I Bought EVERY Headlight Restoration Kit At O'Reillys And Tested Them

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Headlight restoration is a huge deal these days. After cars switched to plastic headlight lenses we had to find ways to fix them when the UV coatings degrade and the plastic itself starts to break down. The plastic yellows or becomes hazy, reducing the light output and making the car look much worse. Now it seems like everyone makes a kit to fix them. Since I had 6 trashed headlights in the shop that needed fixed, I decided to buy every kit I could at O'Reillys and put them to the test.
Turtle Wax Headlight Restorer:
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Rain-X Headlight Restorer:
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3M Headlight Restoration Kit:
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
3M Ultra Headlight Restoration Kit:
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Mothers Nulens Headlight Restoration Kit:
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@MrShadowstud 2 года назад

As an employee of O'reillys I always recommended the turtle wax headlight restore kit, have tried others as well but nothing beats turtle wax, thanks for confirming my opinion. Also the recent hires at most stores don't know the difference between a spark plug and a gas cap... just saying... They don't pay enough to hire true mechanics like me, but I am retired and do it for fun and a few extra bucks mostly.

@aholegunner 2 года назад

Sylvania is BY FAR the best. Project Farm has a great comparison video of all the different kits. Sylvania made the surface look identical to a brand new light. Its amazing

@EXFFPM 2 года назад

@@aholegunner kk

@user-rr2pw4or3g Год назад

I have a friend with a 2002 grand am, the head lights were so yellow you could not see the bulbs. I watched the video and went to O'reillys and bought the turtle wax kit. I had my doubts it would clean as well as the video but...OMG, they look like brand new. Thank you for your work on the video, I could have spent a lot of money on the wrong products .

@markholle3450 Год назад

I bought the Turtle Wax Kit today because of this video. To be honest, I was blown away with the results. I had extremely clouded headlights and would have been happy with a minor upgrade. We'll see how long it lasts but thanks for doing this test.

@doorwhisperer Год назад

Imagine working with this plonker

@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 3 года назад

The Turtle Wax kit really impressed me. I was not expecting it to be that good.

@ernestjones5113 3 года назад

Aluminum polish compound. Hand applicator, microfiber buff by hand, NEW looking with no headache in a minute or two

@2011joser 3 года назад

I used the turtle wax myself. The clear coat did not last long and the headlights hazed in a couple of months.

@pablopicaro7649 3 года назад

@@2011joser yep

@soap38 3 года назад

I tried it once, my headlight oxidized again in like a week. And when the headlight hazed again it was worse than it was before I used the turtle wax.

@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 3 года назад

@@soap38 Try the Meguiar's kit. The end results (for me) weren't quite AS good as the Turtle Wax, but the lights stayed clear for months. Of course, NONE of these products are a permanent solution and the lights will always haze over again a few months down the road. The only way to permanently fix hazy lights is to replace the lens. If only automakers made these lenses out of glass instead of plastic, we wouldn't have this problem.

@illpistolwhip6779 2 года назад

I’m buying the turtle wax restoration tomorrow because for your buck no drill looks AMAZING

@Pr0xy_xx 10 месяцев назад

Cerakote's kit is the best i've ever used and will never use any other kit. $18 and can seriously take any headlight and make it new, as well as lasting several years!!

@robrogers2532 Год назад

The True Test is how will they look in a Week… or a Month from now?

@fillg 3 года назад

So if you're on your way to Carmax to sell your car, swing by O'Reillys on the way to pick up the Rain-X kit and do your lights.

@dallastieking9844 Год назад

Looks like RainX heard you. They upgrade their kit. It now has real gloves and a sealant. There is an attachment for a drill and 3 grades of sandpaper pads, and a polishing pad attachment. Wish there was a way to show you the before and after pictures of the headlights on my wife's 2011 SRX

@kerrylewis2581 3 года назад

I'm 61 years old and loved Turtle Wax as a kid. Then as years passed, I started using the new kids on the block. Went back to TW last year and was surprised to find their stuff still works great. Now I watch this and I'm a believer. Congrats on the easy road to 300K. Just kidding JR. I'm still convinced you never sleep.

@paulatudor691 2 года назад

And it a whole lot cheaper on the wallet.

@MickeyGlover 2 года назад

I use chemical guys, awesome stuff. Turtle wax and meguires are good too. Chemical guys has a wax with a low dust formula, and it shines really good.

