Hello everyone and thanks for watching, you guys are right one clear coat is good enough, also this was a parts car that's why I didn't mask around the headlight. Thank you and have a blessed day.
I read a lot of the comments. It would seem most people had the volume turned off, since no one heard you say it's your "parts" car and you weren't concerned about the overspray. It's amazing what you can learn when you listen.
SHOW CORRECT WAY THEN TELL THEM IF THEY DON'T GIVE A DAM GO AHEAD AND FUCK IT UP ALLWAYS SOMEONE WANTING TO DEFEND IGNORANCE TELL US YOU WENT OUT AND DONE THIS TO YOUR CAR AND I CALL YOU IGNORANT HALF ASS.
I tried it on my 2007 Silverado. Let me tell you it works, it absolutely works very well. It worked better than a $30 3M product I used on my BMW. To hell with the naysayers this guy is telling the truth it works!
I just followed your steps and VOILA!!! My headlights came back to life!!! Thank you so much!!! I've tried everything before this with no good results! This is truly the best and ONLY video that worked for me!
I just tried it and it did work for the most part, a good 95%. The first headlight ended up having this white spot on it, but it was at the top so it wasn't in the way of the lamps nor is it too noticeable and that section looks like it was before the restoration. The second headlight I made sure to sand in circular motions and I think that helped since I didn't get the white spot. I also did one coat only. If you over spray it'll mess up or get cloudy. But overall, this method does work. Be sure to tape the border.
I’m sitting here watching it and my eye caught your Strangely Satisfying and I started to laugh lol 😂. I had to stop watching to read what you wrote lol . I’m glad I’m not the only one that finds it strangely satisfying !
No, it wasn't just you. That's exactly what I saw and I scrolled down to find a comment about it. It seemed the 2nd coat kind of ruined the shiny look. Unless it got shinny again after it got completely dry. But the 1st coat didn't need drying. So if I do this to my car, I will apply a bit heavier 1st coat and be done with it. I say a BIT heavier because I know too much of it will start running down and make a mess.
Man that is amazing. I have tried the kits, and they never really work. Close I came was Clay Barring the lights, but the result wasn't near to the prestine look you got. Wish I came across your videos 4 years ago. Could of saved me a lot of time and money. God bless you.
great job, questions pleaze,, 1st. step, bottle is water, you didn't indicate?, 2. 2nd step, what type of grit size? 3. just spray on the clear coat (exact type?) twice, no wiping? great job!!!
This is a great job on those lights. My only suggestion would be to use the 800 grit and again after the first clear coat then use 1000 grit wet sand. Again wipe it with rubbing alcohol and apply another clear coat. It will give you that deep shine and finish
Thank you so much for the explanation! Just a few days ago I was looking at my lights and wondering if maybe the haze was just surface built-up surface scum and dirt. The clear coat explanation makes a lot of sense! Thanks again! Great video!
Make sure the clear coat is for exterior use otherwise it will yellow. You did a great job. This is the absolute best procedure for restoring the lens.
Sand to remove damaged layer, use 3 grits of sand paper with the highest grit being your last, I use a 3000 grit. Clean with alcohol, polish the plastic headlight lens' with Plasti-X by Mcguires and then use a UV clear coat like another poster suggested, or I like to use wax, it makes them look amazing. That's just what I do. Wax doesn't leave trash under it like clearcoat will. I started out doing what this video shows. To me the three grits of sand paper (800, 1000, 3000- or similar) makes the smoothest area, and the plastic polish makes it pop and look like glass, I prefer to then use a wax for the smoothest and best wet-look ) Then I polish/wax the lights lens when I wax the whole car. Use a electric buffer to apply and remove the polish and wax and it's stunning. Alot of work but cheaper than a new headlight.
When painting a car using base coat clear coat paint, your required to sand the base coat down before applying the clear coat. Doesn't make much sense, however that's what will bring back the shine. Still prefer acrylic enamel paint, however, acrylic enamel is now nonexistant in the auto painting world.
Just some constructive criticism here. After you sand it with the coarser grit clean it and then go back over with at least 1000 grit. That will make the surface very even and smooth. And after the first clear coat drys, wet sand it with say something like a 1500 grit. Apply another clear coat, wet sand and apply at least one more clear coat. And if you want to truly make it last and protect the clear coat. Allow the clear coat to cure over night. Then polish it and finally put a good coat of carnival wax to help seal and protect it. Then all have to do is once a month wax it and every few months polish then wax. And it should last for years and looking new.
If you noticed, he sprayed the clear coat on the car paint, and also he didn't mask out the headlight lenses either. And last, if the clear coat of spray paint that he used isn't UV Protected, his work was done in vain.
I saved this video. I bought a kit last year to restore the yellowing headlights on our 2003, es300 Lexus, but it didn’t work. I was impressed with your demonstration and will try it on our car.
