Originally Posted by Fabrik8

Whether a fix like that holds up to time or not depends on what the problem actually was. If the problem is haze from scratches, the fix will last until the headlights get scratched enough to make them hazy again. If the problem is plastic oxidation (usually the plastic is too dry), the fix usually won't last because you're just adding chemicals back into the plastic. Given a little time, the chemicals will get removed it will look the same. It's kind of like using moisturizing lotion after washing your hands. The lotion works for a while or until you wash your hands again.

I'm assuming that because the car is so new, and it's a Honda (very good plastic chemistry) that you just had haze scratches and the polish job should last a long time. If you have a Neon or Cavalier or something (domestics often have horrible headlight plastic) then it may not last very long because the problem is usually oxidation or UV embrittlement. Usually the newer the car, the better the plastic technology too. Modern polymer chemistry is cool.

Originally Posted by Reloaded

It's not really domestics it's cars from the 90s. Nissan is by far the worst i've ever seen. And some cars like 97ish Bonnievilles don't seem to oxidize at all.

Originally Posted by henryt26

Have you guys ever thought about clear coating your headlights after you restore them.I have and they last much much longer.I went to my local pepboys and bought a small can of dupli-color clear coat and sprayed a couple coats on.Make sure your headlights are on, it kind of heats the paint so it cures and adheres better.

Originally Posted by Flite

I think people look too far into this. I just wet sand them and then polish them out with Adam's metal polish. I think most of these "kits" are overpriced marketing tools. A little wet sand, some polish, and a layer of wax every now and then.