Headlight Oxidation

[OhMyItsKev]

Was wondering if anyone knew if Lamin-X or similar films are a replacement for clearcoat.

What I mean is, if I wet sanded and polished the headlights removing the layer of clear that prevents oxidation, would I have to reapply a 2K clearcoat or would it be fine just buying some Lamin-X and applying that instead?

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[Phy]

Lamin x claims it protects from UV, so that should work fine. Just replace every few years.

 

[nickname]

I've been trying to fix my drives side head lamp for a while - even took it to a professional shop. Yet, it's still yellowish and mostly hazy compared to passengers side (hit a deer and had to replace passenger side)

I've tried wet sanding from 1000 grit to 5000 grit. Put some stuff on from Turtle wax then hit it with Plastix.

I'm at the point of buying a new lamp all together (salvage yard, about $250)

 

[OhMyItsKev]

Maybe you've haven't wet sanded enough? My headlights were yellowing but had significant hazing. I used the Meguiars kit and now they look good as new.

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