How to restore headlights properly with a brillo pad and a protective silicon coating

Totally brilliant! And very timely as the dark is now descending. My headlights are terrible and I live out in the middle of nowhere with no streetlights, so it's very very dark at night. I will go try this as soon as I find some silicone. Thank you!

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

You can use the brillo pads to clean the gunk off without applying the silicone and they will come up super clean but will get dirty again pretty quick.

The advantage of the silicone is that it stops the dirt from sticking to the headlights in future.

Think of it as a prophylactic for your headlights lol

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goat-girlz (62) · 5 years ago

I drive on gravel roads every day, so dirt is inevitable, especially now that everything is getting muddy and will stay that way until next July! I think the silicone is an absolute necessity for me.

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

I've been doing a bit of gravel road driving too lately so this coating is a must to keep the dirt to a minimum.

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dmcamera (61) · 5 years ago

Thanks for the tip. That was too easy. Mine badly need restoring! I always have Brillo pads on hand!

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

It is super easy to do. Literally less than two minutes start to finish and you have super clean headlights. Winter is coming.

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dmcamera (61) · 5 years ago (edited)

Any tips for renewing clear coat? LOL!

Also, did you use the Brillo pad dry? I did watch the video and it looked dry.

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

I just dipped the brillo pad in a cup of water. Just a little to give it lubrication to glide over the lens.
Quick and easy. 👍😋

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dmcamera (61) · 5 years ago

Was the finishing spray necessary? Could I try it without spraying it?

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

It will still clean it but the spray protects it from future dirt and grime.

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dmcamera (61) · 5 years ago

Ah, ok. I will do that for sure when I return from my trip. On my way to Wales now.

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

On a trip Wales. Sounds exciting. I haven't been there for years. Where are you heading?

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haikubot (54) · 5 years ago

It will still clean it
But the spray protects it from
Future dirt and grime.

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

Haha I love that @haikubot thanks to whoever programmed it.

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molometer (69) · 5 years ago

Thanks for the support and upvote. I'll check out your blogs.

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