Using Bug Spray to Clean Headlights (WARNING!!!)

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Bug spray headlight restoration. This is a video to show you how bug spray with DEET, can clean and restore headlights by removing oxidation, haze, and yellowing plastic. Hopefully this clears things up and shows you the truth behind using bug spray to restore headlights!
The problem with the bug spray is that it doesnt last and it will damage your headlights and can damage your paint and trim. I go into why the OFF Deep Woods bug spray works, how it can damage your paint, and if you do want to try it, how to apply it to reduce the chances of any damage. I do not recommend using this method to clear up your headlights, instead I recommend using toothpaste which will not damage your headlights or the surrounding trim/paint.
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@TheTexican05 Год назад

Gonna add some wisdom and experience, because I always love Chris's videos and tutorials: When I was managing an auto parts store a lifetime ago, we often had customers come in for headlight restoration products. The Meguiar's HLR kit was pure trash. Most of the over the counter kits were. The 3M kit was excellent (and time consuming), but they offered two versions of it, which was confusing to the consumer: one had a sealant for after, the other did not. TLDR: you HAVE to have some type of sealant or clear coat to apply right after doing a headlight restoration. As others have stated, there is no UV protective coating/barrier on oxidized headlights, or following a restoration with solvents/wet sanding. I always start with Turtle Wax rubbing compound. It has some nice abrasives in it to tear through the oxidation, it's easy to apply and remove, and you can make multiple passes. Safer than "the toothpaste method" others have prescribed. But this hand polishing only goes so far on severely oxidized headlights. Anyway, failure to seal your work after it's done being restored is never a product's fault. You gotta take that extra step, which unfortunately most HLR kits don't include. Could be intentional, so you'll use their product more often. [shrug] Automotive wax works fine, but must be reapplied every couple months. Paint sealants work better. Taping off the affected body/paintwork and spray painting the HLs with VHT/Duplicolor clear coat has excellent results and the least maintenance. Hope this helps!

@thumper7047 6 лет назад

I remember when this wasn't a problem, headlights were made out of glass, which is a lot "greener" then plastic.

@Bedeborah 5 лет назад

Yea, that was America. Now we're dealing with Asians and Japanese.

@Canwegetsubscriberswithn-lk7pv 4 года назад

Pat japanese r asians 🧐

@celtlordcologne110 4 года назад

@@Canwegetsubscriberswithn-lk7pv lol

@Bedeborah 4 года назад

@@Canwegetsubscriberswithn-lk7pv Lol!!!

@tannerwahls1415 3 года назад

but if a rock chips up you’re gonna get serious crack

@garysmith9438 3 года назад

I cleaned the headlight covers on a 2008 Toyota Solara about three years ago with DEET. Completely clear today with no degradation of surrounding paint. I did apply to a cloth rather than spray.

@icomeinpeace6975 5 лет назад

Works like a charm. Also USE white distilled vinegar to neutralize the deet. Spray it directly on the headlight cover rinse it off with water. This stops the chemical reaction and hardens the cover so it won't be tacky

@MochaZilla Год назад

So it lasts a really long time then?

@chetniksrb333 Год назад

@Bully Maguire the factory uv coating would be gone. best off with a clear coat woth uv protection after the clean

@Minhowaa 9 лет назад

Try using vinegar after you apply the bug spray. Get a sponge and crib the headlight after with vinegar and all the sticky residue disappears. Works great! And my headlights are going on 3 months now!! Been through the rain and etc washed many items and looks wonderful :))

@442minty 5 лет назад

Qny vinegar ?

@boots7859 3 года назад

Why not just get $1 store toothpaste and spend 10-15 min doing it better? Then throw either a film on it or some UV resistant clear coat.

@andysdaman 3 года назад

Thank you for having common sense before you left a comment. Most of these idiots don't.

@dorrinefisher5539 Год назад

Can rubbing alcohol clear off the bug spray residue?

@Minhowaa Год назад

@@dorrinefisher5539 have not tried that but I think it should be just as effective ?!

@RipRecords 9 лет назад

If it does this to plastic, what the hell does this do to your skin!!???

@YesYou123333 9 лет назад

RipRecords How about the bugs? What does it do to them?

@Triple259772 9 лет назад

They just avoid the deet, it doesn't actually kill them.

@GlitterHeather 8 лет назад

+RipRecords Nothing, since our skin isn't made of plastic. Chemicals have different reactions to different things. :)

@nydrell1969 8 лет назад

it gives u skin cancer,everyone knows that

@valerieboots2010 8 лет назад

+1969nydrell David I did NOT know that! I live in the stuff! Oh Dear God!! Where are the warnings??

