Headlight Lens Repair: Pro vs. Do-It-Yourself

Buffing lensOver time the headlights on VWs can start to show signs of age, look tacky and can even cause less than perfect lighting while driving at night. As noted on our email list, there are a variety of options from Professional headlight lens renewal to the one step products sold at the auto parts and big-box stores. I personally can't comment 'pro or con' on the lower end products.

That said, a friend in the detailing business suggested that I take a look at the semi-pro kits being sold on the Internet. I'll mention one sold at AutoGeek  and include a short video on the subject below. Feel free to add your advice in the comment area if you have had success with any particular products.

 


 

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Toothpaste

I can't vouch for this technique, but someone sent me an email suggesting that toothpaste does a good job of polishing headlights? It doesn't sound like it would do much more than cleaning and buffing and don't think if offers much in protection from the UV down the road ... but might freshen [pun intended] the lens in the short term?