what would you guys say are the best way to make sure my 06 projectors i just installed clear and clean instead of starting to fade and get yellow like my old headlights were. just wash them as i was my car everytime?

 

Could put a clearcoat on them.

 

frequent cleaning prevents most yellowing.
But it also depends on if your car is garaged or out in the elements and how hot/cold it gets in your area.
I also use car wax on my headlights when I clean my car.

 

car polish and wax nice and simple

 

clearcoat or clear viynl overlays

 

i wouldnt reccomend a clearcoat. usually still yellows and most always chips off!

best solution is keep them clean and fresh wax. perhaps a 3m headlight overlay kit?

 

meguiars plastx

 

Polish, seal, wax. That's what I do.

 

+1..for plastx.

 

absolute best stuff I have found...



I would NEVER clearcoat headlights.... What do you do when they chip and it starts flaking.. F that...

 

does anyone know when the yellow starts to show up? How many years? So far non on mine but if i can prevent it i would. i wax my car once a month since it sits out side. When i wax i wax everything.

 

its all going to depend on how often your car sees sunlight/adverse weather, what region you are located, if you wash often etc etc.

the main killer is UV light from the sun. some headlights dont yellow for years, some begin to yellow within months

 

+1^^^ cheap n easy..simply wax or polish headlights everytime u wax/polish ur car

 

also just an fyi..if u do come across yellowing in ur projectors(havent seen a set yet) the 03-05 lenses are swappable with the 06+...another somewhat cheap easy fix

 

OMG....you NOOBS forgot to mention sandpaper! Your headlight covers will last a very long time by just normal wash and wax. I wouldn't use a cleaner wax just a quality carnauba wax to protect them from the elements.
Gary