@trebormcdonald44 8 лет назад

Maybe with the bug spray the bugs will quit hitting them?

@mikeadams110 8 лет назад

+trebormcdonald44 I like the way you think Trebor!

@roberthernandez6948 6 лет назад

trebormcdonald44 , that is so funny , really creative .

@gunsmoke6463 6 лет назад

trebormcdonald44 😂😂😂

@golfer0422 6 лет назад

Bwahahaha...it says repellent right on the can tho right? Its basically like a force field... ;)

@Bedeborah 5 лет назад

Lol

@brookienik 9 лет назад

So glad I saw this! Was literally just standing in Walmart at the bug spray section when I decided to double check on the brand I needed to use when I ran across this video. Thank you so much for posting this! Probably saved my beloved minivan!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

brookienik Great! I am glad I saved you! That means that the video was worth making!

@andrewfernandez5062 10 месяцев назад

Me rn

@mabelthompson2372 3 месяца назад

Funny! That's exactly what I'm doing right now! lol

@MrLeftwall 3 года назад

I use bug spray as the first phase, then wash/rinse completely. Next I use M105, then M205 with hand buffer pad. The last phase is the UV protectant wax - usually Griots Garage Finishing Sealant. The results are very presentable good and it seems to last. The bug spray takes off a lot of the faded plastic and I found it is more effective than wet sanding.

@TheTexican05 Год назад

^THIS. This guy gets it. 👌 Polish to remove oxidation, then seal your work. Good stuff. 🍻

@pixiespieceofmind252 9 лет назад

I used the Off repellent on a paper towel and it worked like a charm! It did not leave my headlights tacky or anything. I'm not sure how long it will last but it has been 4 days so far and they still look brand new. I figured since I have the stuff around the house it's no cost to me.

@attachedsilver8929 7 лет назад

I used bug spray, washed it off with soapy wooder and put rain x sealant on it. still clear after a month

@kyky7kyle7 3 года назад

still clear??

@LeseAlafaio92 3 года назад

Bump.

@MegaPapijoe 3 года назад

Bump

@kyky7kyle7 3 года назад

@@MegaPapijoe don't do it. I did and it was terrible

@brandonpharis1480 2 года назад

I did it and it’s still clear after couple months

@apenton71 2 года назад

Thanks! I'm sitting in the car, just about to head out to pick up some big spray. You saved me a big headache because I was going to apply it to my girlfriend's headlights. 👍👍👍

@NicJohnson 9 лет назад

This was such a great video. I wish more RU-vidrs were as well spoken and downright educated as you are.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Nic Johnson Thanks a lot man! New videos every Thursday and bonus videos on most Mondays! Stay tuned!

@nathanrivas7481 9 лет назад

Great job Buddy helping out people before we mess up our cars. Thanks!!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Nathan Rivas No problem man! I am just trying to save people from bad information!

@johnbarlow7292 3 года назад

And we put on our skin .so scarey

@Buick_the_rd.master 3 года назад

third reply, 6 whole years later

@christophernop6726 2 года назад

@mikeq5587 2 года назад

@@chrisfix yo Chris what should I use mine look horrible

@Milehighchink 9 лет назад

neighbor told me to do this..... thankfully i looked into the toothpaste option and saw this before i tried the bug spray first thnx for the video man saved me some change in the long run.

@mossnation7245 7 лет назад

Chris what if you use this step clean it off real good and then apply the clear coat non yellowing spray?

@patrickvolpe7508 3 года назад

I used this method on a 2003 Camry and various makes of car. It works great. Two months later-still clear headlights. I never had a problem with it removing paint or clear-coat. Nitrile gloves & well ventilated area a must. First, Wash & Rinse a few times & dry out thoroughly before using the off spray . As far as caution during the off application, you may want to pop your hood and tape off the rest of the area. You can apply it then let it sit for no more than 1 minute. (Do not let it dry). Then wipe off as much as you can. Reapply the off application at least once. After the off application has dried COMPLETELY, you may wash/rinse with soap&water.

@chellybabyme 2 месяца назад

Wait a minute. You said after it dries completely rinse it with water. But first you said don't let the off spray dry. Can you clarify please?

@patrickvolpe7508 2 месяца назад

@@chellybabyme hello I see that wasn’t very clear. Basically you will probably spray and wipe twice. After the second time, it should be as clean as it’s going to get. Then you can wipe off as much as you can and then let it dry. The temperature I believe this works best at above 70°F. do this in a well ventilated area. I used this method on a Toyota, a Kia, a Ford and a Dodge.

@patrickvolpe7508 2 месяца назад

@TheTexican05 had a good point. It’s best to put a UV protectant on it. Otherwise you’ll end up where you started.

