Restore headlights...

[Hotdiggitydog]

I've seen several articles and threads about restoring headlights. Toothpaste, baking soda, Off bug spray, expensive store bought products, you name it. I stumbled upon a really easy way to restore them.

While lubricating my hood release cable on my MB wagon, I accidentally spilled some WD-40 onto one of the headlights. I took a shop towel and wiped it off. As soon as I made the first stroke, it was amazing how the light looked. I added more WD to the towel and did all of the lights. I was very surprised. Mercedes Benz are notorious for bad light lenses.

I did this about a month ago but didn't want to post about it until I saw some results. It works. I wash my car once a week and just wipe the lights with the WD after I dry it off. Like new. Has anybody else tried or heard about this?

HDD

 

[the_great_white]

I'll try it later and report back to you......if it ****s up my headlights, I'll send you the bill......

 

[BanjoJohn]

I haven't tried the WD40, but I have used sand paper on those that have a lot of yellow.
I would start with 400 grit and continue up to 1000 grit, then rubbing compound, and polish.
It all depends upon the severity of the fading.

 

[Hotdiggitydog]

I'll try it later and report back to you......if it ****s up my headlights, I'll send you the bill......

That's why I waited a month to post. I wanted to make sure it was not harmful in any way.

HDD

 

[Hotdiggitydog]

I haven't tried the WD40, but I have used sand paper on those that have a lot of yellow.
I would start with 400 grit and continue up to 1000 grit, then rubbing compound, and polish.
It all depends upon the severity of the fading.

Yeah, I went that route and it works really well. Just a lot of work. I used all of the ones in my OP at one time or another. WD is the best so far.

HDD

 

[Hotdiggitydog]

I post some pics later.

HDD

 

[HERMET]

I've used the bug spray and it worked spmewhat. Better than they where before but that's about it.

 

[Hotdiggitydog]

Here is a picture of it. Would be better if the sun was out.

HDD

 

[Kahrnut]

I use fresh cat crap. Gotta get it from a housecat that eats a lotta tuna.

 

[Just1more]

Months after coating mine with WD-40, I had to replace them because they both were covered with spider cracks. I guess the sun and oil didn’t go well with the plastic.