It’s temporary, folks. Check out other videos where they show this. In two weeks your headlights will be hazy again, so you just wasted your time. Motor oil will do the same thing. I tried it on my Jeep and in a few weeks later, the headlights were hazy again. This is a trick dealers use to make a car look good before they sell it. Check out other KZbin videos on it. The solution is to get one those kits and take fine grade sandpaper and sand down to remove the bad, pitted plastic and then apply a coating over it to make the headlights clear again, and will last a while. There’s another video, where a guy takes different grits sandpaper and sands them down and then puts a clear spray coating on it, which is cheaper than using one of the kits. I wish car manufacturers would go back to glass headlights, not this cheap, likely Chinese made crap, that eventually winds up in our landfills.
@FlowerPower5132 ай бұрын
No you didn't waste your time, that's like saying well I went to the car wash and my car was nice and shiny but two weeks later it was dirty again.
@andrewharris65072 ай бұрын
@@FlowerPower513it’s 100 percent a waste of time if you have to do it 25 times a year when you could’ve just done it the right way once.
@rebeccabryant55422 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ivancollazo7755Ай бұрын
well, just wipe it again...
@newmeoroldmeАй бұрын
Totally agree
@walterjunovich61803 жыл бұрын
I sprayed some in my eyes and now my cataracts are GONE !!
@dracony76493 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@rishillan3 жыл бұрын
Rip cataracts
@rosepeter70333 жыл бұрын
😅😅😅😅
@lordmostoles8323 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha ha, how could it be......
@maslasoren3 жыл бұрын
lol, dont do this at home kids.....
@phianzzz2 жыл бұрын
WD40 does fill the tiny scratches and swirl marks on the surface. But once it washed by soap water or simply evaporates, the swirl marks will be visible again. A bit of polishing + ceramic coating did a longer effect for me.
@jefflittle89132 жыл бұрын
I tried this, but on half a lamp. For the first 15 minutes you could see a huge difference. 3 hours later you couldn't tell. Note that the lamp had already been through standard cleaning.
@KPatel-yg2ic6 жыл бұрын
Car manufacturers should go back to old days ! Instead of plastic they use real glass on lamp and never had this type problem
@lizard9446 жыл бұрын
My European Cibie Lenses are glass and they are beauties!
@DavidSanchez-ib4ft6 жыл бұрын
lizard944 ain't that the truth. My 65 type 1 has the original glass on it. Still crystal clear after 50 years.
@bobpress12356 жыл бұрын
I'm with you old timer!
@mikepaix85866 жыл бұрын
Totally agree car mfg. have been going on the Cheap for a reason they began to use plastic instead of glass to save cost and to ream the consumer cause the plastic will fade with age and hash heat from the the sun making the car owner having to spend money and time on head light maintenance and hoping you purchase new head lamps ...... :( Cheap bastards !
@mikepaix85866 жыл бұрын
sorry typo not hash heat lol harsh heat
@XXXVIDS20243 жыл бұрын
I used to use Wd40 but than I tried Mothers mag & aluminum polish to remove the yellowing off the headlights, last way longer and work better than WD40.
@memopadilla59313 ай бұрын
thanks Billy.. you still use Mothers ?? How long does it last ?
@rebeccabryant55422 ай бұрын
Thank you a lot of people are using that. Mothers
@jimhamilton35443 жыл бұрын
It clears the haze until you get the car washed and the W-D40 spray completely washes off. I tried it and it is BS
@johnhanson14193 жыл бұрын
I guess you never thought of re applying the WD 40 after your car wash..
@torken873 жыл бұрын
@@johnhanson1419 But why? You can clean them permanently for a couple bucks.
@voodooCI Жыл бұрын
@@torken87 yeah 2 cans of wd40 and thats price of permanent restoration 😂😂😂
@lion-of-lucia11586 ай бұрын
😆👍@@voodooCI
@DavidAndBeverlyShumate2 жыл бұрын
It's 1:40am with my wife and dog asleep in on sofa beside me and I just watched your video with Bluetooth video and thoroughly enjoying the curious exploration and possible life saving tip if that's all you got in a MacGyver situation! I favor the 3M headlight lens restoration kit that I think was only about $10 at Walmart but I did 3 vehicles with it so only $3-$4 per vehicle as good long term solution but just wanted to say thanks for the mythbusters style exploration which stuff like this bringing tje community together in a good way getting people to positively share their good knowledge and experiences and have some good entertainment along the way is partly what makes life so good!! Thanks again and God bless!
@rzarat15656 жыл бұрын
I sprayed DW40 on my eyes and I can see clearly now!!
@Talalx176 жыл бұрын
R Zarat has the rain gone?
@fiddlesticksbessette3986 жыл бұрын
look straight ahead,nothing but blye skyssssssssssss,i can see clearly now,the rain has gone,♪
@jorgearregui91036 жыл бұрын
Cause the rain is gone
@usmanzia95886 жыл бұрын
Spray on your balls and yours eyes will popup
@Wall.Street.AV.6 жыл бұрын
@@usmanzia9588 😂😂😂😂
@eugeneharry4813 жыл бұрын
The WD-40 just fills in and makes the lens look clear, it does not remove any oxidization. When the WD-40 evaporates or is cleaned off, you lens is as cloudy as ever. I don't know why people make videos like this with such stupid wild claims.
@vlncents2 жыл бұрын
Yes it will come back...she had him sussed !!!
@apocaliptoae2 жыл бұрын
Because people like easy stupid fixes that goes away after a week. It's just like rubbing any kind of oil (or water, but water won't stay on for long) Just another video on youtube with great promises. The lens's plastic stays rough and unpolished. Just shiny for as long as the oil will stay. I think the oil on the lens might even heat up from the sun and damage the plastic.
@manicaeduard1892 жыл бұрын
How do you know that genius?actually wd40 eats plastics so if u rub enough it will help. And I know that because I Google it
@TheMannyAdvan4 жыл бұрын
You need to sand the oxidation off, polish it, and seal it with a UV clear coat for long-lasting results. I restore headlights all the time.
