Bought a headlight cleaner and wondering why your yellow lenses still look yellow? You may have the wrong product. This guide explains the real difference between a headlight cleaner and a restoration kit — and how to know which one you actually need.

There are dozens of headlight restoration kits on the market, and most look identical from the product photos. This guide explains exactly what separates a kit that lasts months from one that fades in weeks, breaks down every kit type available, and tells you precisely what to check before you buy.