I noticed at 6:08 it wasn't looking quite so perfect as he applied the second coat which obviously fucked it all up. He definitely wasn't bragging on that second coat was he? When it comes to doing something worth doing, knowledge, experience and the right materials for the job are a MUST. I know, I tried short cuts doing headlight restorations. I tried many approaches. Until recently I watched a video by Junky DIY guy on headlight restoration and what I found there was very informative and helped me a great deal. When using clear coat, you have to wait more than 5 minutes to apply second coat. I believe it is 20 to 30 minutes depending on where you live. I used clear coat years ago and after it cures 8 to 12 hours later you have to wet sand it again with 3000 grit to get rid of the orange peel texture of the coating. Then buff it out with a wool pad and polishing compound. GK7, you'll get it figured out, good luck with that. And I'm going to subscribe to your videos to see how you come along. Impress us all out here in RUclips land.
Just what I was thinking---the clear coat has to cure longer than 5 minutes---SO glad you mentioned all the other steps involved, too...But, like he said, this IS the fastest & cheapest ( if that's all you're looking for/expect ).
I just bought a "Mothers Nulez Headlight Restorer" for $29 + $19 200, 100-3000 sanding discs from Amazon. I plan to buy clearcoat, alcohol etc.and the other items you recommend. I have 3 cars that have never been cleaned so I decided to go all in. I'm doing neighbors too. David Alberta
That was the best way to clean or restore your lights All the other videos only show u half ass tricks with toothpaste or wd40 or some other crap u showed the proper and professional way. What a good job thanks for all your knowledge and help it's very helpful
took me 20 seconds with a professional polishing machine set up with a soft buff with finish polish,, been good for the last 3 months , hasn't deteriorated at all ,,, however if you dont have the set up that i have this looks like a solid method,,
Well you certainly did your good deed. I am going to try this. I'm surprised any light comes thru my cars headlights. I had my car serviced at Pep Boys, they told me it would cost $50 to replace each one. Because of your honesty, I subscribed. Thank you so much and God bless. 👌🙏
Yeah,I think dude went too far in effort to give a dynamic finish....I’m not a fan of the sanding method.It kills the integrity of the lens. Baking soda and distilled vinegar followed by Wipe New Headlight Restore will give long lasting results. That clear coat rattle can spray is not going to hold up and eventually look whack again.
One coat was okay. Second coat created a haze in the center. Clear coat reduces the headlight beam strength so I think 1 coat is okay... it can be redone in 6 months. Great video. Kudos. Thank you for sharing.
That's one of the best Headlights restoring videos I have seen so far!!.. No Gicks or Gimmicks without spending a Fortune, but still get awesome Results!!.. Thanks for that !!!!.. and another quick tip for cleaning your Engine without water, just spray Tire Foam (wait 10min.) and blow it off.. Easy and simple for a quick cleaning..!! and if it doesn't take all the Dirt, just repeat and use a Special Paper Towel to wipe it all off... tight Areas you can use a Soft Bottle Cleaner !!!..Thanks and happy cleaning!!
Great video man. I think the only error was you let it dry out after the first coat of clear. Usually you need a certain amount of flash time in between coats. If you let it dry completely, you will see the haze after your second coat.
I agree with this. I did my headlights a few days ago. Did three coats on both. The first headlight was great. The second was hazy. I left about 10 mins between coats. I sanded it back, and left 3-5 mins between coats, and it looks great now.
Honestly the best,most effective and lasting method I've seen.i have to clean headlights like every couple of months or so because the sun beats them up without any protective clear coat.im trying this next for my daughters cars and ours.FRANK W.
watching during covid lockdown (with no mask on) and this was awesome. my husband had bought an expensive kit to clean the headlights of my 2005 PT cruiser convertible! now he can return the kit he bought.
I have tired your method and my headlight looks like yours. I had used the the headlight restore on my other vechile and this is so much cheaper to apply. I only need some clear coat. Thanks for the tip. Keep them coming guy.
Excellent. This particular video explains far more clearly how original protective shiny spray degrades, and then later the finals coats of the shiny protecting spray really bring the project to an excellent level. Other videos aren't so descritive. Thanks!
Of all the headlight restoration videos I've seen, this has been the best and most efficient way that would work for me and my car right now. I'm excited to try this out soon! 😆👍🤘✨
@@Harlanmote I didn't have any luck at all with this method. Did it exactly as shown. Clear coat still came out looking cloudy. I was only able to find one brand with uv protection and Rust-Oleum of course. Their spray paints and glosses are notorious for putting out an uneven looking finish. No consistency in the pressure or just plain faulty spray tips. I avoid the brand as much as I possibly can and have been able to get away with it until this. Guess Ill try wet sanding the clear.
@@Harlanmote Chrome and Mag polish? For rims you mean? What brand exactly.? I'm going to make one more attempt with whatever you tell me. If it still returns cloudy replace. One time I had a little body repair work done by the Italian/gypsy body guys always in McDonalds or Walmart parking lots. Well everyone who doesn't already know avoid these guys. Im saying now..don't even try. But. They did have something to restore the headlights. $10 a light but the stuff worked and instantly. My lights were better then new. They refogged 3 weeks later because they skipped clear coat. All I want to know is what they used
Thanks for the great tuition, bought the required products, cost me 28 au dollars. Resto kit 50 dollars. No braina , saved myself 130 dollars on a RWC.
