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I just did the headlights on my 2001 Boxster, but didn't use a kit. One headlight is much older and has a lot more of a dull appearance.
I used fine wet and dry to remove the rough stuff, then Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a polishing machine, then Meguiars Ultimate Polish before sealing it with their wax.
The difference is quite striking, but it took several applications of the compound and polish to achieve a sparkling finish. However, UV light will some make them go dull again, so they will need a UV protective coat or film, I haven't got round to buying this yet.
If your specialist kits include a UV protective coat I would suggest applying it, if not you might as well use ordinary compound/polish.
Other things that are known to work are baking soda and toothpaste, but make sure you get one with a minty flavour to make your lights taste good afterwards [sic].
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
I used Osram Nightbreakers in my last Jimny and in my Boxster, but I needed some more for my Boxster as I only installed dip beam (it has H7 bulbs, two per reflector).
I did a search online, Osram make the original Nightbreaker at 150%, but make a new one at 220%, although in a well organised test Philips Racing Vision GT200 pipped both Nightbreakers to be the best halogen bulbs.
The test also compared Halogen and LED and found that a good Halogen has longer reach than LED and doesn't cause as much glare. Whilst I am sure that is true for a LED bulb vs a Halogen in the same reflector (I know they aren't legal here) the LED lights on my SZ5 wouldn't be easily beaten by any Halogen.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
We use GT200, as for polishing, using sanding pads ( 300, to 600, 1000, then 3000) then gloss lacquer to seal it , see the results on a audi S5 and it looks new
One of the first things I did when I got my jb74 home, was to apply some ppf I had to the headlights , bonnet edge and a few other high wear points.
It's been 5 years (in a month or so), so I'll report back in another 5 years (hopefully) if the ppf has stopped the headlights from yellowing.
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