@philipr7686 3 года назад

I don't know, but I heard powerball so many times, I want to buy a lottery ticket. The power of suggestion. And thanks for the nod to another Minnesota company. It helps our state's self-esteem. ;)

@caseyman97 3 года назад

Our fucking sports teams never will so...

@EFFEZE 3 года назад

@@caseyman97 should support the Pack then👍

@billyjoejimbob56 3 года назад

Gophers Football! P. J. Fleck has just begun... give him your support. (full disclosure... I am from Michigan and my daughter goes to your U of M!)

@drewping2002 3 года назад

Turtle Wax, winner of the prestigious "WatchJRGo Headlight Restorer Award". I assume you're going to do a special for 300k. Congratulations on that, man!

@PastorTom2009 11 месяцев назад

Stumbled upon the Turtle Wax and simply amazing. Used it on 3 cars.

@6.slow_g899 3 года назад

As a manager at O'Reillys we appreciate your business and probably making our sales just from this 😂

@brad9529 3 года назад

Obviously you're a good store to begin with that attracted them to your store, you deserve it.

@eduqloo 3 года назад

he should wear a mask though...

@brad9529 3 года назад

@@eduqloo media don't have to.

@rahmankhademi7840 3 года назад

Yeah

@pranavm8233 3 года назад

@@eduqloo not if yo fully vaccinated nope

@ajw828 3 года назад

Congrats on 300K! So excited and happy for you. Well deserved.

@rileyn54 2 года назад

Damn he’s been on 300k for over a year?? That’s crazy. He makes great videos and I’ve been watching him for a long time, he deserves a lot more.

@ajw828 2 года назад

@@rileyn54 much agreed!!! Gotta keep sharing it and get to 400k! Such a good channel.

@justinmurphy2227 3 года назад

Awesome awesome AWESOME-ER! Being a retired mobile detailer (4 spine surgeries in 4 years) as you can probably tell by looking behind me at my polishing pads in my profile pic, I love seeing these reviews. I use to do a ton of reviews for Autogeek back in the early 2000's...I drove a yellow Ranger....and genuinely loved being surprised by the underdog product! As I was watching you, JRGo, use it, I could tell it was doing something special. I think honestly, because you didn't use a machine. With plastic, I think hand sanding is needed. Maybe the machine is making to much heat or can't contour enough, but the hand is better. A DA is better than a drill 100%!!!! I wish you would try it with a 3in pad and plate. Remember, with a DA you get more cut with a smaller pad as well. Once again thank for the time you both spent doing this!!!!

@druarwood6586 3 года назад

As an oreillys worker i love watching videos of products in our store so i can always recommend the best stuff for my customers! This video was awesome and keep up the good work guys!!!!!!

@williampaul8556 Год назад

I used the Turtle Wax Retorer and it has help up great now for 2 years. I am very please with it. And great price. 2002 Honda CRV. Food service glove? Worked great who needs more? Keeps cost lower. I was impressed with results for the price. Two thumbs up for me. 2 YEARS LATER IS STILL LOOKS NEARLY NEW.

@keithloper3009 3 года назад

Turtle Wax has really upped their game here as of late the seal and shine is also a amazing product

@donmynack 3 года назад

Their ceramic spray waxes are great, too.

@randycook4283 3 года назад

@@donmynack Seal and shine is fantastic and smells great too.

@gustavodelamora3676 3 года назад

I agree I owned my own detailing business and was never married to a product. Bought a ton of Chemical Guys stuff and 3M stuff over the years. The Turtle Wax stuff has really surprised me lately. Their Hybrid Ceramic coatings are great as a drying agent and I recently bought their graphene line. I haven't had a chance to use it all but what I have used has worked great.

@niznomores7961 2 года назад

Yup, I especially like the new and improved spray wax. It has some kind of UV protection. Sorry but I mix and match my car cleaning products to get the best outcome.

@miguelare3 3 года назад

Thought I was in a Project Farm video lol nice job WatchJRgo!

@revolutionday1 3 года назад

".....next, I'm gonna' freeze this for 25 days, then I'm gonna' heat it with this torch...."

@michaelhaveri1178 3 года назад

J.R. I just bought a Rain X kit from Walmart for $19.99 with a drill needed for sanding. It comes with 3 different grades of sandpaper and a buffer. Took 30 minutes for both headlights and they look Bran new. I had people ask me if I bought new lenses from the dealer. My lenses to start were 20year old completely white-coated looked impossible. I was skeptical, to say the least, and am extremely satisfied with $20. spent. Congrats on the 300k I would have thought you were way past that, You really do put out some great content. Here is to the next 300k sooner!

