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Headlight Restoration

If your vehicle is 3 years or older, your headlights have seen the wear and tear caused by weather, abrasive and debris. Restore your headlights today and improve luminosity up to 525%.*

Light the way to improved safety.

In the past, replacing scratched, clouded or yellowed plastic headlight covers was an expensive necessity in order to preserve safety. But now with 3M Headlight Lens Restoration solutions, car and motorcycle owners can shine and restore plastic lenses — including headlights, tail lights, fog and directional lights — to like-new condition for a fraction of the cost.

How to Restore Headlights Using a Drill

  • Overview

    3M™ Headlight Restoration System restores headlights by removing the yellow, oxidation layer that develops over time. Give your car the 20/20 vision it deserves by using this kit to sand away the hazy layer and restore shine. The kit includes sandpaper, foam pad, and rubbing compound and step-by-step directions to take you through the process. This kit utilizes a household drill (1200-1600 rpm) to make the job easier.


    • 3M Products in this Video:

      • 3M™ Headlight Restoration Kit (39045C)
      • 3M™ Microfiber Detail Cloth
      • 3M™ Automotive Performance Masking Tape
    • Additional Products:

      • Household drill
      • Spray bottle and water
      • Paper towels

How to Restore Headlights Without a Drill

  • Overview

    3M™ Headlight Restoration Kit restores headlights by removing the yellow, oxidation layer that develops over time. Give your car the 20/20 vision it deserves by using this kit to sand away the hazy layer and restore shine. The kit includes sandpaper, foam pad, and rubbing compound and step-by-step directions to take you through the process.


    • 3M Products in this Video:

      • 3M™ Headlight Restoration Kit (39084C)
      • 3M™ Automotive Performance Masking Tape
    • Additional Products:

      • Spray bottle and water
      • Microfiber Detail Cloth
      • Paper towels

Visible Results

With 3M you can restore your headlights and help improve driving safety for you and your family. 

 

  • Increasing response time by 4 seconds when traveling 50km/h* 
  • Improving overall headlight illumination up to 525%*
  • Improving visibility up to 60 meters*

 

  • 3M Headlight Restoration

    Before

  • After Headlight Restoration

    After


Additional Products for Headlight Restoration

  • 3M™ Headlight Restoration System (39045C)
  • 3M™ Headlight Restoration Kit (39084C)

     


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* Results obtained from CAA Quebec study on Worn-Out Vehicle Headlight Lenses (www.caaquebec.com)