THE BEST HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT I'VE EVER USED and it's cheap!

Restoring your headlights might be one of the easiest cosmetic enhancements you can do on your car. I came across this kit from Cerakote last year and it has been sitting on my shelf for 10 months. We finally tried it out on our Convertible BMW E46 M3 that had faded and yellow plastic lens on the headlights, and I was IMPRESSED! This is not a sponsored video by any means, but the results speak for themselves. The ceramic coating that was included almost felt like a wipe on clear coat that chemically bonded to the lens. Only time will tell, but I have high hopes and will update this video whenever I have anything to report. This kit should work on any type of plastic lens, whether it’s a headlight, fog light, tail light, fender light, maybe even your gauge cluster. The kit used is linked down below, it will make a good stocking stuffer! Thanks for watching!
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[@ShopLifeTV]

No more excuses for faded/yellow headlights lol This would make a great stocking stuffer, since anyone can do it! amzn.to/3Flmx42

[@Blakelikesfood]

A big warning: I just did mine yesterday with this kit! Time will tell but the 2000 grit and grey finishing pad straight up destroyed the piss outta the headlights. My headlights were in way better condition before...like x10 better then after the sanding. Then you apply the ceramic coat and looks good, but all the damage is all hidden....yet I guarantee those lens are still screwed hard core under the illusion of ~wet shine wipes of ceramic. This kit does NOT fix your headlights at all...per say. The 3M kit does, as knocks down the grit to extremely fine numbers with alot of sanding...therefore addressing the issue. Case in point when that ceramic washes off on this kit...I'm pretty sure it'll expose the scratched to hell lens...3M kits knock the lens down to a slightly cloudy appearance before the final coat. These kits the lens are pretty horrible after the sanding, then apply the wet coat. Yes, the results look good, but that could be a fake illusion as pretty sure the ceramic does NOT eat away or dissolve the scratches.

[@JaayMagnum]

Dude . Big shoutout to Jason at shop life tv . Honestly wouldn’t have as much knowledge on bmw e46 without you man. Thank you 💪

[@ShopLifeTV]

Appreciate you man! Glad my videos have helped!

[@slylockdefox246]

​@@ShopLifeTVupdate how long did it last?

[@Dicer328]

Brother your timing is perfect! I am just about to get into this on one of my cars and yes I've done every method you mentioned too. Using your product link for sure. Keep up the good work. Love the edits, making some crisp videos.

[@moflyboyblanquito541]

Thanks for the video works excellent. I used 1 kit on a 2014 Subaru Outback and a 01 gsxr. The kit completed all three lights. Have a whole extra kit left. Two thumbs up. 😊

[@provemewrong5183]

Used this today...... Just WOW. Looks Great, THANKS!

[@willglenn-bl9gm]

I used one of these on my grandmother's car and I was blown away so I used one on my headlights and definitely highly recommend this kit, it's amazing

[@Viking8888]

Thanks for mentioning this product. My E53 has some REALLY bad headlights, so I'm going to give this kit a try.

[@maikelnait1051]

Interesting👍 I’ve got very good results by wet sanding with very fine papers and the applying lacquer.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

That's a great result, guys. Looks like e decent product. Dutch regards, Nico

[@photorealm]

Ironically I just got this same product, excited to try it. Thanks for sharing the video, the company should use it as a how to video.

[@f308gtb1977]

Cerakote is a legit company, tried and true, didn’t know they made this product too, very cool!

[@Khan_Art_]

Just ordered one thanks. For less than $20 it's worth a try plus this was something on my to do list anyways

[@HoosierResell]

Great tutorial, ordering some today!

[@Astra8676]

Another great video, keep it up!!!

[@evadjg]

You're right! I did 4 headlights with one kit! Same, clear result on all 4 lamps. Total time for 4, maybe 90 minutes, plus dry time. Has been on 30 days, no change in look! VERY HAPPY! Good product.