@alanoswalt8789 3 года назад

Perfect timing, just bought an rsx with yellow headlights👍

@leonardnose5695 3 года назад

So jealous lol I always had a soft spot for the rsx especially the manual ones. Hope you enjoy it brotha.🤙🏼

@theronclark6359 3 года назад

3M Advanced Compound and 3 minutes with a micro-fiber cloth. Then a protective covering. I used Meguiars. Still beautiful after a year and will recoat this month. Good job!!

@michaeltutty1540 3 года назад

I have been using PlastX by McGuire's for the last 20 years. I started on a 92 Crown Victoria that I thought needed new headlamps. Using the cream and blue paper shop towels, the lights came up almost like new in under half an hour with no tools. I've been using it ever since on Arthur, my 1990 Volvo 240 wagon. Twice a year and the lights do come out looking like brand new. Only takes about 10 minutes to do both lights. Arthur is still wearing his original 31 year old headlamps, and they are hard to distinguish from new headlamps.

@bradbowers5896 2 года назад

Watch these Gentlemen, they seem to make videos for the everyday car guy/girl and seem to have no bias. Painfully honest. Once again, this was one of the best RU-vid videos I have seen in a very very long time

@Elit3Razor 10 месяцев назад

I work at an automotive retailer in Australia and I constantly sell the turtle wax restorer kit to customers. Constantly having customers come back with big smiles and showing the end results. Good to see you guys are enjoying it too.

@kam2142 Год назад

As an Oreilly customer I apperciate the whole lineup of the Turtle Wax, Turtle Wax 2-in-1 Headlight Cleaner & Sealant is also good. Turtle Wave Hybrid Solutions Cermaic is the best wax spray to apply on car paint too it blows all other waxes out of the water.

@Aprilmomof2 2 года назад

Thank y'all! I'm going to buy the RainX to start until I have some extra time and then I will use the Turtle Wax one. Appreciate the video!

@spacepants6803 7 месяцев назад

Thank you guys for this video. You used real headlights with actual mileage instead of some laboratory study.

@MrMattDat 3 года назад

Turtle Wax! Return of the GIANT! Thank you for doing this video. You are primed for a new sponsor in a half shell.

@RyanKlapperich 3 года назад

Thumbs up for TMNT reference!

@Scotty_in_Ohio 3 года назад

@@RyanKlapperich I'd say it was a reference (Giant Turtle) to Kameobas.....

@motorwolfe Год назад

interesting results! I used the Turtle Wax hand-sanding kit for years and then awhile back switched to the 3M with the drill sanding pads. they both work great but I'm too lazy to do all that hand-sanding with the Turtle Wax kit these days. I am definitely impressed with how well the RainX restorer worked though! for headlights that aren't too far gone, I've found Meguiar's PlastX with a foam drill polishing pad also works very very well for a quick restore. but the kits with multiple & progressively finer sanding pads/discs (and sealant) will always give the best results. the only caveat is you have to be careful with the drill-based kits - if you use too high a speed/too much pressure while sanding, you can actually burn swirl marks deep into the plastic surface of the headlight and those are a real son of a biscuit to buff out. ask me how I know 😬

@toddaulner5393 Год назад

I actually believe these headlight restoration kits have brought the value of all the 2000's cars up !

@TYRONE_SHOELACES 9 месяцев назад

I stopped driving at night because my 2008 Acura TL lights were so bad, and now I drive at night all the time.

@EarthIncompatible 2 года назад

Thank you so much for comparing these products. My headlights are atrocious, but I've never done anything but take my car through the car wash. I had no idea where to start. The options are intimidating for a neophyte! Now I'm excited to run to O'Reillys in the morning to get a Turtle Wax kit. 🐢

@michaelwittman1935 Год назад

Great test, I really appreciate when someone takes the time and effort to review several off the shelf products. Excellent job!

@karenchamps9087 2 года назад

Thanks…the Turtle 🐢 wax product did wonders. My headlights were very yellow and cloudy. The first application took away the yellow film. Then, I left the white stuff on places where it was still cloudy for long amounts of time. Even overnight, and magic. There is still one area that I am working on. But now, it’s 98% better.

@nelsoncontreras2615 Год назад

Rain-x is a maintenance and the Turtle wax is the one that works for the price. great video.

