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Are the cleaning products I’m using on my headlights causing more harm than good?

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Unfortunately, the answer is often yes. Most headlight problems (surface damage) are self-inflicted due to the use of harsh chemicals and solvents when people maintain their headlights. When dealing with chemicals or solvents, it’s extremely important to check their compatibility with polycarbonate headlights. Modern headlights are expensive to replace, so the last thing you want to do is use the wrong kind of chemicals or solvents. Below is a short list of the main chemicals and solvents to watch out for.

solvent: deet

Deet is the active ingredient found in many insect repellents. Although it does well in protecting people from insect bites it doesn’t fare well when cleaning certain plastics – including polycarbonate. In fact it can be disastrous and can result in the need for expensive headlight replacement. Deet is an effective solvent that can melt or dissolve polycarbonate, including the UV lens protector. Therefore it’s essential that you are careful with how you clean and maintain your headlights.

chemical/solvent: acetone

Acetone is the active ingredient found in nail polish removers and rubbing alcohols. It is also a solvent designed to dissolve glue, remove adhesives stickers and paint. Furthermore, it is also extremely flammable and can melt many types of plastic and this includes polycarbonate. If acetone is used on your polycarbonate plastic headlights it will start removing the UV lens protector layer. For all the reasons outlined the last thing you want house on your headlights is Acetone.

solvent: lubricating oils

Oil lubricants such as WD-40 contain kerosene as their main ingredient. Additionally, this hydrocarbon liquid is flammable and widely used as fuel. Kerosene and polycarbonate do not mix well together. Kerosene will attack the chemical structure of polycarbonate plastic. Over time, continuous use will cause the plastic to expand, creating tiny stress fractures. This condition is commonly known as ‘crazing’ and is impossible to repair. If this damage occurs, the headlights will eventually need to be replaced.

chemical: abrasive compounds, polishes & pastes

A cutting or polishing compound is an abrasive material suspended in a paste. These products are commonly used for restoring the paintwork of vehicles. Although polishing compounds can work well in removing swirls and scratches, they were never designed to remove oxidation from polycarbonate headlights, especially headlights with UV lens protectors. If polishing compounds are used on the headlight, the UV lens protective layer can be easily worn or removed. When cleaning or removing headlight oxidation, you should always take extra care as the factory UV lens protector is the headlight’s last line of defense. The last thing you want is to remove this essential part of the headlight.

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What are the common mistakes made when cleaning headlights?

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Replacing headlights is very expensive, so it is essential to keep your headlights maintained to prevent oxidation and cloudy appearance. Oxidation builds up over time, hardens, and becomes extremely difficult to remove. Many people often use methods such as harsh chemicals, abrasive polishes, toothpaste, or even worse – sandpaper – to remove oxidation. It’s understandable to try these methods considering how difficult oxidation is to remove. However, it’s also a misconception that oxidation is surface damage.

If you search the web or visit YouTube for methods of cleaning headlights, you’ll find various suggestions. These can include bug spray, WD-40, and compound polishes. Although these methods may yield visual improvements, they often overlook underlying damage. These are common mistakes in headlight cleaning, which we’ll cover in more detail below.

First, let’s understand the difference between ‘surface damage’ and oxidation. Surface damage is primarily caused by headlight cleaning methods such as harsh chemicals, abrasive polishes, and even sandpaper. These methods can create cracks, pitting, and wear or removal of the UV lens protector. Headlight oxidation occurs naturally over time, resulting in a cloudy appearance. It is mainly caused by weather conditions such as rain, snow, sun, and road debris. The difference between oxidation and surface damage is that surface damage is difficult to repair, while oxidation is easy to remove… if you have the right specialist product.

Use of Chemicals: The worst kind of headlight surface damage is often caused by harsh chemicals. Chemicals like Deet, oil, and acetone are the main culprits for headlight surface damage, and they are found in most bug sprays and oil lubricants. Using these chemicals and solvents creates pitting and cracking on the headlight surface, eventually leading to headlight replacement.

Polishing and sanding method: People often use a buffer and compound polish to clean their headlights. They will look pretty good afterwards. However, although the oxidation has been removed, part of the UV headlight lens protector is also removed which can result in UV patches. You may get away with it the first time around but the second time will show UV protector wear leaving our headlights open to the elements. It’s important to remember that the UV headlight lens protector is on the outside of the headlight lens.