Yes I am going to try this and save money. They quoted $100.00 at the shop to restore my headlights. The kits are expensive also. I think one coat does the trick instead of two. When it starts to fog up again then I would wet sand it again like you did, clean with rubbing alcohol and then use the Rustoleum Clear Gloss. spray. Great video!
This is just a temporary fix. The clear coat, whether its off the shelf or comes in a kit, is simply too soft. Marks from such things as bug hits don't come off. Eventually the headlight will be full of marks and scratches, and not close to how clear it looked the day you applied the cleaning. Kits will state that you need to apply once a year. I've found that at least twice a year is more like it. I'm going to do mine again this weekend but I'll be applying a sheet of UV film over it instead of the clear coat this time around.
This is absolutely AWESOME!! I actually bought new headlights because my headlights are pitiful. Thanks to this video I feel very sure I can do what you did here. I won the headlight pair on eBay; now after I do this to my car I can sell the headlights back on eBay since I won't need them. I wish I had seen this sooner. Pray for me that God will guide my hands as I follow exactly what you demonstrated here!! Thank you for this video!!
Nice video, very informative, i was using turpentine to clear up my lenses, nothing else, applied it once every 3 months round about. Never occured to me to reapply the clear coat.
If lights are not too bad, you can use rubbing or polishing compound, about $7 a tin. I am impressed by what the clearcoat did in this video. Stay away from bug spray, as some suggest, as the DEET in it will make the plastic tacky.
It takes a bit more time but going from 800p to 1500p to 2500p, compound and polish is going to make it look a whole lot better. Using transparant 3M film is far better. That clear is only going to last maybe 2 years before going bad again and you would need to start all over again as it will take longer maybe (5 years) for the film. If it goes bad just peel off and put a new one on without sanding again.
Thats awesome!! I took my car to have the plastic lenses professionally cleaned and it didnt look any different. They charged me $80 after i complained about the $100 price tag. Im going to do this myself. Thank you for sharing.
This method really does produce better looking results than what is in those videos using the kits. It makes sense. How much of a durable coating can be contained in one of those wipes? But, as many folks have noticed, just spray one coat of clear coat. Seems like more coats just dull the finish.
Two coats of clearcoat should be the absolute minimum. It takes two to fill in the sanded ridges and pits to a smooth surface. A third or even fourth coat not only protects but means that it will last at least ten years or more before you will notice any refogging. Just my humble opinion, but I did spend a few years in a paint shop.
@Daniel Griffith Well they are good for a number of years initially, but if you wanted to, putting a couple of layers of "fast drying, ultra UVA protection, clear gloss," should prevent it. Especially if you do it every 5 to 7 years. Depending on your climate and road salts, etc., that your headlights have to contend with. Remember you're dealing with plastic and not glass. So a light sanding, washing, drying, and then decide if you need or want it painted. Remember you decide what you want and are going to do. This is just my opinion and I'm sure it will differ from every ones elses.
But i would add, try it on the old headlamps first and you might not want to buy new ones. Also it will give you practice before doing in the future.. Good luck.
I know this is an older video. But I just found it. Beautiful job! I never thought of wet sanding and then using the clear coat. And I actually have that same spray can of clear coat thank you so much! Good work :-)
"What I think? I think amazing stuff." Plain water, alcohol and clear coat? Incredible!! Thanks for Sharing I got to try this on my honda accord headlights which look horrible by the way."
Honestly followed all of your recommended steps.. Didn't work so well.. Personally just skipped to a clear coat and my headlights were decent again. Also tried just the clear coat on yellow lights, and took away the yellow and clear it up. We'll see how long it last, thanks for the video.
I am using your technique on my headlights right after my 2nd cup of coffee! I am going to try something a little different after the sanding. Meguirs Plastx and Meguirs Headlight restorer after that. I have heard of clear coat peeling after so long, and i thought i'd take tips from here and there. I will have to let you know how it goes!
This is the best and easiest method I've found...worked great on my 2000 f150. Use the best uv clearcoat you can find.👍now they lite up the road at night again.
Thank you for this quick and easy fix. I'm always apprehensive about trying things myself but you made it look easy and the results were amazing. Thank you again, for your help!
I've a 2014 Toyota sequoia, and mine are doing the same thing. I'll have to try this before shelling out the big bucks they want for new ones. Thx guy👍👍👍👍👍
Nice simple steps, great video! Finishing off with medium strength compound to get rid of orange peel at e clear coat and follow by soft polishing will give a prefect shine to them. Lastly don’t forget to wax it for extra protection from e UV too.
I see the second coat make it blurry so 1st was amazing, my experience with those spray cans of clear coats is that more you spray on will show orange peel which need buffing and polishing. Good luck
That's the problem I had. I will buff the headlights a little, but I'm sure some of the orange peel will remain, but I can live with that. They're still much better than before. Next time I will either only do one coat or I'll buff them.
