DESCRIPTION AND USES
Rust-Oleum Wipe New Headlight Restore is a long-lasting solution that restores clarity to aging and fogging headlights.
FEATURES
- Restores illumination and visibility
- Easy-to-use, one wipe solution
- Long lasting shine – protects through 100 car washes
PRODUCT APPLICATION
APPLICATION CONDITIONS
Use when temperatures are between 40°F and 90°F (4°C and 32°C). Use in well ventilated and covered areas away from the sun. Do not apply Wipe New to hot surfaces or in direct sunlight. Ensure surface is clean, dry and cool to ambient temperature before applying Wipe New.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Prep the exterior of all lenses intended for application at the same time so that one Wipe-It™ can be used to treat all lenses. Once the Wipe-It™ is opened it begins to cure. Do not open the Wipe-It until needed and complete the application within a few minutes.
Wash the intended surface thoroughly with a standard soap, cleaner or car wash (free of wax, moisturizers or other additives). Rinse and let dry. For best results, apply a degreaser to heavily worn areas to fully clean the surface.
To determine whether you need to use the Professional Lens Polishing Pad, pour water onto your headlight lens. The way the lens looks when wet is the way it will appear once treated with Wipe New. If the lens appears crystal clear when wet (and hazy only when dry), then you do not need to use the Lens Polishing Pad. Simply wash the lens with soap and water, rinse, and apply Headlight Restore. If the lens appears cloudy or hazy when wet; the Lens Polishing Pad will be required.
Wet the headlight lens with water and use the green side of the Lens Polishing Pad to wet sand the headlight lens and remove oxidation. Ensure the lens remains wet while using the Polishing Pad. The oxidation coming off the lens will appear as a brownish colored liquid; continue to rub until this visual indicator is no longer present.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the Polishing Pad to come into contact with painted surfaces as it may scratch these surfaces.
Re-wet the headlight lens and use the gray side of the Professional Lens Polishing Pad to further polish the headlight lens.
Dry the lens thoroughly with the included microfiber towel and inspect the surface to ensure oxidation has been removed. If not, repeat steps above on any missed spots. When you can see through the lens while wet, you are ready to apply Wipe New. Ensure all lenses are 100% dry prior to proceeding to application.
APPLICATION
Put on the chemical resistant gloves and ensure that you are in a well ventilated area. Make sure headlight lenses are completely dry. Tear open the Wipe-It packet, pull out the applicator cloth and carefully wipe the lens ONE TIME in a single wipe, from one row to the next, with a slight overlap (like mowing a lawn) until the surface is completely coated. Be careful to not get any Wipe New on the surrounding paint. If treating multiple lenses, do so before the Wipe-It dries out. If Wipe New comes in contact with an unintended surface such as paint; wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth. Within an hour of application (while still undergoing initial cure), acetone may be used to remove Wipe New from a painted surface, but not from plastic or any nonmetal surface. Because acetone can damage vehicle parts or paint, it should be used only after checking with the vehicle manufacturer or a Certified Paint Professional as to how to best apply or remove product. After Wipe New has cured, removing it will require the use of a fine polishing compound or high grit automotive sandpaper.
DRY TIME
The headlights will dry to the touch in about 1 hour. Do not allow treated lenses to come in contact with direct moisture (rain, dew, etc.) for 24 hours. Store excess product in a cool, dry place.
COVERAGE
One Wipe-It contains enough Wipe New to treat the exterior of multiple headlight lenses.
DISPOSAL
When finished, set the applicator cloth in a location out of the reach of children and allow it to dry completely prior to discarding (a few hours).