AMAZING HEADLIGHT RESTORATION!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
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It's no secret that harsh elements (particularly the sun) can be damaging to your car's appearance...this is especially true with regards to plastic headlights, those of which can be found on pretty much every modern car available. In this video we show what we have found to be the best method for restoring your headlights to "like new" condition.
Tools
o 2000 Grit wet/dry sandpaper (Part #03023)
o Any Household Drill
o Towel
o Water
o 3M Scratch Removed Kit (what's in the box below)
-- 3000 Grit wet/dry sandpaper (Part #03064)
-- 3M Corse Buffing Pad (Part #05759)
-- 3M Fine Buffing Pad (Part #05726)
-- 3M Rubbing Compound (Part #03900)
-- 3M Polish aka Scratch Remover (Part #39044)
-- Velcro Drill Buffing Pad Adaptor
*READ*
The majority of these parts come in the 3M Scratch Remover Kit for $12 on Amazon so DON'T BUY THESE PARTS SEPARATELY- it's a waste of money. The only thing you will need to buy separately is the 2000 grit sandpaper.
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Nice video, but here are two tips for a faster more effective job:
First, never use circular motions except for the final buff. Start you roughest grit running lengthwise. Then move up a grit and run 90 degrees to the previous sand and remove ALL traces of the lengthwise scratches. Then step up a grit and remove all up and down scratches. Basically every time you switch grits, switch directions. Using that method, you can remove some heavy discoloration or gouges. This method was developed years back for repairing aircraft windscreens.
Second, run water on the lens WHILE sanding. This will flush particles from the grit and make it cut a lot faster. I've done it in the rain and it works a lot better.
Good video.
As a final touch I would also recommend a layer of UV protective coat; that way the plastic headlights will remain clean for much longer.
Name of UV protective coat so we can look for its equivalent here
U should spray a clear coat after to protect the finish. Also without the clear coat this won't be a long term solution. Will start to oxidize again immediately without a clear coat spray. I used exact same process as her but with a drill and after used duplicolor non yellow gloss clear. The clear makes my plastic look like glass which is awesome. I'd recommend following her steps and just adding 3 light coats of clear coat after.
I'm wondering if using wax and polishing the headlight BEFORE applying clear-coat is a good idea...any feedback on this question?
+rayford21 no I wouldn't. Why would u wax before a clear coat?
+rayford21 actually what +Mark Halvorsen means is just to clean the surface of the headlight as she did but applying the clear coat after instead polishing it... of course you can polish the headlight after you apply the clear coat but it is not really needed
yes 2X rustoleum. non yellowing. uv resistant clear gloss spray paint, apply and buff with carnuba wax as last step,
no the wax would prevent the clear coat from filling in the sanding scratch marks.i must be waxed last step
Looks good, but it will be foggy again after short peroid of time.
We have to use UV resistant clear paint on them.
ChrisFix did video how to do it exactly.
you could also apply some clear film to protect the headlights, exactly like paint protection except u slap the film over the light units
you apply 3 coats of clear gloss , non yellowing, uv resistant spray paint
chris fix is one of the best car improvement guys around.
yeah Chris fix is the best
stormbringerr mourn will the clearcoat drip off the plastic if you buff it then apply it
for some reason this video is very relaxing and soothing, just like asmr videos
This is pretty easy with a great result. I have a different way of doing it with clear coat from a spray can. Check it out. Im not as good looking though, still may be a good watch.
Thank you for your tips on how to restore headlights. I just did my Scion XA headlights today and your method looks like the best for me.
Looks great! I have faded headlight housing and was thinking on replacing, as well as new improved lamps, both of your DIY segments were great on explaining pros and cons of the type of lamps to buy, it really helped me to make my decisions, Thank you!
I have a great suggestion. How about the automakers switch back to GLASS headlights. My son drives an old 1991 Honda Accord. While the car itself sorta beat up after a quarter century and 240,000 miles of driving. The glass headlights are still as crystal clear as they were when new.
More expensive to make. That's why they don't make them anymore. Simple as that.
+itsmegp46 Federal Crash regulations. That's why.
+Greg Cooper That would mean all cars switched over in a single model year. That didn't happen.
+itsmegp46 regulations are usually complied with by a phasing in as new models are introduced. just like the airbag regulations that hit in 1988. However, regulations from the NHTSA did push plastic for pedestrian safety.
+itsmegp46 they are also heavier... which sound crazy but every little pound and gram counts for fuel economy
1,000,000 views?!?! You guys are seriously awesome! Thanks so much for the support!
