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3M Lens & Hard Plastic Cleaner, 39017, 8 oz,Black

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Lens & Hard Plastic Cleaner
  • Maintain like-new appearance for plastic vehicle lenses
  • Improve nighttime driving visibility
  • Removes fine scratches, stains, haze and minor yellowing from automotive plastic lenses
  • Save time and money - only a quarter-size drop cleans 1 to 2 sq. ft.
  • For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
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3M Lens & Hard Plastic Cleaner

3M Lens and Hard Plastic Cleaner safely removes light yellowing or other minor imperfections from automotive plastics such as headlight or taillight lenses. This cleaner works on clear or colored plastic, and can be applied by hand or by machine for fast, effective results. It is ideal for maintaining your vehicle’s appearance as well as your visibility on the road.

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  • Maintain like-new appearance for plastic vehicle lenses
  • Improve nighttime driving visibility
  • Removes fine scratches, stains, haze and minor yellowing from automotive plastic lenses
  • Save time and money - only a quarter-size drop cleans 1 to 2 sq. ft.
  • Can be applied by hand or by machine
  • Use with 3M Lens Polish & Protector for even better results
Keep You and Your Vehicle Looking Sharp

It’s important to keep your vehicle’s headlights, taillights and other plastic lenses looking great, and it’s just as important that they keep your road visibility sharp day and night. 3M Lens and Hard Plastic Cleaner is fast, easy, and quality way to do both – an auto plastic cleaner to keep your vehicle's headlights and other plastic lenses bright and clear. Just wipe it on, work it in and wipe it off – this solution removes minor yellowing and light surface damage that can make your vehicle look dingy and also limit your visibility when driving at night. This headlight and taillight cleaner contains a very light abrasive that removes the haze, clouding and yellowing from plastic lenses. It can be applied either by hand or with a power tool, and works on clear or colored plastics. To enhance your vehicle’s appearance even more, finish with 3M Lens Polish & Protector PN 39010.

Easy to Apply by Hand or by Machine

3M's Lens and Hard Plastic Cleaner can be applied by hand or with a common power tool such as an electric buffer or household power drill and attachment. This makes it easier than ever to keep headlights and other plastic surfaces on your vehicles clear of scratches and other minor imperfections, maintaining like-new appearance.

Product Description

Product Description

Safely removes fine scratches, stains, or haziness from automotive plastics.

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3M 39017 Lens and Hard Plastic Cleaner is the safe, easy and economical way for anyone to improve the clarity of a vehicle's headlight lenses by removing minor yellowing and scratches that can begin to affect the amount of light that is projected onto the road, and so eventually limit what drivers are able to see at night. Designed as a maintenance treatment, the cleaner can be applied either by hand or with the aid of a power tool, holding off the clouding of plastic headlights and tail lights that can happen at a surprising speed. It is usable on clear or colored plastics and its application can be combined with other 3M products for even better results.



The easiest way to remove minor yellowing and scratches from plastic automotive lenses.
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Apply By Hand or With an Electric Tool

Possibly the important feature of 3M's Hard Plastic Cleaner is that it can be applied either by hand or with the aid of a power tools like an electric buffer or household power drill. This makes it easier than even to keep headlights and other plastic surfaces on your vehicles clear of scratches and other minor imperfections, maintaining safe and attractive like-new look and functionality. Either method is a simple 5 step process that anyone can follow - these include:

Key Features

  • Economical way to maintain your vehicle's visibility on the road
  • Removes fine scratches, stains, or haziness from automotive plastics
  • Can be applied either by hand or by machine
  • Use with an application of 3M Plastic Polish for an even better results
  • Usable with clear or colored plastics

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Each 3M product is sold subject to the limitation that 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product whether direct, indirect or special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

What's in the Box

1 - 8-ounce bottle of 3M 39017 Plastic Cleaner.

About 3M

3M is fundamentally a science-based company. They produce thousands of imaginative products, and they are a leader in scores of markets - from health care and highway safety to office products and abrasives and adhesives.




