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SYLVANIA Headlight Restoration Kit 3 Easy Steps to Restore Sun Damaged Headlights With Exclusive UV Block Clear Coat Light Output and Beam Pattern Restored Long Lasting Protection
Last Updated: April 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
120instructions, easy to follow, results, directions, process
+98%
-3%
" ... Super easy to use and the results are incredible. ... "
" ... Great product, easy to use, but take your time and follow the instructions! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very simple process. ... "
" ... Quick and easy. ... "
" ... This kit includes everything one needs and the instructions are easy to understand and follow. ... "
" ... This was a lot cheaper and easier to use. ... "
" ... The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. ... "
Setup
117follow the instructions, directions, follow the directions, follow, easy to follow
+97%
-3%
" ... This kit worked well, it took a little effort but if you follow the directions correctly it will work. ... "
" ... After reading other reviews we decided to follow the instructions that came with the kit to the letter. ... Take your time to follow the instructions exactly as written. ... "
" ... This is a very good product with easy to follow instructions although I do recommend reviewing the You Tube video produced by Sylvania. ... "
" ... The instructions were easy to follow it took my wife and I about 20 minutes to apply. ... "
" ... Follow instructions and check out the video online first. ... "
" ... Follow the directions to the T and you will satisfied with the result. ... "
" ... The instructions are very clear and easy to follow and the results are good. ... "
" ... not to mention a TON cheaper than buying (and installing) new headlights! ... "
Product Reliability
92months, headlights, still look, lasts, 6 months
+83%
-17%
" ... 2007 Volvo xc90 that sat for the last 2 yrs. ... "
" ... hope they last this way for a while. ... "
" ... It works great for only 6 months ... "
" ... If they last. ... "
" ... Whether this will really last for a year (or a "lifetime" as claimed by the manufacturer), it is obvious that the product is providing at least some protection from the elements and should extend the time before I need to perform the restoration process once again. ... "
" ... I'm sure I'll have to redo the headlights eventually, but as long as they last for several months I'll be happy. ... "
" ... Product worked great! ... "
" ... Worked just as they claimed. ... "
Design
91looks, new, look brand new, headlights, headlights look brand
+98%
-2%
" ... Just look at this. ... "
" ... So so easy to use and it made my headlights look brand spanking new!!! ... "
" ... They don't look brand new, but they look "close to new." ... "
" ... I'm not sure if this will last for a "lifetime", but today I think it looks great! ... "
" ... My headlights look brand new. ... "
" ... The headlights did not look good on a car so beautiful. ... Now, my car looks brand new . ... From bumper to bumper. ... "
" ... The headlights look brand new! ... I’ve never seen them look this good before! ... "
" ... The car looks SO much better. ... "
Lens
75headlight lenses, sanding, brand new, cloudy, restoration
+85%
-15%
" ... Tried this and the 20 year old lens covers look new! ... "
" ... When you apply the liquid protector, you will be amazed at how clear your lens will become. ... "
" ... Headlight lenses look almost new again. ... "
" ... New looking lenses after this application. ... "
" ... My husband brought in his Honda and they made him pay for new clear plastic lenses. ... "
" ... This is a great product and recommend for anyone with yellowish or opaque lens. ... I spent about 30 minutes on lens on my Lexus and they look brand new. ... "
" ... for just one lens. ... The other lens had been replaced recently and was in no need of restoration. ... I am not sure that this kit would restore a more severe lens. ... "
" ... I've clean headlight lenses before and without knowing why, they would need cleaning again. ... After cleaning the lens on my 2006 Charger I used this product to protect it. ... Other than that, the lens are now protected. ... "
Cleaning
65sanding, clear coat, spray, headlight, compound
+88%
-12%
" ... This is the right way to do this and not a cheap wipe on “miracle” as seen on TV product. ... "
" ... Product was easy to apply, this is only the coating kit which is all I needed , since I had prepared the surface with supplies that were already on hand. ... "
" ... There's lots of good application tips in other reviews, but I'll add: don't use all the Step 1 cleaning spray, because you'll need it later. ... "
" ... 2) I've used quick fixes before from YouTube to temporarily clean my lights using toothpaste and wax. ... "
" ... Never cleaned my lights. ... "
" ... Expect to spend a couple of hours cleaning both lights. ... "
" ... I will be buying this again in the spring to clean up my lights and do my parents cars. ... "
" ... A bit of wax on wax off action and good as new! ... "
Clarity
59headlights, crystal, coat, headlight, brand new
+97%
-3%