+everythingdiy You're awesome.
+everythingdiy
Sorry, no offense, but I like your headlights better. LOL.
A thousand apologies.
Thank you & have a nice day
+putianren haha.. but thats very decent and I am not interested being one.. thank you for suggestion though
+putianren
I like her feet! :P
+edgar sanchez just look at her.. dont ask logical questions.. she is good.. and she is doin it very well
I have learned so much, I thank you from the bottom of my heart
this is really helpful gona try your method on my ep3 lights this weekend :) keep up the good work
awesome job girl
You should add a sealant after you polish the light so that you keep that new appearance. The sanding and polishing removes the oxidation and clouding of the light but also removes the original coating from the manufacturer. Using something like JetSeal 109 or another sealant will keep the like-new look and keep out impurities and that would cause additional haze and cloudiness.
This is absolutely correct. You need to seal the lens afterward with some sort of UV protection or it will haze right back up in a short time.
I have viewed a few different videos on foggy headlight repair, and I think I like her results the best. Very pretty lady too.
I love your expression on the before and after! hahaha. This is a very thorough walk thru. Totally appreciate it! I know there are some other DIY methods with toothpaste and such. Usually leads to similar results but I like your method the best! Thanks again!
Is it just me lads,or is there something very attractive about a woman who restores her own headlamps? Excellent job she did too.
Good video but those headlights are going to come back hazy after a couple months. You still need a UV protection layer which would make the restoration last a lot longer.
It will take a lot more than a few months. Current plastic housing headlights have the UV protectant in the actual plast themselves (this is why you no longer see UV cracking on the outer layers of newer headlights). On older plastic lenses this was an issue as the lenses were effectivly clear coated like the rest of the car was when it was painted.
It is still a good idea to use some for of protectant on the lights to help increase the lifespan of the lights. On my clients cars I will paint seal/wax there lights just like there paint which will increase the lifespan of the lenses if properly maintained.
I'll bet I can make that last at least a year. With out any uv crap.
Hey, thanks for all the videos as a neophyte DIY car-fixer wannabe. Very helpful with no extra BS...just the goods I need to see!!
I read a few comments before I made this one. I bought my used Volvo S40t5 in April. One of the cosmetic things I wanted to do was my headlights. It's August now, and yours is the only method I tried and it's fabulous. I've read all the suggestions, and I'm sure they're effective....but your method worked, lights look great and I'm done . Thank you.
oh my aching back! after seeing this great and professional video i'm NEVER going to sell my glass headlight car!
Now the hardwood floors need to be buffed with all that overspray.
vipleather yep, they looked pretty nice after ;-)
everythingdiy Please tell us if you have any idea on how to open the lens of a tail light (My light housing is ultrasonic welded) Nissan Patrol - Y62
No oven, Heat guns works for that. Thanks in advance !
+L Bandara
Hammer.
L Bandara believe it or not , but your supposed to put it in the oven for a short period of time . Then use a box cutter to cut between the lens and the housing.
ethea
ngel2220
Seen allot of headlight videos, but this is the best, simple and to the point without all the additional rambling on and unnecessary music.
This is the best demonstration on how to restore my factory headlights on RUclips!
Thanks
Looks great but, it'll be back to yellow in no time flat. The yellow is caused when the UV protection where's away and the plastic cooks under then sun. After sanding, you need to paint with a UV protecting clear coat. At least three coasts. Allow to fully cure, two weeks. Then do the rubbing compound and polish.
True Dat. Your auto store has the uv clear coat and the 2000 grit wet sand paper.
Just use 3M headlight restore kit then plastic polish. Comes out great. 2000 or even 1000 grit just doesn't get deep enough. The 3M kit comes with a 800 grit pad for the wheel. Gets out the deepest oxidation. Using soapy water while sanding works best.
x2 for the 3M kit. Basically the same as what she did, but all comes together with compound etc. runs way cheaper too, $30 for everything including buffing pad, compound, tape to do on the car etc. This is def. the right way to do this, tip for anyone that reads this .. don't go to the lowest grit (roughest) first... I only used the 800 spraying with soap/water the entire time keeping it wet (on the drill) then switched to the trizect (3000grit) kept it wet and then did the compound... my headlights came out perfect just as hers did above. great work though!!
800 grit is not for this job, the lowest you need to got for a headlight restoration grit wise is 1500-2000, anything lower and your just scratching the hell out of the headlight for no reason
Marco Colbert Apparently you haven't worked on any seriously damaged headlights. The one she has you could probably bring it back with only polish.
