I try this out to see if it really works or is a waist of time. You be the judge! Link to this product: amzn.to/2y7H2Cj Link to a better buffing wheel product: amzn.to/30HCsqP more buffing wheels: amzn.to/3flWXgE or amzn.to/2UFhqVO
@jackgarner78183 жыл бұрын
I used Mother's Aluminum Mag Polish and some paper towels, buffed in a circular motion (wax on, wax off). Absolutely clear headlights!
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
That is super Jack! It really depends on the plastic and what caused the damage. For most, it is a cheap fix. If it gets bad in another year… another 5 or 10 minutes and they are new again!
@volt8684 Жыл бұрын
Did not work for me several applications. The plastic must have deteriorated or something
@soonersdevil7 ай бұрын
It does work..have used it couple yrs ago..just used microfiber cloth
@minimanadam5 жыл бұрын
Just tried it today and it worked amazing and was the easiest headlight restore I've ever done
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
adam s, yes I have done a few since and still can’t believe how easy it is to do. And to think all that time we put up with hazy headlights! Never again!
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
So far I have gotten away with one year with no clear coat on it and it still looks good
@MrMalzers6 жыл бұрын
You should sticky this
@Colorparrott5 жыл бұрын
How does it look now after almost 1.5 years (I assume)? Did you use any UV protectant during this time?
@MetalDetailer5 жыл бұрын
How’s the two year look?
@MetalDetailer5 жыл бұрын
Joe Gonzales i would test it first.
@negativeindustrial4 жыл бұрын
Still looking good?
@lalajohnson71946 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I could tell your drivers headlight was hazed over. Glad to know this works. I don't want to sand either!
@seanlewis1st9787 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just did this to my vehicles. Very impressed and recommended to family and friends.
@starwarsfanforlife7 жыл бұрын
Someone has been watching Sweet Project Cars videos!
@johnhernandez31347 жыл бұрын
Lol!!! Yes he has. I just got done watching that and noticed the upload dates.
@erickalc10316 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha right!!!
@greenbackz6 жыл бұрын
not really a fail.. looks like it worked and probably a lot easier than sanding. maybe not as good a job as SPC did, but he did what he could do using what he had available at the time.
@andrewdomenitzdmd6 жыл бұрын
SPC has since shown us how to ceramic coat them too.
@Wrenchingdaily5 жыл бұрын
He never said he came up with this idea himself. He said at the beginning of the video that he seen some other people on KZbin using this method so he wanted to see if it works.
@slimjimphantom62945 жыл бұрын
I used the same stuff on yellowing lenses, turned out great !
@dianeglynn86064 жыл бұрын
I just used this on a 2012 Nissan I picked up. It did a great job, 100% improvement. The right light needs a little more attention but not much!
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
Diane Glynn, glad it worked! Hope you can get the right side one to look better too!
@Colin6232 жыл бұрын
Now that's how to do it, no messing around with fancy cloth's, special drill pads etc, job done ! thanks for your video I will be using your method for sure.
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
I was not sure if it would work, ColinFomCorby, so i didn't want to "waist cash" on extras and find out it was a waste of time. It worked for me a couple times on different cars!
@averagedetailer99087 жыл бұрын
It does work. I it is an abrasive polish. For lightly hazed headlights I would do it this way but for the ones that are really bad and yellow, I would wet sand.
@axjohn6 жыл бұрын
J Coz I just used this method on the extremely hazy plastic headlights on a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The lights are BEAUTIFUL now. Of course I used a pad that actually stuck to the buffing drill attachment!
@ballsofdoom31245 жыл бұрын
My headlights on 1997 tbird were yellow as fuck. Not anymore. This shit works miracles. Lol
@leedress21877 жыл бұрын
Spray some 303 uv protectant on top of that. There are scratches that you can't see and it will start to fade quickly if you don't protect it.
@nocastroanticomunista8224 жыл бұрын
Someone has been watching Sweet Project Cars videos!
@greer2402 Жыл бұрын
Why spend more money just apply more mother's aluminum to it
@erichannes63926 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I bought some mother’s today for 4.99. This worked unbelievably! My headaches are gone! It took me 5 minutes! Save money!