@fishgrl692 жыл бұрын
MT thanks for the tip! 🙏🏾
@amryms2 жыл бұрын
what is your sandpaper spec to grind ? thanks
@jbug8842 жыл бұрын
Na, just blast it with the WD
@MrXior2 жыл бұрын
Video please.
@eduardoavila6462 жыл бұрын
@@amryms Go from 400 to 1500 and then use polish paste on it. I would reccomend 400->800->1200->1500->polishing. I've seen people just do 400->1200->polishing.
@johnthompson74202 жыл бұрын
all it does is fill the microfractures with a liquid that matches the index of refraction of the solid. It doesn't smooth out anything , just masks the cuts. works pretty good though.
@jasonpoulton8652 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said
@charlesterrizzi83116 ай бұрын
For a week until it wears off
@xtbrady01x5 жыл бұрын
I used WD-40 on my headlights, waited for my wife to bring ME pot roast......NOTHING! I'm calling a fake!!!!
@joshcaceres69194 жыл бұрын
Timothy Brady You sprayed it but you didn’t even buff it you dumb lazy fucker
@brandonmacon33173 жыл бұрын
@@joshcaceres6919 he's replying to the video. That implied you only needed wd40 and a paper towel. You limp dick little youtube Prick.
@valh62033 жыл бұрын
Agree! I tried this WD-40 trick on my headlights, and I was wondering, if someone will come out with pot roast, maybe my husband, or someone else's wife.... and NOBODY did!
@victorsmith56993 жыл бұрын
@@valh6203 is that supposed to be funny ??...cause its not even slightly dumbass.
@valh62033 жыл бұрын
@@victorsmith5699 that’s because you are the dumbass . Go f yourself
@warwickwas3 жыл бұрын
Sprays on WD40 - shows excitement - Immediately rushes inside and uploads to KZbin - Eats some pot roast - Goes back out to the car - and.....DOH!
@macsloan583 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Water does the same thing. It takes an abrasive to do it permanently.
@denniseudela4113 жыл бұрын
As long as no sanding is involved, it'll keep on coming back. It's gr8 for a quick temp fix though. I ain't complainin'!
@eddierichards3574 Жыл бұрын
Tried this about 5 years ago. It lasts about a week in good weather. If you live in a state where to pass auto inspection you need clear headlights this will work fine too. Poor weather, rain or on dirt roads will cause the wd 40 to be compromised and IT WILL RETURN TO BEING FOGGY VERY QUICKLY . Much better to buy any of the many easily available headlight restoration kits that youL can get at any auto parts store.
@hectorperezramirez70084 жыл бұрын
When you let it dry the problem appears again, its a fake solution.
@slobodandraca23374 жыл бұрын
The solution is just purchase new headlights.
@Flamur8044 жыл бұрын
your right w4 just making shine and when is dry it coming back dirty
@christinemaddy61644 жыл бұрын
Better nothing.. Just have to repeat the wipe again.....
@lh8834 жыл бұрын
@@christinemaddy6164 Found 3M rubbing compound at autozone put a dab on a rag and rube it in. Clear the lens crystal clear even when it drys.
@robertapple68374 жыл бұрын
@@lh883 that's part of the fix. Need to wet sand, rubbing compound and a UV resistant film or 2K spray (toxic)
@huzibr60005 жыл бұрын
It worked. I tried it. But make sure you put the headlight restorer sealant afterwards for a long lasting effect.
@michaelpielorz97104 жыл бұрын
Yes,it`s done in three minutes. And it will last for three minutes.
@suvitbhatia90073 жыл бұрын
☺️😂
@felanilotorres78033 жыл бұрын
Yeah its true it's just for the maintime
@freddywrx33383 жыл бұрын
Two days to be honest
@randypoffo4life3 жыл бұрын
LMFAO exactly.
@acegagarin48973 жыл бұрын
2000 sand paper. Rub with water. The wash. Then put a 3m compound or any buffing compound. Stay for a year
@ljaysperspective17752 жыл бұрын
I use to detail cars at a an auction a few towns over. Basically what takes place is a cars hood, roof and trunk lid become oxidized. These 3 areas suffer the most from rain, snow and the sun. These ambient conditions hurt all cars and all models. It's best to keep your car in a garage or in the shade if possible. The head lights build up dirt and the sun bakes everything on them and that's why they appear partly hazed, yellow and cracked. WD-40 acts as a moisturizer on the surface. You will still see the haze under the shine. WD-40 cleans off the built in dirt and the silicone fills in the cracks on the surface of ur headlights therefore filling in and shinning up the headlights. No different then a women who puts on foundation then applying makeup, the surface imperfections are still there.. Eventually the WD-40 will fade or wash away with the rain or snow. It's a quick fix for selling a car with bad headlights. Well I hope this helps to better understanding what happens without going to in debt regarding active chemicals within WD-40.
@charlesriston89722 жыл бұрын
Basically, put new ones in and keep your car clean.........
@ljaysperspective17752 жыл бұрын
@@charlesriston8972 Basically right, it's the simplest method.
@dag48362 жыл бұрын
So it’s like putting on foundation and makeup? So, when it wears off, will it look better or worse than my wife? 🤣🤣
@ljaysperspective17752 жыл бұрын
@@dag4836 🤣🤣🤣 you have a great sense of humor. Hopefully better. My spouse doesn't wear any make up, so when we do have an occasion she looks great. She looks great without it, natural beauty works. Happy Thanksgiving to you and family. Enjoy 😉
@dag48362 жыл бұрын
@@ljaysperspective1775 Happy Thanksgiving! BTW, the wd-40 was the fastest and easiest method even if I have to reapply now and then. The car is older than dirt, 1999 Corolla. It’s a classic now. I just keep propping it up until it won’t go anymore. Lol.
