Turtle Wax Headlight Restorer All Steps

[@Joe-od7ho]

In the official video on Turtle Wax's site, they say to wipe down the lens each time before you move to the next sanding pad. That might be why some people's lights got messed up, because you need to wipe it down each time or you could damage the lens.

[@johnly5702]

Basically if you don't, you're spreading the grime/trash into the lens.

[@kim.in.nature.]

Wish I would have read your comment and went to the official website. My headlight is destroyed. I only did one and it's a fogged up mess, so I came inside to watch YT before moving on to the other one. I'll leave it alone and try something else.

[@Joe-od7ho]

@@johnly5702 Right

[@Lunisaaaa]

i had to do the steps three entire times over again on one headlight and once on the other and it came out perfect !!

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Was it the driver's side headlight that needed more work? I'm just curious.

[@hypoglosal]

Very well put together video. Straight to the point without a lot of jibjabbing going on! Thank you....

[@sydneygillespie4022]

100%

[@monolomontana6052]

I followed these steps. But did step 1 twice. My lights literally look brand new

[@pali6291]

You let it dry and applied step 1 a second time?

[@03greedoslime87]

@@pali6291 probs

[@skipperry7360]

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[@skipperry7360]

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[@hendongooner7383]

Because the headlamps on my 2007 |Golf TDI had a bit more oxidisation I started of by wet sanding with 600 grit, then 1000, then 1500 and finally 2000. I ensured to rinse the headlamp with fresh water after each sanding to remove any of the residue. After using the 2000 grit I then rinsed off the headlamp and then applied some panel wipe to thoroughly clean the lense. I then applied the clarifying compound and then buffed dry. I did this around 3 times. Ensuring to thoroughly buff dry each time. After that I applied the acrylic base coat. The headlight came out really good. I was quite pleased.

[@Noname5618-k6m]

Tried this yesterday on 2006 mini Cooper S worked as advertised. Used the craftsman one before but they require a using a drill and it cost $22. Thought I would I try this one. No tools needed for this which is perfect. $9 for some headlights that looks brand new ain’t bad at all. I will see how long it last with yellowing. But overall happy with the results.

[@vishalwalia4944]

Thank you so much. Now my car’s headlight seems brand new😍😍

[@gman2015z]

This works great on my 2007 Kia! I had to reapply the wax and dry a few times cuz this car has a lot of mileage but looks way better now.

[@DeadKoby]

I used one of these kits on a Ford Edge.... one headlight was FAR worse than the other. One required no sanding, and the other needed two rounds to make it match the first one. Is it "new" looking??? not quite, but at 5 feet away, it looks close to new.

[@LuisGonzalez-zz1bn]

I followed the process of this video. But with the (Green sanding pad I had spent more time trying to clean the lens on the More filthy areas). Then, I received highly great results! Also, took before and after pictures and there’s a huge difference I promise. So for what’s it worth under $9 that’s perfect! I’m so happy it looks Car Dealer material!😎

[@pweter351]

$9usd in Australia it's $49aud

[@Agt.Penguin]

Yeah we really get screwed for prices here in Aus, I just got a kit on special for 25

[@DerbyBandit]

Just bought some from Autozone and I’m impressed! 😎 I was skeptical but the sales guy said it’s popular and I’m happy with it. Prolly have to do it again in a few months but no biggie. Better than spending $150+ each housing.

[@DerbyBandit]

@Michelle Parisi oh yeah, still looks good! It’s worth it, just make sure u follow the steps correctly.

[@DerbyBandit]

@Michelle Parisi nice! It will continue to look good…now Turtle Wax sponsor me 🤣🤣🤣

[@borarider669]

@@DerbyBandit can't you get same results with just using toothpaste?

[@DerbyBandit]

@@borarider669 no this stuff definitely works and lasts…my headlights still look pretty good and it’s been MONTHS* so it was money well spent 😎

[@borarider669]

@@DerbyBandit thanks mate. I'll give it a try. Although I am not sure it's the inside of my headlight or outside.