Wow Man!!!!! I'm doing this to my car this week!!!! I have bad corossion on my headlights! If it works I'm gonna do my Mama's too!!!!! Thanks soooo much!!!!!☺️
Thank you for the video instructions and demonstation. I don't understand how you were able to do this with just the 800 grit sandpaper. All the kits and YT demos *specifically Chris Fix and Wilson Auto Detailing) went through several grades of sandpaper from course to fine. My headlights are BAD. 2005 Scion xA ... gotta do something - new pair of headlight assemblies are still awful high at $200 :( I am almost 63 and that is a lot of money but I don't want to get into a job I don't have the strenght to do well / complete. (thumbs have arthritis pretty bad - I have so little strength and I know they will hurt for a few days after a job like this - however, I did just put a new wax ring and all the tank inerds in 1 of my commodes... took me 3 days lol and I suffered with pretty bad pain in arms/shoulders/hands - but Imma tell you my toilet is SECURE and Flushes like a pro - and no leaks :) )
I live with the health issues as you!! To be honest my 2006 ford feasta headlights where in a apolling condition, After days of research came upon a channel that convinced me to tackle the job myself, OK it took me 2 days to restore the headlights because of this painfull condition, But the result is truly amazing, I strongly recommend visiting this channel "The headlight restoration pro" All his instruction tutorials are filmed in real time and a joy to watch!!! Goodluck from a 72years old 😉👍🇬🇧
Also remember when you're using the sand paper to keep the headlight wet the ENTIRE time you are wet sanding it. Its called wet sanding for a reason. Start with 400 if your headlights are really glazey but do not push hard. You do that when using the 800 then as a final result make sure you wipe off with rubbing alcohol and then use 2000. Make sure each grit of sand paper you do swirls and then as the last step do horizontal swipe motion so the clear coat has something to grab onto better. Don't forget to tape a trash bag over your car cut out the head light bigger than the head light it self then retape it BEFORE you start spraying your clear coat to avoid spray paint all over your car.
Great video for the do-it-yourself for a home but if you use a buffer on it it will last a lot longer instead of spraying a clear just buff it with compound. First wetsand it with 2000 then buff
Hello everyone and thanks for watching, you guys are right one clear coat is good enough, also this was a parts car that's why I didn't mask around the headlight. Thank you and have a blessed day.
Dude, your video can't be liked for better ranking. You need to change your setting.
What name of the glass coat
Good video! Appreciate the time you took to share. 2 thumbs up bro. Peace
@@simlifestyle1254 Pause at 4:19 and you will see the name.
That is easy and fast. Thanks
I read a lot of the comments. It would seem most people had the volume turned off, since no one heard you say it's your "parts" car and you weren't concerned about the overspray. It's amazing what you can learn when you listen.
Robert McDonnold
What’s that?
Yeah I heard him say it was his parts car people don't listen anymore, have a great day brother ☺
Nah, people just never listen, read nor pay attention but always ready to talk/write nonsense.
@BTS CTS , my truck has lots of parts ⚠ 😨
SHOW CORRECT WAY THEN TELL THEM IF THEY DON'T GIVE A DAM GO AHEAD AND FUCK IT UP ALLWAYS SOMEONE WANTING TO DEFEND IGNORANCE TELL US YOU WENT OUT AND DONE THIS TO YOUR CAR AND I CALL YOU IGNORANT HALF ASS.
This is the FIRST head lamp restore video that isn't BS!!
No it's not
I'm gonna watch before commenting but don't hold yer breath. Ok, edit. This ain't new, ya just have to keep doing it as often as yearly.
I know right
I tried it on a 2013 Prius. It works!!! Highly recommended!!!
@@Roof_Pizza Yearly? What if I wax them when I wax the car?
I tried it on my 2007 Silverado. Let me tell you it works, it absolutely works very well. It worked better than a $30 3M product I used on my BMW. To hell with the naysayers this guy is telling the truth it works!
Better than that thirty dollars McGuire's I bought to. This way from now on.
This guy is good
Excellent demo! Low grit sandpaper and water spray make for good wet sanding. Just to get the oxidation off. No polishing required. Thanks!👍🏾
Looked way better with just the one coat!
I just followed your steps and VOILA!!! My headlights came back to life!!! Thank you so much!!! I've tried everything before this with no good results! This is truly the best and ONLY video that worked for me!
Awesome thanks
Where did you buy the products? I would like to try this!!!
It worked just like he said. My daughter couldn't see when she was driving at night. Now, she can see the road! YAY! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
I just tried it and it did work for the most part, a good 95%. The first headlight ended up having this white spot on it, but it was at the top so it wasn't in the way of the lamps nor is it too noticeable and that section looks like it was before the restoration. The second headlight I made sure to sand in circular motions and I think that helped since I didn't get the white spot. I also did one coat only. If you over spray it'll mess up or get cloudy. But overall, this method does work. Be sure to tape the border.
Right look better with just one coat.
I’m definitely gonna try it. The first coating of the clear coat does look better. If I wasn’t too lazy to go to the store I would do mine today.
Best I’ve seen!!! This assures me that I can do it myself and I don’t need to purchase new headlights
Strangely satisfying to watch this unfold before my eyes... well done
Thank you
I’m sitting here watching it and my eye caught your Strangely Satisfying and I started to laugh lol 😂. I had to stop watching to read what you wrote lol . I’m glad I’m not the only one that finds it strangely
satisfying !