@chellybabyme 2 месяца назад

@@patrickvolpe7508 thanks!

@Evan_Case 5 лет назад

I wonder if using alcohol to remove the oils then clear coat would prevent further oxidation.

@bayouman7658 9 лет назад

I'm anxious to see the permanent fix. Although I went through the, cleaning, sanding, compounding, sealing process with the Sylvania kit; I'm noticing some dullness returning. I understand a long lasting sealant is the key for it staying clear.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

BAYOUMAN Soon! Tomorrow I am starting bright and early and filming the process and then spending the rest of the day editing the video! Hopefully it will be published around 6pm Eastern time. If not, it will be out on Thursday. And what you said is spot on. It is all about the sanding and sealing.

@MrKlee777 Год назад

You are absolutely right. I should have watched this earlier. Someone told me to use Off with higher DEET so I did. It melted some parts and resulted in 2 separate thick layers. I need to find a way to make the surface flat.

@keithcerce8445 Год назад

Thumbs up. Reasons why it works and why it should be avoided. Short and to the point. 😁

@MrFameone206 8 лет назад

I did this on my 2006 chevy impala I think it been a year or so it seemed to work good... they have not yellowed since but I will take good look at them tomorrow. I have thought about doing a plastidip clear bra on it too I was doing to do the head lights too... thanks fit the tip man

@flexyracer 7 лет назад

I never tried bug spray but today I did use Sylvania's Headlight Restoration kit on a 2008 Honda CRV. The headlight lenses were severely weathered and UV damaged to the point where the light beams were about 50% of normal. I followed the packaged instructions and a RU-vid video by Brian Noble. It took me about 90 minutes and the results were very impressive. In fact, they look almost new! We'll see how long the treatment lasts but if I have to repeat it every year, it will still be worth the time and expense ($30.00).

@danlosgar9194 Год назад

Thanks Chris, my neighbor recommended this but checked your video first...'so glad I did!

@shawngagne4039 6 лет назад

I used this method before in the past but I now use Windex and 1 or 2 magic erasers each side and repeated cleaning to remove excess residue but i followed up with Turtle Wax Scratch and Swirl Remover 11oz for under $6 at walmart and a cheap shammy towel.

@johnargue2977 8 лет назад

I got my headlights looking awesome. what I did is Polish them with car Polish, wipe them down, they spray paint clear coat. that's it. they looks new! i did this a week ago and they still look awesome!

@luimobilefixes5279 2 года назад

Still look good? 👀

@johnargue2977 2 года назад

@@luimobilefixes5279 I've done many cars lately. Best way is ..hi speed buffer with compound polish. Will come out like glass. There is a headlight kit if you don't have a buffer. (Sandpaper and clear coat) .does last either way.

@justinbond9987 9 лет назад

Im so glad I saw this. I watched a short video on Facebook a few days ago where the two guys in the video used bug spray and it worked amazing! But now I am not going to try it, rather I will try what you said with the toothpaste! Thanks ChrisFix for saving my headlights!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Glad I helped out! I dont want to see people ruining their headlights and paint using this stuff! I made sure to clean it all off really good on my two cars after I made this video because DEET really dissolves stuff fast!

@theequalizer9154 2 года назад

Thanks for that tip! I saw the video that the bug spray can clean off headlight oxidation. Now I saw your video here, it makes sense, and I'm telling everybody don't do it! Thanks again for that good tip you give here!

@ATCRyderX 9 лет назад

Some old tweaker at Stewart's I saw hanging around my 300M was telling me to do this. He said he's used it professionally for 40 years of something. I told him I just go to Harbor Freight and buy the $7.99 Headlight Restore Kit every couple years. Thanks but no thanks. lol

@nyarasp 9 лет назад

I actually used this method and it worked wonders for me (like you said temporarily). I used the orange bottle, with less deet. I could not see the road at night, so imagine how bad the headlights were. I made sure not to get any on the paint or plastics. Its been three months and i have noticed they headlights are starting to become more opaque.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

nyarasp Use this method to clear them up permanently: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UEJbKLZ7RmM.html

@nyarasp 9 лет назад

Thanks!

@bayouman7658 9 лет назад

Thanks again. I really appreciate you and others who take the time and trouble of making helpful videos. And thanks for such quick responses.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

BAYOUMAN No problem! I am glad my videos are helpful! That makes all the work I put into them worth it!

@akr01364 2 года назад

I actually did this prior to clear coating them while off the car. I used it to remove the dullness and washed them with dawn dish detergent and water before using 1200 grit sandpaper and windex to wet sand them to help the coat adhere. It worked great and a lit faster than sanding them down.

