I did all that with a kit years ago. My Smart Car headlight lens became cloudy again. This time I was ready with Aim toothpaste. It cost about 88 cents at Walmart. The cheap non- whitening Aim. I used paper towels and a little water and scrubbing. Then wipe off with wet paper towels. Takes less than five minutes per side. Now I just use Aim. I saw it done on youtube years ago. I showed it to an elderly couple at our Church, because their old grey van needed it. The next Sunday, they told me how easy it was and thanked me.
This method of toothpaste is quite ridiculous?? It can't remove serious oxidation or clearcoat, Anyone who can afford to run a car these days can well afford a full restoration kit and do it properly!!!
That looks really nice. I recently did my own headlights but stopped sanding at 2500 I then polished and sprayed a clear coat. My lights turned out really nice. I was wondering if applying a clear coat after the 5k sanding and polishing is a good idea ?
Do you think the approach to cleaning vents with a brush and a vac is necessary. Else the dirt particles are not contained and blown into the air cabin.
Get tested for sleep apnea… that will take care of your health. Please use a Mask when doing that… those chemicals have fumes that damage the lungs in long run. By the way great job!!!
@@serranosmobile thank you. I’ve only had three customers and it’s been a long time since I’ve focused on this. Most I got was $150. I have a posting on OfferUp and it’s amazing that wit my starting price of $75, so many ask for like $40 job or aren’t willing to spend near the starting point. I was asking a potential customer simple need to know questions and he told me I’m asking too much I’ll go somewhere else. Lol seriously? Idk I’ve had trouble in my market. I live in Orlando so it’s a big city. 🤷♂️
For me to many unnecessary sanding steps, You didn't raise the the the hood first?? Which indicates you haven't had much in the way of experience in headlight restoration? I strongly recommend 3M heavy duty restoration kit only three sanding steps first and second are dry sanding the third p3000 trizact is wet, Clean lens with any glass cleaner and dry, Apply a proper headlight polish and buff until the lens as good clarity, Only then apply a certified clearcoat like Maguires with added uv protection, Making sure you spray the lens in the shade and not in direct sunlight, Start at the top and 5-7inch away from the lens in one continuous spray overlapping by 30% One coat is all that's needed, It drys in less than 5min's, The oxidation is caused from the sun, Falling to carry out last procedure oxidation will return sooner than you think, Hope my recommendation helps! 🙂🇬🇧👍
How much do you charge for this service? I wanna do this in my business but i dont know what to charge. I will be doing everything exactly the same as you
@@serranosmobile headlight enhancement for both lights? I assume this is pricing in a higher end neighborhood? Do you also do follow up to the headlights or would they need to call you again? Something like a warranty
Arent you supposed to apply clearcoat after? Or else the next time we do another restoration it will rip through the lens. I also detail cars, but don’t have a business
Fantastic work and great tutorial Carlos! Love your process! I hope the customer was thrilled.
He was!!! Thank you
I did all that with a kit years ago. My Smart Car headlight lens became cloudy again. This time I was ready with Aim toothpaste. It cost about 88 cents at Walmart. The cheap non- whitening Aim. I used paper towels and a little water and scrubbing. Then wipe off with wet paper towels. Takes less than five minutes per side. Now I just use Aim. I saw it done on youtube years ago. I showed it to an elderly couple at our Church, because their old grey van needed it. The next Sunday, they told me how easy it was and thanked me.
Nice bro
This method of toothpaste is quite ridiculous?? It can't remove serious oxidation or clearcoat, Anyone who can afford to run a car these days can well afford a full restoration kit and do it properly!!!
Very nice! I recently used the Cerakote headlight restoration kit and it worked really well.
I'll check that one out
Agree with your use of ceramic coating as final protection to minimize future hazing.
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That's a beautiful job on those lights 🙂
Thank you
Wow!!! Great work 💯
thank you
Great work Carlos!
Thank you 🙏
i do this as a side job in the uk ... i wish people is paying that much here 😮
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That looks really nice. I recently did my own headlights but stopped sanding at 2500 I then polished and sprayed a clear coat. My lights turned out really nice. I was wondering if applying a clear coat after the 5k sanding and polishing is a good idea ?
they would much clearer
Great process!
Thank you
Carlos last year there were many times where I would put up my canopy over the cars so I didn't bake in the sun.
Due to my dwarfism I struggle with a canopy
Well done 👍🏼
Thank you
Video excellent as always
I appreciate that
Very nice primo 🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Very clear. Gracias
De nada
Damn. Big difference !
O yes
Impeccable work!
Thank you so much
Ceramic coating for the head lights
What you used
I use many different brands
Killer as always great video
Thank you
whats the longevity you've noticed with ceramic coatings applied?
as of now we are going on 1 yr on 3 vehicles
@@serranosmobile assuming that’s the vehicles on maintenance plans?