Does it work if it's cracked
Beautiful 🤩 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I did mine yesterday just exactly the same way you did Omg! they look like new. Thank you so very much
Awesome
So did you wash it off with just water and soap when using the sand paper?
@@yvonnengwenya1390 Clear water only, then wipe down with clean cloth so you don't leave any residue on the lenses before painting.
How did you do it and what did u use
@@yvonnengwenya1390 that what I want to no
Is it just me, or did the first coat look much better than the final coat?
Based on what I saw, one coat was enough.... The 2nd coat obscured it....
No, it wasn't just you. That's exactly what I saw and I scrolled down to find a comment about it. It seemed the 2nd coat kind of ruined the shiny look. Unless it got shinny again after it got completely dry. But the 1st coat didn't need drying. So if I do this to my car, I will apply a bit heavier 1st coat and be done with it. I say a BIT heavier because I know too much of it will start running down and make a mess.
I added a 3rd coat and it obscured it. I'll see when it dries but so far it's still obscured after 1 hout
Yea it looked like the 2nd coat made it blurry and he tried to hide it by ending the video lol
Update: Yea after my 2nd coat it was still clear so well that I applied 3rd coat and it obscured it. Lesson for next time. Good video.
Man that is amazing. I have tried the kits, and they never really work. Close I came was Clay Barring the lights, but the result wasn't near to the prestine look you got. Wish I came across your videos 4 years ago. Could of saved me a lot of time and money.
God bless you.
great job, questions pleaze,, 1st. step, bottle is water, you didn't indicate?, 2. 2nd step, what type of grit size? 3. just spray on the clear coat (exact type?) twice, no wiping? great job!!!
This is a great job on those lights. My only suggestion would be to use the 800 grit and again after the first clear coat then use 1000 grit wet sand. Again wipe it with rubbing alcohol and apply another clear coat. It will give you that deep shine and finish
Thanks for the advice. YOU should be making this video. how do you handle cracks in headlights?
@@BUTGOD-j1x , only one way, replace it.
@@BUTGOD-j1x clear nail polish
Thank you so much for the explanation! Just a few days ago I was looking at my lights and wondering if maybe the haze was just surface built-up surface scum and dirt. The clear coat explanation makes a lot of sense! Thanks again! Great video!
Make sure the clear coat is for exterior use otherwise it will yellow. You did a great job. This is the absolute best procedure for restoring the lens.
Excellent INFORMATION!
Thank you. Finished with 000 steel wool. Great so far
Your technique is simple. I love it.
Excellent demo and great advice . Used this method on my lightbar and got great results . Thank you👍
You're welcome
Is it still great?
Sand to remove damaged layer, use 3 grits of sand paper with the highest grit being your last, I use a 3000 grit. Clean with alcohol, polish the plastic headlight lens' with Plasti-X by Mcguires and then use a UV clear coat like another poster suggested, or I like to use wax, it makes them look amazing. That's just what I do. Wax doesn't leave trash under it like clearcoat will. I started out doing what this video shows. To me the three grits of sand paper (800, 1000, 3000- or similar) makes the smoothest area, and the plastic polish makes it pop and look like glass, I prefer to then use a wax for the smoothest and best wet-look ) Then I polish/wax the lights lens when I wax the whole car. Use a electric buffer to apply and remove the polish and wax and it's stunning. Alot of work but cheaper than a new headlight.
But if your time is valued at $200 it is a hobby right?
When painting a car using base coat clear coat paint, your required to sand the base coat down before applying the clear coat. Doesn't make much sense, however that's what will bring back the shine. Still prefer acrylic enamel paint, however, acrylic enamel is now nonexistant in the auto painting world.
Just some constructive criticism here. After you sand it with the coarser grit clean it and then go back over with at least 1000 grit. That will make the surface very even and smooth. And after the first clear coat drys, wet sand it with say something like a 1500 grit. Apply another clear coat, wet sand and apply at least one more clear coat. And if you want to truly make it last and protect the clear coat. Allow the clear coat to cure over night. Then polish it and finally put a good coat of carnival wax to help seal and protect it. Then all have to do is once a month wax it and every few months polish then wax. And it should last for years and looking new.
If you noticed, he sprayed the clear coat on the car paint, and also he didn't mask out the headlight lenses either. And last, if the clear coat of spray paint that he used isn't UV Protected, his work was done in vain.
@@earthorigins3509 he said in the beginning that the car was a "parts" car so he didn't really care about the paint.
@@earthorigins3509 it will come back in a few weeks unless you use 2k clear
Wow... It seemed better on the first coat than on the second!
Agreed!
I saved this video. I bought a kit last year to restore the yellowing headlights on our 2003, es300 Lexus, but it didn’t work. I was impressed with your demonstration and will try it on our car.
I have one too please can you let me know the outcome?
I noticed at 6:08 it wasn't looking quite so perfect as he applied the second coat which obviously fucked it all up. He definitely wasn't bragging on that second coat was he?
When it comes to doing something worth doing, knowledge, experience and the right materials for the job are a MUST. I know, I tried short cuts doing headlight restorations. I tried many approaches. Until recently I watched a video by Junky DIY guy on headlight restoration and what I found there was very informative and helped me a great deal.
