Product Review - Turtle Wax Headlight Lens Restorer

About the Product

Overview

• Turtle Wax Headlight Lens Restorer Kit is a professional system and precise way to restore and/or improve headlight and taillight lens clarity to sun damaged, scratched, oxidized clear lenses.
• Cloudy, milky and yellowed lenses can reduce headlamp function at night or during poor visibility conditions.
• Provides an extremely wetter than wet-looking shine to tire sidewalls, unlike any other tire shine on the market.
• The Turtle Wax Lens Restorer Kit contains all of the essential tools, lens clarifying compound, spray lubricant, 3 restoration pads and a lens sealing wipe, needed to remove stubborn plastic oxidation and restore lens clarity.

How It Works

• Rejuvenates – Dull, yellowed headlights
• Restores – Eliminates the need and cost to replace headlights
• Enhances – Safe driving safety with improved headlight effectiveness

Directions

• Clear lenses and restored visibility is available with these simple steps:
• Wash headlight lens to remove surface dirt.
• If lens to be cleaned is next to painted surfaces, use masking tape to protect these painted areas.
• Clean one lens at a time. Apply Spray Lube onto green pad and lens. Begin rubbing the green pad (1800 grit) with firm finger pressure, using a back and forth motion, and continue until much of the oxidation is removed. Use Spray Lube as needed to keep surface wet. The green pad (1800 grit) will require the longest use.
• Immediately switch to the brown pad (3600 grit). Rub back and forth in the opposite direction (90 degrees) of the last pad used for about one minute, keeping pad and surface wet with Spray Lube. Switch to the purple pad (6000 grit) and repeat process for one minute, followed by the blue pad (8000 grit).
• Dry lens with a cotton towel. Apply Clear Lens Compound and rub thoroughly back and forth until the lens clarifies. Let compound dry to a haze and buff with a cotton cloth. o Coat the newly restores lens with the lens sealing wipe to prevent future yellowing and dulling. Coating will dry within 24 hours.

Available at select retailers nation-wide, prices vary. Visit Turtlewax.com for more information

My Take on the Product
I have used turtle wax products before and have been impressed, but I had never heard about this product. I used this on my car which is the older of our two, and I was amazed at the difference that I saw even visually once I went through the steps to apply this product. Even better though was what it did to provide me clearer vision at night, it was amazing. It is a multi-stage process, so do not give up on this because it is worth the time that you put into it and the results are nothing less than outstanding!

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Winter is coming, tips to prepare your vehicle

Each year winter rolls in threatening to blanket cities and streets with heavy snow, slush and freezing temps or has mercy and brings a few bitter-cold days and minimal snow. While last year’s winter brought mild temps, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) predictions for the 2012-2013 winter calls for temperatures to be about 18 percent colder and above average snowfall is in the cards for cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

The trusted car care experts at Turtle Wax know cold weather can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s shine and performance. Waiting until the thermometer hits freezing is too late to begin preparing your car against the harsh winter elements, but taking the proper planning steps before winter hits will help protect your car from damage.

Consumers prepare for winter around the home and yard in a variety of ways, from switching out beach bags for parkas to sealing windows and closing the deck and pool. When it comes to protecting an investment from cold weather damage, a vehicle is no different. Winterizing your car or truck will help prevent interior and exterior damage and avoid bigger problems down the road.

“The winter driving season and harsh weather conditions can be particularly damaging to your vehicle, so it’s important to start preparing your car against harmful elements in the fall before temperatures really drop,” said Mike Schultz, senior vice president of product development for Turtle Wax. “Early preparation can allow for cars to perform better during the hazardous driving conditions and is an all-around safer practice.”

To get your car ready for cold weather, the car care experts at Turtle Wax offer the following winter preparation tips:

Wax On, Winter Off – To keep your vehicle cleaner, longer during winter months, make sure to give your car a thorough wash and wax before the cold weather hits. Wax will help prevents oxidation from dulling and damaging your vehicle’s exterior. For best results, first use a product that will deep clean your vehicle’s exterior and remove any stubborn dirt and stains. Then select a long-lasting car wax, such as ICE® Liquid Wax, that can be applied to the entire exterior, including all metal, plastic and rubber surfaces, and will provide a protective barrier against road salt, snow and other inclement conditions.

Prepare the Interior – Winter elements can also cause damage to the inside of your car. To prevent tracked-in mud, slush and snow from staining your interior, prep your vehicle with protective floor mats and clean with an interior product, such as ICE® Total Interior Care, which leaves behind a protective barrier against stains. Don’t forget to remove any water based products, which can freeze and crack during winter, as well as any unnecessary items that can weigh down your car and lower your fuel efficiency.

Check Tires – Damaged tires are no match for sleek, slippery roads. Get tires winter-ready by first examining their tread for thin or uneven tread wear, which reduces traction and can be very dangerous in winter weather. Cut or damaged sidewalls are also weak areas that can collapse under severe weather conditions. Remember to check the air pressure in your tires before and during winter months to ensure the best traction and mileage. Once your tires are in good shape, apply tire cleaner and protectant to help repel winter elements. Turtle Wax Platinum All-Wheel and Tire Cleaner eliminates harsh scrubbing – just spray on and hose off. It also contains wax, which adds a protective barrier against harsh weather conditions such as snow, ice, and more.

Check Fluids – Maintaining proper fluid levels is critical to keeping your car working properly during the winter. A common mistake is forgetting to replace or top off summer windshield wiper fluid blends with winter blends that will not freeze when the temperature drops. Check your antifreeze and oil levels to prevent internal damage to your car, and keep your gas tank at least halfway full to help prevent gas line freeze. Winter prep should also include an oil change, and adding a product like Marvel Mystery Oil to your vehicle’s crankshaft will keep the oil flowing freely when starting your car, even in below freezing conditions.

Always be Prepared – Winter can be unpredictable, so don’t wait for the first snow fall to put the ice scraper and snow shovel in the car. Keep a winter emergency kit in the trunk in case of an accident or other bad weather situation. Recommended emergency items include a small first-aid kit, flashlight, blanket, gloves, road flares and cell phone or another communication device.

All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site's Disclaimer  for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

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