[@Schmegil]

That did fantastic. I know this is an old video but thanks for this my 350z needs it BAD 😂

[@cassidyxlj]

exactly why i’m here, for my z 😭

[@blinks1888]

@@cassidyxlj here for my g37 😂

[@dkinley334]

I followed your instructions and my lights look much better now

[@MarkFauntleroy]

Thanks for the note, Dalton Universal. Ours are looking a biz hazy again. So, while this definitely works, I don't think it's a long-term solution. Good luck.

[@dkinley334]

@@MarkFauntleroy I was wondering about the longevity of it, but 9 months and a little hazy? Not bad. My headlights were terrible before

[@jdalend]

How did you remedy when it started to haze again?

[@marcovargas4010]

I just did them today. They look awesome!!! Thanks!!

[@TG47GRG]

Thank you so much for the clear and concise explaination!

[@JoseMartinez-nt3jb]

My headlights where yellow literally , use this stuff today they look brand new ( have to use the sanding sponges many times)

[@micharel937]

@Justin Takehara in fact no one gives a shit

[@danjon831]

@@micharel937 in fact I do

[@tommy2122108]

@@danjon831 Of course you'd say that, Dan Jon.

[@bobsmith962]

Did the yellow come back after a year?

[@jjfernandez5044]

did you still use the ceramic wipes ?

[@zulikassim1909]

Thank you so much for your excellent instructions, did my headlights with great result.

[@tf7274]

When you are wet sanding with the pads...use a lot of water rinsing the lens... otherwise you'll transfer grit from one to the next...great product. Don't expect the yellowing to go away completely, some of that is headlight burn from the inside.

[@rashidthaha8023]

How many kits did you buy? Can you just use one kit for both headlights?

[@MarkFauntleroy]

I used one kit to do both headlights. It worked fairly well. The results weren't permanent, however, and the haze began coming back in a few months. I suspect taking more time and being slightly more aggressive could produce longer lasting results.

[@bobsmith962]

@@MarkFauntleroy yeah they normally only work for upto a year max.

[@jakemartin9289]

It was smooth sailing until the final clear. It didn’t apply smoothly whatsoever, then it “clumped” up. After giving it some time to cure as the directions advised, it looked the same. I ended up wiping it off with a rag and the result was good enough for me. Note: i may have had this issue due to the base clear not fully drying but I did it at night and it looked dry, but may not have been

[@angelob2383]

So overall would you try it again?

[@elizabethalrea8611]

Do I need wait some time to expose the car to sunlight?? Or that is only for application time?

[@JayPk-pm1ep]

Bout to try this on my 01 prelude, let’s see how it goes.

[@robkitdan]

all I can say is, make sure the lens is perfectly clear and smooth (like new) before applying base and finish. If not, you got nothing but a dull headlight!

[@gregoryklein1723]

Just did mine...85 to 90 percent better. How long it will last ???

[@gregoryklein1723]

Looking at a 2005 BMW X3 SPORT...NEVER DID ANYTHING BEFORE.

[@youandiryan]

I just used this on my 2004 accord 6 speed. It works absolutely beautifully. My lights almost look new. It's not perfect. But it will do for the meantime until I can buy new housings

[@Huskie_BOSG]

I did it on my 01 rx300 and it looks amazing. He did it very sloppy and only half assed the instructions but if you really put a little care it will look brand new.

[@koala35151]

Thank you they look straight out the dealer

[@jeffhodge7272]

Is it necessary to use the tape around the lens? Does that stuff hurt the paint on the car?

[@OCPDesigns]

So it's not necessary, but the reason to do it is to avoid any of the sandpaper hitting the cars paint during the sanding process. None of those chemicals in the kit will harm the cars paint. The blue tape he used is just generic painters tape designed for houses, but will work fine in this case. It's not designed for cars, but wont do any harm. If you do use tape it would just have to be this blue painters tape or auto specific masking tape. Any other types of tape WILL damage the car. Or you could just be careful when sanding to avoid using tape at all.

[@debbie3218]

The blue painter's tape is low tack, it will not damage your paint.