When using clear coat, you have to wait more than 5 minutes to apply second coat. I believe it is 20 to 30 minutes depending on where you live.
I used clear coat years ago and after it cures 8 to 12 hours later you have to wet sand it again with 3000 grit to get rid of the orange peel texture of the coating. Then buff it out with a wool pad and polishing compound.
GK7, you'll get it figured out, good luck with that. And I'm going to subscribe to your videos to see how you come along. Impress us all out here in RUclips land.
Just what I was thinking---the clear coat has to cure longer than 5 minutes---SO glad you mentioned all the other steps involved, too...But, like he said, this IS the fastest & cheapest ( if that's all you're looking for/expect ).
I just bought a "Mothers Nulez Headlight Restorer" for $29 + $19 200, 100-3000 sanding discs from Amazon.
I plan to buy clearcoat, alcohol etc.and the other items you recommend.
I have 3 cars that have never been cleaned so I decided to go all in. I'm doing neighbors too.
David
Alberta
Exactly what I did two years ago. Still clear.
Awesome
That was the best way to clean or restore your lights
All the other videos only show u half ass tricks with toothpaste or wd40 or some other crap u showed the proper and professional way. What a good job thanks for all your knowledge and help it's very helpful
took me 20 seconds with a professional polishing machine set up with a soft buff with finish polish,, been good for the last 3 months , hasn't deteriorated at all ,,, however if you dont have the set up that i have this looks like a solid method,,
Well you certainly did your good deed. I am going to try this. I'm surprised any light comes thru my cars headlights. I had my car serviced at Pep Boys, they told me it would cost $50 to replace each one. Because of your honesty, I subscribed. Thank you so much and God bless. 👌🙏
Mimi Me I live in the DMV area and Honda dealer wanted to charge me $500! NOT HAPPENING!
@@joycebelton5469 What?? I don't blame you one bit!
First cleared coat look better than second coat don’t you think?
He didn't show it after it flowed out. That's all.
gotta agree but good video none the less thanx
True, I applies second coat too soon, or next time should just stick with one coat
yeap u r right
Yeah,I think dude went too far in effort to give a dynamic finish....I’m not a fan of the sanding method.It kills the integrity of the lens. Baking soda and distilled vinegar followed by Wipe New Headlight Restore will give long lasting results. That clear coat rattle can spray is not going to hold up and eventually look whack again.
Wow that was amazing... I did just that, and my SUV headlights look brand new.... WOW. I’m lost for words, thank u so much!!
Awesome
One coat was okay. Second coat created a haze in the center.
Clear coat reduces the headlight beam strength so I think 1 coat is okay... it can be redone in 6 months.
Great video. Kudos. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
That's one of the best Headlights restoring videos I have seen so far!!.. No Gicks or Gimmicks without spending a Fortune, but still get awesome Results!!.. Thanks for that !!!!.. and another quick tip for cleaning your Engine without water, just spray Tire Foam (wait 10min.) and blow it off.. Easy and simple for a quick cleaning..!! and if it doesn't take all the Dirt, just repeat and use a Special Paper Towel to wipe it all off... tight Areas you can use a Soft Bottle Cleaner !!!..Thanks and happy cleaning!!
awesome I was going to replace the whole light until I saw you"re video you saved me 180.00 dollars thank yoy
Awesome 👏
Great video man. I think the only error was you let it dry out after the first coat of clear. Usually you need a certain amount of flash time in between coats. If you let it dry completely, you will see the haze after your second coat.
True thanks
I agree with this. I did my headlights a few days ago. Did three coats on both. The first headlight was great. The second was hazy. I left about 10 mins between coats. I sanded it back, and left 3-5 mins between coats, and it looks great now.
Thank you so much I did my IS250 Lexus today came out exactly how you shown on the video I appreciate the knowledge thank you again
Great
I'm going to do my Lexus today. I'm scared.
Honestly the best,most effective and lasting method I've seen.i have to clean headlights like every couple of months or so because the sun beats them up without any protective clear coat.im trying this next for my daughters cars and ours.FRANK W.
I tried many different things for my headlights yours worked. My hats of to you young man. It worked wonders.
I love this idea! I have a 2004 CRV and my head lights are very dark yellow. Gonna do this myself. You guys are a girls best friend🌼
watching during covid lockdown (with no mask on) and this was awesome. my husband had bought an expensive kit to clean the headlights of my 2005 PT cruiser convertible! now he can return the kit he bought.
WOW, Best video ive seen yet regards to the headlamp 👍
Thanks for posting this you saved me $200 bucks on headlight replacement.
I have tired your method and my headlight looks like yours. I had used the the headlight restore on my other vechile and this is so much cheaper to apply. I only need some clear coat. Thanks for the tip. Keep them coming guy.
Did my VW Polo Vivo GT in the week and the results were fantastic. Just like on your video. Many thanks for great advice
Awesome
Amazing, I’ll hold on to this knowledge forever
Great, Good luck, thanks
1st.... Love the music !