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
I was just as amazed! I will be doing a couple more vehicle headlights and will do a video on them too
@dabig255 жыл бұрын
How long does it last until you have to do it again?
@judgeadvocate92753 жыл бұрын
@@dabig25 The author of this video said, the lenses were still looking good after 2 years.
@thurm1016 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I like how you didn’t have the fancy pads. It just worked. I got a old drill and I am going to use a pad wheel attached to my plug in drill. So I will find something to seal it with afterwards.
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
thurm101 its been about a year since i polished them and i finally have bought some proper pads to buff the next ones
@roberto9147 жыл бұрын
After watching someone using Mothers on their yellowed headlights, I thought I'd try it on my sons 08 Toy Highlander...WOW, I had him hand rub some on ,and let it sit until it dried, than hand remove it....IT WORKED!!!!! After he finished doing them a second time just for practice, I had him apply Mothers Super Glaze... Ok, It's now OCT 17, and we did them back in APRIL 17, and they still look as good as the day he cleaned them... He does polish them when he polishes the truck, and living in the High Desert near Los Angeles, they get a beating from the sun and wind blown sand... VERY CHEAP AND EASY WAY TO MAKE YOUR LIGHTS LIKE NEW!!!!!
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
Robert O , yes I was surprised too that this stuff works! So easy to use and quick! Thanks for you comments.
@Sh00fly866 жыл бұрын
So they turned out alright doing it by hand?
@eshatolbert10185 жыл бұрын
So no buffer is needed in order for this to work? I hope not because I don’t have one but us in need of a good cleaning to my lights I’ve tried it all a kit, toothpaste nothing seems to work
@Xiferr4 жыл бұрын
i live in the high desert too. how are your lenses looking today?
@kclarke29713 жыл бұрын
I generally don't believe things I watch on y-tube. This product really, really, works. I'd been fretting for ages about my yellowed headlight assembly. I have a 21 yr old car still on the road. I was reluctant to drive at night. I bought this Mother's and used an old facecloth put about a nickel's worth on the surface and let it sit a moment and wiped it off. I was down right shocked. Imaging that. The other thing I learned on-line was to wash your windows with vinegar/water mix. So clean and streak free.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
I did not believe it when I heard about it too! That is why I had to try for myself! Glad your results were good!
@michaelneal36279 ай бұрын
This stuff really does works and makes a difference. I have used it on my Lincoln and Taurus vehicles. Makes it look like new.
@unclemarksdiyauto9 ай бұрын
I have had mostly great results. Only a couple headlights it would not bring back to clear.
@gregschlegel73053 жыл бұрын
I did my headlights by hand using mothers polish and then followed it up with a coat of wax turned out really good. Not brand new but much much better than it was before
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Greg, glad it worked! Next time, try using some type of buff pad (nothing expensive) and a drill. Think you will get a better result...possibly. (Results will vary)
@judgeadvocate92753 жыл бұрын
I'll be using wax on the lenses on my wife's car, too, after I use Mother's (by hand). Wax is suppose to be good for 6 months, but the author of this video said, his lenses were still looking good after 2 years with no protectant. So it might not be needed, but I'm still doing it. There's very little added effort, or resource needed.
@NewmanTractor5 жыл бұрын
Great video! We just did a video a lot like this using Mothers! Keep up the good work brother!
@georgemyers65185 жыл бұрын
Those headlights turned out nice even with using a less than ideal pad in your drill disc.great job
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
George Myers Thanks George! I just did another car, with proper tools this time. And this time I know this stuff does work in most situations! Will post the video soon.
@johnhernandez31347 жыл бұрын
You should have given props to Sweet Project Cars channel.
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
John Hernandez why? Have they done one of these videos with this polish and on headlights? If so, have not seen it.
@johnhernandez31347 жыл бұрын
UncleMarks DIY Automotive Fix it channel lol, yes. not too far ahead from when you posted yours.
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
John Hernandez just saw the video! “Sweet”
@geoffnoyes5206 жыл бұрын
Solvol metal polish also works well on my Toyota ractis, just lift the bonnet /mask off the surrounding painted body panels to protect them! :-)
@MegaSlowe4 жыл бұрын
I just did this on my '06 Outback. Don't know why others say it didn't work. It took me all of 15 minutes to do both headlights, and then finish it off with Blue Magic UV sealer. It works. My wife can attest to it.
