Headlight preparation – new shine for older headlights

Older vehicles that are driven regularly may cause the glass of the headlamps to turn yellow over time. This concerns older cars, which are not yet equipped with clear glass, but also newer models with the modern clear glass. The reason for the yellowing of the headlights is in the weather conditions, especially in direct sunlight. The cover of the headlights is not made of glass, but of a robust plastic. Glass is associated with a high risk of injury when it comes to an accident with a pedestrian or cyclist. In addition, the headlights would break instantly in small bumps, such as in the parking lot or in light rear-end collisions. Plastic, on the other hand, can not splinter and it has the property that it can yield to a certain degree. These advantages are offset by the disadvantage that plastic reacts very sensitively to sunlight. Even with the use of the high-quality plastic, which is used for clear glass headlights, it can come with the years to a yellowing. This not only looks ugly, but it also affects safety. The performance of the headlight decreases when the cover becomes cloudy or yellow. In addition, cloudy headlamps are a visual defect. If you want to sell your vehicle, the buyer may require a reduction in value when seeing the dim or yellow headlights. The purchase of new headlights is associated with many vehicles with a higher investment of several hundred euros. You can save this investment if you sign up for one Headlight preparation decide. It is a set that contains everything you need to bring yellowed headlamps to a new shine. If you are the Headlight preparation Performing at an older vehicle at regular intervals, about once a year, you will achieve very good results. On the other hand, if the headlights are already very yellowed and the plastic shows cracks, you may not be able to achieve the desired result. Timely application of Headlight preparation is therefore very advisable for a good result.

Complete set for successful headlight reprocessing

For a successful headlight preparation you need very fine sanding paper with which you remove the uppermost layer of the yellowed headlight. Then apply a new polish with a special polish and seal the whole in a second step. In the Presto 365171 Headlight preparation Everything is included, what you need for the successful restoration of your headlights. It is advisable to read the detailed instructions that come with the set in German language before starting the preparation. Use the sandpaper and the pad to polish the yellowed headlights and remove the top layer. It is recommended that you protect the paint around the headlight by masking it. After removing the top coat, apply the polish from the supplied bottle. The amount is sufficient for two headlamps, even if there are larger headlamps on your vehicle. In a final step, apply the sealingat. In the set you will find several polishing cloths, with which you can bring the headlights to a shine. The set is inexpensive, but the disadvantage is that you have to grind the headlights by hand. The 3M headlight repair kit works on a similar principle. However, you do not need to grind your headlights by hand, because the set contains sandpaper that comes with a commercial grade drilling machineor compatible with a cordless screwdriver. The results are very good, because grinding can be more uniform and thorough with the drill. The disadvantage of this set is the higher price. The set includes a backing pad, which you mount on your drill. You get several SheetsSandpaper of different grain size as well as the polishing paste necessary for the preparation. Also masking tapefor gluing the paint is included in the set. With the easy-to-understand operating instructions you will achieve a very good result even for beginners.