This is the best video on how to clean plastic head lights on your VEHICLE.
Thank you
Thank you for making this a SIMPLE well explained way to fix the headlights!! God bless you.
Excellent. This particular video explains far more clearly how original protective shiny spray degrades, and then later the finals coats of the shiny protecting spray really bring the project to an excellent level. Other videos aren't so descritive. Thanks!
That clear coat spray is blowing my mind. I wouldn't think it would clear it up that much.
Yeah that "clear coat spray is also gonna be blowing" all over your car unless you use a garbage cut out the headlight and retape it off.
Is it really that bad to get clear coat on your paint?
Must have happened to his dumbazz😂
Of all the headlight restoration videos I've seen, this has been the best and most efficient way that would work for me and my car right now. I'm excited to try this out soon! 😆👍🤘✨
How did it turn out?
How did it work?
How'd it go?
How did it go?
Get UV protective clear gloss or you'll be doing it again in a month.
m buller I did my 3 years ago with chrome and mag polish, they still look the same.
What brand uv protection do you recommend for headlights ???
Doesn't clear coat already have UV protectors in it?
@@Harlanmote I didn't have any luck at all with this method. Did it exactly as shown. Clear coat still came out looking cloudy.
I was only able to find one brand with uv protection and Rust-Oleum of course. Their spray paints and glosses are notorious for putting out an uneven looking finish. No consistency in the pressure or just plain faulty spray tips. I avoid the brand as much as I possibly can and have been able to get away with it until this. Guess Ill try wet sanding the clear.
@@Harlanmote Chrome and Mag polish? For rims you mean? What brand exactly.? I'm going to make one more attempt with whatever you tell me. If it still returns cloudy replace.
One time I had a little body repair work done by the Italian/gypsy body guys always in McDonalds or Walmart parking lots. Well everyone who doesn't already know avoid these guys. Im saying now..don't even try. But. They did have something to restore the headlights. $10 a light but the stuff worked and instantly. My lights were better then new. They refogged 3 weeks later because they skipped clear coat. All I want to know is what they used
Thanks for the great tuition, bought the required products, cost me 28 au dollars. Resto kit 50 dollars. No braina , saved myself 130 dollars on a RWC.
Yes I am going to try this and save money. They quoted $100.00 at the shop to restore my headlights. The kits are expensive also. I think one coat does the trick instead of two. When it starts to fog up again then I would wet sand it again like you did,
clean with rubbing alcohol and then use the Rustoleum Clear Gloss. spray. Great video!
$100?!? I would have told them to kiss my azz-as I walked off..
This is just a temporary fix. The clear coat, whether its off the shelf or comes in a kit, is simply too soft. Marks from such things as bug hits don't come off. Eventually the headlight will be full of marks and scratches, and not close to how clear it looked the day you applied the cleaning. Kits will state that you need to apply once a year. I've found that at least twice a year is more like it. I'm going to do mine again this weekend but I'll be applying a sheet of UV film over it instead of the clear coat this time around.
megamania501 very true. Meguiar’s Headlight Coating is the best thing to use.
Most simple and effective restoration video seen. Excellent thanks for sharing.
Thanks
This is absolutely AWESOME!! I actually bought new headlights because my headlights are pitiful. Thanks to this video I feel very sure I can do what you did here. I won the headlight pair on eBay; now after I do this to my car I can sell the headlights back on eBay since I won't need them. I wish I had seen this sooner. Pray for me that God will guide my hands as I follow exactly what you demonstrated here!! Thank you for this video!!
Ooh , you better keep those lights... you never know!
Nice video, very informative, i was using turpentine to clear up my lenses, nothing else, applied it once every 3 months round about. Never occured to me to reapply the clear coat.
Thank you
That's true! The best and easy video's after watching so many at RUclips, I need to go homedepot after church, thanks
If lights are not too bad, you can use rubbing or polishing compound, about $7 a tin. I am impressed by what the clearcoat did in this video. Stay away from bug spray, as some suggest, as the DEET in it will make the plastic tacky.
True
Deet free bug spray :)
It takes a bit more time but going from 800p to 1500p to 2500p, compound and polish is going to make it look a whole lot better. Using transparant 3M film is far better. That clear is only going to last maybe 2 years before going bad again and you would need to start all over again as it will take longer maybe (5 years) for the film. If it goes bad just peel off and put a new one on without sanding again.
Thats awesome!! I took my car to have the plastic lenses professionally cleaned and it didnt look any different. They charged me $80 after i complained about the $100 price tag. Im going to do this myself. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you and good luck
This method really does produce better looking results than what is in those videos using the kits. It makes sense. How much of a durable coating can be contained in one of those wipes? But, as many folks have noticed, just spray one coat of clear coat. Seems like more coats just dull the finish.
..cant argue with the results...looks brand new!
This absolutely works just don’t get distracted and spray too much it’ll drip 😓 and dry that way
Two coats of clearcoat should be the absolute minimum. It takes two to fill in the sanded ridges and pits to a smooth surface. A third or even fourth coat not only protects but means that it will last at least ten years or more before you will notice any refogging. Just my humble opinion, but I did spend a few years in a paint shop.