@Irongimp952007 9 лет назад

I've used both the toothpaste method and bug spray as well as professional buffing products. The bug spray was bar far the best as far as ease,results and durability. I have had no problems with using bug spray as long as you wash the excess off.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Irongimp952007 Thanks for the info. I am coming up with a permanent solution that isnt as risky as bug spray and it will be published next week so stay tuned!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

+pinoyeh, try the toothpaste first. I really dont recommend the bug spray. Also, I am coming out with a video on how to wire independent reverse lights which will be similar to the independent fog lights you are asking for.

@pinoyeh 9 лет назад

Sounds great, I'll wait for it ! ! ! Cheers.....

@ianduijsens 8 лет назад

what if you have glass headlights like on old motorcycles

@Iceman734b 7 лет назад

Another temporary solution is Transmission fluid.

@frankiechaffin894 7 лет назад

Iceman734b is that

@Tv-sq8kd 6 лет назад

Doesnt work i tried it twice still yellow

@arturoakaarthur 8 лет назад

I used the water sand and then clear coat method on mine. This was over a year and a half ago and it still holding strong. Also, every time I was the car I don't worry about the wax on the lenses, indeed I actually apply a thin coat every time.

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+arturo aguilar Awesome! That is great to hear! Thanks for the update!

@danielgrimm422 9 лет назад

I tried the toothpaste cleaning on my car today worked great thank you Chris.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Daniel Grimm Awesome! Glad the video was helpful and now your headlights look good!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

So the moral of the story is... Use toothpaste lol Headlight Lens Restore using Toothpaste

@mrm7323 9 лет назад

Chris just a quick question. I've got a Chrysler voyager diesel 2004 uk model and every time I turn air con or heater on the car stalls. Any ideas ? Thanks

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Mashud Ahmed Any check engine lights? Turning the heater on should not do anything. Are you sure it is just the heater and the AC compressor is not turning on?

@mrm7323 9 лет назад

Compressor kicking in. I've only turned on air con when car is stationary with the engine running and it dies out. If I have the heater on whilst driving and stop at a traffic light then engines revs drop as if it's about to stall. I've not had the air con on whilst driving yet.

@JMigUK 9 лет назад

I heard about the toothpaste trick too, although fortunately I haven't had to use it on my car. Cheers Chris!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

***** Not having to do any of these tricks and having a headlight that isnt foggy is the best situation LOL

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

san379 Wet sanding and a high speed polisher will work but it is not permanent. Since the clear UV coating is no longer there (which is why headlights get yellow and hazy), it will just get hazy again. If you want a permanent solution here is the video for you: How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY

@redlinefreedive6126 9 лет назад

Chris, our assistant fleet manager w/ S.O. found using carb/throttle body cleaner works, on light bars and we tried it on headlights and it works. Just spray it on a shop towel. Not microfiber or anything else, just a red clean shop towel. You use it in a left to right motion, straight lines. Doesn't leave the mess of the bug spray. We re-use the light bars. The lenses are not cheap. Lasts for quite a while. Keep it up. This steve

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

steve shibles Thanks for sharing! WD40 does the same thing but I have noticed it doesnt last that long, especially if it rains a lot! Thanks for sharing! Check this out which lasts a long time: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UEJbKLZ7RmM.html

@alexgreen6966 9 лет назад

ChrisFix Awhile ago i had the idea to use acetone then brasso metal polish over it to clear it up and it worked really well and seems to be lasting.

@cherylebridges466 8 лет назад

Thanks Chris for the heads-up. I like your toothpaste method.

@mohammedrasheed432 8 лет назад

Thank you Chris, have you tried to place Rust-Oleum American Accents Ultra Clear Cover 2x spray as protective coat layer after?

@vinm3630 2 года назад

This is the answer.

@Simonofcalifornia 8 лет назад

also beware of your phone/watch/glasses or anything plastic near DEET!!! It will ruin them.

@WhosSwanky 2 года назад

Glad I watched this, one of my coworkers suggested this and I almost listened. No point in using bug spray if its not gonna help long term in my opinion.

@101brydon 15 дней назад

Ime glad I watched this. I bought some bug spray yesterday and was going to use it on my headlights today looks like you saved me some money 💰 thanks for the vid.❤

@ThaIceMan05 9 лет назад

I used both toothpaste and bug spray on my headlights and others. Bug spray worked the best and my headlights have been clear for months now. Just wash the car after you use the bug spray and it's fine.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

I had no luck with the bug spray and it made my headlights worse. It made the lenses tacky (even after I washed them off multiple times) and the deet was really hard to get off. Any damage to your clear coat under your lights?

