{"product_id":"the-clear-coat-headlight-restoration-kit","title":"The Clear Coat | 21-Piece 3-Inch Headlight Restoration Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYellow headlights are not dirt, and no amount of washing will bring them back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85;\"\u003eHeadlight lenses are polycarbonate, and polycarbonate goes cloudy because the factory UV coating breaks down under sunlight. Once that layer fails, the plastic underneath oxidises, light scatters instead of projecting, and the beam that passed inspection three years ago starts throwing a dull smear down the road. Replacement units cost real money and usually need the bumper moved to fit them. Refinishing the lens removes the failed layer and puts a new surface back on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85;\"\u003eThis kit is built around a three-inch backing pad and an M16 adapter, which lets the work happen on a cordless drill rather than by hand. That matters: a drill keeps the pad flat and the pressure even, which is how you avoid the hollow spots and swirl marks that hand sanding leaves behind. The discs step through the grits in sequence to strip the coating and level the plastic, and the polishing pad takes it back to a clear finish. Twenty-one pieces means a full sequence plus spares rather than one pass worth of consumables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85;\"\u003eThe sequence is the part most people get wrong. Coarse first to cut the dead layer, then progressively finer to remove the scratches each previous disc left, then polish and seal. Skipping a grade is what produces a lens that looks better for a week and then dulls again, because the fine scratches scatter light as badly as the original oxidation. Follow the order, keep the pad moving, and both lenses on a car can be done in an afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85;font-style:italic;\"\u003eTwo hours of drill work versus two replacement units and a bumper job. The arithmetic is not close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:26px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThree-inch drill system\u003c\/strong\u003e M16 adapter mounts on a standard cordless drill for flat, even passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSanding disc sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e stepped grits strip the failed UV layer and level the polycarbonate underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePolishing pad included\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the lens back from hazy to clear after the cutting stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e21-piece kit\u003c\/strong\u003e a complete sequence with spare discs rather than a single-use set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWorks on plastic lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e polycarbonate headlights, tail lights and fog lamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReusable backing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e the plate and adapter survive the job and take replacement discs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e  Headlight lens restoration kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces\u003c\/strong\u003e  21 pieces including discs, pads and adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad size\u003c\/strong\u003e  3 inch (75 mm) backing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill interface\u003c\/strong\u003e  M16 thread adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e  Polycarbonate headlights, tail lights, fog lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e  Multiple grades from cutting to finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolishing\u003c\/strong\u003e  Foam polishing pad for the final clear stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower source\u003c\/strong\u003e  Standard cordless drill, no dedicated machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsumables\u003c\/strong\u003e  Replacement discs and pads are standard three-inch fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85;\"\u003eThis is the tool for the car that is mechanically sound and cosmetically tired, which is most cars past their sixth year. It suits a weekend owner restoring a vehicle before a sale, a workshop that wants to offer lens refinishing without buying a dedicated polisher, a fleet operation bringing a row of vans back to a presentable standard, and anyone facing an inspection where beam pattern matters. It also works on motorcycle screens and plastic tail light clusters, and the same drill-mounted process handles paint correction on small panels once the right pads are fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions, Answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eQ. Will this fix badly yellowed lenses?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003eYes, up to the point where the plastic itself is crazed or cracked. Surface oxidation and coating failure are exactly what the grit sequence removes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eQ. Do I need a special machine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. A normal cordless drill with the M16 adapter is the intended setup, and the drill holds the pad flatter than hand sanding can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eQ. How long does one car take?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003eTwo lenses in an afternoon for a first attempt, including masking and clean-up. Subsequent cars go faster because the technique is the slow part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eQ. Do I need to seal the lens afterwards?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003eThe polished surface benefits from a UV sealant or a clear coat. Without one, the plastic will begin to oxidise again over months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eQ. Can I use it wet or dry?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003eKeep the pad moving and follow the grit order. Wet sanding reduces dust and heat, dry cutting removes material faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eQ. Are the discs a standard size?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003eYes, three-inch discs and pads are widely available, so the kit keeps working after the supplied consumables are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eastsupplier-promise\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:20px 22px;background:#f7f9fc;border-left:3px solid #1a3a5c;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThe EastSupplier Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003eEvery unit ships from a vetted production line we audit ourselves, is checked against the specification sheet before it leaves the warehouse, and is covered by our 30-day return window. If the piece that arrives does not match the numbers below, we replace it. 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