@davidh98443 жыл бұрын
I was truly afraid of driving my wife's 2008 Toyota at night, it was like driving without headlights. Tried the WD40, and just like in this video, INSTANT clearing! I don't know how long it will last, but 5 minutes of minor effort can be repeated every week or every other week for all I care. Dramatically cheaper than replacing the headlights. I have no idea as to what is happening, all I know is OUR driving is a hell of a lot safer at night now.
@Katmandu22 жыл бұрын
So...are your headlights clear 3 weeks later or what ?
@theflyingscotsman99022 жыл бұрын
@@Katmandu2 5 minutes if that ! You gotta change your busy schedule !
@user-iv7tx7kn6k2 жыл бұрын
蠢逼。。。。
@anetajohnson84462 жыл бұрын
As you go down the road driving, constant wind friction is blowing sand ,dirt, bugs, you name it on the cheap plastic coverings, T his dulling hardly ever happens on cars with real glass coverings! like the 80s and 90s cars!
@k.skyl1n3zz2 жыл бұрын
@@Katmandu2 not worth using wd-40 on the headlights. I'd spend 15$ kits instead of using wd-40 to destroy my plastic headlights and to last for only a week or something
@spam50214 жыл бұрын
I tried this watching this very video. When finished, it looked great. I turned away for a couple of minutes only to find the glaze had returned just as before.
@samcolt93942 жыл бұрын
WD40 IS GOOD FOR A LOT OF THINGS BUT IT WILL NOT FIX YOUR LIGHTS
@theflyingscotsman99022 жыл бұрын
@@samcolt9394 Think abit out of the box abit . Use clear grease ! Water will bead off it ! Not wash it off Detail shops use it all the time and it lasts !!
@greensky015 жыл бұрын
What’s really happening is that the oily residue from the WD-40 is filling in the micro scratches in the plastic, giving it a somewhat even layer. Therefore the light passing through is more parallel and thus appears to be clearer. This would work with any oil-like substance.
@NATURALMYSTICMK2 жыл бұрын
No...its taking off the oxidation caused from sun expisure.
@leutrim1002 жыл бұрын
@@NATURALMYSTICMK No.... its really not.
@omentep2 жыл бұрын
Yep just like polishing a nice car/truck with patina using an oil based cleaner.
@TheFman432 жыл бұрын
i heard it doesn't last...can any comment if its true? also you have to put clearcoat over it . comments please
@omentep2 жыл бұрын
@@TheFman43 It will last a little while a week or more depending on how much you drive. I wouldn't recommend clear coating this application, save that for a proper sanding/polish kit.
@rlhilliard6846 Жыл бұрын
Your tip worked so fast and well I was elatated! Just think, if I asked a shop or dealer for help they would tell me I needed a whole new assembly ;) THANK YOU!
@farhadrad30874 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I tried it yesterday on my old Honda CR-V and it is still crystal clear. Thanks man :)
@barkingshark64136 жыл бұрын
I tried WD40 and it worked for about 10 minutes. Now I’m going to use Duct Tape, cause I heard it fixes everything except the economy.
@Caillou17blox6 жыл бұрын
Hehe
@xanderluv6 жыл бұрын
You can fix just about anything around the house with duct tape and a can of WD40 (in a gravel voice)
@jason19852556 жыл бұрын
Deep woods off
@mylollipop71996 жыл бұрын
Trade my duct tape for your wd40
@xanderluv6 жыл бұрын
My Lollipop I got it from the movie...GET OFF MY LAWN!
@saadsaleem28235 жыл бұрын
don't be shock every oily thing can make it clear but wait for drying and dust
@xDracula81x3 жыл бұрын
I don't belive in it but if it works than it's ok for dust drying ,you just do it again, it looks like it's 1 minute job .
@HoLDoN4Sec2 жыл бұрын
the reason why this works is very simple - this fogginess is actually the UV coating of the plastics of the headlight. when your headlight gets foggy it means that the UV coating has gone bad and got really dried out, the reason why WD40 can remove it, is because WD40 is abrasive enough that it CAN remove UV protection coating. HOWEVER when you do this you basically sentence your headlight to death, the plastics will now begin to get dried out by the UV from the sun and eventually will turn yellow and develop cracks until eventually they will just break. so basically if you do this with WD40 you MUST re-apply UV protection coating to your headlights, otherwise the plastics will decay extremely quickly. this is why headlight restoration kits include abrasive material to remove the old dried UV coating and UV coating to re-apply after removing the old dried out UV coating.
@hankkingsley91832 жыл бұрын
Only some kits have a sealer... the one from Meguires does
@kimjohnson31932 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I HAD A FEELING THIS TRICK WAS REMOVING SOMETHING THAT IS NEEDED.
@Iceaxehikes6 жыл бұрын
Actually the WD40 headlight thing comes from truckers up north to keep LED headlights from getting covered in snow. Pam works as well. Lasts about 8 hrs.
@The1badhazard6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Edwards Considering this trick is a lot older than LED headlights on semi trucks.
@brandoncaldwell956 жыл бұрын
This is the used car sales trick before LED bud. The only reason they had to use it on LED was due to the lghts not producing head to melt the snow iff the light. In reality LED is noce, but give me the old fashioned lights for up north hauling..
@JoeZyzyx Жыл бұрын
@@brandoncaldwell95 Old headlights use to put out 50-60 watts power, which melted snow and ice off the glass (not plastic).
@indikananayakkara93225 жыл бұрын
Dude, you must have realised by now it don't work 😊 use 1000 grit first and 2500 to remove the damaged plastic. Use plastic polishing compound to remove the fine layer of mist (fine scratches caused by the 2500 grit). Simple.
@jaberjaber1315 жыл бұрын
For anyone who has the foggy headlight problem , rain x makes a paste for that for under ten dollars , works great for about a year and you have to reapply it but it only takes minutes
@mikerafone47362 жыл бұрын
thank you
@CocoChanelle-12 жыл бұрын
Name of the paste?
