On Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 2:11:28 PM UTC-10, Danny D. wrote:
> Overall, do those yellowed polycarbonate headlight deoxidizing chemicals or
> 1600-grit polishing solutions actually work well enough to be
> indistinguishable from new?
>
> We bought for a college kid an older Toyota Camry of the early 2002-2006
> model vintage where the polycarbonate on the headlights oxidized over time
> to a cloudy yellowed appearance (and the speaker covers on the rear deck
> are both burned off by sunlight).
>
> The kid has two options, of course, which is replace the oxidized
> headlights altogether, or try those "toothpaste & sandpaper" deoxidizing
> remedies on the net, which 'sound' maybe a bit too good to be true.
> http://www.jpauleytoyota.com/blog/ho...ights-at-home/
>
> While the pictures by the headlight-polishing companies are always
> impressive
> http://xfactorae.com
>
> Yet, this article says that abrasives will only work on "glass" lenses.
> http://www.ebay.com/gds/THE-TRUTH-AB...0945494/g.html
>
> Only someone with actual experience would know the answer to that question.
>
> Overall, do those yellowed polycarbonate headlight deoxidizing chemicals or
> 1600-grit polishing solutions actually work well enough to be
> indistinguishable from new?
>
> If so, which ones do you have the best experience with on Toyota
> headlights?

Your best bet is to get a new pair on eBay. It'll probably cost about $150 and they will be beautiful.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/...KMXEva6gWTKJ19