• Reviews around instruction (4.35 of 5)

    3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System

    • The instructions are clear and highlight the importance of investing the time in each step to ensure a quality result
    • Good instruction booklet
    • So easy to use, full understandable instruction
    • Perfect product, with clear instructions
    • I followed the easy instructions and I couldn’t be happier.
    • Just follow the instructions and results are great.
    • The instructions are clear and if you take your time, the results are excellent.
    • Great instructions, good product - they could improve it by giving you little bottles of the buffing solution and synthetic wax instead of the packets which you cut open - they don't store well and you can easily do a few *pairs* of headlights with this kit.
    • Worked perfect, just followed the instructions.
    • Very impressed with the results and it was really easy the instructions were very clear.
    • Stuff works, easy instructions.
    • Just had to make sure to follow the instructions properly and worked great.
    • Great instructions and final result was unreal
    • The instructions were very clear and correct.
    • This is a good kit with good instructions and products
    • 3M's kit goes beyond by adding heavier papers and clear instructions on what should happen and how to best clear up issues
    • This has too many complex instructions and stages
    • It's a handy kit with good instructions, but it made my headlights worse
    • Good instructions, although I could not find the "how to" video on their website
    • Very impressed with this product and the instructions were easy to follow.
    • The product had good instructions, which make sense quickly.
    • Follow the instructions and you can't miss with this kit.
    • Wish there were better instructions or techniques for applying the final sealant with less streaks, but it came out great in the end
    • As long as you trust the process and follow instructions this product works great
    • The instructions are easy to follow.
    • light look much better...pretty easy instructions
    • easy to use, good value, simple instructions
    • The instructions were clear and simple to execute.
    • I followed the instructions perfectly and unfortunately it didn't work as I expected.
    • I simply followed the instructions (very clear instructions I might add) and the results were incredible
    • The instructions are not vague at all, as they are easy to read and follow as well as tips to make sure you are doing it right.
    • i used this kit to clear up my foggy and hazy headlight lens this is the 2nd time i have had to to it last time was about 3 years ago, i found the instructions very clear and easy to do took about 30 minutes and now my headlight lens is clear
    • Worked GREAT!Easy instructions
    • Had no difficulty following instructions.
    • Follow the instructions and take your time and it will work great
    • Please read the instruction since the pads had to be used in a certain order, and I would not recommend to use your drill with the first pad.
    • I don't have the instructions in front of me, but they recommend a range
    • I followed the instructions so carefully and all it did was scuff up my lenses
    • What a wonderful product, easy to use good instructions, used ONLY A THIRD of the it's life on a set of headlights.
    • instructions are very clear and I couldn't be happier with the results.
    • Clear instructions.
    • The instructions and video were very helpful,if you are buying this for a car with curvy headlights be prepared to do a little bit of manual sanding, maybe buy separate sandpaper and a small sanding block because the discs are very small and will slip out of your hand
    • The instructions are concise and if followed step by step, the results are very high quality
    • This kit had everything needed and clear instructions.
    • Works great, follow instructions, use you tube and your headlights will be as good as they can get.
    • There's a YouTube video that's gives pretty good instructions in my opinion
    • The instructions were easy to follow and the whole process for both headlights took around 30 minutes.
    • The instructions were easy to follow
    • This is easy to use with clear instructions and does a great job of restoring headlight lenses, they look new again
    • The instructions were very clear and it took me about an hour to do both headlights on an '08 Nissan Altima.
    • Good instructions
    • The instructions were clear and the product was easy to use
    • The instructions are clear
    • You need a drill, instructions were a little lengthy but overall good product
    • The included instructions are easy to follow and my old, hazy, and yellowed headlights look good as new
    • Follow the instructions and it works perfectly.
    • I carefully followed the instructions, but gouged scratches into my headlight that I cannot remove
    • Both the kit and clear coat had excellent product reviews and anyone with a modest drill like mine, some masking tape, and the ability to read the great instruction sheet in the 3M kit can make this happen, but if you want more help, there are great online videos to watch as well.
