I recently learned a tip from a auto detailer. Rub ATF on headlights to make them look new...it works!
I also use it on tail lights and plastic trim. Not permanent but holds up for a good while. Just wipe on and wipe off.
I'm sure it would work until it wore off because it fills in the imperfections that make the plastic lens look foggy. But be careful what you put on those plastic parts because some fluids would simply dissolve plastic parts...brake fluid comes to mind. I use polishing compound (any brand will do) and a buffer on a drill. You would be amazed at the new look you can achieve doing that... That IS exactly what those headlight kits have in them, a polish compound and a buffer pad. Just buy the polish of your liking and use a drill buffer pad...a lot less expensive and accomplishes the same results.
I'm sure it would work until it wore off because it fills in the imperfections that make the plastic lens look foggy. But be careful what you put on those plastic parts because some fluids would simply dissolve plastic parts...brake fluid comes to mind. I use polishing compound (any brand will do) and a buffer on a drill. You would be amazed at the new look you can achieve doing that... That IS exactly what those headlight kits have in them, a polish compound and a buffer pad. Just buy the polish of your liking and use a drill buffer pad...a lot less expensive and accomplishes the same results.
What I have found with those polishing kits is they remove the UV coating so the newly restored finish quickly fades. The ATF does not require any elbow grease, takes about 30 seconds to apply and will last quite awhile. I re-apply every other car washing. I also use it on all my black plastic trim. I have doing this for about a year now with no adverse effects. If extremely cloudy,instead of the polishing technique I think I would buy new lenses from Rock Auto.
I know of Triflow and I'm sure you are right. I would call myself a regular "recreational" rider, I just try to do it regularly for the exercise benefits and fun. I think I read about the ATF on the Sheldon Brown website.
