Continuously raising awareness regarding the dangers of decreased headlight performance, 3M Car Care has a solution to hazed headlights. According to the company, over time, dim and hazy headlight lenses lead to reduced visibility. Headlights lose their effectiveness due to dirt, scratches, grime and other contaminants.

What Causes Hazed Headlights? A chief culprit of dim headlights is the headlight lens. Millions of vehicles on the road today have plastic lenses. Unfortunately, these lenses typically don’t hold up to weather and time; they may become hazed and yellowed, reducing the light output from the headlamp. The problem increases with the age of the lens, and with the average age of cars on the road about 10 years old, the problem is growing. In addition, the more sun or salt a vehicle is exposed to, the more likely that its plastic headlight lenses may be hazy. This is a common issue on many domestic and foreign automobiles, and isn’t limited to less-expensive vehicles. It’s not uncommon for luxury cars to have hazy headlight lenses, too.

What Is the Simple Solution? Some of the tips and solutions offered are Vehicle Visibility Safety Checks, repair projects for hazed headlights and guides for replacing headlamps and wiper blades.

While replacing headlamps and windshield wiper blades have traditionally been inexpensive repairs, the solution for hazed headlights lenses hasn’t been quite so simple. Replacing the lenses can cost up to $1,500.  The consumer repair products in the past just polished the lenses but didn’t completely repair the damage, remove the hazing or improve the clarity.

An innovative solution from 3M Car Care – the 3M Lens Renewal Kit  – means technicians can repair lens in approximately an hour, with just a cordless drill, all for less than $30.  The kit features 3M’s products that restore headlights to their like-new condition, maximizing night vision and increasing clarity while driving, the company says. It’s an easy, cost-effective and smart way to improve visibility, because the road is full of important reasons to shine a light on safety. 3M also offers a Lens Polish and Protector that helps extend the restoration, keeping headlights clear and bright, the company adds.