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Sylvania Headlight Restoration UV Block Clear Coat 1 fl oz
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
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Design
139headlights, look brand new, brand new, look like new, headlights look brand
+96%
-4%
" ... After the last step, the headlights look practically brand new. ... The car looks SO much better. ... "
" ... My 13-year-old headlights look brand new. ... "
" ... But otherwise it looks great :) ... "
" ... After putting the clear coat on at the end, they look almost brand new! ... "
" ... I can't tell you how good those headlights look now. ... It completely changed the look of the car. ... "
" ... Looks great so far. ... "
" ... They look brand new. ... "
" ... I was so surprised when it was done and the headlights looked like new. ... "
Setup
123directions, follow the instructions, process, follow, followed the instructions
+89%
-11%
" ... I probably spent an hour with setup and cleanup. ... "
" ... Clear instructions and works very well. ... "
" ... The instructions were easy to follow it took my wife and I about 20 minutes to apply. ... "
" ... Easy to follow instructions ... "
" ... I watched the video and followed the instructions specifically and the headlights look like new. ... "
" ... Take 45 min, follow the directions and feel good every time you look at your headlights from now on. ... "
" ... Just follow directions carefully. ... "
" ... The kit's instructions were very well explained. ... I highly recommend (as mentioned in the instructions) that you read all of them ahead of time (I did follow this). ... "
Product Reliability
100years, year, headlight, 6 months, restored
+90%
-10%
" ... 2 months after restoring it still looks great. ... "
" ... Hopefully, this will keep the headlight clear for another couple years before I need to do this again. ... "
" ... Not sure how long the clarity will last but my initial reaction is that I’m totally impressed at the results on my 14 year old car. ... "
" ... worked really well. ... "
" ... Worked really well! ... "
" ... Worked like a charm ... "
" ... I just hope that it will last for years before doing it again. ... "
" ... The headlights have lasted a good long time, but last year they began to turn hazy and yellow. ... I had this kit on a shelf in my garage that i bought last year. ... "
Cleaning
91elbow grease, sanding, headlight, polishing, grit
+80%
-20%
" ... It’s very important to keep the surface and sandpaper wet. ... "
" ... I had to reapply it to get it thick enough, resulting in streaks, but it looks acceptable from 3 feet away. ... Just saturate your cloth and go once over that spot. ... "
" ... This requires quite a bit of time and elbow grease and it does work very well. ... You clean it, go through the sandpaper grits, clean it, and then coat it in the UV liquid. ... "
" ... I cleaned one headlight while my daughter cleaned the other. ... "
" ... It takes a bit of elbow grease and some time but the results are fantastic. ... "
" ... I prefer this product over the clear coat spray can because is a lot easier to manage, not need for plastic liner to cover your car paint job to protect from overspray. ... I have tried Wipe New on another car of mine, I prefer this one over Wipe New. ... Make sure the supplied wipe is well saturated for a single pass. ... "
" ... It took a lot of elbow grease, and there are still some smudges in the corners, but wow what a difference! ... I would recommend this to anyone with ugly headlights and some time to clean them. ... "
" ... Reapply plenty of it to the blue cloths folded edge after each long stoke on the headlight. ... You want it to go on like a smooth paint brush. ... Using plenty of clearcoat on the blue cloth is key to a good clearcoat finish on the headlights. ... "
Ease of Use
85instructions, directions, results, easy to follow, process
+96%
-4%
" ... Cleared my car right on up and the directions were super easy to understand. ... "
" ... Clear instructions and works very well. ... "
" ... You have to be very thorough as it easy to miss a spot. ... "
" ... The instructions, including the referenced video are super easy to follow. ... "
" ... Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine. ... "
" ... and was easy to do. ... "
" ... It was my first time doing headlight restoration and I find it easy to do. ... "
" ... A few tips I learn . ... "
Lens
63lenses, headlight lenses, headlight, brand new, uv
+89%
-11%
" ... One of the best lens cleaners I have ever used. ... "
" ... Also has the clear liquid that you absolutely need to protect the lens and keep it lasting. ... "
" ... Ironically I have a Ford Focus like the one pictured on the box but it truly does work. ... "
" ... I used some 3M fiberglass boat polish and a rotary buffer and it did a good job except where i gouged the lens with the buffer running too fast. ... The sandpapers got all the gouges out, the polish made the lens really smooth and the UV sealer made both headlights look like clear crystal. ... "
" ... New looking lenses after this application. ... "
" ... I just finished cleaning my 12 year old CRV lens. ... "
" ... I can’t describe the satisfaction I felt after all that sanding to finally wipe over the headlight to reveal a perfectly clear lens. ... "
" ... 100% renewed lens, looks great. ... "
User Manual
57follow the instructions, directions, follow, followed the instructions, followed
+88%
-12%
" ... Clear instructions and works very well. ... "
" ... Easy to follow instructions ... "
" ... Just follow directions carefully. ... "
" ... Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine. ... "
" ... The box provides all the materials you need along with nicely detailed directions. ... "
" ... And the directions were actually in readible English and were very detailed. ... "
" ... Easy to follow instructions . ... "
" ... Instructions simple to follow. ... "
Marketplace
53picture, product, photos, amazon, worked as advertised
+94%
-6%
" ... I can show an after pic. ... "
" ... I read the reviews, I saw the photos. ... "
" ... This really works as advertised. ... "
" ... I looked at different kits here on amazon, and seemed to me the sylvania kit was a popular one. ... "
" ... See the photo for before & after photo. ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
" ... worked as advertised ... "
" ... It worked as advertised ... "
Price
52well worth, results, worth the money, money, kit
+88%
-12%
" ... great product, especially for the price. ... "
" ... Price wise, it's one of the cheaper kits too. ... "
" ... Totally worth the price of admission. ... "
" ... That said, the results are incredible and worth the effort. ... "
" ... I was a bit skeptical at first that it could work for only $15 but decided its worth the savings to give it a shot as opposed to buying new headlight assemblies to fix the fogging. ... "
" ... A new pair of headlamps will cost ~ $400. ... "
" ... Worth the money spent. ... "
" ... This product is so worth the money! ... "
Product As Described
41picture, photos, worked as advertised, says, pictures
+95%
-5%
" ... I can show an after pic. ... "
" ... I read the reviews, I saw the photos. ... "
" ... This really works as advertised. ... "
" ... See the photo for before & after photo. ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
" ... worked as advertised ... "
" ... It worked as advertised ... "
" ... Look at the pics . ... "
Pedometer
38step, last step, headlight, follow the steps, step 3
+92%
-8%
" ... The steps are a little tedious, but wow. ... "
" ... It takes some time to complete all the steps but wow my headlights look great. ... "
" ... Just be patient and follow the steps correctly and you will get good results! ... "
" ... Here are the basic steps. ... "
" ... The last step is insanely important. ... "
" ... Take your time follow the steps very happy with results ... "
" ... Just be sure to follow the steps, and it is amazing. ... "
" ... You’ll need bottle #1 in a later step. ... "
Comfort
31hand, results, arm, bit of elbow, sanding
+84%
-16%
" ... This requires quite a bit of time and elbow grease and it does work very well. ... "
" ... It takes a bit of elbow grease and some time but the results are fantastic. ... "
" ... Be patient, endure a hand cramp, and you'll get excellent results. ... Again, I'm skeptical this will hold up over the long term. ... "
" ... Well worth the money and elbow grease. ... "
" ... Takes a bit of elbow grease but not difficult and the results are great!! ... "
" ... I keep my ring finger and pinky off the sandpaper and on the surface to be sanded so I can feel how smooth things are. ... The best method I found was to use the quarter size dollop of paste on the white cloth, and rub and rub and rub past the point of seeing a haze. ... "
" ... Takes more elbow grease than you think, but worth it! ... "
" ... Best headlight restoration product for the price hands down! ... "
Freebies
28sylvania, restoration, need, satisfied, provided
+86%
-14%
" ... Great headlight kit. ... "
" ... I looked at different kits here on amazon, and seemed to me the sylvania kit was a popular one. ... "
" ... This kit works as mentioned. ... "
" ... Consumer Reports says this kit is #1. ... "
" ... I found the Sylania kit on line and thought why not try it. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend this kit. ... "
" ... I am very impressed with the effectiveness of the Sylvania restoration kit. ... "
" ... The kit includes everything you need. ... "
Build Quality
27paint, headlight, sanding, sand, elbow grease
+89%
-11%
" ... Overall it does the job pretty well, I removed about 10 years worth of build up. ... "
" ... I used electrical tape to cover the paint and trim. ... "
" ... Ensure to tape around the light to protect the paint on the body. ... Put two layers of tape on so you won't sand through it. ... "
" ... I liked that this didn’t just polish the surface, but you actually reapply a new layer of protective UV coating after sanding and polishing. ... This will also protect you from accidentally scraping your paint while sanding. ... "
" ... Great product with unbelievable results on 18 yr old plastic. ... "
" ... The sanding part is tough, needs patience and elbow grease. ... "
" ... The hardest part is evenly applying the clearcoat and that is not difficult. ... "
" ... I think I could have applied a thicker coat the first time. ... "
Overall performance
24results, hour, expectations, amazingly, low
+100%
" ... works very well. ... "
" ... This worked surprisingly well. ... "
" ... It does the job perfectly! ... "
" ... I bought this with low expectations. ... "
" ... It's a lot of work, but it does a great job ... "
" ... Works amazingly well ... "
" ... This worked amazingly well. ... "
" ... works great so far ... "
Clarity
24crystal, headlights, headlights are crystal, headlight, results
+100%
" ... Clear instructions and works very well. ... "
" ... They are quite clear now. ... "
" ... Even still the results look pretty good and clear. ... "
" ... This product definitely restores headlights to crystal clarity. ... "
" ... It's worth the time to do it right, sand and buff til it's crystal! ... "
