Inexpensive remedy for weathered / "foggy" headlights

[AtlantaDave]

I sold my 8 yr old Honda Accord this past weekend. It was in great shape and the only comment the potential buyer had was how the headlights were very "foggy". Like most modern vehicles, it had the plastic lens cover and over time, they get weathered or "foggy".

I googled on "how to repair weathered headlights" and found this stuff called Crystal View. I found this at Walmart for $19. It took maybe 45 minutes to do both headights, but the results were incredible.

Here's a clip of it: YouTube - Crystal View Headlight Restorer Defogger Directions

The potential buyer called back, took another look at the car and immediately noticed the much improved headlights and bought the car.

Last thing, if you do this, make sure you mask the painted area around the headlights so that you don't accidently damage those areas.

P.S. I don't work for Clear View, yada, yada, and am not responsible for any damage you may incur. Just wanted to share a product that worked for me.

[Alf]

Looks like good stuff.

[jakevn900]

Neato!

[Mrzazz]

I'm going to have to try that

[zedx11]

Originally Posted by AtlantaDave

I sold my 8 yr old Honda Accord this past weekend. It was in great shape and the only comment the potential buyer had was how the headlights were very "foggy". Like most modern vehicles, it had the plastic lens cover and over time, they get weathered or "foggy".

I googled on "how to repair weathered headlights" and found this stuff called Crystal View. I found this at Walmart for $19. It took maybe 45 minutes to do both headights, but the results were incredible.

Here's a clip of it: YouTube - Crystal View Headlight Restorer Defogger Directions

The potential buyer called back, took another look at the car and immediately noticed the much improved headlights and bought the car.

Last thing, if you do this, make sure you mask the painted area around the headlights so that you don't accidently damage those areas.

P.S. I don't work for Clear View, yada, yada, and am not responsible for any damage you may incur. Just wanted to share a product that worked for me.

I used one of those foam polishing balls and buffing compound on mine, worked pretty good. just didn't have anything to seal it with so I'll end up having to do it again.

[Sinecure]

I have used this product and agree with it's results (surprisingly also on a 2000 Accord). Just make sure to tape off painted areas as AtlantaDave said. I got a little on the paint and it doesn't come off!

[aftermath4788]

600 grit sand paper, then 1000 grit, then 1200 grit, rubbing compound, high speed buffer but on a slow speed so not to melt the headlight, some kind of sealer or polish, Brand new looking headlight.