    • The instructions are clear and if you follow what is there then you should get a great result
    • Easy to use, just follow the instructions.
    • Took less than an hour, the instructions were easy to follow, and all my lights look brand new.
    • Ease of application along with adequate instruction.
    • Nice instructions and worked very well for me!
    • Easy kit to use with clear instructions and enough how-to videos on YouTube to help you out.
    • The kit has more than enough sanding disks for two headlight lenses and the instructions are very clear
    • Take your time and follow the instructions, slow
    • Very clear instructions
    • Works great as long as you follow instructions
    • It comes with good instructions that are very easy to follow, even for a novice like me
    • Recently used this drill style kit on a 20 year old vehicle the lens were cloudy to say the least....the instructions were simple accurate and produced a crystal clear result
    • Take your time with the sanding, but will probably look better no matter what if you follow the unusually well written instructions.
    • The instructions were as clear as they can be
    • Easy instructions to follow
    • The instructions are clear and if you take your time at each step in the process you will get some real results
    • The instructions were helpful as well as straightforward and offered some tips, such as applying a mask around the lamp
    • The instructions were helpful as well as straightforward and offered some tips, such as applying a mask around the lamp
    • The instructions are very clear, the final product was a significant improvement and after using this the brightness of my headlights increased tremendously
    • If I did it again, I would probably double the masking tape (as instructions recommended) around the headlight just as an extra layer to protect the paint while sanding the edges of the lenses
    • Instruction is clear and easy to fallow, work may take an hour or more if would go crazy about perfection
    • I felt the instructions were user-friendly.**Make sure to tape off a large area around your headlights
    • I followed the instructions exactly and It worked as advertised
    • I screwed up my headlights, don't be like me read the instructions!
    • Easy instructions, quick but not so clean
    • The instructions recommend ‘touch up’ every 90 days
    • Easy instructions and easy task to preform
    • pads lasted very long, instructions were easy to follow, I just used a 2 speed dewalt drill
    • Easy to use and only took about 1/2hr to make two really milky lenses look like new!Take your time, follow the instructions and it will work really
    • The supplies were enough to cover both lamps, instructions were easy to follow and It just needs a simple household drill
    • The instructions are a little stingy for the application of the polishing paste
    • Excellent instructions…read thoroughly before beginning and have everything ready before you begin
    • I followed easy instructions and I’m very happy with my new clear as glass headlights
    • The instructions were easy to follow and allowed me to restore my headlights to look brand new without damaging paint on my hood and bumper
    • The instructions were very clear and the drill attachment was really convenient (good enough quality to save for future use as well)!
    • Very easy instructions with pictures.
    • The kit is easy to use and instructions are clear.
    • Used it as the instructions said and it cleaned the plastic headlight cover up quite nicely
    • The instructions are a little vague about when any given step is "done" but easy enough
    • The instructions were easy enough to follow
    • Arrived promptly, instructions are easy and it's a simple, easy to use, did what it's suppose to.
    • Wow, I followed the instructions and it took me 1 hour to finish restoring the 2 headlights on a 2006 Mercedes E350.
    • I'm glad I did (go corded on this project).VERY Clear instructions
    • Great product, easy instructions
    • I was thoroughly impressed, instructions are easy to follow
    • The instructions were easy to follow and it was surprisingly simple to do.
    • The instructions were easy to follow and the whole process took me about an hour
    • The instructions are very clear and the whole process takes about ten minutes.
    • $300 awesome kit take your time read it a couple of times read it again to make sure you understand the instructions and it'll work out great
    • Just follow the instructions included and you’ll love the results.
    • It's awesome just follow instructions
    • The instructions were missing and the polish pouch was opening.
    • The instructions are clear and easy to follow
    • Great product, easy to use with good instructions.