@ThaIceMan05 9 лет назад

Nope, nothing. My car is fairly new and the headlights were starting to haze after a couple years but they are still clear. They are dirty from the inside, lol. The key is that after you use the bug spray, you scrub with soap and water. You don't just do a gentle wash. I used Repel with 40% Deet. I didn't use a lot either. You may have used a little too much and/or not cleaning it good enough. Toothpaste didn't do anything but mess up my car's clear coat a little, but it's not noticeable.

@ThaIceMan05 9 лет назад

To add on, anything that you use on your headlights takes off the clear coat on your lenses and you have to reapply clear coat to them. So it really doesn't matter what you use, you just have to apply some protectant to the lens.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

***** Like I said in the video, it might work for some, but the risks are not worth it in my book. Glad you got it to work and thanks for the feedback!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

***** Yea, that is why I had a hard time with the bug spray. The deet dissolves the plastic and makes it hard to get the deet off so you cant add that protective layer.

@funnyCATAZ 8 лет назад

did mine from the 80's an put it on a soft towel and rinsed right after and had no issues an stayed clear...

@aprilallard1979 8 лет назад

I have used this method. I 1st tried your sanding/clear boat method video. I done that twice with poor results. a guy sprayed some Off on my headlights & completely clear! he didn't have much so I went to the store. I bought Cutter brand, cheaper & higher % of deet. I did my 02 Intrepid headlights & fog lights. worked perfect. not tacky at all. I used a rag, not paper toweling. it's been well over a month & still perfect!

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+April Allard Thanks for sharing April.

@jacintobarton6195 2 года назад

Thanks for helping everyone out..makes a huge difference!

@BneiAnusim 5 лет назад

I did it yesterday, bug spray first and then compound to polish. It looks good!

@punisher7335 5 лет назад

I've used this for a long time the only way that my headlights last clear was 3 years by using the bug spray, rinsing with water, and then using soapy water and then with water, let it dry and then waxing them.

@SmittyKat 7 лет назад

I'm so glad I researched and found this video before I tried this on my truck!!!!!!!!! thank you!

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

+Katherine Smith no problem

@burlman69 7 лет назад

worked great on my old For F250. Never had a problem with oxidation again for quite some time..that I noticed. I was happy with how it worked.

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

+Cravin Moorehead thanks for sharing

@TheAutoDIYGuy 7 лет назад

What would happen if you use the bug spray, clean it off, and then use the UV clear coat spray paint?

@tarzaan2603 7 лет назад

thats what I was gonna say

@kennycampbelljr5896 6 лет назад

You have to do that no matter what method you use to clean them it won't last unless you wax them or clear coat them afterwards.

@wasti16bit47 6 лет назад

The Auto DIY Guy

@MrRahimhosein 6 лет назад

It will still ruin the plastic.

@DodoBenny 4 года назад

Actually it's a good idea and I have also tried it, but the ones you can get in Paint jobs are usually 1K acrylic clear cost spray cans. now these spray cans are cool and they will of course give them a longer lasting clear look but be aware! They also get doll because they are not as hard as the clear coat you spray on the cars. You will have to use a 2K clear coat. This contains two compounds. Believe me this is the only way for a long-term solution and I know what I'm talking about 😉

@thecubeanunexpectedsolve8865 7 лет назад

I've used bug spray before and I learned that using Soapy Wooder afterwards will stop it from melting the plastic.

@theknifedude1881 2 года назад

This is a great channel! Between you and Project Farm if a person can’t figure out how to Fix something and what to Fix it with they just want to buy a new one!

@daneuri20 9 лет назад

I used like a 98% Deet, neutralized it with distilled white vinegar and clear coated the head lights lens with Plastic Dip clear coat 3 day ago. They still looking good.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Daneuri Lenny Let me know how it lasts.

@EdwardRobelo 6 лет назад

thanks for the warning... I was about to try this method, but now I'm just going to spend $70 on new headlights, its a much safer option.

@crazylablady 9 лет назад

Tried toothpaste, lighter fluid, WD 40, etc. Think this might be a quick & cheap fix for now as opposed to diving around with badly oxidized headlights. I appreciate the close up of the plastic & will be sure to rinse well! Not sure I care much for the clear coat that's already damaged on a 10 year old car:) I'll be sure to record my results.

@xx-om2fs 3 года назад

when ur 14 and ur bored and u love cars... i am not even kidding, i saw ur videos for straight 6 and half hours straight..and ended it here :) ....

@jakejacobs126 8 лет назад

Repellant works at shown but it's takes longer than 2 days for the oxidation to return.