[@raekwonyaeyo]

How bad were your headlights?

[@evadjg]

@@raekwonyaeyo Pretty bad. Lots of yellowing. Cleaned them up pretty well. I'm happy with the results and have passed my comments off to others!

[@razorrich]

Fantastic diy, guys. Totally concur - Cerakote headlight restoration kit, showed best results and ease of use, compared to Meguiar's HD & Sylvania kits. Furthermore, Cerakote trim coat is another great product to restore all the black plastic trim pieces.

[@y2ksierra]

Try brake fluid on the other one. Saw another channel mention using that quite often on old headlights. If you mess it up, can just order another lens cover, the beauty of the E46 😍

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

Looks super easy to do and nice results but the real test is how long the coating will last and if it will look as good after a few months, a year or 2 years parked under the sun. Looking forward to your follow up on this.

[@JoseLopez-uu1hu]

Hi Great video keep them coming 👍

[@BestMotorWerks]

Every video of you is very informative. Even for small things..Well done. P.s please continue give us video for e46 m3...

[@venom4854]

Have used that kit and can confirm!

[@ShopLifeTV]

How long ago did you use it, and have you seen any yellowing/fading again?

[@VirtualPiloto]

I used it on my F25, worked great!

[@torianoevans]

Thanks, great video

[@ejd1127]

This is awesome, I need this for my Benz so bad. Looks like I found my Christmas present…you all rock

[@ShopLifeTV]

Would be a great christmas present haha! Thanks for watching!

[@beexiong2171]

i tried this kit today 11-5-2023 i am pretty impressed it made my stock headlights looks like pretty new again but we'll see how long it will last i sure love the step number 3 wipe it and looks spanking brand new lols..

[@hectorbart]

How's it holding up? Does it still look good?

[@herrerafoto]

Keep up the great work! Thank you for posting!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks Mario! Happy Holidays!

[@motosminorca7336]

Thank you!

[@mpmike1972]

This is one of my favorite products when I’m doing headlight restoration. Only thing I do differently is I polish it and then apply the coating. Great video.

[@brucemattingly6476]

Excellent... what brand of polish..? The ceramic coating sticks well to polished surface..? 🤨

[@steveamores9806]

@@brucemattingly6476 Yes its sticks

[@TheInnerParty]

I just bought this on Amazon for 1199, Black Friday deal. I'll come back later and let people know how it worked. And thanks for the video💯

[@hectorbart]

How did it work out?

[@billl8530]

In my experiences with allmof these kits it seems the coating lasts about a year or so.I have not tried the 2k clear spray though.I would assume that would last much longer because it has a hardener mixed in in the can.

[@sheldonk5747]

This is absolutely correct. This is the best headlight cleaner.

[@ShopLifeTV]

I have had it sitting on my shelf for almost a year, glad I finally used it. Now I can go do the rest of the headlights on my cars lol

[@Viking8888]

Based on this video, I bought one of these kits and did the resto today on my 2004 BMW e53 (X5). My lights were REALLY bad. Way worse than the one you did. I used all four of the de-oxidation pads and still had plenty of yellow on the last one. The drivers side headlight had noticeably rough and raised oxidation, but after all four of the pads, they were almost completely smooth. After the wet sanding process, both lenses were very smooth and then after the ceramic coating the lenses looked close to brand new. You really don't need to use the 2nd ceramic pad. It is well soaked with the ceramic based liquid so one works perfectly for both lights, which means when the lenses do start clouding again, I'll have the other one to get me through some more time with clarity. Here's hoping this lasts a long time, but living in AZ most likely means it won't. Time will tell.

[@santo_1]

6 months later how’s it look?

