OT: headlight restoration for modern cars, Plastic lens covers Options

[Krieger]

What have you guys used that works well and lasts? I have a 2011 Chevy. I used the Cerakote kit. It lasted a little more than two years before it started to come off and yellowing came back in more areas than before. The car was garaged more than half the time too.

[fiacra]

I've used the 3M headlight restoration kit two times now, and both times the results were only acceptable for about 18 months. This last time I purchased a 3" hook and loop backing pad for my Milwaukee drill and an assortment of sanding disks. Worked my way up through the grades of sandpaper, finished off with a hand polish, and then applied two coats of clear coat. Turned out looking great, but longevity has not yet been determined. At least the cost for everything was just over what I would have paid for one kit, and I have enough sandpaper and clear coat to do at least five sets of headlights, maybe more.