Make Yellow Headlights Clear In Less Than 1 Minute For Under $10

[@mitchellbolton269]

Dollar stores usually carry 100% Acetone for a buck. Look in the nail polish remover section for the high strength 100% acetone.

[@benrodeheaver701]

Did you know the pure is the only one safe for the fuel system on vehicles? I add 1to2 oz. to mine and yields a couple mpg.

[@amywalker7515]

That's what I used and ended up with a mess. Tomorrow I'm going to the hardware store and get the real stuff.

[@narendrapentapalli1374]

@@amywalker7515 hi sir head light process how to use a type of chemical

[@debrafrakes6479]

putting that can ip near the hood was very rudky.

[@banginzaza]

Yep. Just left there. My results weren't as good but oh well lol

[@RobertoPerez-lr6hm]

You can sand it with wet sandpaper, first 800 grit (wet), wash it clean, sand it with 2000 (wet), wash it clean. Dry it thoroughly. Use painters masking tape to protect the paint around the lense. Then use Rust-oleum 2x Ultracover Gloss Clear spray from HD. Make sure you shake that can good for a few minutes. This spray seals, protects and revitalizes plastic (and other materials). The spray is fast drying non-yellowing and is UV resistant. Looks better than new.

[@lydiacruz1716]

It only works if the uv clear coat is still on the lens and most of the clear is long gone so it just basically melts the plastic and comes out a little smear look.

[@ryankallenbach2539]

Off with deet works too.

[@jasonpetersen1992]

Nice one Tyson. Both my xtrails could do with a go over. Last time I used toothpaste. Lasted about 5-6 months.

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

This doesn't work everytime, so folks need to be aware of that. My headlight had one bad spot, using this caused the area to get worse and turned it a very cloudy white. I attempted to go over it several more times and it just made it worse and started removing the plastic off onto the microfiber cloth. I had to go to the next step, wet sanding the entire headlight starting with 400 grit and working to 2000. That parts done, heading to home depot for clear coat gloss now and will see how it turns out. If it comes out good, the gloss will also add a layer of uv protection and last longer. If it still doesn't look very good it's time for a new headlight.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

You definitely have to inspect the headlights and you have to make sure they are clean before doing this process. You also have to make sure when you're wiping with the cloth you roll the cloth as you wipe so it's constantly exposed to a clean surface of the cloth and not cross contaminating. I added more details in the description of the video when posting the video.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Also your headlight can fog up if there's a small hairline crack in it. Acetone vapors will get behind the lens of the headlight and fog it from the inside if you have cracks.

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

@@AllThingsRamdom The headlight was clean, it had no cracks. Get down far enough it eats the plastic to the point it doesn't have clarity, theirs no stopping it and people should be aware of it because depending how worn, the faster it's gonna eat it. You get one good shot at it. New headlight on, done. Truck was thoroughly washed prior as I just bought it, wasn't gonna have 1 hazy headlight and one perfectly clear one on an otherwise mint vehicle. Best way to go about bringing back a headlight is use the kit from 3m, project farm covered 6 different kits, that one performed best out of 6 tested, brought it back to perfection with a UV layer of protection added, using acetone alone, it will fade again, no layed of uv protection left, so it doesn't fade again, acetone removes that layer. For $20 bucks if I had to do it all over again, that's the route I would take vs a new light. It's done. Acetone eats plastic. Thats what you did, removed the top layer of hazy plastic with acetone, because it eats it off. That isn't a 1 size fits all solution, once you go far enough into the plastic its past the point of no return, all depends how worn and hazy a light is. Do this at your own risk. Definitely reccomend the 3m kit for the $20 bucks. Plenty left over for more headlights after the first use.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

@@Mr_Tecumseh Indeed lights will get to a point where they will end up needing replacing or some other method. I've used this method on almost 20 vehicles now and I've only had a problem with one which had hairline cracks in the lenses. Sorry yours didn't turn out right.

[@banginzaza]

Same here. It got a little off. But then it's like you can see the streaks. I tried it with circle cotton pads and the microfiber cloth. But hey I'm replacing them soon anyways 😂😂😂

[@NomadGuardian]

Any updates on Fuel Vaporizer ???

[@mirag.1532]

I had gotten in a accident ( small one ) and my front got messed up with my headlight as well so i got a new one, i had just got brand new paint. my other one was yellow n looked weird so i did this n used acetone. now it has a weird smeared look ( white ) on and around my headlight

[@AllThingsRamdom]

you have to make sure the headlight is clean and you are not allowing the contaminated part of the cloth to contact the lense. Also if you see in the description if you have cracks in the lense it can cause the lense to fog up. I've done this on over 20 headlights and only had a problem once which was when there were cracks in the lense. I have also found it works even better if you only do one wipe versus multiple wipes across the same surface.