" ... After applying the clear coat the headlights immediately look brand new. ... "
" ... The really amazing part of this kit is what happens when you apply the clear coat at the very end ... suddenly, you have clear headlights. ... "
" ... Followed the instructions precisely, which were clear. ... "
" ... Then rub on clear. ... "
" ... I used it on my headlights and they are now crystal clear. ... "
" ... if you want to make it perfectly clear you need to use 2000 and 2500 grid then buff it. ... "
" ... I used my own sandpaper and just bought the clear coat ... "
" ... Over a month now and my headlights are still clear. ... "
Pedometer
58step, follow the steps, headlights, follow, headlight
+88%
-12%
" ... There's also a great step by step video on YouTube to follow. ... "
" ... I used them from step 2 going forward. ... "
" ... Do the steps at the same time for both headlights. ... Don’t panic at what it looks like after every step. ... Pics below show the progress through steps. ... "
" ... Doing both headlights with each step before going onto the next step was beneficial. ... "
" ... Make sure you follow the steps. ... "
" ... Don’t get discouraged when you are going through the steps. ... The magic is in the final step!! ... "
" ... Also, bullet pointed steps make the instructions easier to understand rather than walls of text. ... "
" ... Each step is important, especially the sealer. ... "
Price
58well worth, kit, worth every penny, worth, money
+88%
-12%
" ... Totally worth it. ... "
" ... The best 20 bucks I’ve ever spent on Amazon. ... "
" ... I bought this with low expectations. ... "
" ... This was 1/3 of that price and outcome possibly better. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... I had my own 400, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500). ... "
" ... I like another popular brand that has a hard shelled reptile in it’s name for car care, and it was half the cost, However, I figured if I was going to put the time and energy into this process, I wanted it to turn out right! ... "
" ... It was well worth the money. ... "
Marketplace
54taken, photos, pictures, works as advertised, wish
+91%
-9%
" ... Look at the pics . ... "
" ... While searching on Amazon I came across this product - I was skeptical. ... I've attached the before and after pictures showing the effects. ... "
" ... this is the best thing i have ever bought on amazon.it is amazing.i dont know how long will it last,but if you follow the procedure result is briliant. ... "
" ... I looked on Amazon for a solution that I could do myself and stumbled upon this product. ... "
" ... See the after and before photos above. ... "
" ... Like other reviewers I was not sure this product would perform like the photos, it does. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... worked as advertised ... "
Product As Described
42taken, photos, pictures, works as advertised, wish
+98%
-2%
" ... Like other reviewers I was not sure this product would perform like the photos, it does. ... "
" ... Look at the pics . ... "
" ... The result turned out to be exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture I provided speaks for itself. ... "
" ... Exactly, if not even better than, what the picture on the box shows! ... "
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
" ... It worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It worked as advertised ... "
Comfort
34sandpaper, sanding, head lights, elbow grease, tired
+76%
-24%
" ... This is things save me 120 dollars of changing my head lights! ... "
" ... I felt like I had far more control doing it by hand, even if it takes longer. ... "
" ... You will wish you didn't have to do so much of the sanding by hand, but the results are worth it. ... "
" ... While I read and handed him the different products he did the work. ... "
" ... It will make your hands sore from the manual labor, but is a fantastic product. ... "
" ... The ingredient is very sticky and got on my non-gloved hand. ... I would recommend wearing gloves on both hands. ... "
" ... A few tips I learned . ... "
" ... I had my 13 year old son help me because sometimes my arm got tired, lol. ... "
Build Quality
30sanding, uv coating, paint, clear coat, sanded
+83%
-17%
" ... The idea is to put a thick coat on the plastic in one solid pass. ... "
" ... I did this about 2 months ago so im curious just how long the coating will last but as of right now I really do highly recommend this. ... "
" ... I have used a foam ball that chucks up in a drill version in the past. ... "
" ... But then I applied the UV coating and was amazed by the difference. ... "
" ... This is a huge time saver compared to polishing the plastic to perfection. ... "
" ... Now my car is like a crisp tuxedo with patent leather shoes. ... It's even hard to screw the job up. ... "
" ... Not sure how long the UV coating will last - hoping for a year or more. ... "
" ... the sealer protects them and keeps them looking new. ... "
Video Playback
26youtube, videos, watching, watch, online
+92%
-8%
" ... I recommend you watch a youtube video on the how to before your start the work . ... "
" ... I could have done a little better in following the video exactly, but am very happy with the results. ... "
