T-Cut Headlight Restoration Kit

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T-Cut is not the best tool for restoring headlights. There are far better techniques to restore headlights. Normal compounds also do a far better job polishing with a machine than T-Cut. Each year, we test over 350 auto products on vehicles and in our testing lab. Our team of product testers thoroughly researches top products, unboxes and puts our hands on each component, and tests the items on real vehicles before making recommendations to readers. Protect yourself: Cleaning solutions can be harsh on the skin and cause eye irritation, so wear gloves and protective eyewear as directed.

To test each of the headlight restoration kits, we applied them to a heavily oxidized headlight to compare results. Except for Chemical Guys, we limited each product to one complete run-through of the manufacturer’s instructions. Chemical Guys calls for multiple attempts to achieve the desired results, so we made three attempts for that test. But it was really hard work to get though through the weathered plastic layer to find a shine, and the sealant seemed to make little difference to the finish or protection either. If we were being brutal, we’d say the T-Cut kit did little more than the toothpaste. Holts Headlight Restoration Kit– Best Buy (machine applied) If your headlights are cloudy, you may simply need to wipe them down with a lens-clarifying compound. However, you may need a heavy-duty headlight restoration kit for more severe issues. CostAn all-in-one kit like this is simple, easy to use and has been specifically designed to clean headlights. It Rinse off any residue with a damp microfibre cloth and remove the tape. Your car should now be ready to hit the You expect to find wipes like these in a cleaning cupboard or nappy changing kit, so we weren’t expecting them to do a tough job like headlamp restoration which had taken us hours with polishers. But we were astounded at how effective they were.

The right headlight repair kit can keep your car lights functioning smoothly and effectively. Walking into any auto-garage, you’ll be faced with a whole wall of options for headlight restoration kits. We’ve gone through dozens of products in search of the best headlight restoration kits you can buy today. Some products do a great job of restoring headlights from severe discoloration, but the main cause of discoloration is UV rays from the sun. If you don’t buy a product that offers a strong headlight coating, you could end up repeating the process in a few months. Tips For Headlight Restoration If you’re in the market for the best headlight restoration kit you can buy, you can’t do better than 3M 39073 Headlight Lens Restoration Kit. With its ease and effectiveness, this kit does everything you need. New lenses are usually expensive, so most people will try to revive the old plastic. There are plenty of kits available along with other polishes and a common internet ‘expert’ ideas too. It’s a good idea to cover the area surrounding your headlights with tape, to protect it from any potentialChemical Guys compound to achieve noticeable results. We completed three passes and managed to lift much of the cloudiness. Even at this price is seemed reasonable value though, as it includes four different grades of sandpaper, a cutting paste and finally a UV sealant. There’s even a glove so you don’t get any of the chemicals on your skin and little roll of masking tape to help protect the paint work around the lens – although this is more useful when using power tools, unless you’re particularly energetic and careless. Remove any remaining product with microfibre. T-Cut Headlight Restorer Sealant repels sunlight, rain and birdtime, whilst sealing the surface to prevent the lens from fading or oxidising. The easy to apply formula leaves no white residue, bonds to the lens, sealing in a long lasting showroom shine and lustre. Protect the area around your headlights: This will ensure you don’t damage your frame when sanding or applying chemicals. Some of the materials in headlight restoration kits can damage paint, so you’ll want to line any surrounding areas with masking tape.