@markcosta378 Год назад

Try the SYLVANIA kit. Absolutely the best I have ever used. Final coat keeps them good for over a year.

@ogrebeast64 3 года назад

Love the 3M kits. The Turtle Wax kits just don't seem to last more than six months before I had to redo them. Going on well over a year on the 3M kit used on my Grand Marquis.

@OrlandoDrivers 3 года назад

I've used that Turtle Wax kit before, it's really good, lasts a good bit too.

@bowieknife 2 года назад

Is it still in good condition?

@djshotty Год назад

14:42 Thanks very much for speeding up the video so folks can't get a read on how fast you've got the drill spinning.

@stevedeleon8775 Год назад

Thank you gentlemen you did a Very Good Job on comparing Headlite Cleaners

@sreginkc 7 месяцев назад

Turtle Wax has been my favorite for a long time and seems to last for about three years. Thanks for your video.

@ThePhobosAnomally 2 года назад

Just did the restoration for the first time today. Went to a store and picked up the first restoration kit that I saw.. I'm so happy it was Turtle wax. Very pleased with the results!

@richardfarmer6570 3 года назад

I am a professional detailer that does headlight restoration on a regular basis. We use the 3M professional kit which uses the same sandpaper as your Ultra pack but also includes pads for compound and polish. Always excellent results.

@mikebonham4530 Год назад

How’s the Headlight Restoration business. Do you get most of your business as exclusively that or do you upscale in original detail cost? Thx

@richardfarmer6570 Год назад

@@mikebonham4530 Probably about 2/3 is an upscale on a detail.

@mikebonham4530 Год назад

@@richardfarmer6570 Thx for the quick response. I’m trying to get my daughter started in the detail business. Everyone loves a clean car!

@Lili-xq9sn 11 месяцев назад

What can I apply one they're clear so they don't go yellow again?

@billinsa9752 3 года назад

Turtle wax owes you., you clearly demonstrated just how good a product they have made.

@tjapex59 10 месяцев назад

Based on this video I went and bought the Turtle Wax kit and in 30-40 minutes made the headlights of arecently purchased used 2011 Mazda6 look like new again!! Thanks for a great video review!!

@Dakiraun 3 года назад

Used the Turtle Wax one myself about 7 years ago on my truck - was blown away at how good it was. The protectant held up well too - didn't fade in the year left that I had it before getting another vehicle. For upkeep and general polishing, Meguiar's PlastX is *really* good - it is a mild polish as well as a chemical deoxidizer it can turn a set around in a couple minutes, like the RainX one, _but_ .... you have to apply some sort of UV protectant or they'll just start yellowing again. The UV protectant/sealant is the one critical thing in the long run if the headlights are to _stay_ looking good. That or the government allowing glass headlights again. ;)

@Lili-xq9sn 11 месяцев назад

What uv protector do you use???? For instant clarity, I just use acetone nail polish remover. Makes them crystal clear in one pass. Don't make more than one pass...additional passes cause the fog again. Don't get it on the paint.

@Dakiraun 11 месяцев назад

@@Lili-xq9sn I haven't found one that lasts all that long yet. I tried waxes (normal and ceramic) that supposedly have UV protection, but best they'll do is maybe 3 months. Tried Meguiar's "Keep Clear" headlight coating, which is a clear coat paint, and that works for a lot longer. I find it's very soft though and doesn't dry as smooth as normal clear coats. A light buffing after applying it smoothes it out. Depending on exposure, the Meguiar's can hold up 6 to 12 months. I don't think one can do much better than that since any coating you put on is going to be a sub-millimeter thick thing, and the sun will easily break it down. Just have to keep re-doing the lights every so many months.

@Lili-xq9sn 11 месяцев назад

@@Dakiraun Thanks for answering. I'm down the rabbit hole looking at ceramic coatings. I don't mind decorating annually. I want it only for headlight plastic and windows (to make snow/ice much easier to remove.). I'll look at meguiars.

@seanhershey3390 3 года назад

the 3m works great...I did my Tundra..looked at my neighbor's horrible lenses on his Scion & did his too.. like a headlight ninja (I've used OFF! before...it does work.).

@almoghilel94 Год назад

Man, I looked at your video maybe 3-4 times, finally decided to follow your recommendation and bought the Turtle wax kit, I was amazed. Literally brand new .. and especially after I used 2 other German products that I was not thrilled about the results (that you didn't use in the comparison) .. Thank you man ! My lenses are like brand new !