800 is the lowest id go for really bad headlights. There is no issue using that low of a grit
you are an amazing tech girl. how come?
your self-confidence is phenomenal. I have never seen such girl so skillful knowing her way around cars especially when it comes to mechanical stuffs
I love your videos. I am really glad you showed something easy and cheap. I will be picking up this product. Thank you. :)
Forgot clear coat. The light will be back to foggy and trash soon if you don't use a UV specific clear coat. Also, you should stick with straight lines when sanding.
Finally someone that know how to do it correct
yes but sanding is a much more aggresive for the paint or in this case plastic, so when you buff it out the straght lines are much easier to get out. sorry my enlish, hope you understand :D if not watch ammonyc here at YT :D
Clear coat? WTF?
While I can see the need for this on ancient cars, anyone buying a new car who has 2 brain cells to rub together would simply get their lenses coated with XPel Ultimate Paint Protection Film.
I have my entire 2016 M3 covered in it (except the roof) and the car looks brand new a year in.
My previous car as well... had it 3 years, looked brand spanking new when I sold it.
Don't be dumbasses anymore people... PPF has been around for a decade at least, and having only your headlights done is cheap as shit, and far easier than this dumbass bullshit, roflmao
Anyone with "2 brain cells to rub together" would realize that it's foolish to blow $69.99 on an XPEL headlight kit when $2.00 worth of high solids UV protecting clear coat will provide a tougher polymerization layer that will last for years as well. There's a reason that auto manufacturers use it to protect paint instead of a film. Plus, if you really insist on using a film, the Scotchguard Pro series rates higher in just about every way than XPEL (scratch/marking/scuffing resistance, auto-healing, and gloss), and it's considerably cheaper. There are several RUclips videos comparing the major brands.
+Colton McCormack
Scotchguard, lolol.
I'll trust what the pros use when they're wrapping supercars, and I've yet to hear ANYONE mention Scotchguard.
I'd have never known they made films, had you not told me, so that's how good they are.
When I need my carpet cleaned, I'll use Scotchguard, ha ha ha.
And clearcoat isn't going to protect from the sandblasting of minute rock particulates.
My headlights will look new for many years, as previous ones have, with a PPF, which is many times thicker and more resilient than a clear coat.
-->"it's foolish to blow $69.99"
That's what broke people say, not people with $80k cars who want them to look new during their ownership.
That is one big ass headlight BTW nice job
Misanthropic_Asshole
Thanks for the video. I looked at the headlights on my car yesterday and thought yuk. They were so opaque. I looked at other videos and it was either a marketing video, to buy brand name products or they don't work.
Your straight forward instructions and steps, well done :)
Thanks heaps
Wow. Really impressed with the final result. I've used a few different " kits" and none made it look this nice. I'll be using your method from now on. Thanks!!
good job .can I do this to a opel astra g head lamp
If you have a projector headlight then it should work just fine! Thanks for watching ;-)
everythingdiy This could be done on any headlights.
As I know, using drill is dangerous, because you can overheat plastic and then shit happens.
Elektrikai Kvk quite true. It is also recommended if you can, to not have the drill turn over 1500rpm. it will still overheat if you hold it in one spot for too ong, but the chances of doing it at that speed is slim to none. As long as you keep it moving, you should be just fine.
Elektrikai Kvk I have used an electric drill on an Alto (Suzuki) head light, with tooth paste. You some how have to take the top layer off, then smooth it. Does not matter what you use for doing it. You also should not be a moron.
peter greene fixmyheadlights.uk
thank you verry mutch for this video
hmidat baki glad we could help out!
This is a great video. Great demonstration and great production. Thanks for this, 2 thumbs up!
This is the simplest and most clear instruction video I have seen on this subject, awesome job!!!
Don't give me that you came for the girl not the headlight restoration why do you think this video got 3.7 million hits?
Looks pretty good, so does the headlight too! ;-)
like for snoopy
WTF THAT HEADLIGHT IS BIGGER THAN HER
Aathavan Inpan Johnny? Is that you. Trumbull mall fye? House of the dead 1. ?
Yea good eye bro. Thats a big headlight
It definitely must be the Peugeot because I do not know any car brand that have headlights bigger than peugeot 😂😂😂
@@ondrejluptak5698 I think its mazdaspeed 3
amazing transformation !! keep up the good work.
Thanks! This worked on my moms 2012 Mazda 3!
I'm not sure how the headlight turned out but that is one good-looking girl
this is extraordinarily arousing :)
Nicely done! Thank you for sharing.
wow it looks like new thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
ace job
David Gilliland thank you for your kind words!