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
I have done a few, and not all have been so easy, and one didn't work like I had hoped.
@KiRiMa646 жыл бұрын
It works(especially if the headlights aren't yellowed). I've done several cars with this method ( I have a Harbor Freight DA) and after I finish polishing I spray them with 303 UV Protectant which lasts for months,depending on your situation.
@chesshead39435 жыл бұрын
How often do you reapply the 303 spray?
@KiRiMa644 жыл бұрын
I tend to apply it after several weeks(2-3) since my vehicles aren't garage queens😔. The fading process is unavoidable if your cars are constantly parked outside,plus the interior heat of your headlamps contributes to the clouding of the lenses as well. Do not APPLY clear coat to your lens since the polycarbonate doesn't mate well with the clear. I'm going to try the ceramic spray on coating in the future.
@decadude89684 жыл бұрын
Hell you don't even need to use a rotary device cause I don't have one. Just buff it in by hand and it works great
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
Glad you situation only needed buffing by hand. Results do vary. I have had one that didn't look hard to do, but even machine buffing never got it 100%. I was disappointed with the results on that one. Maybe it was the type of plastic it was made of. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@thesearchforhope3 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely trying that this weekend on my Alero
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Hope it works well Alerohirl1025! It’s cheap, but best results with some type of buff wheel on a drill!
@joegeiser96802 жыл бұрын
Been using g this for years. Works great!
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
It is good stuff for sure Joe!
@charlieryan17365 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing thanks for making this informative video
@roseroseroserose69582 жыл бұрын
OK, am sold. Going to order this stuff. Thank you for the demo.
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Hope it works well for you RoseRose. I have done a few vehicles and works pretty good on most lights depending on how bad they are. Let us know how it works for you!
@roseroseroserose69582 жыл бұрын
👌👍@@unclemarksdiyauto
@mikel97414 жыл бұрын
Yep! If your housings aren't in bad shape. If you have a clear coat that is checkered or peeling, you will definitely have to sand. Don't let anyone tell you any different. As far as Mother's goes, yeah, it's ok. Does a pretty good job on minor flaws and discoloration. But there are cheaper alternatives out there. Got a bottle of Formula 1 Scratch Out for half the price and it did a better job for me. Bottom line: The severity of the damage always dictates what methods/products should be used. Don't be fooled.
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
So true Mike! Thanks.
@troy98645 жыл бұрын
You made it happen Captain!
@nyinfamous2k25 жыл бұрын
sweetprojectcar reference lol right on
@crazysquirrel94254 жыл бұрын
Save yourself the headaches in the first place. Hand WAX your lenses at least every 6 months. I did that and mine are just as clear as the day I bought the vehicle over 10 years ago. Now I want to see him put the drill in reverse so I can see him put the haze back ON! LOL Then watch him remove it again. Very good video!
@judgeadvocate92753 жыл бұрын
I would have waxed my lenses every 6 months if I knew how poor of quality the headlight lenses were.
@MrBig-ow3wy3 жыл бұрын
It works. I've done it. Takes a while but if you do this just by hand every car wash 2-3 times and your back to like new.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
This car I sold shortly after the video. That is 4 years ago last month! I see the car from time to time, and the lights still look good. I know the new owners have not done anything to them. (Results will vary, LOL) But yes Mt Big, even if you redid them by hand a couple times a year, that is no big problem. Cheaper than new lights!
@laughteraddict10034 жыл бұрын
I used the mothers polish and a white scotch brite pad(the one for windows). I covered lens with polish and srubbed hard by hand. Wiped it clean with microfiber cloth to clean and dry.After I put spray on banana boat spf50 sunscreen on them. Took me less then ten minutes came out great
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
The Scotch Brite pad is a fantastic idea! Will have to try that on the next one.
@michaelsharp76113 жыл бұрын
Wish I could use this product on my taillights.but I use this product on my headlights and I love this product and it works.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Michael, I did another video using this and I did some Jetta rear taillights. They turned out Iike new! You could try a test spot if your worried of some dire outcome. Also did some 2010 Mustang taillights too. Turned out great as well.
