Headlights...to wax or not to wax?

I've read/heard waxing your plastic headlights prevents and causes yellowing over time. Anyone have any definitive answers?

 

i hit all the plastics with 303.

 

I use Chemical Guys Jet Seal on my paint and all my plastic lenses. Can even use on glass. Here's a great video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOpTUJP0G_0

BTW, I'm not affiliated at all, just love all of their products!

 

I use Meguiar's Ultimate liquid wax on mine. You can get it plastics with no worries.

 

I use the Jetseal every other wash also. Has UV blockers, so it should help.

 

303 all the way

 

http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/merch...=Z&Product_Code=Z-5&Category_Code=polishshine

This stuff works on glass, plastic, rubber, etc etc. I have been using this stuff for a decade. Water jumps off of it. The wax lasts a year, or more.

Note: you have to mix with ZFX accelerator.

http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/merch...=Z&Product_Code=ZFX&Category_Code=polishshine

Waxing your headlights will drastically prolong their life before they yellow.


CG looks like they have a lot of marketing hype, but do a quick Google "Zaino vs. Chemical Guys" and I'm seeing consistent favoring of Zaino because it's more durable.

 

I waxed my parents camry every year with liquid wax. It's a 2011 camry still looks brand new.

 

coming from a detailer, I swear by jet seal and especially on your headlights. A lot of car-washers offer to polish headlights but they always fail to re-seal them. When I restore headlights and remove the factory clearcoat, I use 2 coats of jet seal and it will last about 8-12 months.

 

But it sleeps in a garage. Some of our trucks live outside 24 hours a day.

 

thanks for the JetSeal tips y'all. just ordered a bottle and their microfiber applicators. kinda wish i did this before making it up here to the Rockies... will be applying after a good wash once back home.

 

It actually sits outside. It's in my garage right now while parents are on vacation.

 

Water jumps of Duragloss Aquawax too. Sitting here watching big rain drops jump of my truck right now. I use it once a week when I dry my truck after washing.

 

I always wax the plastic lens (front headlights and tails) when waxing the rest of the car.

 

always seal and wax

 

I wax the headlights and the taillights don't want that ugly faded look

 

I have noticed Duragloss being the next best stuff. I have never used that stuff but I have used their quick detailer. Never bothered to get CG (chemical guys) stuff. Looks like too much money spent on making flashy marketing and labeling.

 

I hear ya! I do like the DG Aquawax. 1st time after I tried it I walked in and sat down and ordered a gallon of the stuff.

 

Wait lol. I mean Chemical guys when I say they overhype their stuff. I do like duragloss.