I'm sure you're meant to use a mist coat with the finisher and not spray it on so close and thick, just like spray paint.. A mist coat build up is far better.
Since the head lights are now opaque....I would use the same sand paper low grit to high etc and do it again properly with a drill and some finesse this time. Before that I would try to buff it only with a soft Micro cloth, or a drill with a soft buffing toll and a toothpaste from MacCleans that has micro spheres in it.
Thanks for the advice. I will give it a go. I did take my time doing it the first time n didn’t appear to go clear. I thought the final stage with the spray would make it transparent but apparently not. With try with a drill buffer as just did it manually before then start again. Thanks again :)
Got some of the polish splashes onto the pain job😑 got some off but left small dots. Probably dried in. Any tips how to get them off? Before i go MacGyver on it😅
I think the instructions were to use plenty of water as I sanded up the grit levels. Only when that's done to both headlamps, did I apply the special paste to the sponge to sand away all the cloudiness. The final spray made it really clear, but it was really a greasy layer, so I use quick drying lacquer instead and to this day, the clarity is still there and the lacquer has not peeled away. I'm leaving a link to this Holts product here. It should take you straight to Amazon where they're selling it freepost for about £15.89...www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075KFP3H5/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=educationpineapple-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=941ffb5669ddad6fbfb8365520dae735&creativeASIN=B075KFP3H5
I switched over to the quick drying lacquer from Halfords after a day because the lights needed protection from stones and debri. The goey stuff I put on at first from Holts gave the clearest headlights. The clear quick drying lacquer diminished the clarity by about 10%, but the layer that I put on has kept the lights from deteriorating. I would recommend this process for lights that have been weathered to the state of mine and beyond, not for light weathering.
Thanks for the video
I'm sure you're meant to use a mist coat with the finisher and not spray it on so close and thick, just like spray paint.. A mist coat build up is far better.
Good morning here from South Africa,,I have same problem on 1 of the cars I did,found after day 4 turned very greasy
I used the same kit weekend gone I found it very good up until the spray sealer I find it let's it down wish I'd used laquer now
I used the same kit and my headlights are now opaque. Any recommendations?
Since the head lights are now opaque....I would use the same sand paper low grit to high etc and do it again properly with a drill and some finesse this time. Before that I would try to buff it only with a soft Micro cloth, or a drill with a soft buffing toll and a toothpaste from MacCleans that has micro spheres in it.
Thanks for the advice. I will give it a go. I did take my time doing it the first time n didn’t appear to go clear. I thought the final stage with the spray would make it transparent but apparently not. With try with a drill buffer as just did it manually before then start again. Thanks again :)
Got some of the polish splashes onto the pain job😑 got some off but left small dots. Probably dried in. Any tips how to get them off? Before i go MacGyver on it😅
Too late to mask the area...try using WD40
i got same thing but my box said in part 8 of directions light coating then buff until clear , you did not do that
Okay just do what the box says. Works all the same.
The instructions actually say to spray a light coat of sealer and buff until clear
It does say that...you should try it and write down the results here.
Hello there did you use the compound in between using the different sand paper
I think the instructions were to use plenty of water as I sanded up the grit levels. Only when that's done to both headlamps, did I apply the special paste to the sponge to sand away all the cloudiness. The final spray made it really clear, but it was really a greasy layer, so I use quick drying lacquer instead and to this day, the clarity is still there and the lacquer has not peeled away. I'm leaving a link to this Holts product here. It should take you straight to Amazon where they're selling it freepost for about £15.89...www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075KFP3H5/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=educationpineapple-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=941ffb5669ddad6fbfb8365520dae735&creativeASIN=B075KFP3H5
I also read and did according to instructions use polish before sealer? Did using compound between sanding help
@@EducationPineapple Nice video. How long did the sealant take to dry? Mine seems like it’s taking many hours to dry.
@@sandrotorre9390 slow acting lacquer takes 10 hours or so.
@@EducationPineapple thanks makes sense
Very good video and any deterioration since doing the work? I've just ordered the same kit for my 2002 Corolla.
I switched over to the quick drying lacquer from Halfords after a day because the lights needed protection from stones and debri. The goey stuff I put on at first from Holts gave the clearest headlights. The clear quick drying lacquer diminished the clarity by about 10%, but the layer that I put on has kept the lights from deteriorating. I would recommend this process for lights that have been weathered to the state of mine and beyond, not for light weathering.
@@EducationPineapple understood and thanks for the response I will get to in next week.
What have I done wrong??!! I’ve got loads of light scratches that polish won’t remove
Use finer and finer grit sand paper...polish off scratches with 800grit and keep going higher to say 2000 grit and higher
How long did it actually take you to do one headlight ?
10 min
You're supposed to finish with polishing the glass that's why you have a residue on the headlight doh
All instructions were followed. Modern headlamps are seldom made of glass, including this make and model's.
Meticulous work. It will be exhausting, but worth it