[@suhtangwong]

Should've done before and after? 🤔 But great results!

[@karlos55555]

Ive just used this kit on my 04 Lexus rx300 and although its done a great job, I'm not sure itll last long just as other methods don't either. Just buy the cheapest kit or just use whitening toothpaste and a bit of elbow grease every two or three months 👍

[@aaronbyrne3373]

what grits is the sandpaper that was used

[@charliejohnson5978]

Why does Turtle Wax include such large sanding squares? 😅

[@phillipkubala332]

Thank you so much. This was very helpful. 13-year-old SUV looks much better.

[@bjh8560]

1:55, Your glove is on the hand with the spray bottle, and not with the sanding hand. LoL

[@everythingkaye]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@InayatKhan-v1u7w]

I DONT HAVE THE BASE COAT PROVIDED WIPE IS THERE SOME REPLACEMENT INSTEAD PLZ NEED IT ASAP

[@wojciechfieduk5202]

Good product. Helped me.

[@suhtangwong]

My friend bought one and I told him, a small headlight kit that makes it look like brand new for only $10? Get outta here. But it really did work 👍

[@jocybeth3463]

what if I didnt clean good the first time , can i do it again?

[@MarkFauntleroy]

Yes, absolutely

[@Unknown-uy6mj]

@@MarkFauntleroy but what if we dont have the wipes ?

[@MarkFauntleroy]

@@Unknown-uy6mj I think the wipes are some type of sealer to use after you sand and clean the plastic lens. There are other ways of accomplishing all of this, which, I believe, involve a sanding pad on a drill or orbital sander and then wiping on or spraying on a sealer. So, if you can find some type of sealer liquid that doesn't use wipes, you may be in business.

[@Mr.East_Giant]

Great video but definitely I probably would have kept the sanding pad moist

[@baohoang8426]

I love your Video 🎉🎉🎉

[@BRUTALJUSTICE]

Thank you

[@andyg817]

Dont have to apply the final wet wipe step, it will dry out... good tool..

[@coreykime2175]

So I might have put too much of the clearcoat on there because now it’s foggy in some spots, question, if I get another kit and just wipe it over again with the clearcoat, would that help? Or do I have to redo the whole job?

[@terrylynn7396]

just redo it!!!😊goodluck

[@neelkanthghule2125]

This product is good but what I observed is Sand paper needs to be big or at least multiples in number Also roughness needs to be lil more, because for my headlights were moderate in fogginess / blueness, but it took almost 20 minutes and it pains a lot u r hand

[@cottoaleman2036]

Just bought it. Does anyone knows how long last or anyone already have had it back foggy after applying it ?

[@colymoreno]

I’m trying it right now! Thanks for the tutorial ✌🏽

[@onefastchevelle]

I was pretty happy with the results, although I had to go back to sanding 3 times on each lens. Have before and after pics, just don't know how to post them in the comments..

[@officialandr3s215]

Unclear directions I accidentally installed new headlights :/

[@moses84grandnational74]

Very informative, thank you it helped

[@keithroberts5611]

To be totally honest your headlights lenses wasn't that bad to start with!?Surely not an MOT failure, Unlike my headlights where it's almost impossible to see the light bulbs!! Nevertheless a excellent tutorial well done!!👍🚘

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

You need to buy wet dry sandpaper. 400, 800, 1200, 2000 and buff. Then spray clear coat - krylon is a good brand found everywhere.

[@Vanix0609]

There was no corrosion on my lights, so I didn't have to sand at all. Just did steps 1 and 3. My lights are very clear. I need new bulbs in my headlights because they still don't even shine 15 feet

[@scdu]

You can get good bulbs on Amazon if you don't want to see a shop

[@Vanix0609]

@@scdu We ordered HIDs, but they didn't fit my housing. We tried to modify the housing, and we ran into some electrical issues, so we had to order new housing

[@playersclubworldwide]

It worked!!

[@RVingTheCountry]

What can I use if I lost the sanding sponge?