    • The instructions are very clear and easy to follow
    • The instructions say to continuously mist the lamp
    • Great product, easy to use, very good instructions,
    • Works well with good instructions, don't leave out any steps.
    • Provides an excellent job using the excellent instruction sheet with plenty of product to work with.
    • This Kit is very complete, and instructions are excellent.
    • If you respect the instructions the headlights will look like new !!!
    • The instructions are very helpful and clear, and within about an hour I had some amazingly clear lenses on this twelve year old car.
    • Clear instructions, easy to use product
    • Very easy process, the instructions are very clear
    • Great instructions and done in less than 1 hr to have first finish coat
    • You could go quicker, but the instructions were clear that the longer you spend on each level of grit, the better results.
    • Very good instructions and easy to follow
    • Followed all the instructions and results were amazing.
    • Instruction says do not use on plastic but it works
    • The instructions were easy to follow and understand.
    • Nice instructions and all you need to get the job done.
    • Good instructions and plenty of Youtube videos on how to do it.
    • The instructions were easy to follow, what is needed is in kit.
    • So you followed the instructions & have awesome shiny headlights now, great
    • The instructions are easy to follow - if you follow them to the letter, this kit restores acrylic lenses to being absolutely crystal clear.
    • The included instructions were perfect and I managed to clean the headlights on my 16 year old Miata, It's not perfect given that I sanded by hand, but I'm more than happy with the results
    • Great product, great instructions
    • Clear instructions, though if you aren't good at sanding check YouTube for in depth videos.
    • Good instructions and easy to use
    • Did exactly what it promised, clear instructions to follow and they even have a video ready for you
    • Easy instructions
    • Get your self a drill attach the pads just like the instructions say, take your time “slow” is best
    • The instructions were clear and the process simple
    • This stuff works, follow the instructions & you will not be disappointed
    • Good instructions, easy to use, turned out amazing.
    • Easy instructions, took about 30 minutes and we went from old and dirty to crystal clear
    • Very easy and straightforward instructions
    • Works as advertised, instructions are super easy
    • Works as advertised, instructions are super easy
    • The instructions were very clear
    • Easy to use, great instructions, about 1.5 hours or me.
    • The instructions are easy to follow and now my headlight lens are crystal clear!
    • The instructions were easy to understand and the time required was minimal
    • Super easy instructions!
    • If you have never polished, buffed or sanded plastic or metal using a power tool then I strongly recommend not only using the instructions exactly as shown or practicing on a different piece of plastic.
    • If you take your time, your headlights will be a s good as new.
    • n’t go wrong.
    • The rubbing compound seems like T-Cut so could use that with the product in the future
    • Does what it says,a t a good price
    • didn,t work well at all
    • n’t think they’d clear up
    • Lenses were clouded by original factory coating which was chipping off and clear in some spots, sanded down entire lens with provided pads, I frequently beat dust out of sanding pads and wiped lense surfaces down with clean t-shirt rags because build-up of dust in grit happens quickly and will mar the work.
    • n’t regret it.
    • n’t work I would go for something that has buffing compound and buff
    • n’t b disappointed
    • n’t believe how well this product worked
    • n’t go wrong.
    • The rubbing compound seems like T-Cut so could use that with the product in the future
    • Does what it says,a t a good price
    • didn,t work well at all
    • n’t think they’d clear up
    • Lenses were clouded by original factory coating which was chipping off and clear in some spots, sanded down entire lens with provided pads, I frequently beat dust out of sanding pads and wiped lense surfaces down with clean t-shirt rags because build-up of dust in grit happens quickly and will mar the work.
    • n’t regret it.
    • n’t work I would go for something that has buffing compound and buff
    • n’t b disappointed
    • n’t believe how well this product worked
    • If you have never polished, buffed or sanded plastic or metal using a power tool then I strongly recommend not only using the instructions exactly as shown or practicing on a different piece of plastic.