" ... I was very happy with the results although part of the headlight cover is not that clear. ... "
" ... My mini headlight it’s clear again. ... "
" ... Made my headlights go from foggy to clear. ... "
Camera
21photos, wish, taken, attached, results
+100%
" ... I read the reviews, I saw the photos. ... "
" ... I will post pictures of before and after - it should be quite clear (pun intended) which is which. ... "
" ... These are ACTUAL pictures, untouched, straight from the camera. ... "
" ... The attached photos are before and after. ... "
" ... I posted photos for before and after. ... "
" ... Images before and after attached. ... "
" ... The before and after pics really says it all! ... "
" ... The photos included were taken before and after using the kit. ... "
Fit
19bmw, 2002, honda, headlight, camry
+95%
-5%
" ... made a world of difference on my wife’s CRV ... "
" ... Worked great but remember to tape off car paint around headlight!!! ... "
" ... I used it on a 2002 Camry. ... "
" ... I have a 2011 camry. ... "
" ... Holds up for years. ... "
" ... Put two layers of tape on so you won't sand through it. ... "
" ... I have had this kit for almost a year and finally treated the damaged headlights on a 2009 Subaru Forester. ... "
" ... It took me about an hour on a 2007 Honda Accord. ... "
Picture Quality
17see, photos, pictures, says, headlights
+94%
-6%
" ... I will post pictures of before and after - it should be quite clear (pun intended) which is which. ... "
" ... I posted photos for before and after. ... "
" ... Images before and after attached. ... "
" ... Hence the dark pictures. ... "
" ... See pics of the beginning, middle and end results. ... "
" ... If you do exactly as the instructions tell you, you will get yourself perfectly clear headlights just like the picture on the box. ... "
" ... The picture says it all . ... "
" ... I can attest that those photos reflect my results. ... "
Battery Life
15hours, hour, see how long, lasts, hope it lasts
+93%
-7%
" ... Will see how long it lasts ... "
" ... I hope it lasts a long time but for $15 it was totally worth it. ... "
" ... Whole process for my car took about 2 hours. ... "
" ... We’ll see how long it really lasts. ... "
" ... Hope it lasts. ... "
" ... Let's wait and see how long they will last. ... "
" ... I hope it lasts . ... "
" ... All in all, 12 hours. ... "
Video Playback
13youtube, watching, sylvania, watched, videos
+92%
-8%
" ... There are tutorial videos online for this product which really helps. ... "
" ... Watching this video makes the process easier and gives you confidence that you won't foul it up. ... "
" ... I would recommend watching the YouTube video Sylvania has posted, and follow the directions very closely. ... "
" ... And watch videos online on how to do this accurately. ... "
" ... The product video is great! ... If you follow the video exactly you get the results you want. ... "
" ... I suggest watching a you tube video first. ... "
" ... The result was fantastic and as shown in the video. ... "
" ... Between the time I ordered it and it arrived, I watched videos on YouTube about the basic use of it and how other systems worked. ... "
Display Clarity
12clear, bright, lights, difference, see
+83%
-17%
" ... I now realize my mistake and can visually see a slight difference in the clarity of the two headlights side by side. ... "
" ... 265k on my Tacoma and I'm shining bright again. ... "
" ... If you do that, this is a great solution to foggy headlights. ... "
" ... Big difference in the brightness. ... "
" ... Headlights are crystal clear! ... "
" ... Headlights are very clear now. ... "
" ... Not only did it work but it created such a difference I get bright lighted with my hids where as before incoming traffic could barely see them. ... "
" ... The lights are so bright and clear. ... "
Drying
11towels, time, take, headlight, drying
+82%
-18%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 7. put the clear coat on and let sit for a couple of hours until it dries. ... "
" ... I would suggest assisting the process with hot air from a blow dryer or hot air gun. ... "
" ... Take your time sanding, dry it often so you can see where you didn't sand and do it in good lighting. ... "
" ... Also extra paper towels to dry. ... "
" ... You do have to allow a few hours to do it on a nice day and allow for it to dry before using the car but I would imagine that would be with any kit. ... "
" ... After they dried for several hours, they still looked amazing. ... This kit uses a cream that you just apply heavily and let dry. ... It also turned out to be a plus since you need to let them dry and cure somewhere away from rain and dew. ... "
" ... Trust me - it is WORTH IT to stop, dry everything off, and re-apply the tape so you don't ruin the paint on your car next to the headlight! ... "
Accuracy
10follow the steps, three, sure, several, results
+100%
" ... Just be patient and follow the steps correctly and you will get good results! ... "
" ... Just be sure to follow the steps, and it is amazing. ... "
" ... (only 4 steps) ... "
" ... The process has several steps, but they are clearly explained and detailed. ... "
" ... there's lots of steps, some of which are time sensitive. ... "
" ... The steps are pretty straight forward and simple. ... "
" ... This is important otherwise the sandpaper steps could damage the paint right next to the headlight, if you even lightly brush the paint with the sandpaper. ... "
" ... The package says only "three easy steps", but when I tried there were more than three steps. ... "
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