@jakal455 5 лет назад

Good dammit ChrisFix!!🤨 two nights in a row i've stayed upt late watching your vids (1am and 2:30am) well not tonight Chris, not toni... well one more wont hurt I guess😁. Great videos man!👍👌

@Diaisz 8 лет назад

does it work with clear coat sprayed on top?

@austinjew3094 5 лет назад

I used stuff that had 15% deet. I used to just little bit and it worked great! I sprayed vinegar right away to clean it off. I didn’t let the deet sit more than 1 minute. Washed it with vinegar. Water and isopropyl alcohol and they look awesome. Just use a little bit of the big spray.

@CesarTorres-dr5gq 8 лет назад

I've tried a method for cleaning my headlights but it works almost exactly like the bug spray, I used brake fluid I'm not sure how long it lasts but it does make them kind of clear.

@proto8432 9 лет назад

I used this method on my headlights a couple of months ago. Maybe I was lucky, but they have been clear ever since. This is the first thing that actually has lasted longer than a month.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

proto8432 Thanks for sharing!

@pbvina 9 лет назад

I had bug spray ruin my watch after spraying it on my arm. I tried rubbing alcohol, soap and water, ammonia, and even white vinegar trying to clean the over spray off, but it etched the plastic. I can't believe they would allow something that melts plastic to be sold like that.

@MidnightMarrow 3 года назад

Oils are the main culprit. Most plastics degrade with oil as it's how most are made. Doesn't harm us per se but an enemy to plastic it is indeed.

@johnfenske9339 8 месяцев назад

Just imagine ... Back in 'Nam, they issued 75-100% DEET bug juice .. was surplus for years ... Bad for plastic watches!

@stustutbird420 2 года назад

So glad i looked this up prior to using the spray in my hand

@LaBaume1 9 лет назад

this really does the trick!! my headlights were getting pretty covered in pollen and this took it right off!! i tried using tooth paste before and had it professionally cleaned once but didn't look nearly as good as they look now with the off! thank you so much for sharing this!!

@joepublic6256 5 лет назад

what happens when you use a hose to rinse off the bug spray???

@That1BVP 6 лет назад

I did this and it worked well. It was on a car with crap paint already so I wasnt worried.

@chrisfix 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing!

@andrewleeblake557 Год назад

I was looking at different chemicals to remove different types of oxidation, depending on the severity of the oxidation or if it is actually damaged. I'm sure someone has probably mentioned this, but you can wipe down your head light and clean until dry, then use an automotive grade clear coat and seal it. Then you won't have to clean it over and over. The clear coat will seal your work and protect it.

@JanelleStClair 6 лет назад

Here's an idea. How about taping up the headlight and cover the hood and bumper with a plastic bag (like you did in your video where you wet sand the headlight three times) and then use the bug spray, wash the headlamp and then apply wax let dry and buff. The combination of the two would be less time consuming with the least amount of effort and modest cost. What do you think?

@luimobilefixes5279 2 года назад

Good idea 💡👏

@reubprue8602 Год назад

That sounds good for an old car you're not that concerned with. But being the deet melts the plastic, it may imbed impurities into the plastic. Maybe wet sand first then do the deet to process on.

@PeterA9977 Год назад

It’s a fallacy that deet melts the plastic.😂😂😂

@TheWilferch 11 месяцев назад

@@PeterA9977 ...not at all.... DEET is diethyltoluamide, and the headlight plastic is polycarbonate, which IS attacked or melted in the presence of DEET.

@k5ktf1 7 лет назад

I accidentally dripped some brake fluid on a hazy headlight one time, and watched it clear up the haze instantly. Of course, after wiping the entire headlight to clean all the haze, I cleaned it off with glass cleaner to remove any trace of the brake fluid. That basically did the same thing as DEET, and lasted dang near a year, slowly getting hazy again (10+ year old truck).

@blade913 8 лет назад

I personally did a method similar to your other video regarding wet sanding, and spraying clear gloss. Only thing I did was buffed with a buffer, compound, and polish, then cleared.

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+Blade Vamp The problem with doing it that way is that the clear coat doesnt bond that well and it will peel sooner than if you left it more "coarse".

@siordia100 7 лет назад

like your honesty, keep it real

@Beowoulf69 6 лет назад

I used bug spray on my 97 Ranger last year, and the lenses are still clear.

@chrisfix 6 лет назад

+Beowoulf69 Nice

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Here is the way better method to Restore your Headlights Permanently! How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY I have been testing different methods and this is what I have come up with for the best results!

@wobblysauce 9 лет назад

ChrisFix You can clear coat the Bug spray and Toohpaste methods also, for ever lasting clear lenses.