When to Use Polishing and Sanding Methods: If your headlights have UV lens protector wear, it’s a good idea to use a restoration kit to save the headlight lens. The kit will contain different grades of sandpaper and polish to restore the UV lens protector. After sanding and removing the UV headlight lens protector, you’ll need to replace it. Most headlight restoration kits don’t include a UV headlight clear coat blocker, so you’ll have to find one for your restoration project. Fortunately, there are many options available. Once the headlight surface is clear-coated with a UV blocker, the headlights should look almost new again. However, they will still be prone to oxidation build-up, so it’s important to maintain the headlights with a deoxidizer specifically designed for headlights. This will keep oxidation under control and extend the longevity of your restored headlights.

Remember, the most common mistake people make is believing oxidation is surface damage.

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Headlight deoxidisers are specifically designed to remove oxidation (clouding) from headlights.

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No tools or special skills are needed.

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Cleaning using deoxidisers is an easy two-step process which takes less than a minute.

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Headlight deoxidisers will not damage or alter the surface of the headlight lens in any way.

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Headlight deoxidisers are completely safe to use on all UV lens protectors.

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Headlight deoxidisers can be used multiple times on the same surface throughout the life of the vehicle.

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Headlights can stay clean up to two years.

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Gives multiple applications making it extremely cost effective.

type: 01 – surface damage

Most modern headlights are made of polycarbonate. This is a high-impact form of plastic designed to withstand road debris such as stones, rocks, tarmac, etc. However, despite being tough and durable, polycarbonate is not resistant to harsh chemicals and solvents. Harsh chemicals are found in bug sprays and lubricant oils. Surprisingly, many individuals use these to clean their headlights. The main chemicals to look out for and avoid when cleaning your headlights are Deet, Acetone, and Kerosene, all of which can cause surface damage to the headlight lens. These can cause pitting or crazing (stress fractures), which can lead to headlight replacement, which is very expensive.

type: 02 – headlight UV protector damage

UV headlight lens protector damage is pretty common and easy to detect. You’ll often notice peeling or flaking on the outside of the headlight lens. You may also notice wear marks due to abrasive cleaning methods applied in the past. Abrasive particles found in polishes, pastes, and compounds play a major role in wearing, damaging, or removing the factory UV lens protector. Needless to say, this will leave your headlights open to all the elements, especially oxidation, which will form much quicker once the UV lens protector is wearing thin or removed.

type: 03 – headlight condensation

Headlight condensation forms on the inside of the headlights. This is usually the result of a bad seal or a crack in the housing, which can allow moisture to enter. This is quite common, especially with older vehicles. To remove condensation, simply take out the bulb and use a drying device such as a hairdryer to evaporate the condensation. After that, repair the seal or crack.

type: 04 – headlight oxidation

The most common cause of cloudy or yellowing headlights is oxidation. Exposure to weather conditions is the main cause of headlight oxidation. External weather conditions such as sunlight, air pollution, and moisture all play a huge part in changing the appearance of our headlights. Oxidation is not a form of decay or plastic rust. It is a film that builds on the outside of the headlight lens, then bonds to the plastic and forms a hardened shell that is extremely tough and resistant to removal. Needless to say, ideally, you should maintain your headlights correctly from day one to avoid suffering from headlight oxidation buildup.

Deoxinator can assist the automotive industry. Over the years, cleaning cloudy (oxidized) headlights has always proven to be a time-consuming job. Methods such as sanding or abrasive polishing all take significant amounts of time and will eventually remove oxidation from the headlight but at the cost of removing or wearing the manufacturer’s UV headlight lens protector.

Today, all plastic headlights come with basic protection in the form of a factory-applied UV lens protector, which is designed to protect the headlight lens from oxidation caused by weather conditions. However, this protection only slows down oxidation and can never completely prevent oxidation from building up. The UV lens protector is a very thin coating sprayed on top of the headlight lens and can be easily damaged or removed with abrasive cleaning methods.

So the question is: how do we remove oxidation from the headlight without damaging the manufacturer’s UV headlight lens protector?