@JP-db7wo5 жыл бұрын
Just watched another youtuber do the same thing earlier today with the same results
@tarheel4wd3 жыл бұрын
Nicccce. I've almost always got some Mother's Mag polish in the garage
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Now you have another use for it Caleb!
@lifelong54253 жыл бұрын
Did it by hand...works like a charm.....
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Depending on how bad the lights are, some take more work and some take less!
@anastasiachandler14073 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Great job.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Anastasia! How it can help!
@stonepointdrivingschool20443 жыл бұрын
I use a blue kitchen scotch scratch (blue does not scratch plastic in the kitchen Ex. microwave controls, the green scratch does scratch/scars plastic) and Meguiars Restore & Polish which did an amazing job. I was still not satisfied, so used the blue scratch pad and wet baking soda - which took another layer of the oxidated yellow scum off. I did use Meguiars polish to try and protect it for 6 months. This only lasts 6 months, it must be restored biannually.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
I never have tried the baking soda yet. One car this didn't work as i wished, I went straight for the wet sanding! Scary when it takes longer to buff clear and you think you just wrecked the lights! Lol
@gergemall5 жыл бұрын
Great job
@nrttra0073 ай бұрын
My headlights were yellow with oxidation, 15 minutes, a little elbow grease, and Mothers mag and aluminum polish, beautiful headlights.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you. Sometimes, if they are bad enough, they require a sanding with 1000 & 2000 sand paper, then the polish.
@EdwardJoseph-t9b2 ай бұрын
I used it and very satisfied
@unclemarksdiyauto2 ай бұрын
Glad it worked. On headlights that are worst, you may need to sand them then buff. Here is a video on that process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWa2hJ6hrrqhjcU
@minimanadam5 жыл бұрын
How convenient I happen to have some in my cleaning bucket at home
@kevinvines18467 жыл бұрын
We have daytime running lights here in the US and have for years. Plenty of dirt roads in the south too. Be sure to put some wax/sealer/protectant on the lens to make the clear last 👍🏻
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
Kevin Vines nice to hear. I was talking unscripted. Canada has had mandatory DRN since 1989. Seen cars bought from USA around 2008 without that feature.
@kevinvines18467 жыл бұрын
UncleMarks DIY Automotive Fix it channel Yep, you are right. Not all have them. But they should! 👍🏻
@marksreviewsandrants85547 жыл бұрын
I have said several times they started to put DRN lights on vehicles and then stopped for some reason I had a 96 vehicle that had them and now to later models without.
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like some manufacturers had them and some didn't. Canada and much of Europe have made it mandatory for manufacturers. Canada since 1989 forced them on every new vehicle sold. It is illegal to disconnect it, or not fix it if it malfunctions.
@MartyChristianSoldier7 жыл бұрын
Little do they know, headlights have an affect on your depth perception, which is why people pull out in front of motorcycles. They literally do not see them, but hey what do I know, more so when these clowns found a gold mine in the word SAFETY.
@bigpuma85803 жыл бұрын
It works, and you don't need a power tool. I did it with a small polish pad put a nice chunk on it. I rubbed it on until the whole headlight was covered. Let it sit for a few minutes, and wiped it down with a clean cloth. Mine was filthy; I only did it once, and it was good enough. My headlights were bright again. It probably would have looked better if I did it again. Took me 6 minutes. Oh, then I added 303 to coat it so that it won't fog up again.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Probably will happen again sad to say, from either UV damage and/or dirt imbedding into the hot plastic headlight! Either way, probably will last as long as it took to get back in the first place!
@BackToConstitution6 жыл бұрын
Without using anything, you can hose down the foggy headlights and it appears that just water works, but for how long? With any product, you have to ask, 'How long?' They all work at first, but soon, you have the same foggy headlights and this is a manufacturer's defect! We need a recall on ALL vehicles with foggy headlights and let the auto makers pay for the correction!
@florurlich14395 жыл бұрын
it's amazing!