" ... Follow the you tube video directions. ... "
" ... Just follow the instructional video. ... "
" ... Suggest watching a couple YouTube videos about this product to get the steps clear. ... "
" ... They have a YouTube video online explaining the entire process. ... "
" ... I do recommend you watch some YouTube videos, it will help. ... "
" ... Watched the video. ... "
Fit
23sanding, headlights, sand paper, masking, honda odyssey
+87%
-13%
" ... Not difficult if you ever polished a car. ... "
" ... Easy to apply and the amount can easily coat up to 5 cars depending on how big your car headlight housing. ... "
" ... Helpful hint: Use some masking or duct tape over any nearby painted or chrome parts so you can get the sanding paper right on the edges of the lenses without scratching the paint. ... "
" ... It's even hard to screw the job up. ... "
" ... Used this kit on a 2007 Honda CRV. ... "
" ... The headlights on my Honda CRV looked brand new. ... "
" ... we'll have to wait and see how the UV protective coating holds up. ... "
" ... I used on Volvo Tractor. ... "
Freebies
22works, restoration, headlight restoration kit, need, everything
+100%
" ... Great headlight kit. ... "
" ... Consumer Reports says this kit is #1. ... "
" ... I’m very satisfied with the Sylvania Complete Hadlight Restoration Kit. ... "
" ... This is an excellent kit. ... "
" ... This is my first time using a headlight restoration kit. ... "
" ... This is the best headlight restoration kit I have used! ... "
" ... Amazing restoration kit. ... "
" ... A good kit. ... "
Camera
15pictures, taken, take, wish, pictures speak
+100%
" ... These are ACTUAL pictures, untouched, straight from the camera. ... "
" ... I think the pictures speak for themselves, this thing works really well. ... "
" ... Product it great and works great unfortunately I did not take photos. ... "
" ... Pictures speak for themselves. ... "
" ... If I had even remotely suspected such an excellent result, I would have taken before pictures so that I could show before and after. ... "
" ... I will post pictures of before and after - it should be quite clear (pun intended) which is which. ... "
" ... See the after and before photos above. ... "
" ... The pictures speak for themselves. ... "
Features
14new, kit, almost, store, second
+100%
" ... And I was about to order replacement lights. ... "
" ... I am impressed with this product - lights work much better. ... "
" ... I'm glad I did this kit on my lights. ... "
" ... Lights look like new. ... "
" ... Each light took about 20 minutes. ... "
" ... I did one light completely and then the second one. ... "
" ... Lights came out looking brand new ... "
" ... Double that for two lights. ... "
Overall performance
13slow, results, took, performance, going
+92%
-8%
" ... This product is amazing, works fast and well. ... "
" ... It's a lot of work, but it does a great job ... "
" ... It did a terrific job on my '05 Crossfire. ... "
" ... Overall it does the job pretty well, I removed about 10 years worth of build up. ... "
" ... Let the 3 different grits of sandpaper do their job. ... "
" ... It was cheap, easy, fast and worked better than I had imagined. ... "
" ... Slow and easy going, the job took me about an hour. ... "
" ... It does the job perfectly! ... "
Drying
12towels, drying, sanding, spray bottle, sand
+92%
-8%
" ... I found it useful to have a spray bottle of water, a few microfiber towels, and some vinyl gloves while working for the wet sanding and keeping things cleaned up. ... "
" ... Plenty of dry towels as well. ... "
" ... I would suggest assisting the process with hot air from a blow dryer or hot air gun. ... "
" ... The cure and dry time was to be expected but it was worth the wait and money. ... "
" ... For the final step I practiced the wiping motion on the headlight with the dry blue cloth first. ... "
" ... Also extra paper towels to dry. ... "
" ... Just spray cleaner, wet sand until it feels smooth, clean and dry, and carefully apply chemical evenly. ... "
" ... The only thing you need is a good amount of elbow grease, water/ hose, and a nice shady area to work during a dry day. ... "
Water Resistance
11sanding, spray bottle, wet, used a spray, sandpaper
+91%
-9%
" ... I took my time with it, sanded carefully and thoroughly, plenty of water from a spray bottle (a must). ... I would use waterproof or electrical tape next time. ... "
" ... You also need a Water bottle to spray as you wet sand the headlight. ... "
" ... Especially if you are not familiar with wet sanding, it is important to keep everything wet ... "
" ... The final polish was with a soft rag and Bar Keeper's Friend diluted with a few drops of water: ... "
" ... I used a spray bottle with water as suggested. ... "
" ... Just follow the instructions exactly and use lots of water. ... "
" ... Proof is in the pudding. ... "
" ... Wet sand with 400, 1000 and 2000. ... "
Battery Life
11long it lasts, lasts, hours, wanted, took
+100%
" ... Let's see how long this lasts. ... "
" ... This one really lasts. ... "
" ... Hoping it lasts a long time. ... "
" ... I have yet to see how long it lasts but WOW! ... "