@jmsmilin 9 лет назад

wobbly sauce how

@wobblysauce 9 лет назад

Clean it then clear coat over it, works ok for most lens.

@mydoggylives 9 лет назад

ChrisFix Hey Chris! I watched the PERMANENT video first, then watched this one. Question... if you don't feel like going through all of that wet sanding, couldn't you just use the bug spray to clean them and then follow up with the clear gloss paint with UV protection to keep them from fogging again?

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

mydoggylives No you cannot because you need to have the sanding to give the paint something to grip onto. Plus, you will never get all of the bug spray off and the paint will end up bubbling. Too bad it wasnt that easy and good thinking though!

@wind5250 4 года назад

iv'e used this on a Nissan Altima , Chevy Colorado , honda civic ,and ford escape within the last year with great results . it's been months and most are still clear , the one's that aren't all started off with a ruff grit like feel caused by the sun .

@franksalazar4576 8 лет назад

I went to mexico and had my headlights restored for the equivalent of $15. its been months and they are still good :)

@Mass_hole508 3 года назад

I was going to try this! I'm glad i didn't. Thank you

@chrisfix 3 года назад

Of course! This is definitely one of the worst things you can do on a headlight!

@janeforbes8911 8 лет назад

I had the same results with the bug spray. I also tried the toothpaste with little success as well. I finally gave in an bought headlight restore solution from Walmart that was only about $7 and was pleasantly surprised that it worked well and has maintained clear lights. That was about 9 months ago.

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+Jane Forbes Thanks for sharing Jane

@terrancejones7131 7 лет назад

Yes!! That Turtle Wax headlight restorer is AWESOME!

@solutionstheory9542 6 лет назад

Jane Forbes What brand?

@stfuplsok 8 месяцев назад

and* bought

@Wabsirba 9 лет назад

I'm going to try this bug spray method, but will heed the warning to clean the lights afterward. I tried the toothpaste and to say the results were lacking would be an understatement. Since I damaged my one headlight and needed to replace it, my car currently looks as if it is winking at everyone. Thanks for the warning/tip Chris.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Brian Hendricks No problem Brian. You can also wait a week for me to publish my video on how to permanently fix the headlights. That will be out soon!

@kendellsclasses 9 лет назад

Thanks, Chris,I knew this wouldn't be good. For the headlight, but your video is terrific.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

sea godds Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful! I will have a video up in 2 weeks on how to make a headlight permanently clear. I am working on that process/technique now!

@Nacturnal702 9 лет назад

I tried turtle wax chrome and rust remover polish ,spread it on with and old rag and i used a simple hand held drill small with a buffer pad and worked it in after hazing wipe clean with a fresh rag,been 6 months and head lights are still clear

@z1522 7 лет назад

DEET was developed/discovered as a solvent for plastic, and I recall melting and sticking the knob of fishing reels etc. as a kid. You just destroyed your headlight, and the damage will go far deeper than the surface oxidation which you could have easily buffed off using PlastX without ever resorting to sandpaper, etc. I still think minimal removal of material, followed by frequent use of good modern polymer car 'wax' will keep the lights newer longer than the drastic sand-and-spraycoat that commits you permanently to major effort and loss of plastic material. No spray coat is as tough as the OEM polycarbonate lens material.

@TheWilferch 11 месяцев назад

PlastX and Mothers Aluminum cleaner worked to make the lens more invisible and clear....made the surface real smooth too.....but did NOTHING to remove the yellow-tinting. The DEET removed the yellow-tinge

@WhipLash10skaters 9 лет назад

I work at a shop, and some of my buddys have been telling me this stuff works, and I've been hesitant to try it, but they have convinced me to use transmission fluid to do it so i don't know what I've been waiting for haha. But transmission fluid does actually help, but it doesn't last but a few weeks, and needs to be regularly coated. it also damages paint if not careful.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

WhipLash10skaters Eventually tranny fluid will ruin headlights so be careful! Check this out instead: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UEJbKLZ7RmM.html&lc

@SuperFLACKER 9 лет назад

The method i have used on at least 30 cars in my shop is to wet sand the lens with 320 grit and then 1200 grit (using straight line sanding seems to work better) then i use a paint buffer with a cotton/wool pad to polish using a mild rubbing compound, I have skipped the sanding part before and still had decent results but when you sand first you defiantly have a better and longer lasting lens, i have had some stay in good shape for a couple years after this method. P.S. just like in buffing paint be careful to keep buffer moving quickly and use water regularly so as not to overheat the plastic and cause melt spotting which would require deep sanding and re-polish,

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

SuperFLACKER Great tips! Thanks a lot man! On Thursday I am releasing a video on how to permanently make your headlights clear! Stay tuned!

