Headlight Care

[Dyl415X]

I just got some new CTR headlights and I want to keep them looking as new as possible. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on products they use or, possibly, avoid and what's yielded the best results. Thanks in advance.

 

[mymmeryloss]

that ice spray wax works wonders....

 

[EK|B]

Real CTR lights?

 

[Dyl415X]

Real CTR lights?

Yeah, FINALLY found a good deal on them.

 

[projektej8]

you can put rain x on them just the way you would do the windows

 

[PhntmSk8r]

clean them up by hand with rubbing compound, and a GOOD wax then have clear bra put on them. You can replace the clear bra every few years once it starts getting pitted up/faded, and it'll keep the plastic under it mint shape.

 

[AutoFanatik]

i was thinking about it...what about Lamin-x just over the headlights?

 

[Kaotic_Zeus]

put like 5 layers of wax and you're good

 

[Dyl415X]

To those of you who recommended wax, do you think I should wait (since they are BRAND new) or do it right away? I read somewhere that new polycarbonate headlight lenses have some sort of coating that's supposed to last a little while. Sorry if it seems like a stupid question, I just want to prolong the life of these things because my OEM headlights came off looking like s**t.

 

[prophetofsin]

I use Crystal View. http://www.myheadlight.com/ Found at walmart $20.

Works pretty well. I used it on my brother's 92" E36. Made the headlights looks 500% better.

Just use this when your headlights are crappy already. Its basically some sand paper, and sealant that fills up the tiny scratches.

 

[mymmeryloss]

dont use clear bra...
that s**t sucks.
and yes wax them right away to protect them...