I've done a quick guide to help people save time and money not needing to change your headlamps.

 

Your Headlamp may need restore fixing with foggy patchy look which blocks the light and will cause Mot advise or fail.

 

I've tried and tested sanding and toothpaste it only works so much and will not last long term. So if you want the job done properly which will last a long time and have amazing new looks for your headlamps buying this kit.

 

I did my skoda fabia and peugeot 306 with amazing results.

 

 

Just ignore the brake caliper kit on the left.

 

The kit on the right called Simply headlamp restore kit which you need for this job. It comes complete with sanding discs, spunge, mop, handle masking tape, polish and uv protection and full guide easy to follow paper sheet. I paid £9.99 got a good deal on it.

 

Edited 15 July, 20223 yr by Kelly_Heroes

Wash headlamps clean then once dry masking up headlamps where needed avoid paint work. 

 

So use plenty of water when sanding down and not to pressure to hard.

 

Stage 1 sanding down in different grades of sand paper using lowest first then the middle then the highest last and the results stage by stage.

 

Edited 15 July, 20223 yr by Kelly_Heroes

Stage 2 polish the headlamps in circular motions until you see them starting to look like original again with the polish and mop head.

 

Then wipe of clean of the polish with a rag or paper and make sure all it cleaned of.

 

Stage 3 add the clear UV restorer in layers the liquid with the spunge across the headlamps until you see the layers look correct and remove any over spills.

 

This is the result below amazing like brand new if you do it correctly.

decent kits but it still dont last that long mate before it starts fogging again i did this with mine and replaced them 6 months later as they were fogging again.

1 minute ago, Stewartasb said:

decent kits but it still dont last that long mate before it starts fogging again i did this with mine and replaced them 6 months later as they were fogging again.

 

Same here. Looked great at first but soon faded.

I used a soft cloth and some old T-Cut I found in the shed, a five minute job.

 

OK, it won't last so that's another 5 mins next year

Good write up... interested in that 306 if you sell, by the way.

The first time i did mine they soon faded again so after the 2nd time i applied clear headlamp/uv protection film and over 3 years later they are still fine.

Edited 15 July, 20223 yr by DC2990

2 hours ago, DC2990 said:

The first time i did mine they soon faded again so after the 2nd time i applied clear headlamp/uv protection film and over 3 years later they are still fine.

Once the headlights are cleaned up and uv protection put on this makes a big difference just like you seen.

 

The key thing cleaning up the correct way but having the uv protection after.

In my experience there's several available kits that all promise great results but the best I've found is one by Sonax 

I think one of the best guides for acrylic headlight restos was done by @devonutopiaif it's still available.