Turtle Wax T-240KT Headlight Lens Restorer Kit

by Turtle Wax

Product Features

• Restores dull, yellowed headlights to like new condition in less than 5 minutes per lens
• Quickly removes surface discoloration and may be all that is needed to restore clarity
• Restoration pads allow the consumer to focus on deeper discoloration and scratches to restore the lens to like new condition
• Includes: 3 Restoration Pads, Spray Lubricant and Lens Clarifying Compound
• Easy to use; All-in-One System

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001TI5IIQ
• Item model number: T-240KT
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (311 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Car Care > Exterior Care > Cleaners
  • #2 in Automotive > Car Care > Headlight Restoration

Product Description

The unique Turtle Wax process restores dull, yellowed headlights to like-new condition in less than 5 minutes per lens. The Lens Clarifying Compound quickly removes surface discoloration and may be all that is needed to restore clarity. Three multi-stage wet restoration pads allow you to focus on deeper discoloration and scratches to restore the lens to like new condition. No buffers or battery-operated machinary required. Each kit includes 3 restoration pads of various grits (1800-8000), 4 ounces of spray lubricant, and 4 ounces of lens clarifying compound.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

153 of 154 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works. (Just don't expect to have fun while you're at it), July 18, 2009

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The Bigmac (White Plains, MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Turtle Wax T-240KT Headlight Lens Restorer Kit (Automotive)

Simply put, it does what's it's supposed to. This bad boy turned my almost beyond redemption - yellow crust covered headlights into working headlights again. It didn't turned them into 100% "like new" headlights but it did restore about 90% of their long gone "Like new" look. Which was more than enough to pass with flying colors the rigorous Maryland State inspection, which was basically the reason I purchased this thing in the first place.

Just a word of warning: Grab yourself a low stool or chair to sit down in front of your headlights at a comfortable level and 2 or 3 servings of the cold drink of your choice and Be prepared to spend the most boring hour of your life rubbing this thing until your forearms go numb. Yes, this thing works but it's 50% elbow grease powered. But for 10 bucks and with the included pads, you can't go wrong. Oh, and you'll only spend about 1/4 of the contents on the job (2 headlights). So I'd say this kit lasts enough to restore the headlights in 4 vehicles. 1 more thing: Make sure to have a little bit of car wax at hand before starting the job. You'll need it at the end to seal the finish and it's not included in the kit. (I noticed this just when I was ready to begin and I had to drop everything and make a run to store for some wax) All in all, just for the bang for your buck and the effectiveness of the product, 5 stars.

87 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Save yourself some money... go with Turtle Wax instead of 3M, October 18, 2010

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Alex - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Turtle Wax T-240KT Headlight Lens Restorer Kit (Automotive)

I actually bought this kit plus the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System kit.

Quick rundown on the differences:

3M Headlight Lens Restoration System
* $12 after rebate
* drill attachment
* dry sanding method
* comes with a small bag of polish compound
* lens protectant sold separately

Turtle Wax T-240KT Headlight Lens Restorer Kit
* $8 no rebate
* no drill attachment
* wet sanding method
* comes with a bottle of polish compound
* lens protectant included

Being a cheaper kit, I had my doubts because of the hand sanding method, but result turns out better than the 3M kit. It's mainly due to the included sealant though. This thing seals off any remaining scratch and dry off to protect the lens from further damage, a very nice touch by Turtle Wax. 3M sold the sealant separately so if you plan on using the 3M kit, careful because the result may not be permanent. Go with Turtle Wax if you are willing to spend extra times using hand (less risky than using drill if you ask me), the result is simply amazing and it cost less.

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much easier than I thought!, August 25, 2009

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Jay Cotton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Turtle Wax T-240KT Headlight Lens Restorer Kit (Automotive)

I was very impressed with this product. It was easy to use (as in not complicated, but it did require some elbow grease) and very effective in my case.

I was expecting to have to work very hard to restore one of the headlights on my 13 year old Z3. When I bought the car, one headlight looked almost new because it had been replaced a few years ago, but the other was very clouded and didn't put out much light.

Per the instructions I tried the compound on the lens first. If that fails you're supposed to use the sanding pads and lubricant. It took about 10 minutes of rubbing but the compound alone was enough to completely clear the lens. It worked so well I had to polish the other lens to make them match. I never even had to use the sanding pads.

It's been 2 months since doing the repair and both headlights still look almost new. Definitely time and money well spent.