Restoring headlights

Atlantic Dawn · 19-01-2015 8:26pm

Gordy6040 wrote: »

Interesting. I was just considering that kit in halfords.

Yes it looks good...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx79_3eBoXQ

Mr Detail · 21-01-2015 11:09pm

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JAMES VTI S · 22-01-2015 1:56pm

Headlight lenses have a protective layer which can degrade over time and all the refinishing in the world won't stop the polycarbonate oxidizing time after time.

The only long term cure is to reapply a new layer.

Special Circumstances · 30-01-2015 9:30am

Morning all what would ye recommend as a long lasting solution? Like do it once and no more messing for 3 years?

Or is it just a case of a decent cut the first time and regular top up of sealant with an annual light sanding/abrasive?

JAMES VTI S · 03-02-2015 12:01am

Permanent is best.

JohnBoy26 · 03-02-2015 12:41am

2 new headlights is another cure

JAMES VTI S · 03-02-2015 12:43am

That's not a cure it's a waste of money.

JohnBoy26 · 03-02-2015 12:45am

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

That's not a cure it's a waste of money.

Well if it fixes the problem it's a cure :pac:

Special Circumstances · 03-02-2015 8:46am

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

Permanent is best.

Glass rather than plastic? I didn't think there was a permanent solution for plastic headlights.

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly · 03-02-2015 7:03pm

Buying a brand new car would also alleviate the symptoms.

JAMES VTI S · 03-02-2015 11:16pm

Reapplying a stronger UV protective barrier over plastic is permanent and glass is not used anymore for headlights.

Special Circumstances · 04-02-2015 7:43am

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

Reapplying a stronger UV protective barrier over plastic is permanent and glass is not used anymore for headlights.

Some kind of liquid UV protection that you put on like a sealant ? Or some kinda special plastic laminate that you apply once the hazing is removed?

JAMES VTI S · 04-02-2015 10:07am

Yep a liquid that hardens.

nd · 04-02-2015 11:09am

Chrisfix did a video a while back.

I've found masking tape is a major pain to get off though when it gets wet.

Special Circumstances · 04-02-2015 11:35am

Thanks James.
Thanks nd - saw that video before alright. Happy enough to do some sanding/polishing. Dunno if I'd manage the lacquer without making a mess of it!

nd · 04-02-2015 2:47pm

I tried it myself and yeah as I put the coats of lacquer on it got mistier so I ended up sanding most of it off again.

I must try it again some day. Maybe it was too cold the day I was doing it.

JohnBoy26 · 04-02-2015 8:37pm

nd wrote: »

I tried it myself and yeah as I put the coats of lacquer on it got mistier so I ended up sanding most of it off again.

I must try it again some day. Maybe it was too cold the day I was doing it.

It don't think it's the magical permanent solution that some might lead you to believe tbh.

nd · 05-02-2015 10:31am

I suppose permanent is overstating it. At best it'll last as long as the lacquer does.

JAMES VTI S · 05-02-2015 10:54am

I see headlights that have been done fives years ago still looking great.

sakrist · 12-02-2015 4:43pm

I've restored my one from really bad.
http_//i.gyazo.com/8262d94e93716ae2b01fa4f5807ddf9a.png

P.S.: Can't upload pics.

nd · 12-02-2015 5:11pm

looks great, what did you use?

sakrist · 12-02-2015 5:14pm

This one
"Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit & Lens Sealer"

On next day I had sore in my shoulders like after gym.

nd wrote: »

looks great, what did you use?

Restoring headlights

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