@NevilleFuckenBartos2 жыл бұрын
@@CocoChanelle-1 RAIN X
@jaberjaber131 Жыл бұрын
@@markw6549 I've used New car finish and mother's rubbing compound, they work , but the rain x is an easier product to use
@sholababalola23 Жыл бұрын
Please which exact one did you use? I checked just now but they have varieties. Can you recommend the exact one for the foggy headlights and for my windshield.... thank you
@ANIG19872 жыл бұрын
i don't mind wiping my headlights every 2 weeks , its just like a trip to the carwash , less expense, still do the job, lol!!
@kell_checks_in6 жыл бұрын
This is what people who stop at intersections and offer to clean stuff should be doing instead of washing windows.
@mega_game_play6 жыл бұрын
This is why I like the basic rectangular headlights on my old pickup. When a headlight burns out and needs replacing, I get a whole new GLASS lens and bulb all in one unit. Much better IMO. Those plastic headlight lenses on cars always look like crap after a while.
@speedracer19452 жыл бұрын
Its sometimes easier to replace the whole unit and looks good though the other one is dingy looking. LoL
@MrNunna5 жыл бұрын
No, it doesn't last. Looks great until the WD dries - and it DOES dry. A day or 2 later, the SAME.
@josecarrillo95775 жыл бұрын
That's what I figured
@covertops.5 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@rustywrench5005 жыл бұрын
@Bahman Jazuie this is the most effective method 👌🏻
@mikeanthony075 жыл бұрын
What if you finish it off with waxing then buffing it ?!
@mattwebb60565 жыл бұрын
Use some metal polish
@mikejackson1507 Жыл бұрын
Great tip. Saves you from spending $20 - $30.00 on a head light cleaning kit. Also don't want to spend your Sunday afternoon cleaning your head lights, just give it a kiss and promise and your good to go.
@gazthemodelman5 жыл бұрын
I did this and my exhaust fell off, my tires went flat and my nan got dementia...……...but at least my headlights are clear for 10 minutes!
@jmarston10435 жыл бұрын
lol lol lol, nice
@zaynmalik86473 жыл бұрын
What kind of ride you have?
@rustOfunk3 жыл бұрын
Billy Ray! Hey, brother. I’ve got your next hit song!
@gazthemodelman3 жыл бұрын
@@zaynmalik8647 I have a 2005 Saab 93 convertible, I've never been a Saab man but have to say this is the smoothest ride I've ever had, and she can shift when she needs to! 😂
@zaynmalik86473 жыл бұрын
Damn bro I can relate
@deborahnail33066 жыл бұрын
Hey, it’s nice to see someone exited about cleaning headlights and a sweet wife that brings pot roast and he loved that too!! Such a nice young couple! It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t last very long, just keep the WD40 handy and clean them as needed, it didn’t take 2 minuets!! Thank you and great tutorial.✝️🙏🏼❤️👋🏼
@SeiferFirehart4 жыл бұрын
It's temporary fix as oils just fill in the scratches making smooth, clear surface, when you spray water on you get similar effect, same with clear coat. Just sand the headlights starting with something like 300-600 grit sandpaper then switch to higher grit like 800, 1200, 1600 etc ending on 2000 or 3000 and then polish them with polish compound and you have basically new headlights, can spray clear coat after to make them last like a set of new headlights as new headlights are coated as well.
@reproducionefilme93124 жыл бұрын
Exatamente com lixas ,porem pode partir de 800 até 2000 e usar pasta n 2 da 3 M de pois então para pasta de polimento 3 M ,.Resultado real fica realmente bom ,,,,Parabéns por sua observação .
@Thomas_Smaling3 жыл бұрын
What about glass headlights?
@SeiferFirehart3 жыл бұрын
@@Thomas_Smaling You replace them. Polishing is somewhat possible but it's very hard... ;)
@willemverwijs26963 жыл бұрын
@@SeiferFirehart no it's not! in fact, it's very easy! just wet sand them and then polish them.
@SeiferFirehart3 жыл бұрын
@@willemverwijs2696 And what did I say?
@nickfatsis9607 Жыл бұрын
I love my car's headlights, the cover is glass not plastic, never get UV fog on them.
@JordonPP5 жыл бұрын
Best thing to use is 3M rubbing compound. Used this on three cars and results was much better than using WD40. The rubbing compound works even on foggy headlights that are much worse than yours.
@ziblot12355 жыл бұрын
Rubbing compound and progressively finer grits actually repair the damage.WD40 just masks the problem. As soon as it rains it will run off not to mention it ill attrct dust and pollen and look worse. I wouldnt use it. Use a 1000 grit. Take a page from the stone polishers manual.
@Xidias2 жыл бұрын
Just did the 3M rubbing compound today. 100% works
@joelmorel77992 жыл бұрын
@@ziblot1235 joel
@Jinghui2 жыл бұрын
@@ziblot1235 Or use a buffing wheel on a hand drill with a bit of compounding wax
@mariosola12 жыл бұрын
and the kit costs literally 5 more dollars than that wd40, has many applications worth of compound and lasts for 1-2 years (in my experience). This is actually a far more expensive option considering you'd have to do it every 2 days.
@mikebledsoe23155 жыл бұрын
*WD-40 will wipe away the oxidation build-up that happens on some headlights but eventually it will return. 3M Auto Advanced Rubbing Compound WILL clean an eliminate the oxidation which is caused by ultra violet rays from the Sun. The only place I've found that sales 3M auto products is Auto Advance stores. Follow the instructions on the bottle its priced at $13-$15 depending where you're located.*
@dudleyboggs97413 жыл бұрын
Im from the country dude, and 1st we act better then you and you'll wear your arms out trying to keep them that way.
@JohnJohn-ij5rj5 жыл бұрын
Noooo weeeiiiii it's gone back to being cloudy the next day!!!!!!!🤣
@n0tlance3142 жыл бұрын
Theres a difference between this and the $15 kit, the restoration kit will actually work as intended. And if you get one with a sealant it will keep them protected for months.