The best way to achieve this is to use a non-abrasive deoxidizer specifically designed for headlights, such as Deoxinator. This powerful cleaner will remove the oxidation without harming both the UV lens protector and lens. Furthermore, Deoxinator cuts through oxidation so efficiently that it can clean a heavily oxidized headlight in less than a minute. Using Deoxinator to clean headlights in the future will not only improve the look and safety of the vehicle but also improve your time tackling the job of cleaning them.

business sector applications

Here are some examples of how a non-abrasive deoxidizer designed for headlights will improve your business.

MOT service centres

If you’re an MOT inspection center, one of the areas covered during MOT inspection is the headlights. If the headlights are cloudy, the customer can fail the MOT and will have to address this problem to pass; it’s at this point the customer will leave to sort this problem out. However, if you have the tools on hand to sort this headlight problem out, it prevents your customer from leaving and means they can pass their MOT the same day. Deoxinator is the perfect tool that is simple to use and very quick, which means it fits perfectly with MOT inspection centers by benefiting both their reputation and service offering. Using Deoxinator, you will save massive amounts of time, and it will give you the ability to solve the MOT headlight problem within seconds.

vehicle / car washing services

One of the most difficult things to clean at a car wash is the headlights, especially if they’re cloudy. Other than getting the buffer out and having the customer spend a lot of money, cleaning headlights just gets ignored. The mentality of the customer is to drive in and drive out quickly with a clean vehicle. So knowing this, time is of the essence.

What if we could add a headlight cleaning service that will not only clean the headlights but do this task in seconds?

With Deoxinator, you can now offer a headlight cleaning service without it taking a lot of time. Even if the headlight is heavily oxidized (cloudy), it’s now quick and easy to remove the headlight oxidation in seconds. Deoxinator is specifically designed for cleaning headlights, and furthermore, it’s non-abrasive, which means it is safe on UV headlight lens protectors. Now you can add Deoxinator to your service, giving you the ability to not only clean headlights correctly but to clean headlights in seconds. Try Deoxinator today to see the huge difference in time and speed when it comes to headlight cleaning problems.

auto valeting / auto detailing

Automotive detailing service providers have a challenging job. The services they provide often require time, skill, and patience. These providers cover everything from the paint, wheels, interior, engine detailing, and even headlights to achieve the desired finish.

In some cases of detailing a vehicle, the one area that spoils the finished product is the headlights. If the headlights are dull and unclean, they will ruin the appearance of the vehicle and, more importantly, your hard work. At this point, the detailing service will give the customer three choices: 1. Buff the headlights using abrasive polishing, 2. Restore the headlights using a restoration kit, or 3. Leave them alone. Needless to say, it’s a costly expense for the customer and a time-consuming operation for the service provider.

The number one problem with headlights today is oxidation buildup on the outside of the headlight lens. Due to headlights being made of plastic, oxidation easily builds up over time. Oxidation starts to dull the headlight on the outside of the lens. Automotive manufacturers realized this problem with headlight oxidation and already provide a UV headlight lens protector sprayed onto the outside of the headlight lens and cured at the factory. This UV protection would prevent the headlights from yellowing and slow down oxidation buildup. It’s important to maintain the headlights frequently to prevent oxidation buildup. Needless to say, most people never stay on top of cleaning the headlights, and in fact, most people don’t even know about oxidation buildup on headlights. So the number one enemy for headlights is oxidation.

Is there a fourth choice that provides a better and cheaper solution for the customer, as well as a quicker cleaning solution for the service provider? This fourth choice is Deoxinator.

 Example scenario: Imagine you’ve completed a complete detail on the vehicle, and all that’s left to clean is the headlights.

The first operation would be to use a non-abrasive deoxidizer specifically designed for headlights. The main reason for deploying this operation first is that the headlights may only be suffering from oxidation buildup. By using a non-abrasive deoxidizer, you can remove any oxidation from the headlight, leaving it clean. Furthermore, because it’s a non-abrasive cleaning product, there will be no wear on the UV headlight lens protector, which is the main manufacturer’s weapon against oxidation. Moreover, because you’ve removed the oxidation from the headlight, you’ll be able to see the true condition of the headlight, enabling you to make a professional decision.

In most cases, using Deoxinator to remove oxidation from headlights should be enough. However, in some cases, additional action is required. If you find surface damage after removing the oxidation from the headlight, you can make a professional decision. You can either use a restoration kit or use a buffer to polish the headlights.