@pmgerard 4 года назад

Based on what I'm seeing, it's not bad as a last resort BUT what you need to do is completely remove and neutralize all of the remaining bug spray or it will eat through more plastic and continue to melt. First with vinegar (which halts the melting and makes it no longer tacky), then a cleaning with water, then a waxing or film coating. I've seen folks claim that if you remove all the bugspray and apply a wax coat, you can get a year or more before it becomes hazy again. The downside is that there's a lot of uncertainty because it spends on how deep the abrasions before applying the spray and any leftover bugspray you miss could create a structural weakness. But if you neutralize and remove ALL of the DEET, I'm seeing people say you can expect 1-3 months before the fogginess comes back and a year or more with protective coating. I'm about to test this myself.

@kristinajackson2014 8 месяцев назад

How'd it go

@pmgerard 8 месяцев назад

@@kristinajackson2014 It worked okay. Needed cleaned again about a month later.

@vaccumsealed 7 лет назад

great tutorial. seems professional

@advocatefortruthlibertyand5803 8 лет назад

I recently did this without looking at your video and i payed for it. My head lights and fog light have spider web cracking. yay

@420RastaMonZack420 9 лет назад

deet bug spray will remove with some elbow grease the spray on smoking in case you want to unsmoke your lights.

@SuperYGOD 8 лет назад

Linseed oil can be used on head lights to give them a nice shine, and bring back some clarity. It is not permanent, but polish the head lights, when you polish your car, and it will look good.

@RedDot79 7 лет назад

What if you used the deet to clear the lens, then clean the deet off, then use a UV sealant? This would eliminate the need to sand?

@michaelchitwood6226 9 лет назад

Great, informative video.

@benderhjs1971 6 лет назад

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@marksrobby 9 лет назад

What if you use the bug spray (I know you don't recommend it, but bare with me) then after the 10 minutes you clean it off, then when all is said and done you spray it with the clear coat from your other video. Wouldn't that make it more permanent? Love your videos!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

marksrobby There are two problems with using bug spray. First, the deet melts the plastic. You will not be able to "wipe off the deet" because if you wipe the lens with deet on it, the lens will become foggy because the plastic is dissolved. Even if you can wipe it off, it wont fully come off. I had to wet sand mine for it to come off completely (even after trying soap, water, alcohol, etc) And second, you do not want a super smooth surface because the clear coat wont adhere. You want to sand it to get the grooves. This video gives a pretty good explanation of how the paint grips and the reason I go from 600 grit to 2000 grit: How to Restore Brake Lights PERMANENTLY

@d7060388 9 лет назад

Ok I just seen how to clean your headlights last week. I tried it. It works great. Still clear. I will not try it again though. Thanks for the information

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

d7060388 No problem!

@d.lgillum4672 9 лет назад

Wow great info, I've used deet on my old rust PU head lights,, I won't use it again on our better vehicles, if this DEET does this to plastic I thinking what harm it might do to my body, I use lots of DEET on my clothing and body in the summer here on my Rock~N~Tick farm here in Oklahoma, the bug capital of the world, I get eat up with TICKS all summer. Thanks for the warning.. God bless.

@shakeb8051 8 лет назад

use the bug spray, then wax the headlights for protection

@MichaelKoehlerMusic 4 года назад

Exactly what I did

@midnightmodder 4 года назад

@@MichaelKoehlerMusic I've done it to my vehicles, and to friends also! Everyone is frigging happy! Remove the deet with vinagor, cold water, and polish with mothers, and finish with Maguires carnuba wax. No tackyness either! My girlfriends dodge ram hasn't been done in over two years! Still clear!

@imtheman3039 9 лет назад

The most disturbing thing is that people spray this on their skin.

@EGGINFOOLS 9 лет назад

Why is that disturbing? Do you have plastic skin?

@imtheman3039 9 лет назад

EGGINFOOLS No you dummy, it is a nasty ass chemical. you spray it on your skin I will pass.

@EGGINFOOLS 9 лет назад

Ned Fan Yeah says you and every other self righteous RU-vid doctor.

@imtheman3039 9 лет назад

EGGINFOOLS Fuck off!!!

@EGGINFOOLS 9 лет назад

Ned Fan I will. Thanks hippie Ned.

@jamesmorfison2008 8 лет назад

sprayed my self with OFF while I was sitting in my CORVETTE one day found out the hard way ,got it on the console and to say the least it SCREWED it up Permanently ,this man SPEAKS THE TRUE please don't ever get in your car and spray yourself or you will RUIN your CONSOLE like I did ,just trying to Help

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+James Morfison Dang that is horrible! Sorry to hear that!