@chrisk7984 2 года назад

I'm over 55 with 23 years in the Army bad shoulder, bad back and recovering from a repetitive motion injury; so the least amount of elbow grease involved would play strongly into my decision. My GEN 1 taco is ALMOST 20 years old and needs restored about once a year. The Turtle Wax kit blew my mind, never would have guessed.

@terryscott621 3 года назад

I have had the best luck with the Sylvania kit. It has a clear coat that you apply as the last step that really makes the headlights look like new.

@anguslean4058 3 года назад

Yep best one out of all of them. Only thing better is 2K clear coat

@chriswarfield4469 3 года назад

I used the Sylvania kit on my 2002 911 headlights and it worked great. The headlights were like the Xterra's and they look brand new. No glazing or any residual damage and their clear coat is fantastic. I had to order it from Amazon as none of the auto parts stores in my area carried the Sylvania kit. If I have to do another set of headlights, I will give the Turtle Wax kit a go. Thanks for the great info!

@Oneness100 2 года назад

I saw another site's comparison and the Sylvania was the best and Turtle Wax was the worst of the group they tested….

@glenfordmaneja3308 Год назад

I did use this too last week and yeah I agree this made my headlights looks brand new. It requires a lot of elbow grease to finish it though. This is another extensive youtube review that I follow that did a similar restoration review but better. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iDB5U4QUdD0.html

@adamjohnson319 2 года назад

Turtle wax kit is the best. I actually did 3 cars just on one kit. Definitely worth it!!

@FireForce.22lr Год назад

Sylvania kit is jands down the best on the market .it exceeds expectations! Your headlight will look brand new! The clarity is equal to factory brand new ! Absolute fact!

@mervyncausier Год назад

I think it would be a good idea to check the state of the headlights after say 3 or 6 months to see how they’ve lasted .👍

@joshuawelborn7936 Год назад

Common sense person will understand that and that comment is just a shot in the dark and won’t remember it was said because they have no idea how long these will last

@yespub234 11 месяцев назад

@@joshuawelborn7936 What language are you speaking?

@efremendez 8 месяцев назад

@@yespub234millennial or whatever the newest gen is

@chrisjackson9102 3 года назад

I used the 3M about two years ago, and the clear coat they give you has lasted so far.

@dominicvega9267 2 года назад

Turtle wax was always good stuff. I have chrome polish from 1984 and it still works great. Literally takes the rust off chrome bumpers and mirror shines it.

@Trump-The-GREATEST Год назад

Nothing beats this!... 1. Wet sand headlights 2. Heavy Duty Maguires compound with pad & drill. 3. Remove access product with 91% alcohol. 4. Spray them with 2K Clear coat & you r done! ....Lifetime fix!!!

@TheDisBeat 3 года назад

Turtle wax one is great use it all the time. It’s actually use compound first and it that alone doesn’t clear and clean you up then move onto sanding.

@dpwellman 3 года назад

That's what I like most about it: Not all headlights require the same level of effort.

@bullfrogg4119 3 года назад

Man Turtle Wax owes you a shout out John Ross!

@MeirZ Год назад

Used this video to get some over the counter headlight restoring products. I tried something from Meguiars before but it wasnt....good. After watching this and applying the turtle wax kit I can confirm it is actually the GOAT

@cct2513 3 года назад

I just did mine and got a great 80% improvement, Better than $1600 replacement cost. great demo vid

@jackiejorpjomp 3 года назад

Ive used the turtle wax as well and agree it is very good. Im pretty impressed with most turtle wax stuff these days.

@TheBarberShopScott 3 года назад

They are really stepping their game up

@jonsmith1259 3 года назад

How long has it lasted?

@spachuladgaming651 3 года назад

@@jonsmith1259 I've put mine on around 6 months ago still holding up really well

@bowieknife 2 года назад

@@spachuladgaming651 can I ask how is it now?

@MassiveTrackHunter 3 года назад

One tip on the old fashioned sanding kits. Park it outside, and put the garden hose on fast drip, sitting on top, dripping down the face, and then you can sand away. The continuous water keeps you from burning the lens and keeps the paper from loading up. Used the sanding disk kits for a long time, but that RainX kit will be my next purchase.

