• Reviews around kit (4.25 of 5)

    3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System

    • All in all, if you've got a drill, some time, and can follow instructions, this kit works
    • Overall the kit was easy to use, hopefully it last with regular maintenance.
    • Purists might argue 3M is just repackaging a few different grits of sand paper and some rubbing compound but for the other 99.5% of the world, this kit is perfect.
    • This kit worked great.
    • I would definitely recommend this kit.
    • I've never used a headlight restoration kit before, so I don't know how it compares to any other one, but this kit is excellent
    • My kit was incomplete upon opening it!
    • I feel this kit is an improvement over that Eastwood offering; less messy and more precise
    • Great kit with everything that you need!
    • I was shocked how well this kit worked
    • Highly recommend this kit if the lights are not too far gone, in retrospect mine were just too much for this system.
    • this kit is MUCH easier to use, given that it attaches to the drill, and the results were fantastic.
    • The kit worked perfectly for a 2006 Subaru Forester set of oxidized headlights
    • I was working on a 14 year old Mazda which was basically not driveable at night from the poor headlights, and after using this kit saw a drastic improvement.
    • The best restoration kit for healights if you ask me.
    • The kit includes everything you need and truly works great.
    • After taping off the area around each headlight I used the kit as directed - wow, they came out great
    • The 3M kit is cheaper and only last as long as 3 lower grit sandpapers will last then y9ou have to purchase a new kit or individual lower grit sandpapers
    • The kit is good for one set of badly damaged lamps
    • One car had really badly weathered headlights, this kit worked great
    • but if you follow the instructions carefully and use the discs in sequence, this kit really works.
    • I am an avid auto enthusiast and this kit is junk.
    • Follow the directions and the kit works perfect
    • Best restoration kit I’ve purchased to date
    • Amazing kit!!
    • The kit is very generous with the amount of sanding discs and the coating goes far.3M also has a kit with just the 3000 disc and the coating for mild yellowing.
    • (there is a well know guy who compares the top kits if you want a great review) and make sure have drill goes fast enough and enough batteries
    • Unlike the 3M sealant included in their more expensive kits (this kit does NOT include a sealant product), the Sylvania sealant is intended to be permanent and does not require periodic reapplication
    • Very affordable kit,
    • The kit is just enough for two headlights, but just barely
    • This kit cleaned up my heavily hazed 2011 Toyota Camry's headlights
    • This kit is awesome!
    • I have 2005 with some discoloration and scratching, this kit cleaned up the surface scratches and surface discoloration to the point i would give them a 90% rating.
    • This is the second product of this type that I have tried - and this 3M kit worked the best so far
    • The kit is fairly cheap, but you'll spend a lot of time going through the process.
    • Highly recommend sealing it with the 3M clear coat kit after it looks great and was very easy to apply.
    • A more comprehensive kit would include such a product
    • For lightly or even moderate fogginess I highly recommend the 3m kit
    • Works well, my 3rd kit already
    • The kit is great and it works but mine came without the critical rubbing compound which basically makes the kit ineffective
    • If you have a power drip this kit works really well
    • This kit cleaned them up pretty good, not perfect
    • Awesome kit
    • This 3M kit worked like a charm to restore my Evo headlights
    • Lights were not in terrible shape but this kit was easy to use and effective
    • Really easy to understand instructions and is by far the best kit I’ve ever used
    • This kit was easy to use but the results weren’t as good as I’d expected
    • Best restoration kit on the market
    • This kit was great! made my headlights look brand new, and they were pretty fogged up
    • This kit works great.
    • I doubted these headlight restoration kits for the longest time, but I had to try it when my wife's Honda Accord headlights became so yellow and opaque... like really really bad
    • Can’t recommend this kit enough!!
    • This kit worked awesome!!!!
    • great kit, great results if done right
    • I'll pay more attention when ordering next time and save myself a few bucks by skipping the clear coat and going back to their cheaper kit
    • If you only need to do a couple of headlights, this is a very generous kit
    • After using other kits like Meguiars Restoration kit, this particular kit overall beats that hands down across the board
    • The kit would be slightly better if it came with 2 3000 grit finishing pads but 1 still works for both
    • I've used another kit on a different car years ago that did not work nearly as well as this
    • Best kit I’ve used yet!!!