[@Swordswithfate]

Any sand paper will do

[@Revobushwoky]

@@Swordswithfate not any sandpaper! Depends on the pad you lost. the 4 sides of the sanding sponges are different grits. it highly depends on which sponge/s you've lost

[@lilmocosvert]

Use a buffer with a drill 👍

[@raychamberlain9468]

Does anyone no if you can buy the sealant wipe and base coat wipe separately? You can only use them once so if you wanna do your headlights again or if someone else wants to to thiers, more wipes are needed 🤷‍♂️

[@Bob-nu3xe]

yes you can

[@raychamberlain9468]

​@@Bob-nu3xeWhere from?

[@CAZAGAMES]

Good video budy, thanks for share like

[@MarkFauntleroy]

Thanks

[@script2438]

Thank your sir!!

[@ghassanelsayed8187]

you arent suppose to unfold the wipe for a better result

[@manuelsanchezdeinigo3959]

2004 Mustang yellow lights look 95% better! Gonna be doing mom's 2012 Charger soon!

[@JulioGarcia-bl9lc]

My headlights were left hazy after the final step. Any help on this?

[@monolomontana6052]

Repeat the steps and when sanding headlight use pressure and go opposite directions. The more you sand the better the results

[@jacobshigenaka8534]

I’m having the same problem, it actually made one headlight look worse than before, I used pressure and sanded in opposite directions but it still won’t clear up

[@xLordStormx]

@@jacobshigenaka8534 Same. This product sucks

[@jacobshigenaka8534]

@@xLordStormx i used a rotary and the polishing solution and it got rid of the haziness but my headlight is all scratched up from when i did the wet sanding

[@xLordStormx]

@@jacobshigenaka8534 I’m gonna trash this and try maguires solution. Last resort before I buy a new light

[@bobsmith962]

Nice car. Most kits work ok at the beginning but 6mos - 1 year the they get yellow again.

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

The key is in the sanding. Take your time sanding. Spend more time on #1 and use a drill and soft foam pad to buff the lense after step 4 or really give it the elbow grease and extra pressure. The results will be much better.

[@jtp0711]

I’m gonna sage everyone the discouragement of trying all the rebuffing of any headlight. Go to your local Walmart and they will literally spend 4-5 hours with pneumatic sandpaper wheels tape up the whole front of the car with clear plastic protection and take all the oxidation off the lenses and recoat it with professional clear all for $25 a set!! The headlights come out as good if not better than original. They lose money but the manager was telling me they hope people will do an oil change and go shopping if they wait. It’s amazing I’ve done it on three different cars. Believe I’m picky and I tried to tip them $40 but they refuse. Their amazing!!

[@enochkanaya]

It made the lens worse! Step one (Clarifying compound) , cleared it fairly well but not completely, so I proceeded to step 2 using the pads and lubricant. It completely clouded up the lens (almost like a weird chemical reaction) and now is cloudier than before I started. I followed the directions EXACTLY and did not overuse the pads (a min as instructed) when using the lubricant and kept it very wet the whole time. The cloudiness will NOT come off despite going back to step one and using the clarifying compound. Worse than when I started and my call to the # on the box is going unanswered! I may need a whole new headlight. Now one is clear and the other ruined!

[@shuflbeats]

Shout out all the dads out there

[@EaStxVaNxiNc]

Most people will paint eyebrows or sticker lays over the top half the tops is just for show if the lens don't come clean there don't worry

[@Bob-nu3xe]

stick some polish on after 24 hours helps to keep looking good longer

[@geraldclaro6457]

What kind of lubricant is used for sanding

[@shanethrelfall416]

The clear bottle that comes with the kit

[@patrick_stalefish8236]

Or water

[@ivarspetrocenko3178]

Durex Play Gel - Feel...🤣

[@catmeme4life220]

Not supposed to unfold the wet paper

[@tonyortega30]

I used it on my car and it helped a bit , followed this video on how to do it . Wouldn’t recommend turtle wax

[@Matesszka]

Amazing

[@paulwatkins2333]

You probably would of got a perfect result if you sanded a bit more.