@stephenlouden480 Год назад

Turtle wax has completely changed over the last few years. i guessed it would be the best before watching because that's all i use along with the Hybrid sultions line...its amazing. can't go wrong at the price point

@ozioldman4720 Год назад

I bought the Turtle Wax Headlight Restorer, on special at $4.99, to fix a 15 year old headlight on my 2007 Kia. Took awhile and had to use lots elbow grease but WOW! What an improvement. Headlight almost looks like new. Huge improvement.

@SteveBassen 3 года назад

300K! FYI, the CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit has the sauce for multi-year longevity with its bundled ceramic UV coating

@CamCanCars 3 года назад

Yep this is all I use anymore and I use it on every headlight i see! 🙈 De-oxidize (I use rubbing compound), 2000 grit hand pass, 3000 grit, then clean. Cerakote wipe simple and not too messy, some practice necessary... Lasts longer and looks better than any other kits I've used!

@SteveBassen 3 года назад

@@CamCanCars the fact that they'll sell you just the protectant wipes in bulk vs the whole kit so you can BYO sandpaper etc is awesome too

@elonsus9747 3 года назад

I used the CERAKOTE for plastic restoration. It worked great. Maybe JR could compare different trim restorers on these SUVs.

@CamCanCars 3 года назад

Yeah I did that on Amazon and thought it said only enough for 10 cars; so pleasantly surprised to see 50 packets of step 3 in box. I haven't used Cerakote trim restore yet, but have had good luck with Chemical Guys VRP on most stuff. Would love to see a comparison!

@Spacedog_42 3 года назад

Cerakote all the way. I am extremely impressed on ease of use and results. I think it’s $25 on Amazon. I recommend you use masking tape around the headlight before applying the ceramic wipe.

@thebluexb 3 года назад

Getting Project Farm vibes with this one and I LIKE IT!

@Dave-in-MD 3 года назад

Based on this video I bought the Turtle Wax Kit and it did a wonderful job on the headlights on my 1999 BMW. While not perfect they look SO much better.

@duanefrancis9769 3 года назад

After watching this, I gave the Turtle Wax kid a shot on the lights for my son’s 12 year old Civic. Holy cow it worked great. Thanks for the video. Be sure that Turtle Wax sends you your commission.

@antonyespindola3123 3 года назад

I bought the Turtle Wax kit for my 2002 X5 based on your video and... it's amazing! The headlights were so bad before that I was thinking of buying replacements! But for £10 this kit has totally transformed them and they really do look like new again!

@gilnorton1 3 года назад

I really like this type of video. Real day to day stuff that us simple folks can put to use. I have that same Turtle Wax kit and have used it on about 3 different cars. I was wondering how it compared to others. Another detailing video idea, is the ceramic coating and the steps to prepare and use. Enjoy all your content. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Peace

@LSF000 Год назад

Thanks for the rundown. I went with the TW kit and got the same results. Inexpensive + works as advertised = win.

@MrBeanyboy88 10 месяцев назад

As someone who doesn’t know where the nearest O’Reillys is, I appreciate you making them feel happy with your business.

@toddrucker4054 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to do this video and spending the money on these products, definitely helps a lot!

@tonys623 3 года назад

Turtle Wax products have been legit for the past 15 yrs now. It's been difficult for them to rid themselves of "the wax your grandpa used on his car" stigma.

@elonsus9747 3 года назад

I’ve always liked Turtle Wax. I still use their paste wax, cheap but it does the job.

@ZERONEINNOVATIONS 3 года назад

I was thinking turtle wax is an affordable, cheap brand and 3M is expensive brand but man.. this video blew my mind

@reelreeler8778 3 года назад

Grandpa used Turtle Wax for a reason.....it's not expensive and it works.

@birgip.m.1236 6 месяцев назад

and what's wrong with that? Grandpa's of old had to do & know a lot. The original DIYers!!!

@nickm4055 Год назад

Just used the TurtleWax on a 15 year old Saturn Vue..looks almost new. There is something about that spray lube that makes the sanding both easy and crystal clear. Sand first..then use the polish. Their directions are kind of backwards. They don't give you enough sealant for multiple cars so I purchased a bottle of "sealant only" so I could use up all of the other kit. Throw in some LED bulbs and you will have an incredible upgraded night driving experience.

@Leebs 3 года назад

Thanks for all the consistent uploads.

@robertstrong1007 Год назад

I found for me the best outcome was sanding. Wet sand from 800-1000, then 1500 then 2000. Good coat wax after, headlights still look good after 1 year.