@MartyChristianSoldier7 жыл бұрын
I have been using that for years on my aluminum, if only I knew.
@rongamblin21076 жыл бұрын
Thank You UncleMarks DIY Automotive Fix it channel from a New Subscriber !
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
Ron Gamblin , welcome aboard!
@tumanskychikov72555 жыл бұрын
just use a hand cloth . slow movements . dsnt have to be a a power tool
@robertwest42993 жыл бұрын
Microfiber?
@tumanskychikov72553 жыл бұрын
@@robertwest4299 yes microfiber would be nice . iv used all sorts of cloths and they all work fine
@elgallo66263 жыл бұрын
Man I used that mother’s and it worked..got them looking almost like new!!!
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
So happy this worked for you! It is a cheap fix when it works! Thanks for watching! What year and make of car did this work on?
@elgallo66263 жыл бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto a 2007 Toyota Sienna..the replacements were over $150 per headlight.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
@@elgallo6626 wow! That for sure was worth trying! Saved you a pile of cash!
@judgeadvocate92753 жыл бұрын
@@elgallo6626 On my 1999 Mercury Mystique, new headlight assemblies would cost me over $220 per assembly. I haven't used the Mother's, yet, but I know it'll work. I just need to wait for my wife to bring the car home so I can work on it.
@johnafagerquist82353 жыл бұрын
It's not rocket science, folks. Any, and I mean any, polishing compound will improve your fogged and yellowed headlights. Polish is very fine abrasive, which rubs away the high points and oxidation, leaving the surface.... wait for it..... polished! It does not wear off with the next rain, or quickly cloud back up. It takes some time for the surface of the headlight to become oxidized and pitted again. A clear coat of some kind could help, but the clear coat itself may be more easily pitted and oxidized than the plastic of the headlight. A buffer proper is also not necessary. Anything spinning on a drill will suffice. Heck, if you rub enough with just your hands, eventually(like days later) the lights will shine up.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
So true John! If it was rocket science, I would not have tried it! LOL! For many people, this will be the cheapest fix.
@149berto3 жыл бұрын
I just applied it and took if off quick three times by hand no tools and it looks great
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Sounds too easy! Glad it worked!
@danielcanizalez81273 жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm going to use it 👍👍👍
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
I hope it works well for you Daniel!
@iamdjsluggo3 жыл бұрын
Dude! Nice job there! 👍🏾
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it iamdjsluggo!
@rafaelquintero19183 жыл бұрын
Yes it realy work 100% happy. . Am from the philipines. I order it tru LAZADA.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad it worked for you Rafael!
@rafaelquintero19183 жыл бұрын
I just use old cloth to clean it. Since i saw ur video. Thanks very. Much
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
@@rafaelquintero1918 this works better for some people, others not so good. Depends on how bad the lights are.
@JUKE179r6 жыл бұрын
I use Mother's on my wife's 2011 BMW X5 rims, to clean the haze off of people's car/truck headlights and on client's Technics 1200/1210 turntable to clean and shine the platter. Great product for cheap!
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
JUKE179r , yes I think there are many other uses for this product!
@stoundingresults5 жыл бұрын
Sweeeeeeeeeeet project cars!
@anant00896 жыл бұрын
In India it's too expensive around $20 small varient, was looking fwd to buy it
@gr8ride4114 жыл бұрын
Amazing👍🏾 Thank you
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked. Depending n the headlight, how bad it is, even where you live (different environments for different damage to light) maybe even who works on the headlight. They all seem to have a different outcomes. Glad it worked for you!
@jp74896 жыл бұрын
Who invented plastic head lights in the first place!😠
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
JOSE 74, I bet it’s all about weight. Plastic weighs less than glass. Plastic also can take stones without cracking better than glass. But car manufactures probably don’t care about that. The less the car weighs, the better fuel economy it will get. So plastic doesn’t last, they want you to buy another car soon anyway.
@STho2055 жыл бұрын
The early 90s glass headlights with replacement bulbs cracked like mad with stones. Sealed beams before that (1940-1988) meant you got new glass with every bulb. They started with plexi, then went to lexan. They yellow because we don't take care of them from the start. I had a 2000 Taurus for 16 years (I bought only a year old) and the lenses stayed clear because i plastic polished them every three months. Yet I bought a 2001 car ten years used and the lights were yellow cloudy. That owner had probably never handled them correctly. Same with a plastic convertible top window. Soap and water isn't going to clean and polish it.