A quick note on surface damage: Surface damage is mainly caused by harsh chemicals used in the past or UV headlight wear due to past abrasive polishing. As previously mentioned, once you remove the oxidation from the headlight, you’ll see the true condition of the headlight lens. Finally, if you ever perform a restoration on a headlight, it’s important to replace the UV headlight lens protector. Headlights without a UV headlight protector will yellow very quickly, and oxidation will build up. The good news is you can easily find UV clear coat spray products out there for headlights.

By adding Deoxinator to your service, you can not only clean headlights correctly but also clean them in seconds. Try Deoxinator today and experience a massive difference in time and speed.

new and used vehicle sales

used vehicle sales

When selling used vehicles, presentation is essential; otherwise, it jeopardizes the sale. Getting the vehicle clean for resale, although time-consuming, is usually a relatively easy task. Sometimes, cleaning the headlights takes longer. Headlights become cloudy (oxidized) over time and can be extremely difficult to clean. Headlight oxidation is common, with millions of vehicles being affected annually. Headlight oxidation is not a form of decay or plastic rust; it is a film that builds upon the outside of the headlight lens. Oxidation bonds to the plastic and forms a hardened shell that is extremely tough and resistant to removal. Due to the difficulty of removing oxidation from headlights, one of the main cleaning methods used is abrasive polishing, also known as the mopping technique. Although this technique works to a point, there are some major drawbacks.

The two major drawbacks are that it’s time-consuming, and it actually damages the headlight. It’s important to remember that all plastic headlights come with a manufacturer UV headlight lens protector, which has been sprayed and cured at the factory. By using the abrasive polishing technique, you are wearing or damaging the UV lens protector, resulting in faster oxidation buildup.

 So what’s the best way to combat this problem when cleaning headlights?

We suggest using Deoxinator, which is a non-abrasive deoxidizer designed specifically for headlights. This powerful cleaner will cut through headlight oxidation in seconds rather than hours. By having this non-abrasive deoxidizer on hand at your business, you can dramatically reduce cleaning time, resulting in massive savings.

new vehicle sales

When it comes to new vehicles, headlights are not initially a concern because the vehicle is new. However, it’s important to stay on top of cleaning your headlights. Headlight oxidation starts from the moment the vehicle hits the road and does not stop. Conventional cleaning methods like soap and water will work, but this task needs to be performed regularly to stay on top of oxidation. Unfortunately, most people don’t have the time to do this, and therefore, oxidation will form on the outside of the headlight lens. Oxidation will harden over a short time, making it extremely difficult to clean the conventional way.

We recommend giving customers with new vehicles an opportunity to stay on top of cleaning their headlights. The correct way is to use a non-abrasive deoxidizer. By having Deoxinator on hand, this will ensure your customers’ headlights are always clean for the life of the vehicle. Adding Deoxinator to their vehicle cleaning kit will give peace of mind to a new vehicle owner.

private vehicle sales

One of the ways to ensure a good sale when it comes to vehicles is to clean them. Although it takes time to clean a vehicle, it can only lead to a positive outcome when selling your vehicle. However, one of the areas that can create buyer hesitancy is the appearance of the headlights. No matter how hard you try to get the vehicle clean, if the headlights are dirty or cloudy, it will always stick out like a sore thumb. This often results in potential buyers trying to drive the price down. The main culprit for dull and cloudy headlights is oxidation. Oxidation builds up over time on the outside of the headlight lens, eventually turning the headlights cloudy. Oxidized headlights are very difficult to clean and often require an investment of time, money, and energy to clean and restore.

So, how can you clean the headlights without spending too much time, money, and energy?

Deoxinator is the answer and your best solution. This powerful headlight cleaner is specifically designed to remove oxidation from headlights. Even if the headlight is heavily oxidized (cloudy), Deoxinator will cut right through the oxidation in under 60 seconds. Having Deoxinator on hand in your cleaning kit will always ensure clean headlights for both your private sale and future vehicles. So now we have a cleaner to tackle that sore thumb.

FAQ: why do headlights go cloudy?