[@omoniyikaye]

Where’s the link to the product?

[@narendrapentapalli1374]

Acetone has different types then do you use any type of method

[@gettingpast4391]

wow I was using deep woods OFF! But this is even better!

[@mattjsamet]

That's awesome man!

[@mechanicundercontract7752]

JUST PURCHASE MOTHERS MAG AND ALUMINUM POLISH AND BUFF YOUR HEADLIGHT OUT. WARNING ACETONE DOES NOT WORK IF YOU LET SIT OR WIPE SLOWLY…AWESOME TUTORIAL ON HOW TO DESTROY YOUR HEADLIGHTS. 🎭

[@amywalker7515]

We just tried this and ended up with a huge mess. Having not seen the video, we used nail polish remover which is supposed to be acetone. Says so on the bottle. We did not use a microfiber towel and we used a scrubbing motion. After about an hour of repeated applications of acetone with a paper towel, we ended up with a smeary mess. So then we followed another KZbinr's advice and scrubbed then with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, and must say it made a huge improvement, but not beautiful like what I see in these videos, so I bought more acetone. The moment we applied it again, the headlights returned to their cloudy, smeary appearance. My car is a 2004. Perhaps too many coats of car wax or too many years of oxidation? I did notice if you pour the acetone directly onto the headlight, it seems to dissolve the oxidation, but it needs a place to go. So, should I go get a microfiber cloth and buy some acetone in a can instead?.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

After the headlights are clean you can apply the method I show in the video. If you already have cloudy headlights due to doing something similar it probably won't help. You most likely already contaminated the lens to the point of no return.

[@WorldTravelerCA]

@@AllThingsRamdomtop it man, you telling others how to ruin it more then fix the issue Delete this misleading video

[@AllThingsRamdom]

@World Traveler The video is not misleading. If you do it right, you won't have a problem. Read the description of the video, please. I've done this to many, many headlight lenses. The only time I have ever had an issue is if the headlights have cracks all the way through them because the vapor of the acetone can get behind the lens, causing them to fog.

[@N_R_S_07]

Hello - I watched one of your older videos of the vapor system you installed. Do you have plans or instructions for the install to download? Thanks!

[@AllThingsRamdom]

I had a Facebook group which I shared several plans on. I believe it's named fuel systems research and development. I don't have access to it any more but the information should still be up.

[@WorldTravelerCA]

Good but by removing clear coat with acetone it’s only timely fix and in 3-6 month it will get much worse, why not to do it properly with sanding it down before applying 2k clear coat? It cost me also under 10$ CAD to do it

[@AllThingsRamdom]

After using this method, you can also use a UV protection clear coat to extend the life. I've had some last several years before needing to do them again.

[@MyTrigger01]

Glad that OPEN can of Acetone didn't flip forward and remove the paint off of your ride...!!!! Yikes

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Acetone doesn't take paint off vehicles that easy. If it was that easy to remove paint I'd soak them in acetone to strip paint when I need to repaint vehicles.

[@chri2halty954]

@@AllThingsRamdom exactly. I just spilled some on my car 😂

[@rizali7837]

@@AllThingsRamdom How long does it last before you need to re-apply it?

[@dutchmen88]

Acetone only removes fresh car paint. That's been my experience. I use it regularly to smooth out stone chips after filling them. Smoothing out scratches with acetone also works great. I now have nail polish remover without acetone. I still need to test it, but I think it would also work well. We'll see.

[@sanparmar8026]

How long it stay sir

[@AllThingsRamdom]

It can stay good for a couple of years. If you purchase a clear coat UV protection spray and apply it then it will last much longer.

[@Mikelarson6112]

Which acetone

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Please read the description for further details and warnings ⚠️.

[@OrlandoRodriguez-u1j]

Thanks

[@jonniegallego1981]

thanks for sharing great job

[@dontedq]

Do you need to add uv protection to it or no

[@AllThingsRamdom]

You can to protect it for a longer period of time but it's not necessary.

[@5995carlos]

How long does this last? Is there any consequences?

[@AllThingsRamdom]

It lasts until the oxidation occurs again from the sunlight exposure. Mine has lasted a few years. All it's doing is removing the oxidation. You can get some special spray to spray over the headlight once you've done it which is UV protected to make it last longer but even as it's still lasts years. Yes there can be consequences if you have cracks in your head light lenses that go all the way through. If this is the case it can fog your lens up from the inside.

[@Crownvictoria2005]

How long did this last?

[@AllThingsRamdom]

It's still good. It literally removes the oxidation.