@Billy-gh9ih5 жыл бұрын
UncleMarks DIY Automotive Fix it channel its for safety cost and weight reduction
@user-hs7wg3rv5i5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely hate plastic headlights. My 2014 civic si headlights are already starting to cloud , but My 1995 prelude vtec that are glass headlights and is parked outside 90% of the time is still crystal clear to this day.
@denospyridon31264 жыл бұрын
JOSE 74 - I believe it was Ford in the early 80’s with the new L. S. C. Headlights design
@bbcala97192 жыл бұрын
Just get some cleans rags. Use 1 rag for applying and then use another for cleaning it off and repeat, it works great 👍
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Yes Bb. Some have had issues if plastic is too far gone, even with a drill and buffer pad. So result vary. But this is pretty cheap stuff to use and cleans off easy without harm.
@georgeslavin61375 жыл бұрын
Works great !
@buzzypp3 жыл бұрын
Use cloth, wipe on and wipe off. Easy fast and it works!
@Xiferr4 жыл бұрын
did it by hand with microfiber turned out amazing
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
XiferTehPenguin, glad it turned out good without power buffing. It depends on the lens and how bad they are! Thanks for your input!
@Xiferr4 жыл бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto they were real cloudy and bad. I am gonna upload a slideshow video showing the pics since i couldnt do a video
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
XiferTehPenguin, apply like car wax, you could try to buff by hand, but a drill with a wheel would usually better
@viper2000753 жыл бұрын
What a lot of ppl dont understand is that it's only oxidation...it comes off easy...
@fsxpilot83555 жыл бұрын
I used it on a set of totally yellowed out headlights of a skoda Fabia, and they do clear up a bit, but for yellowed headlights you do need to sand it down before polishing. IMO its a better polish then any other, but for really bad fogged up and yellow headlights the yellow needs to be sanded of. So its not a miracle product, it just works really well for normally fogged headlights and works a bit better then the usual polish after sanding. But its DEFINITELY NOT a miracle product.
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
FSX Pilot, very true. If really yellowed lights, a sand will be the way to go! As with everything, everyone wants the easiest and cheapest. Sometimes you have to spend to get results! Thanks for your comments and for watching! Sorry in your case it didn’t work as hoped.
@HenauderTitzauf5 жыл бұрын
I would have preferred to see the worst side buffed and the results. It’s one thing to take your word for the “excellent” job it did, but show and tell is much better! Just my 2 cents.
@juanjaramillo67787 жыл бұрын
awesome this trick real works I just try it
@gristlevonraben6 жыл бұрын
thanks for showing this
@draizwrm3 жыл бұрын
Looks very good, but I'll stick to doing it by hand, doesn't take long, and I won't leave an accidental friction burn marks
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
I guess you could burn through the paint if it was thin, or you had a very high speed drill. If no drill needed, and it works, that is all that matters Mr Wizard!
@vangiaido12855 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it works. I love it. We wear gloves when we work with aluminum which affects our brain.
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
VanGiai Do, yes I guess I should have wore gloves like I stated at end of video...it probably explains my problems! (Brain that is!)
@arthurhyneman20597 жыл бұрын
Sweet , I like 👍🏻
@bananapatch91183 жыл бұрын
Mguires has a coating you can spray on afterwards...lasts about 6 months.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
I will have to look into that! Any idea what it is called?
@bananapatch91183 жыл бұрын
Meguires Headlight Coating. Scotty Kilmer likes it.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
@@bananapatch9118 Thanks!
@KonaMark15 жыл бұрын
Of course it works. It’s a Mother’s product.
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
KonaMark, they have great products!
@smokenbudesq3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
It works pretty good, usually! I may have to try some other products next time just to see if there is a easier way. If there is, I’m sure it costs more!
@hotrodaallbbaa23436 жыл бұрын
I hear it works great on Honda’s and Toyota, but on my Mini Cooper it took like 1.5 hrs. to make it clean but not really clear.
