Best Headlight Restoration Kits

Updated February 2019
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Best of the Best
Meguiar's
Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit
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Long-Lasting Results
Bottom Line

Works nicely on stubborn headlight problems, and results last for up to a year.

Pros

Reasonable price point for a polisher that works with your power drill. Removes problems from yellowing or cloudy headlights with just a little bit of work on your part. Adds a protective coat to prevent re-oxidation for several months. Enough materials to work on 3 - 5 vehicles.

Cons

May not give you a satisfactory result on severely oxidized headlights.

3M
Headlight Restoration Kit
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Simply Effective
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Easy-to-use restoration kit that removes scratches and cloudiness in the headlights.

Pros

Only takes about an hour to restore a pair of headlights. Includes all of the items you need to restore a pair of headlights fully. Doesn't require any extra tools to complete the process, and you won't damage the surface of the headlight lens.

Cons

Price is little high, considering it's only designed for 2 headlights.

Sylvania
Headlight Restoration Kit
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Includes UV Protection
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High-quality restoration kit that is easy to use and includes a UV-blocking coating.

Pros

The UV coating in the kit will protect the headlights for a long time, preventing re-oxidation. Includes all of the materials you need to sand and restore the lenses in the headlights. Requires less than an hour to complete the restoration process.

Cons

Only enough materials to clean 2 headlights, so price is a little high.

3M
Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit
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Trusted Brand
Bottom Line

When you have extremely cloudy or yellowed headlights, this kit is designed to restore them nicely.

Pros

Includes sanding pads and polishing pads that you'll attach to your power drill. Has enough materials to work on a few vehicles, although if you have severely oxidized headlights, the sandpaper may wear out more quickly. Process is easy to perform.

Cons

Takes a bit longer to achieve the clear lens results versus some other kits.

Best Bang for the Buck
Meguiar's
Headlight Restoration Kit
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Simple, Inexpensive Kit
Bottom Line

Great price point on a simple headlight restoration kit that keeps lenses clear.

Pros

Doesn't require a drill or other tools to perform the restoration, as you'll operate the polishers by hand. Includes a coating that you'll apply after the restoration process to continually protect the surface of the lenses for up to 12 months. Carries a nice price point.

Cons

Works better if the headlights are not severely oxidized and yellowed.

How we decided

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15 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
280 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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Headlight restoration kits remove scratches and yellowing from the surface of a headlight. Cloudy headlight lenses can reduce the light from headlights by up to 75 percent. This makes it more difficult to drive at night. You cannot see hazards as clearly. Other cars also have trouble seeing your vehicle. UV radiation can cause the cloudiness and yellowing in headlight lenses. To remove these contaminants, headlight restoration kits will start with an abrasive element. Using a sandpaper or polisher pad will remove the oxidation and scratches. Once the contaminants are gone, the kit will contain a liquid coating. It further cleans the headlight lenses, while often also providing a UV protective coating.

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Meguiar's

Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit

Meguiar's

Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit

Works nicely on stubborn headlight problems, and results last for up to a year.

$24
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3M

Headlight Restoration Kit

3M

Headlight Restoration Kit

Easy-to-use restoration kit that removes scratches and cloudiness in the headlights.
$28
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Sylvania

Headlight Restoration Kit

Sylvania

Headlight Restoration Kit

High-quality restoration kit that is easy to use and includes a UV-blocking coating.
$19
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3M

Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit

3M

Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit

When you have extremely cloudy or yellowed headlights, this kit is designed to restore them nicely.
$34
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Meguiar's

Headlight Restoration Kit

Meguiar's

Headlight Restoration Kit

Great price point on a simple headlight restoration kit that keeps lenses clear.
$17

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