    • This kit works great if you read the instructions and take your time.
    • Worked magic on my headlight, I’ve owned other kits this is by far the best hands down
    • This kit was recommended to me by a local body shop
    • It's a very budget friendly kit that's easy to use
    • This kit was 100% worth the purchase.
    • I must say this kit really is superior to the others I've used.
    • Awesome kit!
    • This kit did what another brand failed at
    • I highly recommend the kit for yellowing headlights.
    • I have a 2010 chevy cobalt and this kit did the trick
    • Then again this is a fairly cheap kit, not a professional kit.
    • The kit also failed to remove some light scratching in my motorcycle windshield
    • The kit did the job (following directions exactly) and my headlights and tail light assemblies on my '93 Chev C/K pickup "glow" like new
    • This kit is amazing
    • I highly recommend this kit.
    • To be honest, this was an amazing kit
    • A little bit nerve wracking to use, but overall good value for money and the results are impressive for such an inexpensive kit.
    • This kit works
    • kit is great and looks like new outside housing almost.
    • This is a good kit with good instructions and products
    • This headlight cleaning kit totally worked
    • These kits seem like their only $5 worth of material but they ask 15-20$+
    • The kit worked very well but was time consuming, about 2 hours per headlight
    • This 3m kit worked great though
    • This kit works awesome
    • This is a very nice polishing kit and it with great with a drill
    • My car’s headlights turn yellow really quick, but this has been the easiest kit to use
    • This is an excellent kit to get your headlights clear again.
    • A number of years ago I purchased a similar kit, but one that didn't include the use of a drill based on the manufacturer's suggestion that I only required a light duty kit.
    • The kit worked exactly as advertised
    • The kit comes with 3 different grits of sandpaper to work through (I had enough to do 2 different
    • Good kit
    • and I had thought of buying new lights ($350.00 each), but ended up spending about $20.00 on this kit and the clear UV kit instead
    • The kit from 3M is pretty good, removed all the yellow and cloudness from my headlights.i went the extra step and applied "Keep Clear Headlight Coating" from Meguiars, it really gave the final touch that i was expecting, my headlights now looks like a brand new kit
    • I also had to return the first kit since its very easy to ripoff the velcro from the drill part.
    • In summary, this kit worked perfectly, was easy to use, and is only $20
    • The kit was relatively easy to use
    • This kit is perfect for the weekend warrior who wants professional results without all the professional tools.
    • I saved the leftover tools in combination with the scratch removal kit to fix a few scratches on my car
    • Kit was adequate for 2 average sedan headlights
    • The kit is very easy to use and only takes me about 45 minutes to do 2
    • The kit was not user friendly at all the instructions were very complicated and they kit ended up turning ruining my headlights.
    • The kit worked great.
    • This kit was easy to use, even for someone who doesn't know anything about automotive detailing
    • first kit I have used that actually worked.
    • floor!This kit is fantastic, but I think one of the best parts of it is exactly what one of the YouTubers had mentioned; that it comes with 3M sandpaper
    • so i got this kit to clean them up after I finished
    • Good kit overall
    • i highly recommend this kit that you use a drill for over doing it by hand
    • I bought this kit for my car because I no longer work at that shop.
    • Overall I think this is a great kit and would recommend it.
    • This kit was perfect
    • so I decided to try the more aggressive 3M kit for severe restoration needs.
    • I have no reservations in highly recommending this kit
    • With a more modern car that has larger headlight lenses than the Taurus in the example video, I think the entire kit might be sufficient for just one headlight - but I foolishly tried to use just half of it for the first light
    • This kit is fantastic.
    • So, thought I would try this kit because it’s completely drill compatible
    • This kit works great on restoring yellowed or hazed plastic headlights.
