Protecting New Headlight Lenses - How To?...But Not With Lamin-X, etc.

[Mike W]

So I just completed my MH1 retrofit using parts from both my stock headlights and some aftermarket DEPO ones. I used the back half of the stock ones and the reflector bowls form the stock ones, but used the blacked out bezel piece and new lenses from the aftermarket set.

My question is how do you guys protect your lenses from oxidation? I'm wanting to do everything I can to keep this set looking crystal clear, so any tips would be greatly appreciated! And I'm not talking about putting lamin-x on it, but rather what kind of compounds, waxes, etc do you use to keep them protected? Thanks!

-Mike

[namegoeshere]

polish headlights until crystal clear, seal with opti-coat

[Mike W]

Originally Posted by namegoeshere

polish headlights until crystal clear, seal with opti-coat

I've read about opti-coat and compared to just using paint thinner and lacquer I wasn't too impressed. There's a guy who did a test over a year and the opti-coat really wasn't that great IMO or in his opinion. They're already crystal clear, so I was wondering if there's any compunds or waxes that tend to help.

[ikethegreat]

I used opti-coat on mine when I redid them a year ago and they still look really good. I do wax them whenever I wax my car though.

[Mike W]

Originally Posted by ikethegreat

I used opti-coat on mine when I redid them a year ago and they still look really good. I do wax them whenever I wax my car though.

Mind if I ask what brand wax you are using? Reason I ask is because someone over on HIDPlanet mentioned staying away from oil/petroleum based waxes as they will prematurely crack the clear coat. I've never waxed headlights before, thus the reason for my questions haha.

[ikethegreat]

I've used a couple different kinds but this is what I use most often. It is a wax/sealant hybrid.

http://www.autogeek.net/supernatural...d-sealant.html

[JaTe]

what I use...

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...ht-protectant/

[Mike W]

Originally Posted by JaTe

what I use...

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...ht-protectant/

I think I have saw that in some stores. How often do you re-apply on your lights?