@calvinjackson81102 жыл бұрын
Wish I could find such a kit for $15 in June 22. Everything has gone up. I saw a slice of apple pie at Piccadilly for $5.30! A SLICE OF PIE, NOT THE WHOLE PIE!!!!
@the_last_centurion5 жыл бұрын
Random fact. WD-40 stands for Water displacement 40th formula. Because the creator made 39 other formulas before he was happy with this one. The 40th.
@jeryhenuhili92635 жыл бұрын
I was today years old when I learned about this!!! Damn.
@rjvaz274 жыл бұрын
There are many inventors, but only one Creator.
@patriciarooney61133 жыл бұрын
@@rjvaz27 Amen!
@modusop83 жыл бұрын
I like his enthusiasm , he’s funny with his presentation. Good job sir👍🤓
@keen2b3 жыл бұрын
Yes like a fake Sales Person!
@zaftra3 жыл бұрын
This will come back, it's no different to looking at a car with water on it.
@ronmitchell56442 жыл бұрын
I use a buffer and some plastic polish. 5 minutes and it lasts for about a year before it gets foggy.
@MegaTonyng4 жыл бұрын
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone
@sofiabaper21804 жыл бұрын
Jimmy cliff 😊
@cedarcheii-man11334 жыл бұрын
Rain washed it all away
@diondehena9394 жыл бұрын
I can see all obstacles in my way🎶
@albanagar78083 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@denniskelly69593 жыл бұрын
Here is that rainbow I've been praying for.
@paultro84576 жыл бұрын
Plastic headlight lenses are actually sprayed with a clear coat. The clear coat prevents the Sun's UV rays from actually touching the plastic. When the clear coat chips away off of your headlight lens the UV rays turn the plastic yellow or foggy or Hazey. The only way to actually fix the problem is to wet sand your headlight to remove the oxidized plastic and then to buy clear coat in a spray can that is UV resistant. After you wet sand them and spray a couple coats of clearcoat on them they will be back to normal and will last a long time. Chris fix did a video on it.
@alanhodgson59756 жыл бұрын
Paultro 84 ii
@mr_mel6 жыл бұрын
Good to know. But for a quick immediate fix. I was pretty pleased. The headlights on my GTI look much better. I was just going to buy new lenses but I can hold off on that for a little while now
@BigFordCountry846 жыл бұрын
after your done you can help things last even longer by waxing it and hand buffing
@tonytheguy51946 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely correct, I did last year , no issues,
@jeffbingaman27546 жыл бұрын
Thank you...😐
@jacobsidorin20554 жыл бұрын
I am an electrician and that’s how we clean old light fixtures.
@ElRanchoPeralta2 жыл бұрын
I sprayed wd40 on my toenails and now the fungus is gone.
@JB736915 жыл бұрын
You need an abrasive to remove a thin layer of the plastic then apply clear cote to it to seal the deal. It is the UV that causes that fog.
@glenndespres53173 жыл бұрын
What clear cote would that be?
@seanmalone79203 жыл бұрын
@@glenndespres5317 clear coat for lights They make specific clear coat for headlights
@seanmalone79203 жыл бұрын
Need to wet sand with lite grit wet sandpaper spray with soapy water n sand whipe excess plastic sand off, continue process where needed for additional sanding whipe dry with alcohol n microfiber towel than apply clear coat 2-3 applications
@glenndespres53173 жыл бұрын
@@seanmalone7920 Hey, thanks for the info man. I will give that a try for sure.
@trevorbennett92283 жыл бұрын
Everyone of you is wrong listen to me..if you want it done right u get 600 grit sand paper wet and 1000 grit sandpaper wet polish compound and a 3" buffer so you can work within the headlight. Start with 600 wet sanding with a sponge. sand evenly across the surface removing oxidation and or slight imperfections. After surface is free of oxidation and imperfections move on with 1000 wet with sponge long enough just to remove the 600 grit marks. After 1000 grit finish should be smooth and COMPLETELY free of imperfectionS...Apply compound to 3" buffing wheel or toilet paper if buffing by hand. Continue buffing with compound until desired headlight finish is reached...brand fuckin new
@franciswhite4195 жыл бұрын
Video starts at 1:10 ends at 1:50. The rest is fill. Also, any oil will do this by filling the pores in the plastic. After a wash it will be right back to the way it was.
@bovinedowie28035 жыл бұрын
I hate KZbinrs who lack content and fill it with close ups of their faces, food and general blather. Thanks for the time stamp.
@rock11405 жыл бұрын
francis white ü7777î
@SydneyChromatic5 жыл бұрын
exactly fuck this guy
@grumpysowhat69984 жыл бұрын
Try WD-40 on your wiper blades, if they streak. As long as they aren’t cracking, WD-40 will make them like new. Wipe the rubber down good and let them dry. It will surprise you next time you need them.
@Just_a_normal_guy11 Жыл бұрын
I tried that a while ago and made viper harder. I will not do it again. Instead, clean with mild dish detergent on regular basis.
@stfuplsok10 ай бұрын
Use Silicone lubricant spray and NOT a WD-40 on your wiper blades. Silicone lubricants provide excellent lubrication for rubber. And won't crack the rubber.
@vrglcom2 жыл бұрын
Great trick for when your getting your car ready to sell. Also you can do your outside black trims with wd40 to make them nice and black again 👍🏼
@gulaurfo61042 жыл бұрын
False advertisement 😂 bet the wd40 would evaporate in a week and look just as bad
@MikeRoeser Жыл бұрын
@@gulaurfo6104 it last a couple of months and depends if it sits in the hot sun a lot
@BrittneyWilkinson Жыл бұрын
Foreal
@BrittneyWilkinson Жыл бұрын
I’m on my way to AUTOZONE
@Swish_God Жыл бұрын
Black trims or Rims? I'm confused
@luckyskitchen44726 жыл бұрын
The oxidation is still on the surface, all that WD40 has done is shine the surface. You can hear the rough surface even after you applied WD40.... The real method is to use a a restorer compound and buff the surface. On surfaces that are really bad, sanding in multiple grits (600-1500) and then applying a 2K clear coat on the surface is the preferred method.