    • I love this kit, I rated a 5/5 because the foam pad has lasted me over a year already (with proper cleaning)
    • headlights were starting to show their age and after the kit look fantastic
    • The kit did clean up the lens pretty good though.
    • I guess I will continue to look for an effective headlight restoration kit.
    • The kit did clean up the lens pretty good though.
    • The use of a drill to do the sanding makes this a much easier kit to use.
    • This kit did not cut the haze down as well as I thought it would
    • If you take your time and do it right, this kit works great
    • If you have already purchased the 'better' 3M kit, you will already have the drill attachment with the velcro backing
    • After that, the kit worked like magic.
    • This kit works beautifully.
    • Then u see what a huge mess this kit leaves behind on headlight covers
    • The work using the kit was exactly asdescribed just like the video showed but the result was not
    • This 3M kit is easy to use if you are handy and know how to follow instructions, but it does require effort and attention to detail to tape around light and sand properly with the drill attachment
    • I am very pleased with the instructions and materials, I'd recommend this kit as it's economical and works well
    • The kit worked extremely well on two headlights who had extensive pitting and yellowing.
    • This kit was great for buffing it out, and the price wasn't bad at all
    • The kit was enough for both headlights, and you should do both headlights at the same time
    • A kit with smaller sanding discs or pads may have made working around those extrusions a little easier
    • For the price the kit works great
    • It's amazing how well this kit works.
    • Kit worked really well
    • This kit is way cheaper than buying new headlights.
    • As you can see from the attached pictures, this kit is amazing
    • This was my first time to restore headlights and surprised me on how easy this kit is to use.
    • This kit worked great to get the yellowing and a pretty good shine to it
    • For a light haze this is a great kit.
    • However, if you don't mind taking more time and sanding/polishing by hand, I would recommend the Sylvania kit.
    • Great kit overall made my headlights look like factory new.
    • This kit really exceeded my expectations
    • Horrible kit, I expected much better from
    • The kit works well.
    • The main difference between this kit and the more expensive 3M kits is that this one (39084) doesn't come with the Headlight Wax Sealant to coat your headlights with to prolong the clear/ clean look
    • But, this kit will then work perfectly.
    • Overall, well worth the money and the only way to improve this kit would be to include the sealant (although it's worth buying a bottle anyway to apply regularly after restoration).One final thought - I would buy the manual kit rather than the one with a drill attachment.
    • This kits works great
    • This kit leaves some fine visible scratches and depends on the clear coat to hide them, so now your lights are clear only as long as the coating lasts
    • This kit was attractive to me due to the ability to use a drill's power to do the work for me
    • Gosh darn, if that isn’t the the best kit I’ve seen in my whole darn life
    • This kit works great!A few tips:1
    • So the kit is mostly good for several jobs, except for the lack of 800 pads, which I'd need to buy.
    • so I wanted to see how well this kit actually worked, and it does work well
    • This kit cleaned them up pretty good, not perfect
    • This kit works well
    • This means that your headlights will begin to oxidize again in just a fraction of the time it took them to before, so always keep an extra kit handy if you can buy it at this price because they go for twice as much at an auto parts store.
    • These kits really work
    • This is a wonderful kit, with which I restored my lenses to new appearance.
    • Kit worked
    • Overall this is a good kit for the price, but there are other options that will work as well but don't require a drill.
    • This is a great kit.
    • This kit worked
    • Used this kit on a 2008 Scion xB and it worked great
    • The pictures speak for themselves-this kit is awesome!
    • I have 2005 with some discoloration and scratching, this kit cleaned up the surface scratches and surface discoloration to the point i would give them a 90% rating.
    • These are great auto-headlight polishing kits from an equally great Company (3M, who else?)
    • This kit worked better than I imagined it would
    • Great kit !!!!
    • Great kit to restore worn out headlights
    • This is the best kit
    • I've used these kits on three vehicles and it works well.
    • This kit worked great
    • Easy kit to use with clear instructions and enough how-to videos on YouTube to help you out.
    • This kit worked well
    • This kit works very well
    • This kit works as advertised
    • This is a wonderful restoration kit!