[@santo_1]

abt to do it on my 02 civic si and want to know if it’s worth it or jus doing it w tools and taking my time

[@Viking8888]

@@santo_1 Holy crap, it's been six months already? Time fly's! They still look great. No oxidation at all and it's been hot as H E double hockey sticks in the Phoenix area too. I am definitely glad I bought the Cerakote kit. I'm hoping they will still look like this a year or more from now. One thing I did notice was that the final stage with the clear coat, I didn't need to use two per headlight. I just used one because they are REALLY soaked with the product. So now I have another one each for later down the road when they need to be sanded and sealed again.

[@thechampagneroom1]

@@Viking8888 Hey thanks for the info. I am going to buy this kit. My car got hit and they replaced one headlight, so I have one new one and one cloudy. It looks funny as heck.

[@ethanacton408]

Most people who use this product say oxidation and yellowing come after a year. How is yours doing? since its been a year

[@gkimble90]

Awesome 👌

[@spookerr]

This is similar to the small packet 3M Headlight Restore packet. I used on a 12 Tundra w about 25% oxidized.

[@LastChanceFossil]

Can we please get an update from anyone that's used this product on how long it lasts? 🙏

[@dobryanskiy]

Interesting, I wonder if this is available in Europe. It seems 3M has something very similar too. The OEM clear coat on new lenses starts to wear off in a couple of years, so this may be a good way to restore it.

[@keithroberts5611]

3M is number one!! Why because there is three kits, One for wet sanding and one for dry sanding and a pro kit, There choice of sanding sizes and disk are made in the US and not cheap imports from China!! There are many reviews on this product to prove my point!!!🤔👍

[@ericg5877]

Have there been any updates on this after you made this video? I think the issue that's too common is that SO MANY headlight restoration kits work and make them look brand spanking new BUT it always defaults back to that yellow haze after a few months. So the true test is finding a solution that truly does last a long time

[@PresidentEvil]

paint protection film is the only way to prevent long term oxidation

[@Maverik259]

Any update on this product longevity?

[@peteralvarez3039]

i used this on my 09 lexus and on my 02 xterra almost 2.5 years ago. it worked as advertised. however, i will need to redo the process again as the lenses are foggy though not as bad as before. but heck, $20 for 2.5 years for 2 cars is well worth it.

[@cesartapia610]

Thanks for updating us! 2.5 years and less haze is definitely worth the

[@alfyer5]

For the e46 I’d just rather change the lenses. It makes a huge difference and it’s fairly cheap for oem lenses.

[@modelotime3608]

$16 vs $150

[@helmetculture]

Is this not recommended for rear tail lights 😅 want to clean up the E39 rears

[@georgie316]

Mate how long did last for thanks before they go misty again

[@susanstull7714]

I am an elderly widow who used this product on my 2014 Honda CRV. The passenger side turned out really, really well, but the driver's side didn't do quite as well. I am wondering if I can re-do a headlight a year later? Is the ceramic coating going to be an issue if I try?

[@Oplix]

I actually went to Walmart and bought a kit immediately after watching this video. $16. The biggest difference I can tell from all the other restoration kits is this one has a ceramic coating and most others only have a plastic polish.

[@hectorbart]

How do your headlights now, still good?

[@petestransit]

Acetone wipes?

[@eyebidder]

I wish we could have seen the final with the headlights turned on...

[@gtcreels532]

Man we need a 1 year later update

[@aarond5440]

I will have to give this a try, I’ve used other more expensive products.

[@ShopLifeTV]

Same! Other products work as well, but they usually just come with a wax type coating. The Cerakote coating is almost like a wipe on clear coat. Should be a long term solution, we will see!

[@aarond5440]

Have you thought about doing content with Mini coopers?

[@MyEyesBled]

Thanks, but my yellowing lenses are also in the inside! 😢

[@mariopavkovich4363]

What do you do if the fading is inside the headlights .Have a honda fit ?

[@keithroberts5611]

Replace with new!!! Bad luck?

[@hishams.abdul-aziz7700]

🗣nice thaank you💯👆🏾

[@toddtonis]

You know you can simply wipe the lens with MEK with two swipes and all the haze is gone. Much easier. MEK is sold by HD, or ACE

[@enjoythehunt5135]

Would you suggest the kit for glass headlights? Thanks..