+everythingdiy where did you buy the pads from?
You are a hottie, and IT IS fun to watch a hottie on her knees. But you could have washed TWO headlights in HALF the time using a couple dopplings of Crest whitening toothpaste (regular Crest will also work, but slower), a bowl of tap water, and an old rag/face-towel you no longer need. Just for your personal edification. However, if you want to spend that extra 4 minutes on your knees in a video for youtube, I'm still in.
Rubin4749 how much time do you let the toothpaste set in on the surface of the headlight before you buff it off ? I have a 2007 Honda Civic and I'm thinking of doing what you did. anyone else have any foggy headlights from their Honda Civic???
You don't "let it set". You pour a small amount of water on the surface, then put on a decent amount of toothpaste, maybe 5 times what you do on your teeth. Then take a small towel or rag and elbow grease (hard rub) the shit out of it for roughly 4 minutes, then rinse it off maybe with a small pale or bowel of water-----it should make a difference
Works better if you would of used the drill with the sand paper.
Great job, i like the before & after picture at the end, shows the difference side by side.
I Soooo love you!! You make my day EVERYDAY!!
Damn what kind of vehicle did that come off, it's damn ner bigger than her!
mazda 6 or something
This is called an optical illusion. If she was very large then the headlight would seem small. LOL
Came off the space shuttle. ☺
mazda
2008-recent
Hahaha I was thinking the same....
This would make the BEST wife EVER
nah, i don't want no bimbo touching my headlights
Awesome vid !
Although I kinda knew how to do a lens restore, it's always good to get a reminder. This was a great video, mahalo
I need a girlfriend like you to do all these things ... I can cook, it's easier ...
yea man,totally agree
Bruh
soy boy alert
I think you need a girlfriend periodt.
Did you ever find one bro?
What headlight? I ain't seen no headlight.
Your video really helped me alot! My headlights looks much better than before and helps a lot on the highway at night.
Thank you all the way from Belize!
Great job! Thorough and explanatory.
I don't have a car but I came to look at your headlights
u forget something uv protector. without uv protector headlights will look old again after few months
fixmyheadlights.uk
Where do u get those which brand is good
270wsm140gr ebay
+270wsm140gr I just put paint sealant every 3 months,
+nino -aka Automotive clear coat works well. Most automotive clear coats are UV resistant. An easy one to find is Dupli-color brand clear coat. Works well on headlights I've refinished.
great job. I'll try it. thanks for the info.
Adorably watchable and intuitive. Makes for a nice change.
Im just trying to figure out what headlight that is lol
me too....looks like a kia
It's a mazda3 headlight
Damn.. Headlight restoration is the last thing I'm thinking when I look at you😎
Awesome job! Will try this on my 986...thanks!
Hella difference!! Well, looks like I found the way to get my lights restored! Excellent video!
I about had my jaw hit the floor when my buddy told me about Deet to clean his headlights.....he took pure yellow headlights and put 29% deet insect repellent and sprayed on the lens, within 20 seconds wiped it off and then washed the lens with water. It took 80% of that yellow off, he did it a second time and it came out crystal clear. He washed it off, dried it off and then took clear coat enamel paint and put a layer on it....dried and looked brand new. 2 years later they are just now becoming yellow again. Took all of 5 minutes for him to do and the result was STUNNING.
Costs far less than these kits and does a better job.
She forgot to mention that the light/lens will have a much better shine if you work on it wearing a string bikini.
+w2ville Nooo.. I think you are lying now.. I did try that, but all my neighbours were laughing at me. They said: "at least shave your chest and hide your balls if you´re gonna wear bikini"
I guess we have been spared a lot of bad taste Chrs Fix wasn't wearing a string bikini when polishing the headlights.
Dear Everythingdiy - - Thanks for this DIY wonderful video. Can I use a manual buffing by hands instead of the cordless drill? Thanks for answering my question
Beautiful job, bravo!
Too bad your video is so threatening to all the Pseudo-Experts who feel the need to chime in and add some 2 cents when the results were clearly demonstrated to work perfectly without their 'pseudo-expert 2 cents'.
Thanks for the instruction.
Now let's get a close up of the finished work and see all the "pseudo scratches"
jeff darnell
The polishing compound is what fills in the scratches. Basically, break it down to build it up. There are no scratches to be seen when done correctly.
jeff darnell agreed,get your hands dirty and you will see that it is a lot of work to manually do these, most say screw it and go but new ones.
jeff darnell I started with 800 grit (really gets the oxidation off) when I did mine, the higher grits removes the scratches from the lower grits, and honestly you can end at 2500, compound will buff it out, even by hand. Trust me, it works.