The cause of cloudy headlights is oxidation which is the result of external weather conditions including sunlight, air pollution and moisture. Oxidation is not a form of decay or plastic rust. Oxidation is a film that builds on the outside of the headlight lens which over time bonds to the plastic and forms a hardened shell which is extremely tough and is resistant to removal. Most headlights today are made of plastic, especially polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is extremely strong, durable and shatter-proof. Furthermore, polycarbonate is easy to mould and this is the main reason why the automotive industry uses polycarbonate rather than glass. However there is a drawback, polycarbonate is open to UV sunlight causing the polycarbonate to oxidise and go cloudy over time. With this problem in mind for polycarbonate headlights the automotive manufacturers spray on and heat cure a UV lens protector coating the outside of the headlight lens. This coating stops the headlights from yellowing and also helps slow down oxidation build up on the outside of the headlights.

FAQ: what’s the difference between oxidation and surface damage?

Surface damage is mainly caused by using abrasive polishing methods like mopping, as well as harsh chemicals. Using these methods and chemicals to clean headlights will damage the UV headlight lens protector and may even crack or pit the headlight plastic. Headlight oxidation is mainly caused by weather conditions over time. Oxidation is not a form of decay or plastic rust. It is a film that builds on the outside of the headlight lens. Oxidation is difficult to remove and many people believe it is surface damage. Hence they often use aggressive cleaning methods such as abrasive polishing or chemicals to clean their headlights. However these are the cleaning methods which actually produce surface damage. Most headlight surface damage we see today is more or less self inflicted and could have been avoided. However, headlight oxidation can be cleaned and the UV headlight lens protector surface damage can be repaired with a restoration kit. Using harsh chemicals to clean headlights always ends in replacement of the headlights.

FAQ: is oxidation on the outside or inside of the headlight?

Headlight oxidation may give the illusion of being on the inside of the headlight however it is actually on the outside of the headlight lens.

FAQ: whats the safest and fastest way to remove oxidation?

There is only one way to correctly remove headlight oxidation – use a non-abrasive deoxidiser which has been specifically designed for headlights. Non-abrasive deoxidisers remove oxidation without harming the UV lens protector. Furthermore, they clean the headlights in seconds.

FAQ: how long does UV protection last?

The headlight UV lens protector can last several years depending on how well it is cared for. Although it can withstand road debris and diverse weather conditions it does not perform well against harsh chemicals and abrasives. When it comes to maintaining your UV lens protector, we suggested that you use a non-abrasive deoxidiser designed for headlights. This will allow the UV lens protector to maintain maximum protection for many years.

FAQ: what causes the UV coating to flake or peel?

Headlight UV lens protectors are a thin coating sprayed on and heat cured on the outside of the headlight lens. Due to this essential component being on the outside of the lens it can be easily worn, damaged or even completely removed. The biggest culprits are chemical and abrasive cleaning methods. These cleaning methods can cause flaking, peeling, cracking, crazing and wear marks. In order for our UV lens protectors to last we must maintain the headlights with correct cleaning methods and stay away from harsh chemicals and abrasive polishing.

FAQ: do all headlights come with a factory UV lens protector?

In the past manufactures used glass for headlights which didn’t require UV headlight coatings. However, modern headlights are made with acrylic or polycarbonate. Due to manufacturers mainly using acrylic or polycarbonate for headlights they need to protect the headlights from UV sunlight. If they don’t do this the headlight would quickly oxidise. In order to combat this the auto manufacturers will spray and heat cure a thin UV protective coating on to the outside of the headlights. So in summary all modern headlights will come with a UV lens protector.

FAQ: what’s the best way to maintain our headlights?

To maintain your headlights it’s important to use a non-abrasive deoxidiser which has been specifically designed for headlights. For the best results we recommend that you clean them every 3 to 6 months. This will help prevent oxidation from building and keep the headlight lens clear.

Liquids and polishes are not the same. They are completely the opposite to each other. Polishes and pastes are composed of abrasive particles that vary in size. These are known as mechanical cleaners and are designed to physically remove swirl marks and light scratches. Liquid deoxidisers which are designed specifically for headlights do not contain abrasive particles and are non-mechanical cleaners. Furthermore, headlight deoxidisers can be used multiple times on the same surface without harming both the UV lens protector and lens.

for newer headlights:

