I tried quite a few polishing kits, all with various methods of removing oxidation--sandpaper, creams, buffer wheels. I definitely had the best results with Crystal View headlight restorer.
You can find it at some auto part stores, but they only had it at Walmart in my area. $20 is a lot cheaper than the new lens assemblies I was contemplating. Comes with two sheets of sandpaper, some polishing compound and towels, and
most importantly, packets of new sealant. Really makes a
huge difference. For once, a product that did what it
says it would.