Has anyone had success clear coating head lights

[Daninski]

My front projector (spyder) head lights got the top third scratched to hell from a poly tarp that I mistakenly covered the car with. I plan to do a good sand and polish to bring them back however. Has anyone had experience clear coating their head lights and what was your results like? Thanks

[Savin]

You can make headlights look good as new. I've re-cleared my Sunfire's lights. I haven't needed to clearcoat the mx's yet (only buffed and waxed those lights). Just make sure you use a good quality clearcoat. I think there are even 2 part clears in spray cans nowadays. Sanding with either 1000 grit or 800 seems to work best. Maybe paint expert mitmaks will chime in and offer expert level tips.

[mitmaks]

You can clear coat your lights. Make sure to clean them well before and wetsand with 600-800 to make sure clear adheres well. You can shoot 2-3 coats of clear coat and then wetsand and buff clear for that super glossy look.
Most clears have UV inhibitors so your lights will not yellow out for long time.

[Daninski]

Yes I was going to prep them well before hand. The guy I know will probably do them for free but I'll shoot him $20 for his time. Plastic lens sucks, never had issues with glass.

[lewismak]

I used U-pol clear coat in a can spray with great success.