Marc; Not only do most polyurethane's turn yellow after they dry but when they get old they often turn a shade of green. Polyurethane is also not immune to breaking down with age especially when it is outside, if it was then cars would never need repainting. It is also debatable what exactly the solvents in it would do to the plastic underneath. If those reproduction lenses that Mr. Pitinaro sells are made out of the right plastic then there shouldn't be any problem with fade or deterioration from U.V.. Someone may know a lot more about polys then I do but I have never heard of anything that plastic lenses could be protected with other then wax. Best Regards Arran Foster 1954 Imperial Newport Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.