@ArthurMSoto correct
Amazing
Thank you
Do you think the approach to cleaning vents with a brush and a vac is necessary. Else the dirt particles are not contained and blown into the air cabin.
Hmmm it helps
Beautiful work - may I ask where to get the GLOVES that you are using ? Thank You
Amazon
How long would it hold up for?
going on 2 yrs
They came out beautiful now one thing i noticed is you drinking water from that tube what is that interesting
Water pack used for hiking,running. I use it for detailing
what other brands would you recommend for ceramic coating for the last step?
I use maxshine, drive auto apperance
Beautiful work! Wondering if you’re okay, health wise. Notice you coughing a lot in your videos. Hope you’re masking up when working with chemicals.
Caugh is from my trip to Hawaii die to high elevations. Dr. Say it will fade away lol
Too much weed..lol
Get tested for sleep apnea… that will take care of your health. Please use a Mask when doing that… those chemicals have fumes that damage the lungs in long run. By the way great job!!!
do you have to toss the applicator pads and buffing towels after ceramic coating it?
I do
Where are you located in the dfw
I'm In wylie but I am mobile
is that an orange slurpy jr? nice video bro
No it's from luxury microfiber
@@serranosmobile ok. I was about to get jealous 🤣🤣🤣
You unloaded and reloaded this vid!
Yes lol RUclips didn't like my music lol
Gran Video, lo estaba esperando 🙌🏼
Link del ceramic coating que usaste carlos?
Uso varias pero son de www.dpcdetailing.com
@@serranosmobile pudiera usar el DPC T1? O necesita ser especial para headlight 🤔
T3 o t6+ mejor
@@serranosmobile exelente Gracias por tu tiempo y compartir tu conosimiento carlos 🙏🏼🔥
What’s the little block you’re holding the sandpaper with?
Just a soft block
@@serranosmobile thank you. I’ve only had three customers and it’s been a long time since I’ve focused on this. Most I got was $150. I have a posting on OfferUp and it’s amazing that wit my starting price of $75, so many ask for like $40 job or aren’t willing to spend near the starting point. I was asking a potential customer simple need to know questions and he told me I’m asking too much I’ll go somewhere else. Lol seriously?
Idk I’ve had trouble in my market. I live in Orlando so it’s a big city. 🤷♂️
👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
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What’s that thing your wrapping the sandpaper around, also what’s the name of the book bag water drinking thingy
Just a soft block
Water backpack bought at Walmart
Ok cool which block exactly
Soft block I think from oreily abs I just cut it into small squares
Would this make it last a long time?
To an extent
If they call you back again at any given time do you charge again?
On average no. I charge accordingly 1st time that it doesn't Hurt to go for free. But I have yet to get any call backs from previous restorations
Ese Carlos! Blessings n blessings going your way brother. SPIFFNSHINE956
Ling time no seeeeee!!! Saludos mi bro
For me to many unnecessary sanding steps, You didn't raise the the the hood first?? Which indicates you haven't had much in the way of experience in headlight restoration? I strongly recommend 3M heavy duty restoration kit only three sanding steps first and second are dry sanding the third p3000 trizact is wet, Clean lens with any glass cleaner and dry, Apply a proper headlight polish and buff until the lens as good clarity, Only then apply a certified clearcoat like Maguires with added uv protection, Making sure you spray the lens in the shade and not in direct sunlight, Start at the top and 5-7inch away from the lens in one continuous spray overlapping by 30% One coat is all that's needed, It drys in less than 5min's, The oxidation is caused from the sun, Falling to carry out last procedure oxidation will return sooner than you think, Hope my recommendation helps! 🙂🇬🇧👍
Great feedback happy to report headlights look amazing, as I service this customer frequently.
What spray bottle is that Carlos?
Angri pro double pump sprayer
@@serranosmobile You like em? And are they reliable?
I made a video them. Haven't failed me yet
How much do you charge for this service? I wanna do this in my business but i dont know what to charge. I will be doing everything exactly the same as you
So i offer 2 services
Headlight enhancement 80.00
Cut and polish
Headlight restoration
Wetsand,cut, polish and coat 200
@@serranosmobile awesome thank you, god bless you brotha
@@jtekz_ 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@serranosmobile headlight enhancement for both lights? I assume this is pricing in a higher end neighborhood? Do you also do follow up to the headlights or would they need to call you again? Something like a warranty
@@mankybrains yes so headlight enhancement is 100.00
This one in this video is 200.00
1st
What is that solution you spray on the headlight?
Water
Arent you supposed to apply clearcoat after? Or else the next time we do another restoration it will rip through the lens.
I also detail cars, but don’t have a business
Some use clear coat. Some coatings