[@yongyuen802]

thank you guy very helpful indeed

[@lydiacruz1716]

Good from far but far from good so if you are 50 feet away it looks better but a close inspection shows imperfections

[@derrickoliver3835]

Thanks 🙏 a million you’re dope

[@thumbsup9208]

Nice

[@frankthetank1369]

Doesn't it melt plastic?

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Yes that's basically what it does is melt the oxidation off the plastic and puts it on the cloth. This is why you have to use a clean portion of the cloth the entire time. If you don't use a clean portion of the cloth the whole time it can cross contaminate into the lens.

[@closertothetruth9209]

suprising

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Indeed

[@drwells]

@closertothetruth shalom brother.

[@moitis1971]

Please DO NOT use acetone on polycarbonate headlight covers. Don't take my word for it, though - just Google "Does acetone destroy plastic?" or similar.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

There are several. I have done a few years ago and they still look pretty good. After doing this, you can spray a UV protective coating on them to extend their life and the amount of time that it takes for oxidation to occur.

[@sabbathrock3582]

You know what else it is used for right? So keep it off your paint folks.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Acetone can be used when Painting to thin paint. It works quite well in automotive paint as a thinner because it evaporates so quickly it allows it to drive faster. As far as harming the paint on your car once it's cured it takes repeated exposure. I have removed many adhesive from decals and stickers off vehicles with acetone with no problems whatsoever when it comes to it affecting the paint. That's not to say that it can't because it can, however when I use it In this manner it hasn't affected the paint.

[@sabbathrock3582]

@@AllThingsRamdom I understand. Thanks for elaborating. Me, I have small chips all over the front of my car , especially near the head-lights. I truly believe that, like you said, exposures to acetone would strip off the paint.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

It can be a good idea to mask off the painted area just in case.

[@sabbathrock3582]

@@AllThingsRamdom right , right... The week I wrote this, I’d scratched my paint trying to be as I could without taping off. Smh. Thanks again for the info.

[@baileyava1436]

Do not use i put a little bit on my headlights and my whole entire headlight is burnt. I can barely see to drive at night now.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

You do not apply the acetone directly to the headlight lens. You have to put it on a clean microfibre cloth and don't completely drench it. It's best to only do one wipe and then move to an area if you didn't get the whole thing in 1 swipe. Please see the description in the video.

[@doobiz]

WHAT!!!!

[@rolandomonteclaroautowork2882]

👍👍👍

[@badaddidude]

Acetone will dissolve the paint.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

It would take long repeated exposure of acetone to do anything to dry cured paint on a vehicle. I've removed several stickers and adhesives off the paint of vehicles with no issues whatsoever.

[@sainhadam1478]

The acetone has to devolve through the clearcoat before it gets to the paint.

[@bogdansuciu2512]

Right damn stupid. No gloves, no mask… on top of it all, you’re telling people to do this… Guys, sometimes old school IS THE TRICK… so go get sand paper, different grits up to 3000. Get some polishing compound… and some elbow grease… come on….

[@AllThingsRamdom]

I'm not worried about that crap. Mask and gloves... Don't forget about eye protection. Sometimes new methods are much better than old.

[@khushal346]

The voice is not clear, whats in the blue bottle?

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Acetone

[@benrodeheaver701]

Thats hardware quality acetone. It works but I prefer the pure type you can find at dollar tree etc. Its safer for polycarbonate.

[@benrodeheaver701]

Kaushal, spend a little mor $$ and look online for the new vapor machine that uses acetone. It's about 15.00 U.S. and it melts all the yellow off!

[@eligovea8630]

I think he was being sarcastic lol

[@khushal346]

@@benrodeheaver701 Got it, Thanks alot.

[@tomvanderloop9199]

Dont do this whit your car! It’s bad for your paint! And it only helps about 2 weeks and then I comes back. Because your not sanding it down….. this bites in your paint and is not good for your head lights. If you want to do this, then you need to sand it down and evaporate it.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

It basically does the same thing as sand paper. It removes a thin layer of the plastic.

[@antoinettegreen4585]

Ln

[@jonshaffer5793]

don't do this to your headlights your only making it worse.

[@robertjoe7590]

Should never use acetone on plastic, EVER! HIGH GRADE ALCOHOL NIMROD!

[@AllThingsRamdom]

It has worked just fine for me nearly every time unless the lense is cracked.

[@ankhenaten2]

Toothpaste works 1 million times better

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Toothpaste is like a buffing compound It fills in the little cracks and stuff And if you use a buffing wheel with toothpaste it can shine up your headlights however acetone completely removes the oxidation very quickly and clears up your headlights without much work.