[@myshots101]

No, these are for plastics. I you sand your glass you will ruin it.

[@keithroberts5611]

No!! The only kit you need is a bucket of hot soapy water and a sponge 😂

[@kfl611]

You should have shone your headlights against a white wall or garage door, so we could see how much brighter the cleaned headlight was compared to the foggy light.

[@neveruhwake1056]

Any update on this product @shoplifeTV?

[@ShopLifeTV]

Still holding strong! Car has been outside in the elements the whole time

[@keithroberts5611]

Why would anyone use tinted over covers on there headlights??Surely this is a violation of the highway code, I have no doubt this kit works!! But unable to see clarity before and after difference because of the tints?? Another thing can't understand why it's worth using those wipe's to remove yellowing and oxidation? As the second stage was wet sanding anyway ? Not convinced if this kit would remove heavy oxidation and old thick cracking flacking clearcoat such as 2k max🤔 Anyway your presentation and editing of this stream is excellent!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ZachDevan]

It’s black housing not tint! Tint lays over the headlight. The black is inside the headlight in the background of the lens!

[@dermainejarrett2843]

Can you help me get engine for my e46 mine is broken

[@robinturner6639]

Well.Did it last,and how long?

[@ShopLifeTV]

It lasted about a year on the car out in the elements with no washes or any extra protection. We will be filming on this same car soon when we peel off the "Autoflex" and do some repairs. It still looks better than it did before, just not crystal clear.

[@sysomyoung7437]

👍

[@22gonefishing]

I think that first stuff you put on is a waste of time. Wet sanding will get rid of the yellowing. I just bought 2000, 3000 and 5000 wet sandpaper and used alcohol to clean the lens after each sanding, all the yellowing came off during the first 2000 grit, even after all this it still looked scratched. But I then put a clear coat for plastic and non yellowing clear coat which filled in the scratches, let dry and 2 more clear coats, turned out great, no more scratches and looked brand new. Plus you even have extra of everything to many more cars for the same price of about $20.00

[@marcbee1234]

yeah without a doubt the first steps a complete waste of time go straight to wet sanding with 2000 grit

[@mocheen4837]

You can purchase a brand new set of E46 plastic lens covers for $30-$40 online.

[@keith38able]

Not to be that commenter but missed some spots on the top, just sayin. Good video.

[@Apexdetailgarage]

Update?

[@user-fl4mv1ti5t]

for E46 just buy new headlight plastic and it will be cheaper, in my country one side costs 25 eur, it will be much much cheaper than sanding and faster

[@mookel798]

Hi

[@ShopLifeTV]

Hey!

[@stefanburemo9661]

Was there a smell of acetone?

[@ShopLifeTV]

It smelled more like automotive clear coat, like when you first open the gallon of clear coat lol

[@stefanburemo9661]

@@ShopLifeTV I was thinking of the oxidation whipes. Used high concentration acetone to join plexiglass in computer builds.

[@ShopLifeTV]

@@stefanburemo9661 ahhhh...the oxidation wipes had no smell

[@isrealperez9069]

My only question is if you pay if you repented your vehicle a different color how do I get that to be registered on my registration my vehicle is white when I was thinking about a sunset orange or maybe champagne brown just to match the interior

[@ashishpatel350]

These kits tend to not last more than a couple of years but I haven't seen this one

[@anguslean4058]

Turn the headlights on and you will see all the scratches and put marks

[@omerkurt9406]

“Best headlight restoration kit I have ever used” bro I literally bought a kit today ….😂

[@ShopLifeTV]

Lol, better cancel it and order this one

[@omerkurt9406]

@@ShopLifeTV I already did, 😅 thanks for the quality videos!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Awesome! and thanks for watching man!

[@francispowell1811]

That poo brown isn't half as bad as I originally thought. However, it shows signs of eating too much fiber. "Too much of a dood thing...?"