@joebass5163 Год назад

I used the 3M ultra on a 9 year old Mazda 3 with projector headlights. Before the restoration there was no defined beam cut-off that you normally have with projector beam lights. I used plastx polish and it didn't do much. It cleaned them up some but still had a terrible scattered beam pattern. Somehow the algorithm gods brought this video to me and I watched it and thought let's try turtle wax or 3M. Man it did not disappoint. If you look really close you can still see some faint scratches but from 5 feet away they look almost new. I am a quality inspector so most people probably wouldn't see the faint scratches. Dope product, next time I'll try the turtle wax on my old E46 headlights.

@satin227 3 года назад

13:50 The 3M ultra kit is what we use at work not to rag you guys but that was nowhere near the correct use of the product it is meant for professionals. A proper restoration is 25-30 minutes per headlight the 500 grit is dry sand only you make a general pass of the headlight. You wipe it down with a dry cloth and look for high spots and differences in the color/shade knock it all down. Once it's even you wash it down then move on to the wet sanding same process as before. The Trizact gets shared for both headlights so I do the dry 500 and wet 800 on both sides before moving onto the final stage. There are two wipes in that kit you DO NOT rub them in a circular motion or back and forth pick a direction and maintain it across the entire headlight otherwise it streaks and runs like heavy paint or lacquer instead it's done in slight overlapping passes. Both wipes get used on each headlight let dry for 5-15 minutes then open second wipe use on both headlights dries in 20 ish minutes but fully cures in 24-48 hours so absolutely no exposure to rain or water from the road in that time frame it will ruin the curring process. I've restored moderately to heavily yellowed headlights to mirror finish nearly factory look with that kit and I highly recommend an air tool the consistent speed is crucial electric drills have too much torque they tend to skip/buck your hand and the sanding pad scuffs/burns the lens. The only thing you can't fix is lens "crazing" that's internal micro-cracking from heat and pressure you'll never sand or polish that out.

@christopherroundtree4455 Год назад

I've only used Turtlewax since these head light cleaners became a thing. Always pleased with the results and never once felt the need to use the sanding pads included in each box. I will say that I learned to put a protective coating to preserve the look and found that NuFinish polish lasted best at about 12 months. My next box will come with a protectant which I'll try. Nice video guys...best I've seen on these products.

@ross7906 3 года назад

I been using turtle Wax car wash and their wax products for years and guess I'm old school from my teenage car washing days with turtle Wax. Congratulations on 300k!!

@warrengooden1967 2 года назад

Good work! I am glad I came across this channel. You guys were very thorough and you all helped me decide which product to pick! Thanks!

@ChristopherGuilday Год назад

The best headlight restoration kit is the Sylvania one hands down. The other ones don’t even come REMOTELY close. I’ve used the Sylvania one on headlights that were extremely extremely pitted and yellow and discolored and it literally makes it look like an absolute 10/10 brand new headlight. The lense is 100% clear and you can’t see any imperfections at all from any angle. It almost makes it look like the lense isn’t even there. I just used the meguiars and the turtle wax one and they were like a 6.5/10 compared to Sylvania. They made the lense clean and white, and definitely more clear, but they leave a haze on it and lots of imperfections. The Sylvania one comes with a wipe on clear coat, it’s different then a “clarifying wipe”. It literally makes it look perfect. The two main important things are the quality of the sandpaper, and it has to have a clear coat. The Sylvania one also comes with a spray that you put on first that washes off the yellow grime, then you use the rubbing compound with sandpaper, then you use the clear coat. It will look like crap when your all done, but then you wipe the clear coat on it and it magically looks perfect.

@keithroberts5611 8 месяцев назад

Well there's a recent test of all leading restoration kits in which 3M was number one,where heavy oxidation and old clearcoat needs tobe removed, You won't find better than 3M!!

@shysgarage2405 3 года назад

I just use the 1000 grit, a polishing compound and then ceramic coating to finish it off. It's the best that proves itself time and time again... 💯

@adamshaaeli4979 3 года назад

We need more of these videos man! These are rally good!

@bmh67wa 3 года назад

You made this video just in time for me. My 25 year old car had one headlight replaced several years ago and the color difference between it and the original now is dramatic. I wasn't sure which kit to get but I do now. Thanks!