***** Agreed. As a side note, you can even do this with the headlight still on the car if you mask off the surrounding paint with masking tape.
FYI... DIY... you know what works better? GLASS HEADLIGHTS. Plastic covers was a scam for more cost creation later... like your product list, or dealer service, or replacement.
People need to stop being sheep to manufacturers...
...and they need to start making THEIR OWN HEADLIGHTS OUT OF GLASS! COME ON EVERYONE, LET'S GET TO IT! Hello? Where are you all going? Oh, you don't know how to blow tempered glass into precise shapes? SHEEP.
leloodallasmultipass your sarcasm is superb! Thanks for the laugh.
Wow, really no cure for ignorance is there? Glass is blown or cast then the finished piece is tempered. Its a process similar to tempering metals.
Mann thats amazing you did a great job very helpful. GREAT JOB👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you so... much! I love your videos!!!
I don't think I watched this because of the headlight restoration...
I feel this video could be improved with the addition of a bikini.
Nice try....:D
Couldn't agree more. This woman has it going on. That's what they're all complaining about lately though. They want to be seen for the skill they have and not the body. I'm sure this woman is well aware she'd do much better in booty shorts and a bikini top but as you can tell by the amount of views this video has gotten, she didn't need to use her body. But would love to see the bikini version.
ZaPpaul I'm with you on that.
To be fair, wouldn't you feel a little weird and apprehensive if girls were saying you should wear tight pants to show off your bulge in videos? Some people are okay with that, but not everyone is, and it makes you look like an entitled creep.
ZaPpaul just put 1:00min on repeat.. that'll help
hello can you please tell me wot are the 2 product you use please ! its very awesome
I liked!!! :) Congratulations!!!
Great video! Thanks a lot, but I wonder if this same process should work on taillights as well?? Tks again!
To anyone doing this, the step this video did not show was adding a UV protective coating to the headlight, otherwise the restored product will start looking yellowed and faded within in a couple of months. 3M sells UV protective coatings, there are some that are ceramic (that will also keep the lights essentially water free) and you can spray over the headlight with the same kind of UV protective clearcoat you'd use for the painted metal panels of the car. The clearcoat has a chance to develop orange peel, though, which means you need to give it a buff once it's had a couple of weeks to fully dry and harden.
There are a lot of great ways to restore your dull headlights, but to keep them from becoming dull again is harder to do. Great videos, and a very gorgeous presenter ;)
You have explained a very nice way to get it done. Thank you Miss. :)
Awesome. Thanks . Gonna do it on my jaguar this coming weekend 👍
Great job girl..!!! I will follow your advice and do it! thanks!
Soo, you have shown me the light;) I just tried the clear coat process of this and it was better then before, but not to the effect that I wanted. This is by far the nicer way, and you don't have to buy uv non yellowing clear coat, which we already had as my wife and I are both artists). Thanks for sharing!
wow I like your videos your far most the greatest DYI instructor..
Well done the video is easy to follow and descriptive, most of you motor heads probably have this stuff already at home. Thanks again
I learned alot and explanation is very good, keep it up!!!
Great Job... better late than never. I'm getting ready to do mine and was researching the subject and found yours. Thank You!
Works like a charm. Thanks! Any suggestions on where to get 3000grit paper though? That's gotta feel like a plastic shopping sac.
Worked like a champ! Thanks lady!
Good vids! Best thing ive found is autosol metal polish.. no sanding no scuffing just put a nickle size amount polish on a microfibre cloth and start rubbing.. the yellow junk comes off eaaasy.. did it on my semi and i cant believe the difference.. 2 headlight units 20 mins
Great job! Thumbs up! I saw another video where a guy does the whole sanding part restoration, but then he used clear coat that is non yellowing and UV resistant. It is technically a permanent solution to the problem. I will give it a try.
Thank you so much it's really helped me
amazing!!! muchas gracias!!!!
Thanks a lot Topanga! Nicely done.
muchas gracias por tu consejo.
great job thank-you so much for this video I will go try on my car now
MUCHAS GRACIAS. ERES MUY INTELIGENTE. DIOS TE BENDIGA.
Did this project to my vehicle man best thing ever thank you!! I just wish there is a way to prevent from yellowing and fading
Realy Amazing!
OMG this is the best video on how to make those old milky funky plastic headlights, look better then new again. This will be my go to method now. Thanks, you're the best :)