    • From the same model vehicle, they are great and cost less then the money I spent on top line restoration kits, not including the hours spent.
    • Not the kits fault
    • 3M Kit was easy to use with straightforward directions.
    • Great, all inclusive kit.
    • This kit had enough to do both my headlights on my accord
    • A nice kit of progressive dry and wet sanding materials to re-surface car headlights
    • Almost bought cleaning kits for 3x more
    • This kit was awful
    • I am not a car person at all, but I can follow directions and this kit was perfect for me
    • This is a good kit
    • This kit works great to help me polish and make my headlights look like new
    • This kit by far exceeded my expectations
    • This kit works absolutely great in getting rid of the headlight yellowing.
    • Best kit I’ve ever used
    • Perfect kit for a vehicle with large Headlights.
    • Great kit
    • The 3M Headlight Kit was easy to use and well worth the price.
    • The 3M Headlight Kit was easy to use and well worth the price.
    • Good kit, plenty of pads for both
    • I've used another 3M headlight restorer in the past and it was a manual polishing by hand kit and it worked good but this particular kit works great since it's not powered by your hands but by a drill
    • This kit worked so well on our 15 year old car and there is a ton of product included
    • This kit worked pretty good actually
    • The kit is great.
    • This kit is AMAZING!!
    • The kit was easy to use and the results were pretty good
    • World about cheaper kits from harbor freight
    • This kit is awesome
    • This kit is well worth the price
    • Decent little kit with plenty of expendables
    • I used this kit on a 2006 Honda Pilot that had cloudy, scratched lenses that were interfering with night vision
    • $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
    • Other than that small detail, this kit is fantastic.
    • Best kit in the market
    • The only difference is this kit contains a clear coat wipe instead of the rubbing/polishing compound that's included in the cheaper kit
    • The kit was really easy to use and took me about 50 mins to complete both headlights.
    • This kit is easy to use and I was able to get some very good results
    • THE BEST HEADLIGHT LENS RESTORATION KIT
    • This was by far the best kit I have used
    • Kit worked great!
    • Cons: You will most likely need two kits to do both front headlights.
    • This kit completely fixed the clarity in the lenses and took away the ugly yellowing
    • This kit was easy to use.
    • After just a few passes it was "clearly" evident that this kit was working and as I continued with the wet sanding, hope was restored along with the clarity of my headlight lenses
    • Best headlight restoration kit you can buy especially for the money!
    • This has everything you need to go from start to finish, into start building a better kit.
    • I preferred the 3M kit to the Sylvania since I could use my cordless drill (had to recharge both batteries once) and it also has a buffing pad.
    • This kit was both affordable and highly reviewed, not a big deal if it didn't pan out
    • The best kit I've have found work very well
    • This kit is inexpensive and easy to use.
    • First let me say the older kit was amazing
    • Best kit you can buy.
    • This kit did the trick for nearly 90% less money and only an hour of my time
    • Best kit
    • Good kit but make sure you check for completeness right when it arrives
    • Otherwise, the kit is complete and worked well.
    • This kit is great truly, as are most 3M products of a similar nature
    • 3m is hands down the best kit available.
    • awesome little kit
    • This kit really worked
    • AMAZINGResearched the many available restoration kits for several evenings
    • Definitely the best kit I've used
    • Extremely surprised at how well this kit worked
    • Highly recommend this kit!
    • I still give this product 4 stars, because it's the same awesome 3M sanding stuff as you get in the cheaper kit that I've used in the past, minus the rubbing compound and foam applicator.
    • I recommend this kit.
    • The kit works great
    • Can’t recommend this kit enough!!
    • The kit works well following the directions to mask off the area and progress through the grits to polishing compound and , finally, polish
    • The kit works great and as advertised, take in mind that it'll take time to finish both headlights, and you really need a steady 800+rpm drill to get the best result
    • If you have just a slightly yellowed headlight another kit might be better to use as this is fairly heavy duty
    • Great kit with everything you need
    • Great Complete Kit
    • I don’t normally write reviews, however this 3m headlight kit is amazing
    • This is a great kit by all means,, I did my headlights on my 2010 enclave diffrently than the instructions called for because some dipstick put on an extra heavy layer of film or clear coat ,absolutley destroyed my first 2 500 Grit discs in a matter of seconds!!