@anttheman6370 Год назад

You did it again Jericho great video keep up the hard work

@WatchJRGo Год назад

Hahah, I never mind that caption since Jericho was such a good show

@anttheman6370 Год назад

@@WatchJRGo lol wow I thought you were saying watch Jericho this whole time sorry about that , Love your videos !💪🏼

@Rski1234 3 года назад

Thank you for making this video. I was also very surprised with the Turtle wax kit. I really dig your channel JR.

@mrcommonsensefairness5608 Год назад

Great job guys!! I have been servicing and detailing cars for over 50 years, and overall, have ALWAYS found turtle wax products (of every kind) to hold their own against all challengers, even ones that cost many times more. One thing I might add (and it's just from my personal experience) is that no product out there offers really long term UV protection. We live in a world where all headlights are now plastic, and plastic WILL fog and have to be periodically cleaned and polished (and eventually replaced). That's why I no longer waste time "coating, sealing, etc." with expensive "uv protectors." If such were possible, the folks who make the plastic headlights would do it at the factory-- and we would never even have to have this discussion. Good luck with your business !

@Lili-xq9sn 11 месяцев назад

That's what I thought about uv protection. For instant clarity, I just use acetone nail polish remover. Makes them crystal clear in one pass. Don't make more than one pass...additional passes cause the fog again. Don't get it on the paint.

@kfl611 9 месяцев назад

For some strange reason my headlights are still nice and clear after 13 years. Go figure.

@Lili-xq9sn 9 месяцев назад

@@kfl611 if glass or mostly parked in garage the sun wouldn't cause the problem.

@kfl611 9 месяцев назад

@@Lili-xq9sn Perhaps that was it. My car was mostly parked outside, but under a tree, so I'm sure it got plenty of shade and for 9 years it was parked in a parking garage, mostly under the shade - but not always. Maybe I got a good year's batch of headlights. Everything else I had to repair, cost me so much. I probably should have thrown in the towel and gotten a new car, but I am retired and don't drive much and did not want to spend 30,000 to 50,000 on a new car.

@MEKONMESSIN Год назад

Fooled you eh?-you have to remember that Turtle Wax has been around for awhile-always use and love their polishing compound for when you wash the car yourself in the driveway- my old man even used it in the 70s on his Caddy. To be still in the car care business today says allot !!

@reelreeler8778 3 года назад

Bought the Turtle Wax kit after watching your excellent video. Used it on our 2012 Civics headlights today with fantastic results. Thanks so much!

@charleshenshaw9099 3 года назад

Its always great when you try something and it blows you away when weren't expecting much to begin with.

@LARZ313 3 года назад

I don't know if its commented already, but rainx actually has a good kit with some sanding pads that compound and a sealer. I really like it.

@jessedoud787 Год назад

Thanks for doing all the leg work for me. Turtle wax headlight restoration it is!!!

@melodyaffeldt4191 2 года назад

Am going with the turtle wax headlight cleaner!! It looks the best from all the cars you did, and it didn't need the drill....

@bradbowers5896 2 года назад

I've been detailing professionally on and off for years and out of the thousands of videos I have watched, you boys crushed this. You bought what the everyday Joe would buy and gave them the test. This is my first video I have seen of you gentlemen and I was pleasantly very surprised. Not to technical and extremely honest in your conclusions. Way to go💪🤙

@Buc_Stops_Here 3 года назад

I have used 3M in the past with a drill and it has worked well, but your result with Turtle Wax is eye opening. This is really useful, probably the most useful one you have every done. You may want to consider doing comparisons when it makes sense. How to fix cars is useful as well, but this appeals to a larger audience!

@jimr5285 Год назад

Turtle Wax for me, from my experience with it!

@TYRONE_SHOELACES 9 месяцев назад

I used the Turtle wax on the brake lights and blinkers of my 99 Suzuki GSXR 750 and it made them look brand new also.

@keithroberts5611 8 месяцев назад

3m restoration kits the best, The demonstration here was wrong if they took the trouble to read the instructions first? The first two steps is dry sanding only!! It's the p3000 trizact you add water!!!🤔 😡

@Buc_Stops_Here 8 месяцев назад

@@keithroberts5611 Ah, you are right. I forgot that as I used the 3M awhile back and it did work well. Perhaps that is why it worked better for me than here - I appreciate your pointing that out.

@bonnierodger7719 11 месяцев назад

Thank you gentlemen, now I can restore my Sprinter with confidence. You saved me money!

@joubess 3 года назад

Turtle Wax has done a great job of renewing the brand and their new products work great and are inexpensive. I really like that you can use a lot of them in the sun and heat.