" ... I went to dealership and that wanted to charge me over $100 to restore my headlight. ... "
" ... Will see how long it lasts ... "
" ... We shall see how long it lasts. ... "
" ... Hope it lasts. ... "
Picture Quality
10pictures, see, first, tell, show
+90%
-10%
" ... You will see in the before and after pictures that it has restored a 15 year old headlight to almost new. ... "
" ... The picture I provided speaks for itself. ... "
" ... I am very happy with the results I am including a picture of the after. ... "
" ... I'll let the photos tell the story. ... "
" ... The pictures look good, but don't do the restore justice! ... "
" ... Hence the dark pictures. ... "
" ... The pictures speak for themselves. ... "
" ... As you can see from the pictures, your end result will be quite amazing! ... "
Storage
8bottles, spray, half, box, paper
+63%
-38%
" ... I thought I was applying generously and there's still half a bottle left. ... "
" ... The kit had plenty of parts/liquids. ... "
" ... You are given several paper towel looking items. ... "
" ... I had this kit on a shelf in my garage that i bought last year. ... "
" ... the best on the market says me and cu ... "
Hair
7cut, sandpaper in half, paper, tape, sanding
+100%
" ... I also got the extra wide painters tape to protect my paint from the sandpaper. ... "
" ... Only difference is I cut the sandpaper in half to make it easier to hold. ... "
" ... It cut the work in half, took about an hour total, and the end result was great! ... "
" ... It was like a paper cut. ... "
" ... Cutting the sandpaper in half was the best suggestion I'd read in a previous review. ... "
" ... I used electrical tape to cover the paint and trim. ... "
" ... Cut the sand paper in half for each headlight. ... "
Capacity
5would, recommend, friends, car
+100%
" ... I would definitely recommend this kit to friends and family. ... "
" ... My husband used this on ur daughter’s car. ... "
" ... I plan to do the same thing to my family members cars as they all need to be restored. ... "
" ... I would recommend this product to ask my friends and family! ... "
" ... Looks like it just came off the showroom floor. ... "
Shave Quality
5like, stage, going
+100%
" ... It has never come out this clean and smooth. ... "
" ... Keep going until smooth. ... "
" ... You want it to go on like a smooth paint brush. ... "
" ... I spent 1/2 hour at the 400 grit stage to get rid of the yellow layer, but from there it was smooth sailing - last stage (clear coat) is like pay day. ... "
" ... Since its not a spray the finish is smooth without fisheyes. ... "
Color
5bright, yellow, see, pictures, haze
+100%
" ... Bright and clear again. ... "
" ... My headlights are clear, and they are bright again. ... "
" ... 265k on my Tacoma and I'm shining bright again. ... "
" ... I wish i took pictures because the headlights look completely different like they were brand new! ... "
" ... Hence the dark pictures. ... "
Night Photography
5see, light, really, time
+100%
" ... The difference in illumination at night is amazing. ... "
" ... I also recommend doing it with patience and at daylight. ... "
" ... The improvement of light projected at night was quite remarkable and helpful. ... "
" ... I can finally see at night. ... "
" ... Your really do gain better night head light vision on the road. ... "
For Running
4+100%
" ... Cons: Your arms will get a workout. ... "
" ... Quite a workout. ... "
" ... It’s a workout but worth it. ... "
For Kids
4year, tired, old, kids
+100%
" ... The Karate Kid comes to mind. ... "
" ... Will be buying for my grown children. ... "
" ... I had my 13 year old son help me because sometimes my arm got tired, lol. ... "
" ... Son took care of this while we were out of town and the results were wonderful. ... "
Water Usage
4use, make sure, bottle, used a spray, used
+75%
-25%
" ... I used a spray bottle with water as suggested. ... "
" ... Always sand in a circular fashion with soapy water. ... "
" ... Get a water spray bottle and a good towel. ... "
Washing
3include, cloth, car, headlights
+100%
" ... - cloth for drying/cleaning the headlights ... "
" ... Not only did it cost less to do it myself it probably turned out better than if the car wash would have done it! ... "
" ... Which I recommend, I am not a car restorer, so my skills are limited to car washing. ... "
Returns
3thought, returned, product, website, help
+33%
-67%
" ... Went to website and it was no help. ... "
" ... I am disappointed and would like to have a refund or replacement product. ... "
Washer Dryer
3drying, towels, towel, plenty, completely
+100%
" ... Plenty of dry towels as well. ... "
" ... I would suggest assisting the process with hot air from a blow dryer or hot air gun. ... "
" ... Also extra paper towels to dry. ... "
Screen Protection
3glass, clear, minute, headlights
+67%
-33%
" ... If you have to do a second pass, that's a good way to get bubbles in the paint. ... "
" ... And for Step 3 I spent about 30 minutes applying the UV protection on both headlights. ... "
Size
3+67%
-33%
" ... But if you make the effort it will be worth the small investment. ... "
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