@acelakid946 жыл бұрын
P Tourne Yeah, I did my heavily -oxidized- weathered headlights with that method and they look and feel (slick) brand new. My car’s designed has aged well, so the headlights make it look like a new car.
@jdwelborn6 жыл бұрын
plastic doesn't oxidize
@acelakid946 жыл бұрын
jdwelborn Better?
@izzygonzalez736 жыл бұрын
Can you explain to me dumb way because my headlights are foggy and I'm trying to avoid from spending 20$ or 300$..
@sourpatch70856 жыл бұрын
P Tourne more specific do a how to video
@jeanclaudecamilleri50194 жыл бұрын
Works for a while but if you really want to do it right just sand them down with some 800grid sand paper using water and spray some clear coat on them it will last for years on.
@kardaleholland5202 Жыл бұрын
Do you know the name of the products?
@UTUBELO4 жыл бұрын
"old time, out in the country way." had me right there, subscribe lol.
@GultenA5292 жыл бұрын
Oh my Gosh! I did not even finish watching your video; I paused and went into my garage. I used WD 40 on my Honda Suv. headlights. It worked! The headlights were just like yours steamy looking. Thank you, thank you!
@outsider2383 жыл бұрын
I use a brass polish on mine. Cleans them right up and lasts a very long time.
@putrikrisna11693 жыл бұрын
What brand did you use
@outsider2383 жыл бұрын
@@putrikrisna1169 It is Weiman metal polish. Clean the lens, apply polish and then buff it off. Works really good!
@thebillyflintexperience1194 жыл бұрын
I used liquid acetate on mine and it actually worked... I used a little to test it out... but the key, once you go over that one surface you can’t go over it again because the acetate will actually smear and that you can never remove. So make sure you go from right to left NO CIRCULAR MOTION.
@ArChi285 Жыл бұрын
just use WD-40 lol
@HangnJudge Жыл бұрын
Nice......if its real.
@Cam-fq4rh3 жыл бұрын
😂 a more effective way is to buff your headlights, but even that won’t last very long. Just wet sand them bro, it’s easy . Do like 600 or 800 grit depending on how fked they are, and work your way up to like 2,000 or higher grit. Finish by spraying a clear coat ( I would recommend a clear coat that protects against UV ) aaaaand you’re set !
@ljaysperspective17752 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree I'll be performing this process on my 05 F15 and my spouses 2012 Honda Accord coupe. All headlights are plastic now so unless ur willing to put out $150 or so for a new pair, I suggest visiting ur local H.F and spending $10 bucks on various sheets of sand paper. This is a weekend project that pays for itself.
@ljaysperspective17752 жыл бұрын
@@viablybodacious302 Definitely, however a variable speed polishing machine works best. The slow setting seems to be key. I had mine on high (testing) and I scuffed the edge of my headlight just a little...cuts the time significantly.
@johnthompson74202 жыл бұрын
never saw sanding work. hours of sanding doesn't do shit. WD40 is instantaneous. and ya you have to re do it when you wash the car, so ?
@Cam-fq4rh2 жыл бұрын
@@johnthompson7420 bro what are you talking about 😂. WD40 is a joke, it won’t last you minutes . While you’re on KZbin, go search wet sanding headlight restoration videos . You’re probably missing the clear coat at the end, that’s what’s going to give it that clear.. look..
@ljaysperspective17752 жыл бұрын
@@johnthompson7420 No John, you don't have to do hours of sanding half an hour to an hour tops for something decent, can you take your time yes, will it take longer yes... Let's be clear bro. Everyone has a method, everyone is posting what works best, not the fastest. WD-40 is a more instant but it's also the least lasting method.. Not one method is written in stone.. Get it? Take a sledgehammer to your lights and then you don't have to mess with them at all. Otherwise, you can sand with 600, then 1500 grit. Then a quick buff, i use a light compond, whether by hand or machine it's up to you. Or if your lazy keep buying WD-40 all year round, I'm sure the manufacturer won't mind $$$.
@renar36182 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My Tacoma is a 1997, so it's even foggier than yours. I was looking for instructions for the toothpaste method, but this looks SO much easier! Gonna go clean my headlights right now.
@ronja53152 жыл бұрын
did it work?
@renar36182 жыл бұрын
@@ronja5315 It did!
@hdgshshsgs86572 жыл бұрын
How about after a month
@renar36182 жыл бұрын
@@hdgshshsgs8657 Hard to say. I live in a rural area and I get quite a coating of bugs on everything!
@mgamga94764 жыл бұрын
It's a temporary fix but you can go out there every couple of days and rub WD-40 on it again
@HusamHamtini3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@fastasfox6 жыл бұрын
why don't they just make them out of glass again...end of problem.
@BeeDubyah7236 жыл бұрын
fastasfox cuz then they wouldn't make any money on restoration kits....
@tcwoodworksanddesign20196 жыл бұрын
Can't make them out from glass because of the shape of headlights now. Imagine making a mold for a shaped headlight then using molten glass, that would cost thousands of dollars. And that's just for one headlight.
@paulmadsen516 жыл бұрын
Because with modern headlights only the inner bulb is meant to be replaced and a glass lens would get chipped, pitted, and broken by road debris. And if you think a polycarbonate headlight assemby is expensive, try moulding that thing out of glass. It would be costly, need frequent replacement, and be easily broken. Not to mention heavy. Trust me, glass wouldn't last as long. The only reason you got away with it in the past is because the whole entire light (lense and all) got replaced whenever the bulb burned out.
@theRealAV8r6 жыл бұрын
Not to mention how dangerous a large modern hlight assembly made of glass would be in an accident.
@williambrazil48036 жыл бұрын
Really make glass again with the problem
@outlet69893 жыл бұрын
I've learned one thing, read the comments before you write yours. I live in Florida too. UV rays here are brutal on any type of plastic. Also, I thank that the products we apply to the car's paint may affect the headlights covers. One last thought, any type of oil is a no-no. Oils EAT plastic.