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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    2,628 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of use, appearance and value of the contact lens cleaner. For example, they mention it works better than expected, it's easy to apply and that it makes headlights look like new. That said, opinions are mixed on color.

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    234 customers mention194 positive40 negative

    Customers like the quality of the contact lens cleaner. They say it works better than expected, provides reasonable results, and is easy to use. Some customers also mention that it works too easily to clear headlight lenses that have become opaque. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality and performance.

    "...This stuff does an amazing job, my headlights were horrible.As with every 3m product I have used I'm super happy with this purchase...." Read more

    "This worked pretty well on 6 year old headlights that were starting to cloud and oxidize...." Read more

    "...Very simple project. As my headline states, this product Does clean quite nicely to make plastic look new, however it does not remove swirls or..." Read more

    "Made a very noticeable improvement! Just takes some elbow grease" Read more

    68 customers mention68 positive0 negative

    Customers find the product easy to use. They say it's simple, quick, and works well. Customers also mention that it'll make their headlights look like new. They also say it is easier than using sheet abrasives and power tools. Overall, customers are happy with the product's ease of use.

    "I used this on my turntable dust cover. Very simple project...." Read more

    "Easy to apply, with moderate success. Doesn't cut as well as I had hoped, but did a fairly good job after a bit or rubbing...." Read more

    "This product is easier than using sandpaper like the competition suggests, though using the sandpaper products works well...." Read more

    "3M 39017 Lens & Hard Plastic Cleaner - 8 oz is very easy to use and the results are amazing...." Read more

    35 customers mention25 positive10 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the contact lens cleaner. They say it makes headlights look like new, and the polished lens looks like new.

    "...When I put on the clear coat it made them look new. Not one spot of oxidation, no streaks. The clear coat was only $4 bucks and worth every penny...." Read more

    "...It looked really nice again without a ton of effort. I spent under 20 minutes from start to finish on both headlights (including taking photos)...." Read more

    "...The vast majority of the faded glass was on the inside of the sealed lenses, so unless I purchase new headlights ($150.00+), the problem will not..." Read more

    "...Still since it's not that expensive, I'm happy it made my cover look newer, at least" Read more

    34 customers mention25 positive9 negative

    Customers like the value of the contact lens cleaner. They mention that it works well, is less expensive than the rubbing compound, and is a good return on invested time and materials.

    "...The clear coat was only $4 bucks and worth every penny. This stuff does an amazing job, my headlights were horrible...." Read more

    "...But, for $10 on Amazon, it's worth the risk cause I can just return it if it is the same garbage as all the other products...." Read more

    "I have used a restore kit and this is no where as good as the kit. I’m not sure that there was any improvement with this product." Read more

    "...Well, all I can say is, my money wasn't wasted! I'd download a picture, but honestly, I'm not motivated enough. Sorry...." Read more

    28 customers mention24 positive4 negative

    Customers like the clarity of the contact lens cleaner. They mention that it restores clarity to plastic headlights very easily, making them look clearer and brighter. Some say that the product is easy to apply and that it makes their headlight covers look clear and cleaner. Overall, most are happy with the clarity and brightness of their headlamps after using the cleaner.

    "...I was really impressed with how easy it was to get the lens clear again. It looked really nice again without a ton of effort...." Read more

    "...this 3m product - this time using my buffer - this product made the lights really clear after wet sanding...." Read more

    "...the headlights a good polish and cleaning with this and boy oh boy, it was clear...." Read more

    "...maybe 10 minutes and our 2016 Camry lights look almost like new, super clear and I'm amazed ...." Read more

    30 customers mention15 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the color of the contact lens cleaner. Some mention it's taken all the yellowing off their headlights, while others say it was very frosted and yellow.

