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SHINY like new much more betterer
I did this once, using a cheap headlight restoration kit, and at first was really happy with the result. Six months later it was back to looking terrible. Gotta look up that clear coat!
hello Ray im looking for the kit that you guys used on this car.
Ah, nice and shiny! To quote a wise man.
Funny from Germany:
In Germany, the polishing of headlights is not allowed because it "changes the design of the part" with which the vehicle was registered.
Since micrometers of material are removed, the operating license expires.
Of course, almost everyone does it anyway, nobody notices it anyway during the main inspection for a new 2-year approval. 😉
Interesting. Last headlight kit I used required the use of a polishing wheel after sanding… this spray on stuff is pretty cool.
3” 3m Trizact discs in 500-8000 grit works great on a cordless drill using soapy water.
I'd polish out all the sanding scratches, working up to 3000 grit paper, then polishing compounds. Then, the UV protector.
Those lights came out nice. What product did you use?
the way I restore headlights
1. clean headlight
2.use mag wheel cleaner with small buffing wheel and water
3. clean up surface
4. use heavy duty rubbing compound like mag wheel cleaner is used.
5. next use light rubbing compound until it is clearer
6. clean up surface to see how clear it is.
satisfaction
8. last step use Nufinish paste wax on surface. rub it on surface then let it sit till dry
9. buff clean with dry cloth.
You may think there is a lot of things to do. I never get any complaints. I don't charge them either. The safety facture that they can drive at night is my pay.
I hate the plastic headlight I wish the would go back to glads
Around $60 or 65 to replace each
I've had really great results with Baking Soda..White Toothpaste..& 500 grit sandpaper..Wet sand lamps and dry..make a thick paste of water toothpaste & baking soda and scrub the solution with a damp rag for about 5 minutes each lamp..rinse with water & dry..finish with three light coats of clear lacquer…turn lights on to dry faster..
I just use rubbing compound. Takes just a couple of minutes and usually last a year or so.
You get through your day like I get through mine. 😂
How about a link to the UV spray paint that you utilized in this video? Hook a brother up! 👍
When I was in auto restoration (paint, body, rim repair, interior restoration) we would wet sand and then hit the lights with a buffer using 3M 06060 followed up with 3M 06068.
Then uv sprayed it.
Looks like maybe we could have skipped the polishing based on how that method works, but ours always looked glass clear.
I've found through experience that toothpaste and water applied using an old toothbrush has just the right grit for cleaning up sun-damaged headlight covers without causing gouging.
I dont do these often where i work because we dont do them when its raining or snowing. But their always so satisfyling to me when i do it and see the transformation
Have you thought of using the spray max 2k clear coat. Ive used it on my headlights with great results. Its a 2 part clear coat just like what spray guns use and should last longer than a 1 part spray.
those new replacement aftermarket Camry headlights are like 106 bucks a pair on eBay. will last 2 years instead of 3 months before glazing up again.
I'm afraid I might have to give a thumbs down 👎for not telling us what product you were using.
… Just kidding. Thumbs up! 😁👍
When I need to do this myself I get the rainx drill kit. Works like a charm.
Some aftermarket kits have 3000 grit abrasives in them. Would using that fine of abrasive with the spray on UV protection make for a better outcome? I mean, it looks great but is too fine a hinderance?
Hey Ray: Post the Clearcoat/UV spray used, most skip this step which is very-critical for longevity.
Wasn't sanded enough before coating. Shouldn't be that cloudy if sanded properly before sealing.
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Care to let us know which clearcoat UV spray you used
Hi Ray, Bradenton, FL here, lol! Great video, what is the rattle can produce you are using? Sorry if you already answered this…so many comments for such a popular guy!
Is the problem with pressing the hub flange into the bearing the lack of shield, over-pressing, backward bearing or other?
I really want a product recommendation for the UV protective spray coating, please give a product description with name brand.
thanks for telling us what spray you used
toothpaste works super good too.
Best way is to sand away the yellow degraded plastic, and then up the grit to 1500 or 2000, and then polish with chemical guys headlight restorer cream.
having done this on my own car…the hand sanding was time consuming and awful but definitely worth it in the end
What's the name of that stuff?????
That spray is all over the place !!! Hope that is not a customer car !!!
LOL " I have Decades of Rattle can Experience " Dodo dee dooo "This is how I get through my day". ROFLMAO!!!!
All you had to do was spray some OFF bug spray on them…goood as new 🙂
Great one Ray. I’ve always wondered about these products. Even when you complain about your camera work it is still the best on youtube
You can get them clearer if you use a polish prior to putting the clearcoat on the lens.
Up here in Washington State, I use Off Bug spray for removing UV damaged surface, crazy how it works so great, just need to be sure to wipe all the residue off before it dries.
I've used one of those polishing kits to good effect, never needed the spray. This must be how to do it without buying a kit with increasing grit of sanding media and a polishing ball. Headlights went from yellow to perfectly clear in a few minutes.
Difficult to spray without having orange peel or dripping
Knocks years off a car like makeup does for some women. However neither lasts that long. Sometimes it’s like putting lipstick on a pig 🐽
For me, it's a three month "fix", 2011 Camry. I'm going to be buying new headlight assemblies.
What type of Clearcoat was used, would any Lacquer based clear coat work?
I use 3ms drill kit start with 500 and up to 3000 grit, then polishing compound finally spray with McGuire's uv protection always comes out great
I would be interested in seeing this start to finish.
What is this UV you speak of??? From a resident of the UK …. 😉
Your late.😂🤣😂🤣🇨🇦