Headlight oxidation prevention

[softailgarage]

Years ago when I was still managing auto repair shops, our BG Products sales rep came in with a headlight restore kit. It had everything you needed from microfiber towels, compounds, UV protectant and a small air gun for sanding, a $100 kit he was offering for $10ea. (Limited time offer). He also offered a class in using it. Everyone signed up, a full day class on Saturday. The guy teaching it was a pro and I learned a lot. One of the tricks he said would work, if UV protectant wasn't available, you could use the Rustoleum Clear Gloss Spray with UV protection. A few years later having run out of my supply I used it on my truck. It actually worked, lasted a good 5 years before they started to cloud up. I've used it ever since.

 

[FredWanaker]

Sorry. I was busy eating a crayon. What point about ceramic coatings were you trying to make? I must have missed it.

I should have figured you'd have trouble understanding something that complex. My apologies for not realizing your thought processes were impaired by your age. Sorry.

 

[Monza Harry]

Cibies are not on the market any more but they were 150 dollars for a pair and used h4 bulbs... Koitos are available now for a 189 dollars and are by the experts opinions even better than the Cibies...

Firebrick, [and every other light aficionados] Good news Cibie is still available:

Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply

Cibie, Hella, Marchal, Carello stockists. E-code headlamps, fog lamps, driving lamp, bulbs, and full technical support and assistance

www.danielsternlighting.com

Down a little ways, now made in Japan by another company but supposedly original tooling. My Cibie's will light up stop signs 5 miles away, yes 5 miles [~26000']! Harry

 

[aggie113]

I have put vinyl overlays on my headlights to prevent UV damage and also help keep rocks from damaging them.