJr]

I picked a day to use this product with no rain. Completed the process in on cloudy day, 56°F and breezy winds. This time of the year that’s rare. I started so I would finish before 4:30 pm. Sunset was 5:45. That day an hour after finishing application of the ceramic coating, the surface was dry to the touch. Rained the next day. Coating is looking great.

[@GriotsGarage]

A garage/covered area is ideal but if you don't have access to one just make sure there's no rain in the forecast!

[@MisterNoName_]

Can you do this in the winter? It hovers between 35-45 degrees here in Virginia. My car is in a large garage (apartment complex).

[@fernandooliver7005]

in other detailers videos they sudgest a solution of 50 50 when sanding, 50 water 50 alcohol, is ok with that or i just go with water?

[@JohnBlakeJr]

It worked on my 2004 F150.

[@GriotsGarage]

Those results were incredible!

[@JohnBlakeJr]

@@GriotsGarage 👍🏻🎯

[@the1stime]

Do some auto manufacturers utilize a more durable UV coat? It took me 1½ hours to fully sand it off ONE LENS. I had to use both 1000 grit discs (the first one stopped cutting).

[@Recon911PDW]

Just used this product and damn its really good. Only problem I had was that I messed up the coating at the end on one of my headlights (saw some inconsistencies I wanted to adjust when I applied the coating), and unfortunately they only provide you with 2 coating wipes. I wish they at least provided 3 in this package. If there was a third I could have corrected my mistake by sanding the headlight again then reapplying the coating. Besides that, I recommend this product to anyone needing to restore the headlights. I guess if I want to fix my passenger side headlight that I messed up, I'd have to buy another kit.

[@buzoff4642]

Yes, my apprehension in using these: the various kits' tightwad quantities leave no room for error.

[@Recon911PDW]

@Casa dos Faróis Very nicely, the product is well worth it.

[@Caliboy94]

I plan on applying a very light tint film over headlights after restoring. Should I wait the 60minutes or 24hrs before doing so?

[@RacingPepe]

Typically to apply tint film you need to use an abundance of water. Definitely wait for the 24 hour mark.

[@AF24L]

Where can I buy in the UK?

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Can you apply yhe ceramic wipes on trim? I have 1 pkg leftover so want know if its "interchangeable "

[@GriotsGarage]

Hi Carlos, unfortunately the headlight ceramic wipes are different formula than the ceramic trim wipes and the two are not interchangeable.

[@ricky7973]

Will this coating fade or crack over time? Living in the brutal arizona sun...

[@GriotsGarage]

Hi Ricky, you should not see any cracking or fading as the ceramic headlight coating provides UV protection to protect your lenses from that harsh sun!

[@aznSoccerChika]

Random question. Could I use a heat gun to help cure the ceramic coating ? lol. I don’t have a garage only ever experimented with restoring my headlights once… and failed miserably. So I have no knowledge of different hacks that could be acceptable lol or to even fix basic things on a car lol

[@GriotsGarage]

The coating does not rely on heat to cure it so using a heat gun won't speed up the curing process. That being said, it's cured to the touch in 5 minutes and can be exposed to water after 30 min.

[@brandomness]

Is there any benefit to polishing the lens after sanding before applying the wipe? Or does that prevent proper adhesion of the coating? Looking for as much clarity and *pop* as possible, so thought I'd check. Thanks, great products!

[@GriotsGarage]

Hi Brandon, polishing the lens after sanding will prevent proper adhesion as you mentioned. For the best finish, simply spend a little extra time with the 2K and 3K sanding disk. If you spend 2-3 min with 1000 spend 5-6 min or so with 2000 and 10 min with 3000. Times can be shortened depending how long it takes to get all the factory coating off or how bad oxidation is.

[@jessejameshurtadoiii9916]

After the ceramic coating is applied how long does it take to dry? And can I apply more layers every time it dries?

[@tommychism3904]

How often do I have to do this after the first time?

[@GriotsGarage]

The ceramic coating provides a lifetime coating that will last longer than the average car ownership. So never!

[@tommychism3904]

@@GriotsGarage Thanks! I went ahead and bought one and it looks great just wish it came with two ceramic wipes per headlight because it dries so quickly that if their is a streak you can't correct it.

[@mutatedgenome]

You mentioned that the product is designed to fill 3000 grit sanding marks but would machine polishing out the sanding prior to coating application improve clarity even more?

[@Dopekid94808]

Yes

[@jaisonrhock9729]

What brand of masking tape is that?

[@GriotsGarage]

That's our Precision Masking Tape: www.griotsgarage.com/precision-masking-tape/

[@jaisonrhock9729]

@@GriotsGarage Thanks...I noticed it didnt peel up during the wet sanding stage

[@rad8078]

Ordered one before I even watched the video lol, just doing the homework now

[@GriotsGarage]

We hope you love it!

[@davidsteckley8846]

I have yet to find a product that lasts anything longer than 30 days. I can tell you ATF works for about 3 days

[@GriotsGarage]

Give this kit a try, we think you'll be blow away by the ceramic coating!

[@joshuaborem7063]

I'm interested in using this on my 1997 Dodge Viper headlights. But I'm also a bit apprehensive, because Dodge Viper headlights are $5,000-7,000 each. so what are the long term effects of this product? guaranteed safe? and if you say yes, does your liability insurance cover replacement of my headlights? serious; not joking.

[@kene8895]

You really need to provide two 2000 grit and two 3000 grit sanding pads, one for each light light you did with the 1000 grit pads.

[@GriotsGarage]

Hi Ken, thank you for the feedback! We'll be sure to pass this along to our product development team.

[@keithroberts5611]

This product and method will not remove heavy degraded clearcoat like 2kmax?? The heavy oxidation, Best method is to purchase a 3m restoration kit, The option is either Dry sanding with a variable speed cordless drill for heavy oxidation and old clearcoat removal, Also they do a wet sanding kit for V/light oxidation as in this example again using a drill, Think smarter not harder, Just follow the instructions properly it's fool proof!! 🤔🇬🇧👍

[@billsmith1486]

Why are we as American people putting up with this crap. If the car companies would put glass on the lights we would not have to got thru sanding our plastic light lenses. Glass headlights from the 40's and thereabouts are still clear. Greed is the only answer. Cost for the manufactures is much less but they just keep the extra rather than lowering the price due to a drop in cost of manufacturing. This and other things is why I will not buy a new car. I have the ability to buy what I want but I will not buy anything new. Pure greed, pure greed.

[@PatrickTaylor29]

If you pull the thread far enough, you'll probably find some government bureaucrat or "representative" regulating the auto industry or passing laws that force the car companies to manufacture in a certain way. In the end it probably does boil down to greed and corruption.