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
ROD Albano Maybe a different plastic? I didn’t think it would work at all on my car.
@dcastro55516 жыл бұрын
Because they are much harder UV layers from the factory. You need some aggressive sandpaper to fix them as polish will do nothing in terms of fixing the issue correctly (removing the failed coating). This polish is a short lived/temporary fix for softer uv coatings out there with mild oxidized.
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
dcastro5551 I agree. This is the first time I have not wet sanded and polished headlights.
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
Was thinking must be a harder plastic (or better plastic) on your lights, thus harder to polish?
@markbutler65397 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing this for years , a regular car buffer works better, any good car wax or rubbing compound works !
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
Mark Butler, yes I need to invest in one.
@jeffjeffrey49567 жыл бұрын
I bet you watch a lot of The Red Green Show lol. Looks great!
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
I love Red Green! I wasn't planing on a hack job, but I didn't think this would really work, so I had to make due with not having a proper buffing wheel.
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
Jeff Jeffrey , I love Red Green but never planned on doing this video without proper equipment. I thought there is no way this will work. Guess I was wrong.
@barbaradeselle90873 жыл бұрын
Can I use this product even though I do not have an electric tool to do the final buffing? If so how would I do this? My headlight covers look like then have been scratched and are quite foggy and yellow looking making my headlights less bright. Please I need you help. I am a 70 yo woman and would like to do this myself. I have a very nice 2006 Chrysler 300c with a hemi. I love this car and want to spruce it up. Thank you for any response you can provide ❤️👍
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
I personally think you need some type of drill with a pad. By hand will take forever, maybe longer! 300c with hemi! Very nice car. You can check around at auto detailing shops. Maybe someone local can buff them for you for a reasonable fee!
@rickbarger51613 жыл бұрын
I've tried it and it was do again in 3 to 4 weeks then again I live 25 mi from Mojave
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Did they come clear? In that hot environment, it should be a real test!
@dieniewienie1437 жыл бұрын
You get the same results if you use polishing compound.
@deasttn5 жыл бұрын
Well, mother's is a polishing compound
@drexldog5 жыл бұрын
This is the second video I've seen suggesting this product. Going to try it soon. Maybe I'll make a video also, so everyone can say I ripped off the idea lol. 😉😅
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
drexldog, hey I always say try it for yourself. KZbin is full of fake stuff too. Claims that are not real. Than's for watching!
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Do it! Who can say who was the first one to try a polish on headlights? Many different polishes work!
@Cragified6 жыл бұрын
Won't last without a 2 part clear coat. One part clear coat will last a year at best, it's too soft and will get eroded by the wind (and the dust in it)
@KingjamesofJudah3 жыл бұрын
Yep
@flospiegel8815 жыл бұрын
I have a 97 Lincoln and the headlight are yellowed and seems liked eroded in spots. tried everything but not mothers yet. They will need to be sanded and buffed out. I just don't want to damage them anymore than they are already. And when I pull up to b repair shop. They see female with Lincoln and think stupid rich woman which i am neither. So I'll do it my self
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
Flo Spiegel, this is not going to work on every situation, some may have to get new headlights, but you could try it and if it works, your ahead of the game for a coupe years!
@1926howiemack4 жыл бұрын
A lot easier if he would lift up the hood could get top easier. Spray a uv protector good for a year.
@koogleyou5575 жыл бұрын
I did this. No taping, no anything besides the polish and a sponge wheel on my drill. Took about 1 min ea headlight. Thats it. If you have the time and dont have a drill, same could be done by hand and some elbow grease. Before seeing the videos I priced new headlights for my 03 tundra. 240.00 ea! Mothers mag polish - 5.00?
@unclemarksdiyauto5 жыл бұрын
Koogle You, yep possible just by hand, but way easier with the drill! Glad it worked for you too!
@aaronfuksa20475 жыл бұрын
Koogle You Wow!! where did you have it priced? A dealership!?
@jeremygilmer7 жыл бұрын
Looks great. Would this work on a motorcycle windshield?
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
that's a good question. maybe I will try one in the summer if I can get a hold of an old one somewhere.
