Dirt and pollution can change the appearance of plastic car headlights over time, when a thin layer builds up on the surface. This opaque layer of dirt diffuses and dims the light, interfering with the strength and direction of the main beam.

You expect to find wipes like these in a cleaning cupboard or nappy changing kit, so we weren’t expecting them to do a tough job like headlamp restoration which had taken us hours with polishers. But we were astounded at how effective they were.Firstly, we would say that you should avoid using the machine-applied kits unless you are confident using them and prepared to be patient. The potential for expensive slips onto the paint or causing damage to the lights makes it a little scary, especially on complex light shapes.

Given Autoglym’s reputation we expected good things from this kit and we weren’t disappointed. The instructions were the clearest and there’s even an online video to help if you are unsure.It took a little more effort, and the finish wasn’t quite as good as the more comprehensive kits though. The QUIXX above is worth the extra quid. Meguiars Two-Step Headlight Restoration Kit

Once the lamps were clear, we sealed them with the lacquer provided to give protection from any further deterioration. Visbella Headlight Restoration KitCloudy or dull headlight lenses that reduce light output from your headlights bulbs can be a MOT failure. However, rather than replacing the entire unit, you can use a restoration kit that takes less than a hour to use to clear the product off the lens. Not only is it cheaper but it’s also much easier and less time consuming than replacing the headlight.

Even at this price is seemed reasonable value though, as it includes four different grades of sandpaper, a cutting paste and finally a UV sealant. There’s even a glove so you don’t get any of the chemicals on your skin and little roll of masking tape to help protect the paint work around the lens – although this is more useful when using power tools, unless you’re particularly energetic and careless. Apart from the 2-in-1 Turtle Wax product, the kits above follow the same procedures for restoring degraded headlights. Once you have everything you need, you will need to: The 3M 39073 is a great bit of kit but the premium price tag makes it less attractive to buy when compared to the alternatives. However, with that being said, it’s a complete kit that will easily restore any headlight lens in just 3 steps. div>