How to Use NuLens to RESTORE Headlights, Plastics + More On Your Ride!
- Restores, Maintains & Protects
- Cleans Tough Damage From Oxidisation, Yellowing & Scratches.
- Fast Professional Results
- Easy Maintenance All Power Process
Nulens® Headlight Renewal Kit is designed to quickly and safely restore, maintain and protect all types of smooth, shiny plastic and acrylic headlights to crystal clarity. It easily cleans away yellowing and stains, and even buffs out unsightly hairline scratches, smudges and flaws in a single step. The included PowerPlastic 4Lights® polish restores crystal clarity, leaving a tough protective, oxidisation-inhibiting polymer layer to guard against future damage.
Great for Use On:
- Headlight Lenses
- Taillights
- Reflectors
- Convertible Windows
- Motorcycle Windscreens
- Motorcycle Helmets
- Plastic Marine Windows and Parts
- Plastic Light covers Weather Sheilds
- & Many More.
Kit Includes:
- PowerBall 4Lights® Foam Polishing Tool
- 3" Soft-Flex Backing Plate
- PowerPlastic 4Lights® Plastic Polish
- 800 Grit Sanding Discs x 2
- 1500 Grit Sanding Discs x 2
- 3000 Grit Foam Finishing Disc x 1
Note: Not suitable for all soft or matte finish plastic, vinyl or rubber surfaces. Do not use on LCD Screens or navigation displays.
A Difference You Can See!
Regardless of where you live, your vehicle's headlights are exposed to a variety of damaging environmental factors.
Sunlight, UV rays, constant heating and cooling, rain, smog, harsh chemicals and other elements can accelerate the effects of oxidisation, quickly dulling and degrading your lenses. Not only is this an unsightly problem, but lower light output also reduces your ability to see at night, creating a safety concern.
Headlight restoration may seem complicated, but it's not.
Most lenses can be safely repaired in minutes with an easy, one-step procedure. Mothers® unique restoration process will lead you down the proper path to complete headlight restoration, guaranteed.
DIRECTIONS FOR POLISHING:
IMPORTANT: Run drill clockwise. Surface must be clean and dry. It is advised to mask off the area around the surface being restored with painter's tape.
WARNING: Wear proper safety equipment and eye protection during use.
1. PREP - Attach PowerBall 4Lights® to any variable-speed drill (cordless recommended), and tighten drill chuck. Apply a small ribbon of PowerPlastic 4Lights®
to the top centre of ball.
2. POLISH - Start drill motor slowly to avoid slinging, adding polish as needed.
Polish in small areas until entire lens is clean and clear using back and forth, overlapping motions.
3. SHINE - Buff clean with a microfiber towel. Turn towel frequently for best buffing action. The lens should be crystal clear.
Repeat process as necessary.
MAINTAIN: Regular applications of PowerPlastic 4Lights® by hand or with the PowerBall Lights, will help maintain and protect your lenses.
MORE SEVERE IMPERFECTIONS?
Note: If your lens exhibits pitting and imperfections, please refer to the "Severe Damage Headlight Restoration" (Sanding Pack included in the kit).
IMPORTANT USE NOTES:
- Avoid coming into contact with paint throughout restoration process.
- After use, wash PowerBall Lights® with dishwashing liquid, rinse and let dry.
- Keep the drill moving and wipe the lens frequently to view your progress.
- Optimal drill speed: 1,500-2,000, use at a speed you feel comfortable working at.
Have you completed the standard NuLens® Headlight Renewal directions outlined on the box?
If not, please complete that procedure to determine if your headlights need these additional steps.
NOTE: The following steps are intended for use on severely damaged plastic headlights and other glossy transparent lenses only.
WARNING: We strongly recommend proper safety equipment and eye protection during use.
IMPORTANT USE NOTES:
Always start with a clean surface.
- Mask off areas around the headlight with painter's tape.
- Avoid contact with paint and other surfaces that may get scratched throughout restoration process.
- Avoid sharp edges.
- Frequently wipe lens and sanding disc with a microfibre towel to avoid build-up of debris.
- During wet sanding steps, keep the working surface well lubricated with water throughout process.
- If sanding discs become clogged, switch to new disc and use liberal amounts of water to flush away excess debris throughout the wet sanding process.
What You'll Need:
- Variable-Speed Drill
- Clean-Release Painter's Tape
- Spray Bottle with Water
- Microfibre Towel
STEP 1 - ELIMINATING PITTING AND MAJOR DEFECTS
- Set variable-speed drill speed to low or medium. if applicable.
- Secure backing plate and tighten drill chuck
- Centre and attach one of the 800 grit sanding discs to the backing plate.
- Spray liberal amounts of water on surface of lens.
- Hold the drill flat when sanding, running at a low speed, around 400-600 rpm, using light to moderate pressure.
- Sand using back and forth, overlapping motions at a slow and steady pace, adding more water as necessary to rinse away residue.
- Wipe lens dry with a towel and inspect it should have an even haze throughout. Wet lens and inspect again. If there are visibly uneven areas, repeat steps.
TIP: If your headlight lens is yellowed, the residue will generally be yellow in this step; when it starts to turn white, you are getting close to completion of this step as the yellowed layer is removed.
STEP 2 – REDUCING THE HAZE
- Centre and attach one of the 1500 grit sanding discs to the backing plate.
- Spray liberal amounts of water on surface of lens.
- Hold the drill flat when sanding running at a low speed, around 400-600 rpm using light to moderate pressure.
- Sand using back and forth, overlapping motions at a slow and steady pace, adding more water as necessary to rinse away residue.
- Wipe lens dry with towel and inspect it should have an even haze throughout Wet lens and inspect again. If there are visibly uneven areas, repeat steps.
STEP 3 – PREPARING FOR POLISH
- Centre and attach the 3000 grit foam finishing disc to the backing plate.
- Ensure surface is dry, and do not wet surface.
- Hold the drill flat when sanding, running at a medium speed, around 1300-1700 rpm using light to moderate pressure.
- Sand using back and forth, overlapping motions at a slow and steady pace.
- Wipe lens with towel and inspect it should have an even haze throughout, yet clearer than previous steps. Inspect lens. If there are visibly uneven areas, repeat steps.
STEP 4 - POLISHING THE LENS
- Centre and attach the PowerBall Lights® foam polishing tool to the backing plate.
- Apply a coin sized amount of PowerPlastic 4Lights® to centre of ball.
- Start drill motor slowly to reduce slinging. Use moderate pressure. As polish is spread, increase speed to a moderate speed of around 1300-1700 rpm, adding polish as needed.
- Polish in small areas until entire lens is clean and clear using back and forth. overlapping motions.
- Buff with a clean, dry microfiber towel. Turn towel frequently for best buffing action. Repeat process as necessary.
POWERBALL® CARE
After use, wash the PowerBall Lights® in warm water with a household dish soap. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze to remove excess water. Let ball air dry before storage.