    "...When I put on the clear coat it made them look new. Not one spot of oxidation, no streaks. The clear coat was only $4 bucks and worth every penny...." Read more

    "...My one headlight is a little too stained, though. It came our smooth and clearer, but nothing like the before and after image I've posted above...." Read more

    "...and since then I have used it again and it's has taken all the yellowing off my headlights, (have used other products with very little success) I..." Read more

    "I used this stuff to work on my headlights for my old car. It was all yellowed up and I could hardly see at night...." Read more

    27 customers mention8 positive19 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the haze that the contact lens cleaner leaves behind on their headlights. They mention that the product does not remove the smudges and haziness, and that their headlamps look like fog lights.

    "...Original owner of a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 371000 miles and the lenses were cloudy to the point I had to use my hi beams just to see the rd...." Read more

    "...to polish brass……..don’t do that….it just made matters worse…….clouded lenses up! Tried the stupid idea of toothpaste, dumb then dumber!..." Read more

    "...the spray UV protectant to finish things off = 100% clear finish, no haze, nearly OEM...." Read more

    "...The headlights have a tiny bit of oxidation, and the fog lights are really, really oxidized. I used just a small piece of blue shop towel folded up...." Read more

    12 customers mention7 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the strength of the contact lens cleaner. Some mention that it holds up well, and lasts longer than the expensive headlight kits. However, others say that it's not strong enough to tackle the UV damage, and is not very long lasting.

    "...man am i happy i bought it as it does the trick well. it holds up and you do not need to keep reapplying." Read more

    "Most other headlight products cover for awhile, but do not last." Read more

    "...This was edited and updated since the lenses are holding up fine after 3 more months of fun in the sun." Read more

    "...I was wrong as it just was not strong enough to tackle the UV damage and I will have to get something stronger...." Read more

    Does A Decent Job In 5-10 Minutes, Can Help Pass Inspection
    5 Stars
    Does A Decent Job In 5-10 Minutes, Can Help Pass Inspection
    I was looking for a simple way to brighten up a headlight casing prior to getting a PA state inspection. I used some other liquid type stuff before and wasn't too impressed with it. When reading reviews online, this looked like the only thing that wasn't some multi step process that actually worked.I ordered some, Amazon missed the delivery date and the car had to go in for inspection before this arrived. The car passed but the inspectors have commented on this headlight before. Since I did receive this item I decided to use it even though the car already passed inspection.The first photo is the before view. The second and third photos that have the dirty cloth in them are the after photos. It took about 10 minutes. Just squirt some of this stuff on a soft cloth, rub it around with some pressure in a circular motion and then wipe it off and polish it with a portion of the cloth that is clean.It certainly doesn't make the headlight casings look like new but there is a noticeable improvement. If you need something to clear up your headlight assembly, this is a good choice. For about $10, there is probably enough goo in this bottle to do 10 or 20 headlights.I have no idea how long it will keep the headlights brighter but if you think your headlights might be getting too cloudy to pass inspection this will likely lighten them up enough to make enough difference to pass the headlight evaluation part of it.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
    I purchased this Lens and Hard Plastic Cleaner because my headlights were beginning to get hazy. I have cleaned my headlights myself with a kit that had crummy results then had my headlights professionally cleaned which had fantastic results. Once I noticed the haze coming back I knew I didn't want it to get bad again so I needed to do something. I was leary of this product actually working but I figured it wasn't too expensive so I could give it a try without much to lose.
    I set out to clean my headlights thinking this would be a long challenging job like it had been in the past. The truth of the matter was that it wasn't a long job and even doing it by hand wasn't hard at all. I used two microfiber cloths, one to buff the product on and the other to clean it off. A very small amount of the product went a long way which told me right away that this small bottle would last a long while.
    On my first headlight I rubbed on the product and then buffed it off and the whole thing was clean and clear in under 10 minutes. I was really impressed with how easy it was to get the lens clear again. It looked really nice again without a ton of effort. I spent under 20 minutes from start to finish on both headlights (including taking photos). I assume that if your headlights are really bad that it will take some time to buff off all the haze. After I had both headlights cleaned up I put a protectant over the top to help slow the hazing process. It's been 3 weeks since I did this and my headlights still look nice and clear. I'm very pleased and will order another bottle to have on hand for back up.
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