Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

[tlsole]

Well, im new to the forums and was told i need to post this question here instead of the "new to discussion forums?". Well my questions is do i need to apply a UV protection wax after plastx on my headlights? I have sanded them and so far the PlastX has worked well! I just want it to last, and i have heard applying a UV wax will help it stay clear longer. Will the NXT 2.0 do the trick? How often would i have to apply it?

Thanks guys!

[Murr1525]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

Certainly wont hurt. Not much else you can do.

[xantonin]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

Sorry that I don't have an answer but I just wax over my headlights when I wax my car. As was mentioned, it surely couldn't hurt.

[dope92cc]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

I think plastX adds some protection. But more could never hurt. Go for it.

[scrubs147]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

I have searched cyber space for weeks looking for a UV Inhibitor/Sealant and this is what I have found. First of all, if you’re going to simply restore your headlights without using any UV protection you’ll only get about 3-4 months out of them until you have to redo them all over again. The reason they got to where they are today is because the outdoor elements along with the heat coming from the bulb itself has burned away any UV protection that was on your lens’. So, in order to have your headlights last as long (or longer) than they did when they were first new is to replace the UV inhibitor/sealant back on your lens’.

If you’re doing this for yourself than there is a kit which has the UV/Sealant in their package which can be found at myheadlight.com (no, I do not sell this stuff nor am I affiliated with this company in any way). This package from what I understand can also be bought at Walmart. If you’re doing this as a business that there are other places that you can get additional products.

[tlsole]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

Thanks guys. I went ahead and added a thin layer of NXT 2.0. By the way, i waited about 30secs after i applied it to wife off, is that enough to time for it to dry?

[Murr1525]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

No, not for a wax. More like 10-15 minutes.

[tlsole]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

Oh lol...maybe ill reapply it.. but NXT 2.0 is safe on plastic headlights correct? And maybe ill try out that sealant, ill have to make a run to my walmart soon day.

[dope92cc]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

Of course. Any sealant or wax can safely be applied to plastic lenses.
They are non-porous and not textured (nor should be)

[Murr1525]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

Yeah, just apply gently like anything else.

Apply thin, let sit till it hazes and dries, then wipe off.

[xantonin]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

This may sound odd, but I actually don't know if I want to apply a UV protection layer (aside from wax) to my headlights.

It's kind of fun when the headlights get dirty and watching them "magically" look crystal clear again after I use PlastX!

[tlsole]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

Thanks guys!

xantonin - Yes, it is indeed fun. But if i do it to a paying customer i dont want the headlights yellowing within a month. I would like them to be satisfied for awhile lol..

[G Force]

Re: Do i need a UV protection after PlastX?

The first lights i did about three years ago are still going strong without added UV protection and wax.
I live where the sun hits hard all year round.
Almost all cars here that are inferior to 2004 are being used with yellowish head lamps.