3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- 3M
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3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: XYZ123
- Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 3 inches
- Weight: 2 lbs
- Material: Plastic
- Power Source: 4 AA batteries
Product Usage Instructions
Assembly
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the manual to assemble the product.
Make sure all parts are securely connected.
Powering On
Insert 4 AA batteries into the designated compartment. Ensure the batteries
are placed correctly based on the polarity indicated.
Operation
Press the power button to turn on the device. Use the control panel to
adjust settings as needed.
Maintenance
Regularly clean the product using a damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals
that may damage the surface.
FAQs
Q: How do I change the settings?
A: Use the buttons on the control panel to navigate through the settings
menu and make adjustments.
Q: What should I do if the product stops working?
A: Check the batteries to ensure they are not depleted. If the issue
persists, contact customer support for further assistance.
Restore Your Headlights Without Replacing Them
Rather than using ineffective solvents — or spending big on new headlight
lenses — you can choose our 3M™ Headlight Lens Restoration Kits. A complete
system of light abrasives, polishes and protectants removes scratches, dirt
and oxidization that can appear on your lenses, lowering your vehicle’s value
and reducing safe driving visibility. You can choose a kit that lets you
restore headlight lenses without tools. Or, with just a spray water bottle and
a common household drill, you can use the full kit with a complete range of
abrasive discs for sanding, finishing and refining to remove discoloration
that can cause your headlights, tail lights, fog, and directional lights to
appear cloudy and yellow — for a fraction of the cost and time of buying and
installing new lenses. Each kit includes everything you need to restore two
headlight lenses.
How Does it Work?
Our 3M™ Headlight Restoration Kit restores clear plastic lenses in a way that
standard cleaners cannot. First, apply our high-performance masking tape to
the painted surfaces around the lens you are restoring (some kits include 3M™
Automotive Masking Tape). Use our progressive system of Trizact™ abrasive
discs to remove yellowing, scratches, dirt, haze, and other material buildup
on the plastic lens. With or without a common household drill, our Hookit™
attachment system makes it easy — just slap the disc onto a pad, and you’re
ready to go. A choice of Headlight Restoration Kits features our 3M™ Scratch
Remover or 3M™ Rubbing Compound to achieve maximum shine and clarity. Then,
using a soft cloth, apply a light coating of 3M™ Synthetic Wax Protectant.
Remove the masking tape, and you’re finished.
About Our Trizact™ Abrasives
The abrasive in our Trizact™ abrasive discs for headlight restoration is so
fine that you can sand across the plastic lenses without worrying about
creating scratches or other damaging marks. 3M™ Trizact™ abrasives feature
microreplication — small 3-dimensional structures are reproduced and then
uniformly distributed over the surface of the disc. These patterned, precise
mineral structures contain multiple layers of abrasive minerals. As the
structures wear, fresh, sharp mineral is exposed. The result is that the
abrasive cuts faster, stays sharper longer and allows for precise finish
control — it removes the yellowing, dirt buildup, and small scratches that can
cause haze, without damaging the lens itself.
Why Do You Need Headlight Restoration?
Today’s vehicles have a greater number of plastic components, from plastic
headlight lenses to motorcycle windshields, plastic tail lights, trailer
lights and more. Plastic components are great for durability and reducing
overall weight, but they can yellow and haze with weather, sun and sand,
limiting visibility and diminishing the appearance and value of the vehicle.
While the impact on a vehicle’s value varies, the dangers in terms of limited
visibility are clear: It is a factor in 2.8 million accidents, 23,000 fatal
crashes and 2,300 pedestrian deaths each year, according to the Motor Vehicle
Lighting Council. Dim headlight bulbs and hazy plastic headlight lenses or
surfaces may lead to this reduced visibility, putting you, your passengers and
other cars at risk. The AAIA Car Care Council found that 26 percent of the
cars it inspected had issues with their lighting system. Millions of cars on
the road today have plastic headlight lenses. 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. That is why it is important to correct hazy, dull
headlights.