    • Was skeptical about how effective a kit for <$20 would be, however I can highly recommend this kit, the results were amazing headlights look brand new on my 2012 Tacoma
    • Let me just say this kit is absolutely worth the money it come will everything you will need I work in a body shop and this is basically what we do in order to restore headlights fog lamps and tail
    • This kit is no joke -- It Works!
    • It's a handy kit with good instructions, but it made my headlights worse
    • Very happy with the results of this easy headlight cleaning kit.!
    • The kit works very well to restore
    • I don’t normally write reviews, but this kit is well worth it
    • I have used other kits and waxes and they don't work or don't last that long
    • The kit recommends a 3m sealant that doesn’t come with the kit
    • 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
    • The 3M kit makes it hard to get all smudges out
    • I've used multiple kits to clean up these lamps including sandpaper/buffer types (Meguiar)
    • If you follow the directions closely, this kit is absolutely amazing
    • Turns out, once I gathered what I needed and sat down in front of the car and started working, this kit works very well and is easy to use.
    • I found this kit to be very user-friendly and appropriately stocked
    • If you don't want to experiment with other options this kit works very well and has everything to smooth out lights with scratches and pits too.
    • Final opinion , I would not recommend the 3M headlight lens restoration kit for any newer model vehicles , it does clear headlight lenses but use at your own risk.
    • This kit was the best I have tried!
    • Good Kit with power attachment-Need the attachment to get the job done correctly
    • This kit worked like a charm
    • Perfect kit to restore your headlights
    • I don't usually leave a review, but this is a very good kit
    • For the money, this kit was worth every penny IMO, and if I ever need to do this again, I'll definitely use this kit.
    • This kit worked exactly as it should have
    • So here is the catch, Maguire's kit is more expensive (~2X the price of the 3M kit), but reusable
    • This kit works, but if your going to do it right, expect to be working on your headlights at least an hour if not more
    • Then again this is a fairly cheap kit, not a professional kit.
    • Great kit did 2 large headlights and 2 small headlights that were completely milky.
    • If you are using on a normal size passenger car one kit should do the trick
    • Try this Before an expensive sanding kits that takes an hour or more
    • This kit has easy to follow instructions that made the foggy looking headlights crystal clear
    • This kit recommends a drill that is 1200-1600 rpm
    • This kit would probably work perfectly on a flat headlamp, but I rate it a 2 stars as it would have taken an extra finishing disc to my arced headlamps properly
    • Nice kit, did exactly what it was supposed to do
    • These kits are work great for restoring your yellowed headlights
    • The kit is very easy to use, it just takes a very methodical approach
    • This kit left scratches on 2012 rav4 headlight while sylvania kit made headlight look like new on 2007 matrix
    • This kit worked great on the headlights on my 2005 Camry.
    • Love this kit
    • This kit works well to remove the yellowing on your headlights.
    • The kit is easy to use all inclusive and he instructions are simple to follow
    • This is a great kit
    • Instructions were easy to understand, the kit was easy to use, and there is still plenty of life in the sanding discs and lots of polishing compound and wax protectant left to do probably another two cars with similar oxidation
    • This is a great kit, as you can see from my photos it works well
    • (Your time may vary, I just took my sweet time)Things you need to provide:• Masking tape to protect auto body paint around headlight• Spray bottle (fill it with water)• Microfiber cloths (get some cheap ones you can throw away after use)• UV headlight protectant spray- apply as last step (or buy the more expensive kit that includes the headlight wax)I've used other Headlight Restoration Kits (Turtle Wax & Meguiar's)
    • But with this kit, I saved a lot in terms of money and time!This kit is easy to use.
    • This kit works with a normal drill
    • The kit is easy to use and instructions are clear.
    • The kit was inexpensive so for what I paid, it worked out great.