For newer headlights, the ideal way to maintain the UV lens protector is to clean the headlights on a regular basis with soap and water. The UV lens protector is on the outside of the headlight lens. We suggest a cleaning schedule of once a week because headlight oxidation can build up quickly while being hard to notice until it is too late. By cleaning your headlights once a week with soap and water, this gives oxidation less chance of forming and hardening. If headlight oxidation is left to harden, it can be extremely difficult to remove. An alternative way to stay on top of new headlights is by using a non-abrasive deoxidizer designed for headlights. Using a deoxidizer like Deoxinator will allow you more time, and you can clean headlights every 3 to 6 months instead, with the bonus of cleaning headlight oxidation in seconds rather than hours.

for older headlights:

The headlight UV lens protector is the main line of defense against UV damage, so it’s important you maintain it correctly. With headlights on older vehicles, oxidation has usually formed a hardened layer on the outside of the UV lens protector. At this stage, the best option is to use a non-abrasive deoxidizer designed for cleaning oxidation from headlights. The advantage of using a deoxidizer is it will not only remove the oxidation from the headlight UV lens protector but it will also remove the oxidation in seconds. Furthermore, once oxidation has been removed from the headlight, you can then see the true condition of your headlights.

We have been living with cloudy, oxidized headlights since the 1980s. Considering the limited availability of cleaning products specifically designed for headlights, we witness a significant number of vehicles with cloudy, oxidized headlights on our roads, reaching almost epidemic proportions.

In the past headlight oxidation would normally have been removed with mainly abrasive methods such as compound polishing. Although these can work well in removing the oxidation, the headlight UV lens protector is often worn or removed in the process.

Fortunately, today we have an easy solution to remove headlight oxidation, revealing the true condition of our headlights. Once you understand their condition, it becomes easier to make a decision on whether to restore the headlights or keep them in their current state. The number of headlights requiring restoration can be reduced by using a dedicated cleaner specifically designed to remove oxidation from headlights.

Often headlight restoration is needed. Most of the time surface damage has been caused due to past abrasive polishing attempts at removing oxidation. This is understandable due to the effort required in removing headlight oxidation build up. Furthermore, oxidation gives people the impression of surface damage. People’s natural tendency is to attempt to remove oxidation aggressively. Needless to say, most people don’t even know it’s just oxidation and not surface damage. To make sure you’re not deceived by headlight oxidation, you should ideally first undertake cleaning of the headlight with a deoxidiser made for headlights.

When using a headlight deoxidiser it will remove all the oxidation from the headlight leaving you to observe the true condition of the headlight. After oxidation has been removed with a deoxidiser in most cases there will be no need for a headlight restoration. However if you do notice damage due to past abrasive cleaning methods its likely that the factory UV headlight lens protector will be showing signs of wear.

To identify the signs of wear we recommend you look for UV lens protector wear patches. At this point you should consider headlight restoration or even a full replacement of the UV lens protector. It’s far more cost-effective to restore the headlight rather than complete headlight replacement. If you’re going to perform a full headlight restoration after sanding the headlight it’s important to not use a plain clear coat to finish off the restore.

It’s essential to find a UV clear coat for polycarbonate in order to finish off the headlight restoration. If this task is not done, within a short time period the headlight will form a hardened oxidised shell and start to go cloudy. Furthermore, because the UV clear coat is not cured it’s best to avoid cleaning your headlights for at least a couple months. This will give the sun time to naturally cure the UV clear coat.

The last item to consider is a cleaner for the headlights. You’ve taken the time to do the restoration, you will now need a deoxidiser for future headlight cleaning and maintenance. Keep in mind that headlight oxidation is on-going and oxidation will keep forming if you don’t maintain your headlights. Please note – If harsh chemicals have been used in the past, you will see cracking and pitting. This is headlight surface damage that cannot be saved by a restoration.

In the past automotive manufacturers used glass for headlights however due to design restrictions with glass material they soon switched to using plastic. The biggest advantages to manufacturers was being able to design and mould the headlights into any shape they wanted. Furthermore a strong plastic like polycarbonate has the advantage of being shatterproof.

The only disadvantage of using polycarbonate is its susceptibility to the impact of UV sunlight. If polycarbonate is exposed to the elements, it will oxidize over a short period of time. To combat this, automotive manufacturers apply a UV headlight lens protector, which is sprayed on and heat-cured at the factory. This ensures that headlights have some protection against UV sunlight.

In summary, manufacturers now have the freedom to design headlights using polycarbonate, ensuring their longevity throughout the vehicle’s lifespan.