@sidodelmonteoran79412 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@NevilleFuckenBartos2 жыл бұрын
What if your the first to comment 😁
@TheBuckspygmy Жыл бұрын
I tried WD40 today on my 15 year old Toyota Yaris. It had dirty headlights and glue residue from Beam Benders. Frankly I was astounded at the result. The headlights now look like new.
@oasisblue4193 жыл бұрын
I get the same result every time it rains... wait there..I get it now... WD40 is just collected rainwater 🤷♂️🤷♂️
@clarkgriswold59035 жыл бұрын
The first time you wash it, it will be right back & foggy again, temp fix!
@bobyfun793 жыл бұрын
Really 😳
@kimdavid44064 жыл бұрын
I went to Walmart and bought the Turtle Wax headlight cleaning kit for $10. It comes with cleaners, scrubbers and a clear coat to put over it to keep it clear. It took me 5-10 minutes.
@kerlowkey2 жыл бұрын
Yeah well I did the same shit but for me, it literally didn't do anything or bare minimum. Useless kit from my experience
@kimdavid44062 жыл бұрын
@@kerlowkey In my experience, it worked great!!! But it didn't last. I would've had to do it every year, I guess. But the car is gone now. Problem solved. 😆
@Alotipsalo5 ай бұрын
"What a game-changer! I had no idea WD-40 could be used for headlight restoration. This video not only showcased a brilliant hack but also emphasized the importance of experimentation and curiosity. It's a reminder to approach problems with an open mind and a willingness to try new things. Thanks for sharing this enlightening experience!"
@farmdog31564 жыл бұрын
i know nothing about mechanical things but i accidentally stumbled with this WD40 stuff once...tried spraying it in my mother-in-law's coffee and guess what, she can now clearly see how unhappy i am with her meddling in our daily lives.. sure this stuff works wonders!!! id be damned if i ever run out of this goody!!!
@freddyproductions13494 жыл бұрын
I'll be....😂😂😂
@newvillagefilms4 жыл бұрын
Wife: Did you do the whole neighborhood's cars and trucks?
@darrenevans10953 жыл бұрын
Haha 😆, legit!
@fredmartine6743 жыл бұрын
I apply WD-40 to my headlights once a week, it's fun making the headlight lens clear plus night time driving is safer too.
@tammyb53612 жыл бұрын
Mine are so bad I drive with my bright lights on and it don't blind other drivers, I never get flashed to dim them. But mine are so bad I can't see to drive with them on dim. I've tried the toothpaste and that didn't work for me
@royhorwood26632 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you should try and get out a bit more, if you think spraying wd40 is fun???
@user-bw4yk6gy9t7 ай бұрын
@@royhorwood2663perhaps try putting the shut to the up
@marcuss6532 жыл бұрын
It clears the yellow film off very good. The scratches still needs work but my car is a 2008 so the improvement was very evident. I should had taken photos but to be honest I didn’t think it would actually work. Now I can still sand down the scratches and do it faster and easier now the yellow layer is all gone. I did use it on my 2013 truck and it did the lens very well and the headlights look like new.
@iancrombie7546 жыл бұрын
I tried it on my headlights but no one brought me a pot roast !
@fredflintstone15473 жыл бұрын
country people don''t use paper towels, they would use rags or old torn up cotton clothing and wash/reuse them when soiled
@SPARKYMAN19793 жыл бұрын
Be an old torn up pair of drawers!
@Snappers1_4 жыл бұрын
From what I’m seeing in the comments, WD-40 only fills in the scratches of the headlights and makes them temporarily clear. This is perfect if you’ve made a mistake scrubbing off the oxidation too rough with sandpaper.
@lourdeslomeli8242 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome In the middle of your video, I got the wd40 and went to my 2006 Chrysler 300 and cleaned the headlights AND IT WORKED!!! Thanks a million!
@tomj15946 жыл бұрын
There is a recall on Toyota Tacoma headlight lens's. The haze and crack from heat. I have a 2011 Toyota Tacoma pick up and the headlight lens's were replaced for free.
@YakMotley6 жыл бұрын
Awesome ! I checking that now! Thanks !
@garyryan90464 жыл бұрын
Haze is caused by a chemical reaction in the plastic headlight cover. It's normal but will be worse/quicker if there's alot of sun. There's nothing that I've found that "fixes" this permanently. You should also notice that the surface of the light feels rough/pitted also normal. The best fix I've found is Plexis... originally bought for my motorcycle windshield, it's designed to clean plastic surfaces ( Note, it does not work on traditional glass. Spray on the headlight, let it sit for a min or so then wipe off with a microfiber towel, buff it until it's clean.... might take 2 passes on seriously hazed lenses. In NJ, this typically lasts about 6 months then you need to redo. You can get this on line or at all motorcycle shops.
@shannon140683 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful you posted this even tho w40 does something
@johnward12813 жыл бұрын
I found it on eBay, Its Called PLEXUS, Plexus can be used for cleaning, polishing and protecting all types of plastic, including clear or colored acrylics; car, boat and motorcycle
@kidpisot3 жыл бұрын
Works the same way with water unfortunately it dries out quickly than oil.
@computek91413 жыл бұрын
When it drys or if there's rain surprise its back. Just by yourself the Maguire's kit then before the wax clear it and your done.
@theflyingscotsman99022 жыл бұрын
Ya rain washes oil off ! Lol
@leeannfrankford32733 жыл бұрын
It also works good to take labels off your file cabinets. Melts the glue and paper label and leaves no residue.
@solarismoon30463 жыл бұрын
So does silicone spray. It too removes the glues from stickers without damage.
@normanacree16353 жыл бұрын
It might dissolve the glue and paper label but I don't think it melts anything.
@Dhi-fe5eu3 жыл бұрын
If you were to accidentally spray WD-40 on your car paint. It would have a really nice shine for a while before it fills the paint really bad. I wonder what the long term effect will be on the headlight.