[@ahmedtech090]

The issue after few months start to become yellow again !!

[@Attackbackbeheard]

Yes, this stuff works, if you don’t see the results, you did it wrong! 🤨

[@oliknow]

please follow provided Instructions for better results.

[@SobiePitching]

My headlights look more scratched if anything

[@shanethrelfall416]

“Wheeler Dealers” Here’s how to fix your yellowing headlights Step 1. Buy a new car Step 2. Stand back and enjoy your new car

[@bobsmith962]

Everyone else, watch KZbin to learn how to DIY

[@heavycream6682]

Pay $1000 a Month too.

[@ly1630]

wow it actually worked haha

[@funfun5656]

I really wish they would just top cheaping out and give us real glass of our "high end/luxury sports cars"...if they really do because they think we want them to save us the weight then just make "crusty oxidization prone plastic bullshit" an option for 9/10 folks to ignore.

[@jaseegee9293]

I really don't think plastic headlights were introduced to save weight! Try thinking of the bigger picture from a safety point of view

[@funfun5656]

@@jaseegee9293 same could be accomplished with a layer of vinyl

[@jaseegee9293]

@@funfun5656 there's your answer then get a patent and approach the vehicle manufacturers 😃👍

[@funfun5656]

@@jaseegee9293 Lol too old of a concept to patent. Believe me I've tried.

[@jaseegee9293]

@@funfun5656 never mind the thought was there😃👍

[@BigWhite002]

Daughter needs a lessons on cleaning of the wheels & tires. Otherwise nice job.

[@SavingMyFoot]

Great tutorial!!! I did it on a Honda CRV worked out great.... Posted myself doing it in my latest vlog, kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5eanWNvq76agMU. I put a link to your video in my vlog's description... Thanks again, great instructions!!!

[@Aussiedave54]

Toothpaste is the best 😂

[@ablewood8269]

Could have been much much better had you used the kit correctly.

[@FPlusGames]

Mine only has green and gray no teal / purple

[@PewLaserBeams]

each side of the little pads has a diferent sanding grit

[@sriharsha5768]

Wearing gloves on other hand and rubbing with bare hand 😅

[@code109west2]

Haha that took the entire video for me to notice! 😂

[@frankieaguilar1324]

Best advice not to follow this video, dude literally jumps from step two to step 5. Like what the fuck now I got a fucked up headlight

[@davidboyd374]

Complete rubbish. Didn't do anything. I should have took it back to supercheap. But I couldn't be bothered. Found out if you sand headlights down with wet n dry. Then spray them with CLEAR COAT.. they come up looking like new 😉

[@nothing563019]

Thats funny because.......wet sanding and applying clear coat is part of this video.

[@jdalend]

Pretty much exactly what it does I think.

[@poppet229]

So what step first ? So unhelpfull

[@sleepings4596]

Seems like your daughter should be doing her own work if she bought it lol. Or she’ll become lazy and the poor car will suffer

[@chiquicat1]

Nice, daddy cleaning the daughter’s fancy Mercedes for her. Spoiled to the next level. She must be very young to not be able to do it herself. You can teach her you know? She can do the hard work herself and it will raise her self esteem. She must feel really special driving around in a luxury car at such young age but the fact that she did not earn it must also be making her feel like an impostor. Turtle wax looks great, will buy it at Repco tomorrow. Thanks!

[@maddik9451]

Someone didn't get any love as a kid 🤣 he's showing her and she's recording it so he can show tons of other people out here how. seems like they bonded great, having good parents isn't a bad thing. sorry bout your hatred.

[@maih3m]

Why so bitter? Is he your Dad too?? 😂😂

[@redghost3170]

Thanks Dr. Phil.

[@simplysgj131]

You must have missed the part where he noted in the video that SHE bought the car, but okay.

[@gizzinurface]

Ur daddy issues are showing bud

[@PlzReturnYourShoppingCart]

HEY! THATS MY CAR THAT I AM TRYING TO PUT THIS STUFF ON! WOW! LOL

[@tab3672]

Ive tried this product twice. It dont work