@chesshead39435 жыл бұрын
Someone said it would. I haven't tried it. Go for it.
@landosazo75063 жыл бұрын
TURTLE WAX RUBBING COMPOUND WORKS JUST AS GREAT....I JUST USE PAPER TOWELS BY HAND
@unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lando! Nice to know what is working for other viewers!
@Revo2Evo4 жыл бұрын
The truth about this though is that this would only work on light to slightly medium oxidation anything heavier you would have to sand.
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
Possibly. I had a recent car that I had to sand then go over it with this product. Results may vary...
@g.t.g11114 жыл бұрын
A local body & fender shop wanted $75 dollars! I watched a video on KZbin about “Mother’s”. I just purchased yesterday (July 22, 2020). Hmmmm, I should make a video?
@unclemarksdiyauto4 жыл бұрын
Why not? See if it works on your lights or not. Results may vary!
@randyschneider60862 жыл бұрын
Will it work on my plastic lense glasses?
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
I have NOT tried that Randy, and depending on the grade of the lenses, it is hard to know. I would only try it if the glasses are going into the trash anyways. Then you have nothing to lose. Also, not sure how you would be able to use a buffer on them as polishing by hand would take days!
@nihongokeyboard2180 Жыл бұрын
It would of have been better if we could have seen you use a hand cloth, because most people don't use a drill machine to clean their headlights.
@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. This is a old video, I was not even sure this idea would work. The heat from the faster spinning pad helps this work faster. I bet it would take a half hour or more by hand, and most would give up before that because it would be hard to see the results. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Stay safe.
@JoseRobles-yk9qm6 жыл бұрын
Next time dont use your bare fingers and put the paste to the left and buff to the right.
@fernychubstv90565 жыл бұрын
So many professionals
@unclemarksdiyauto6 жыл бұрын
Like the karate kid! Wax on...wax off! Great old movie
@redbaron24487 жыл бұрын
So how long did it last for before it faded back one week 2 weeks a month?
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
This experiment has only been on the car maybe 3 weeks. Done Aug 15th 2017? If polished back to new condition, why wouldn't it last as long as it took for it to fade in the first place. I've done other methods that have lasted years. Guess time will tell!
@stevenmcalister87 жыл бұрын
He's probably asking because most kits use a protective coating after polishing. Chime in if you can when they start to weather again to let us know. Thanks.
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
steven mcalister will do! I really thought this wasn't going to work so had no plan to protect it.
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
NorCal Rider good suggestion. Everyone should remember that UV protectant will have to be reapplied possibly every 6 months (depending on thwart the product suggests). If their is a UV protectant in the original headlight plastic, it will be part of the plastic composition all the way through, not added as a top layer later at the factory.
@unclemarksdiyauto7 жыл бұрын
redbaron2448 so are you saying that the headlight lights have from factory have a clear coat layer and the plastic does not contain uv properties throughout the complete lens?
@omcx1e2 жыл бұрын
This is an easy way to make a noticeable but not great improvement. They look good from 10 feet away but saying they look like new is just false. Check out Paint Society’s video on restoring headlights. That’s the only way to make them look like new.
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
OMCX1-E, as too not making a great improvement in this case, from 2 feet away (not 10) you saw the difference. They still look great after a couple years. That being said, depending on where you live, and how much sun you get, and how bad your lights are, there are better solutions, but they take more work, and more skill, and even more costs. As the video title says, (in the form of a question), can this product bring them back to NEAR new, it can in some cases as it did here. The statement is not false if it does work some times. I did the video to show myself if it could work. Result will vary.
@omcx1e2 жыл бұрын
Yes. All that is true. This is probably the best bang for the buck in price and ease of use, but to make them perfect there’s nothing like sanding, polishing, and spraying with Eastwood’s 3K two-part clear spray paint.
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
@@omcx1e Yes, we agree. I will looking into that video you mentioned, and maybe next time I need headlights done, I will try your suggestion! Thanks for your input and comment.
@electric86687 жыл бұрын
Use masking, painters tape around the headlight assemble to protect the paint on your car.
@carlmeade69177 жыл бұрын
Not necessary at all it won't hurt the paint if you don't burn it into it