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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 01:39:32 +0000, Stormin' Norman wrote:
> This product? > > http://amzn.to/2utIFqd > > > Did you also use the sealer? > > http://amzn.to/2utBzSp Blue Magic (restorer/sealer) versus something from "3M"... While the net contains anything you want it to contain, it's worth reading this article of a guy who used the blue magic "restorer" solution. http://productreviewratings.com/2009...ight-restorer/ "Based on my own results, I cannot recommend blue magic as a way to completely restore fogged or scratched headlights. Everyone¢s headlights are different, so I cannot say for sure that the product won¢t work for some people. However, based on the time I spent with and without a polishing drill, and comparing the results to the turtle wax, this product was not worth the $7 bucks it cost me." He concludes: "The 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System requires a little extra elbow grease and cash, but it is the only way you can be sure to get those headlights looking clean and brand spanking new again!" Looking up the 3M product... http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/5...ct-for-use.pdf 3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Head.../dp/B001AIZ5HY There seem to be 9 different 3M "kits" according to the 3M site: http://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-u...estoration-Kit The MSDS is a multi-part MSDS due to the multiple components in the kit. http://images.myautoproducts.com/ima...39008_MSDS.pdf 3M (TM) Headlight Lens Restoration System, PN 39008 3M(TM) Headlight Lens Polish PN 39005 * WATER 7732- 8-5 30 - 60% * HYDROTREATED LIGHT PETROLEUM DISTILLATES 64742-47-8 10 - 30% * QUARTZ SILICA 14808-60-7 10 - 30% * KAOLINITE 1318-74-7 3 - 7% * ASSOCIATED MINERALS Mixture 1 - 5% * OLEIC ACID 112-80-1 1 - 5% * SOLVENT-REFINED HEAVY PARAFFINIC PETROLEUM DISTILLATES 64741-88-4 1 - 5% * MINERAL OIL 64741-89-5 0.5 - 1.5% * GLYCERIN 56-81-5 0.5 - 1.5% * POLY(OXYETHYLENE)SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE 9005-67-8 0.1 - 1.0% |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On 7/16/17 8:07 PM, 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? I used this kit from Sylvania on my 2008 Ford. It uses 3 grades of sandpaper and 2 liquids. Kit has everything you need. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...1&prefZC=06032 There is a YouTube video showing how to use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWjS...hrffl3&index=1 It's only been 4 months now but the my lights look great. |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:52:59 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> That would depends on where suburbia is. In the snowbelt, the roads are > salted and sanded and that can have an effect. Obviously that is only a > prtion of the problem but look at windshields after 60,000 miles. Califonria suburbia. The environment doesn't get any easier than California, except for the full-time sun - there's almost no dirt, grit, salt, or cold to worry about. > I'd bet on UV. It is not kind to plastics. I'd bet on the California UV also, as the plastic is "foggy". |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:58:29 -0500, My 2 Cents wrote:
> 50 bucks for both, new with bulbs. I know what I'd do. Be sure to > check the shipping costs. Since the kid is college bound give him/her > the tools and see if they can change them without help. > http://www.discountbodyparts.com/cat...?dbpcid=gglpla The web site has the right price $50 (PN SET-20-5219-00) but it doesn't say it fits the 4-cyl "LE" Camry. I called 1-888-346-5511x1 and gave them the part number above and they said that's $25 each lens for a Corolla. A Camry PN is T100121 (passenger side) $63.44 each lens + shipping + tax. Still, less than 100 bucks (taxed/shipped, but I'm guessing) is not too bad for an auto part - but a bit high for a kid with no job other than to be a full-time student who is a junior and away from home for the first time, getting settled, 200 miles from her parents. |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:04:45 -0400, Retired > wrote:
>On 7/16/17 8:07 PM, 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? > >I used this kit from Sylvania on my 2008 Ford. It uses 3 grades of >sandpaper and 2 liquids. Kit has everything you need. >https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...1&prefZC=06032 > >There is a YouTube video showing how to use it. >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWjS...hrffl3&index=1 > >It's only been 4 months now but the my lights look great. I've used several with excellent but short term results. They look like new for about 5 months-8 months, then go bad again. The sealer makes 'em last a little longer |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
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 |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 01:39:32 +0000, Stormin' Norman > wrote:
>On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:31:57 -0500, Vic Smith > wrote: > >>On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:07:29 -0000 (UTC), "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? >> >>You have to try it yourself. I used Blue Magic on 2 cars and it cleared up fogging, >>yellowing and very minor scratches. It cost about 6 bucks for enough to for a dozen cars. >>Just pour a bit on a cotton rag - I like to use old T-shirts - add a minute or two of elbow >>grease and hose it off. Or spray some Windex and use a rag to clean the residue. >>The lenses won't look new, because it won't take out pits and deep scratches. >>But it's a big improvement. > >This product? > >http://amzn.to/2utIFqd > Yes. > >Did you also use the sealer? > >http://amzn.to/2utBzSp No. The lenses were still looking good a couple years later. The cars were 16 and 10 years old when I used it in 2011. |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On 7/16/2017 10:28 PM, Danny D. wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:58:29 -0500, My 2 Cents wrote: > >> 50 bucks for both, new with bulbs. I know what I'd do. Be sure >> to check the shipping costs. Since the kid is college bound give >> him/her the tools and see if they can change them without help. >> http://www.discountbodyparts.com/cat...?dbpcid=gglpla >> > > The web site has the right price $50 (PN SET-20-5219-00) but it doesn't say > it fits the 4-cyl "LE" Camry. > > I called 1-888-346-5511x1 and gave them the part number above and they said > that's $25 each lens for a Corolla. A Camry PN is T100121 (passenger side) > $63.44 each lens + shipping + tax. > Still, less than 100 bucks (taxed/shipped, but I'm guessing) is not too bad > for an auto part - but a bit high for a kid with no job other than to be a > full-time student who is a junior and away from home for the first time, > getting settled, 200 miles from her parents. Its a matter of perspective. As a kid in school, I'd go with a polish/restoration kit As an adult with a decent job I'd go with new lenses. As an adult with a very good income I'd opt for a new car. |
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Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?
On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:07:29 -0000 (UTC), "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? Danny, My wife took our cars to Sam's Club Auto Center to have the headlights restored, last year. Cost ~$30 and has a 5 year warranty. They still look great. Living in the desert with blowing sand and UV damage. I didn't have to do any work :-| Sam's Club Headlight Renewal: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9RyTa2fVJg> |
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