[@teufelhunden2820]

FIRST!!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Almost 1st...lol

[@carlosgomezperalta]

Doesn't last. My headlights are back to yellow in about 8 months.

[@TheRacerRich]

Honestly with those lights just replace the factory lens, it's easy, cheap enough, and will last 15 years

[@Blakelikesfood]

A big warning: I just did mine yesterday with this kit! Time will tell but the 2000 grit and grey finishing pad straight up destroyed the piss outta the headlights. My headlights were in way better condition before...like x10 better then after the sanding. Then you apply the ceramic coat and looks good, but all the damage is all hidden....yet I guarantee those lens are still screwed hard core under the illusion of ~wet shine wipes of ceramic. This kit does NOT fix your headlights at all...per say. The 3M kit does, as knocks down the grit to extremely fine numbers with alot of sanding...therefore addressing the issue. Case in point when that ceramic washes off on this kit...I'm pretty sure it'll expose the scratched to hell lens...3M kits knock the lens down to a slightly cloudy appearance before the final coat. These kits the lens are pretty horrible after the sanding, then apply the wet coat. Yes, the results look good, but that could be a fake illusion as pretty sure the ceramic does NOT eat away or dissolve the scratches.

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

This method is similar to sanding followed by 2k clearcoat spray and having hazy sanded plastic is part of the deal so that clearcoat can better bite onto the plastic. The difference here is ceramic wipe is used to replace clearcoat and the big question is whether it can last as long and I don't believe it will but only time will tell. The pro is it's easy to re-do if it fades.

[@brucemattingly6476]

Thanks for detailed feedback... I totally agree..! My thoughts similar in that if you can use gentle abrasive rubbing compound, mag polish, similar product, the better the result when the ceramic or clear coat degrades. When it does, you hopefully just gently polish, clean, dry, apply new ceramic coating or other sealant..! The problem may be how best to remove original failed headlight sealant and/or oxidized plastic without scratching lens into oblivion..?! Your thoughts appreciated..? Sorry about your experience, but we can all learn something from it..! 🤓✨️

[@keithroberts5611]

3M kit except no substitutes, There's only one way the best way, Buy cheap buy twice!!🤔🧐👍👌

[@keithroberts5611]

​@@zahimiibrahim3602 Never ever use 2k on headlights? When the time comes around again which it will to restore headlights again 2k clear is a nightmare to remove😮 Only use certified products that state for car headlights only!!!!

[@Put-that-down]

Worked great but after three months I could tell the yellow was coming back.

[@marcbee1234]

if it came back after three months that kit is worse than the old style of color sand buff, good coat of wax, which lasts one to two years

[@foreiignsaiyan5627]

can’t be wet sand, cut and polish.

[@Oplix]

It actually only cost me $16 at Walmart.

[@yournightmare9999]

Ebay have better price. Amazon is overrated.

[@JJ-vm3ky]

Dude, that kit is a joke and will last only one summer or less. The best permanent way is sanded and 2K Clear and buff . This will last a last over 7 years.

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

eh their kit was my least favorite

[@whowantstoknow8851]

When do we get to see your Girlfriend again

[@ShopLifeTV]

In January, once we are back to uploading E30 build videos

[@Casmige]

Dude you’re so wrong please. What makes the headlights fade is the degradation of the UV plastic filament overlay. Unless you remove this overlay and replace it? It’s just going to re-fog up within a couple months - Worse than before. “Restoring” doesn’t it mean making it simply cosmetically looking better. “Restoring” means that you actually go in & replace what’s originally been degraded & restore it back to its original performance benchmark. This & everything else EXCEPT the OEM manufacturing process is just lipstick-on-a-pig.

[@ktran6261991050]

Watch this and bought it myself, looks great!

[@bbjazzmanjazzman7721]

Say.. that's quite a bird Beak you got growing between your eyes.. can you play Records with?