Are any of these 3M, Mothers, Permatex Headlight restoration kits any good?

[SSMcivicEP3]

I used the 3M kit and it worked great!



Only negative I've found is that the "fix" isn't forever. I did this back in December, and already I have to do it again. They're not as bad as when I originally did it, but they're not as nice as right after they were done either.

I'm sure it has to do with the fact that we're leaving unprotected plastic exposed to the elements after we're done doing the restoration. I'm going to do it again, and try to use Mother's plastic polish on them also. It will remove very fine scratches, but more importantly I know it has some UV protection in it.

Anyone have any other ideas for protecting the nice new finish of a headlight after doing a restoration? Maybe some clearcoat?

[Twisted-X]

I'd try some car wax.