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Reddit mentions of Opti-Lens Permanent Headlight Coating
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Opti-Lens Permanent Headlight Coating. Here are the top ones.
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- Perfect for hobbyists and home use. This basic kit will service most modern electronics.
- Handy storage pouch contains: 26 Bit Driver Kit, Driver Handle, Driver Extension, Tweezers,
- Spudger, Opening Picks, Plastic Opening Tools, Suction Cup, Ruler, and Anti-Static Wrist Strap.
- Does NOT include the Pentalobe bits for iPhones or Macbooks, see our popular 54 bit kit for those.
- iFixit Lifetime Warranty.
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I've personally used CarPro DLUX on black plastic trims and its fantastic!
The cars at home are basically new so I can't vouch for anything, but opti-lens is designed for headlights. That said, if you can afford the time and handiness, it would be better to just repaint a clear coat on them.
Are you sure you used the kit correctly? I restored my beater's headlights with Megiuar's G3000 kit and the turnout was pretty good. The thing is, the entire process took me about 30 minutes of sanding per headlight (I was a bit timid with it at first).
Additionally, headlights need to have UV protection on them or the hazing will come back. The gel stuff that comes with the kit will only last about 1 month before you need to re-apply it. Your best bet is to apply a longer lasting product like Opti-Lens to ensure permanant protection.
I've heard really good things with Opti-Lens
You need to protect it somehow.
original headlights will typically have a protective layer above that you have sanded off now.
I like what the other guy said about clear 3M vinyl
my headlights I restored 2 years ago and they are fading already without any protectant other than 3x yearly application of collonite 845.
there's also a product by opti called opti lense that you apply a clear coat over top. https://www.amazon.com/OPT-OPT-OLC10-Opti-Lens-Permanent-Headlight/dp/B00GULJCUM
Seriously, $14 and less than an hour. Though sealing the lens in a little more expensive. I just did mine this past weekend: before and after. Sealed them with Optilens which is pretty expensive, but supposed to last the life of the car.
>However, as far as I know you cant stop it happening again, its a flaw in the chemistry that makes them susceptible to UV damage from sunlight.
Actually, there is!