@ArChi285 Жыл бұрын
wash with soap right away so it wion't stay
@jessebarajas16614 жыл бұрын
Not only does it fix squeaky hinges and clean headlights but it taste good too with roast beef 🥩🤪
@renedugas23962 жыл бұрын
you are better off using the oil contained in the w40, it softens the plastic to reform them again to new condition, repeat a few times during the year and your headlights will reach new condition when purchased
@Dhi-fe5eu3 жыл бұрын
I sprayed it all over my car and now it shines like new. Wow!!
@trevorbennett92283 жыл бұрын
Nooo wtf don't do that it will eat the clear coat strait off your car silly
@anthonydelagarza64013 жыл бұрын
Nice 👌
@victorsmith56993 жыл бұрын
Lol...I sprayed WD40 over a car with really bad oxidized paint and it came up brand new and looked great until I drove it and it got covered in dust.
@TheChrono87Show5 жыл бұрын
Yes it does work as a temporary fix... It returns after a day or so, or in my case several hours.
@CashDigger5 жыл бұрын
WD40 works on ALL surfaces so long it's wet! If you wash it with soap and water it will be blind again after it dries! WD40 is a amazing oil but it is not a panacea!!!
@TheChrono87Show5 жыл бұрын
@@CashDigger Either way it helped me pass the yearly inspection! I will just replace it when I have the cash anyway haha.
@willstroh95764 жыл бұрын
OFF bug spray works wonders for yellow headlights. Wipe instantly.
@celestekruger15413 жыл бұрын
Thanks I just did it on two of ours cars and boom clean and clear!!!
@allenbalyan2 жыл бұрын
Don’t do this unless you don’t care about the long term.. it’s actually making it worse. Depending how hot your climate is this would last a few days. Put in some elbow grease instead and do it right
@pauledwards55732 жыл бұрын
My old BM is 20 years old!
@l.i.archer53796 жыл бұрын
WD-40 fills in the micro-cracks in the lexan lens and changes the way light refracts off/through it. By filling in those cracks, the WD-40 restores a smooth surface and light passes through it more easily in a straight direction.
@lizard9446 жыл бұрын
But it doesn't last nor does it improve the optics. Only way is to replace or repair the hazy substrate.
@streetmaster20066 жыл бұрын
Great while trying to sell an old and busted car
@tigerchillyable5 жыл бұрын
The only only real method is sand paper... 600 grit first Then use 1000 grit and work your way up to 3000 grit. Polish compound and finally uv protection. I sell kits at my Auto parts store, they work great
@Pomarium5 жыл бұрын
Mothers Mag And Aluminium / Alloy / Metal Polish . Then use uv protection
@fid655 жыл бұрын
Yep and by the time yuri done may as well go get new ones ..cheap bastards lol...
@ronnieowens19785 жыл бұрын
New ones are only 50 bucks I'd pay 50 not to have to listen to this idiot..
@carolstevens14296 жыл бұрын
Not only is it a temporary fix, it's also a dust magnet.
@Dr0IT0iraq6 жыл бұрын
Carol Stevens yeah and it will make it worest than before
@jorgedavid97596 жыл бұрын
steve B WOREST??? NIGGA WHAAAATTT??? 😂😂😂😂
@MultiGal16 жыл бұрын
yeah let it dry before you speed off with your new clean headlights
@mossyshotgun59026 жыл бұрын
Carol Stevens / Why do women have to drag men down all the time & bust our balls ??? So its a dust magnet !!! Freakin wash it or wipe it off w/glass cleaner, Debbie Downer !!! Fuck !! Anyone else sick & tired of that ???!!!???
@ambimu55hak6 жыл бұрын
jorge david 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@chrisxavier1848 Жыл бұрын
Worked on my Civic, lasted about a month, but that's easy maintenance.
@j.j.j48595 жыл бұрын
Nice idea however, the plastic has reacted to UV light over time and so it slightly changes the plastics chemical composition of the topmost layer of the light covering. WD is great stuff and I use it on everything, too but as soon as it slowly evaporates in a little while the plastic will fog over once more. The commercial products that you can purchase for this contain a very, very fine abrasive which removes the topmost fogged layer of plastic (like the toothpaste method) and have a more lasting effect than the WD. But hey, whatever works, am I right?
@raewyncormack24612 жыл бұрын
Well you gotta clean your teeth every night so fair nuff
@haroldjackson64172 жыл бұрын
Yep you’re right.
@pr3ttyboyfloyd Жыл бұрын
I kind of figured that it was just coating the plastic versus actually cleaning it off.
@firstlast4874 Жыл бұрын
"as soon as it slowly evaporates in a little while the plastic will fog over once more" Yes indeed
@peabarter_30745 жыл бұрын
This works for a brief period of time if you don’t seal it immediately afterward. I used Sylvania headlight UV Block Clear Coat to put a clear coat over and prevent it from oxidizing.
@BabyGangsterIsMe2 жыл бұрын
agreed
@Sh0ckingSaRaH2 жыл бұрын
Sylvania headlight UV block Clear coat
@scottmoore22593 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing with my headlights but I used "off" bug spray not wd-40! It is a night and day difference!! Love these little hacks!
@sylvesterjohnsonjr.76023 жыл бұрын
How long did the Off last?
@justinquamme9162 жыл бұрын
It has to be DEET bug spray the higher the deet the better. Make sure you tape and drape parts around the headlight it will take the paint right off your vehicle
@staciehusen2 жыл бұрын
@@justinquamme916 Yes, DEET will soften plastics, actually it dissolves the surface. that removes the haze.. clean and polish, good for long time !
@TheProtagonistDies Жыл бұрын
@@sylvesterjohnsonjr.7602 3 days. hes not gonna tell you that tho
@geoffreywelsby74342 жыл бұрын
I know you have done one headlight, but it would be good to see the difference at night. Shine both lights on a wall or something for comparison.