What product can I use on new headlights, to prevent future fading & yellowing & keep them cl

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM.

  1. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    I just installed brand new headlights
    What product can I use on new headlights, to prevent future fading & yellowing & keep them clear?
     
    #1 ski.dive, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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    3M Protective Film. I bought a roll a couple years ago for just this and use a spray coating instead.
     
    #2 qmanqman, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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    The biggest problem I see is parking with the headlights facing into the sun. I've seen cars parked in one direction all the time and the paint fades faster on the sunny side. Gen 2's also have a problem with the plastic chrome coating inside the headlight deteriorating. I haven't seen any specific coating to protect, but one of the ceramic waxes might help. Griots is highly rated and does well on YouTube comparison tests.

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    #3 PriusTech, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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