    • I love this kit
    • WOW - this kit is amazing
    • Great kit.
    • I would not recommend this system, no way to guarantee your kit is complete.
    • I first stared with a drill rated at 1800 and found the plastic melting, the low speed was 500 and the worked much better so slower is better, I did return to high speed when polishing.the kit was good and I would recommend it, you might get 4 headlights done with it
    • Awesome kit to bring your headlights back to life
    • The kit could be improved by including the suggested finishing wax.
    • You'll also need painters or masking tape and a spray bottle (to spray mists of water on the lens and the sandpaper).Essentially, this is just a smart kit that uses three different levels of sandpaper that you attach to a pad that you hold in the drill.
    • Recommend this kit with the lens wipe kit
    • This kit worked as expected and I am very happy with the results
    • Kit does not include a finishing product to protect your headlights, but is a great kit for the restoration process.
    • I used a manual kit previously, and much prefer this method using a drill.
    • Echoing what others have said, this kit was very easy to use and produced excellent results.
    • This kit made my head lights visibility even worse.
    • I would not hesitate to recommend this kit, as long as you have a powered drill up to the task
    • Great restiration kit
    • This kits is perfect, be sure to get 3M blue painters tape to mask off the paint and get the Meguirs clear coat spray.
    • My lights were completely cloudy and one kit was enough
    • This kit worked very well in getting my granddaughter's headlight back to being clear instead of frosted and the only drawback I found was even though I taped around it since I was using a drill with their sanding attachments when it veered off the lens ever so slightly it would cut into the painter's tape and scuff the paint surrounding the headlight lens
    • I would not suggest getting this cleaning kit it would be better off using toothpaste!
    • This kit is very easy to use.
    • The kit worked well on our 20 -year-old toyota sequoia
    • They turned out really nice and this kit made it so much easier to do
    • It was just as good as the manual kit on the flat areas, but in the hard to get to spots it looks fuzzy still
    • Instead of selling an adequate kit which would work on a car that is old enough where you would consider doing this sort of job, 3M instead sold this half kit to keep a low price point in the search results
    • Best kit I've used.
    • This kit should work well for two headlights.
    • One kit is good enough for at least two cars.
    • I have used several kits, this kit is outstanding.
    • This kit cleared them right up and made such a difference
    • Perfect kit for an average DIY"er
    • Easy to use I have used other headlight restore kits in the past this one here is by far the best one on the market gives you enough sanding discs to do at least four
    • This kit did amazing on headlights that were yellow, super dull, and the clear coat was peeling off
    • This is a good consumer packaged kit of materials that will let you restore a clear and transmissive surface.
    • I also bought the 3m UV clear coat cloth, and applied it to both repaired lenses to protect the plastic from the UV.For a little more than $13 (this kit) and the $6(clear coat wipe
    • Best headlight restoration kit I’ve use and now the only one I use.
    • This kit works like magic after applying a hefty amount of elbow grease
    • This is a good DYI kit, but don’t expect truly professional results
    • Product ad says the kit should be good for two lenses, but depending on how damaged your headlamps are, you may need more than one set for two lights.
    • This kit works really well though it is time consuming.
    • This kit was recommend to me by a coworker and it works well.
    • This is a great kit my only gripe is I wish they have more of
    • A good kit for headlights,be sure to assess the condition of your plastic,if the plastic is flaking or deteriorating it doesn’t do any good,works great if the plastic is just cloudy
    • This kit is the right kit to achieve a brand new looking
    • That not a bad deal considering the improvement after one kit and two kits would still be much cheaper than
    • Great product, however make sure if you get this particular kit 39008, you'll also have to buy a uv protectant as this particular kit doesn't include it like the other 3M kits for some reason.
    • The kit also has a recommendation for how to keep your headlights
    • The kit showed some improvement in clarity, but it wasn't what I was expecting
    • In the past I had used Maguire's lens cleaning kit which I frankly much prefer over this product as this product comes with several lower grit paper sandpapers but only one 3000 grit paper
    • 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.
    • 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