Mr. G.Ray Glenn Sr Thank you for this info!
@Daniel Griffith Well they are good for a number of years initially, but if you wanted to, putting a couple of layers of "fast drying, ultra UVA protection, clear gloss," should prevent it. Especially if you do it every 5 to 7 years. Depending on your climate and road salts, etc., that your headlights have to contend with. Remember you're dealing with plastic and not glass. So a light sanding, washing, drying, and then decide if you need or want it painted. Remember you decide what you want and are going to do. This is just my opinion and I'm sure it will differ from every ones elses.
But i would add, try it on the old headlamps first and you might not want to buy new ones. Also it will give you practice before doing in the future.. Good luck.
10 years!?!
@@marks9197 there's no way!
I know this is an older video. But I just found it. Beautiful job! I never thought of wet sanding and then using the clear coat. And I actually have that same spray can of clear coat thank you so much!
Good work :-)
"What I think? I think amazing stuff." Plain water, alcohol and clear coat? Incredible!! Thanks for Sharing I got to try this on my honda accord headlights which look horrible by the way."
Thank you
Honestly followed all of your recommended steps.. Didn't work so well.. Personally just skipped to a clear coat and my headlights were decent again. Also tried just the clear coat on yellow lights, and took away the yellow and clear it up. We'll see how long it last, thanks for the video.
Sand with fine sandpaper between coats after they dry. Make sure you remove sanding residue before applying additional coats.
I have been doing this for 15+yrs. It really works. I charge 50 a pair to restore. Good hustle.
I am using your technique on my headlights right after my 2nd cup of coffee! I am going to try something a little different after the sanding. Meguirs Plastx and Meguirs Headlight restorer after that. I have heard of clear coat peeling after so long, and i thought i'd take tips from here and there. I will have to let you know how it goes!
Tony, what's the verdict?
Great job and most of us have those supplies in our garage already
This is the best and easiest method I've found...worked great on my 2000 f150. Use the best uv clearcoat you can find.👍now they lite up the road at night again.
This is the best method I've seen so far. Thanks bro.
Thank you
My 2011 Silverado head lights are starting to get that hazed over look that was easy I will be doing that soon thanks
How did it go?
Wow, great job!!! Fast, economical!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you for this quick and easy fix. I'm always apprehensive about trying things myself but you made it look easy and the results were amazing. Thank you again, for your help!
I've a 2014 Toyota sequoia, and mine are doing the same thing. I'll have to try this before shelling out the big bucks they want for new ones. Thx guy👍👍👍👍👍
Well done & so easy
My man! U saved me 150 bucs!!! Preciate you homie 👊🏿
Nice simple steps, great video! Finishing off with medium strength compound to get rid of orange peel at e clear coat and follow by soft polishing will give a prefect shine to them. Lastly don’t forget to wax it for extra protection from e UV too.
fast ~ low cost, too ~ excellent ~ thanks ~
Lincoln Fong did you try it?? Did it work?
Perfect i have a honda Accord 1999 same issues ty dude Awesome info !
This absolutely works. I tried it first on a 2000 Jimmy before I tried anything else. Headlight looks like new. Thank you!
Awesomely
I tried this on a 1998 F-150 and it worked great. Thank you!
I see the second coat make it blurry so 1st was amazing, my experience with those spray cans of clear coats is that more you spray on will show orange peel which need buffing and polishing. Good luck
That's the problem I had. I will buff the headlights a little, but I'm sure some of the orange peel will remain, but I can live with that. They're still much better than before. Next time I will either only do one coat or I'll buff them.
If you use a buffer you can make the headlights look brand new again.
Yeah but this vid is for folks that don't have a buffer. There's already plenty of vids for you lucky buffer havers.
AMAZING! I can't wait to do it to my car!
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Have u done
Just did exactly what u did brought the exact same products from home depot results were amazing and less than 10$ thanks for the video
Fantastic!
Unbelievable !!!!! I got a 250 charge for this! Wow..thanks bruh..nxt time I'll do this..💯
Wow Man!!!!! I'm doing this to my car this week!!!! I have bad corossion on my headlights! If it works I'm gonna do my Mama's too!!!!! Thanks soooo much!!!!!☺️
Thank you for the video instructions and demonstation. I don't understand how you were able to do this with just the 800 grit sandpaper. All the kits and YT demos *specifically Chris Fix and Wilson Auto Detailing) went through several grades of sandpaper from course to fine. My headlights are BAD. 2005 Scion xA ... gotta do something - new pair of headlight assemblies are still awful high at $200 :( I am almost 63 and that is a lot of money but I don't want to get into a job I don't have the strenght to do well / complete. (thumbs have arthritis pretty bad - I have so little strength and I know they will hurt for a few days after a job like this - however, I did just put a new wax ring and all the tank inerds in 1 of my commodes... took me 3 days lol and I suffered with pretty bad pain in arms/shoulders/hands - but Imma tell you my toilet is SECURE and Flushes like a pro - and no leaks :) )
I live with the health issues as you!! To be honest my 2006 ford feasta headlights where in a apolling condition, After days of research came upon a channel that convinced me to tackle the job myself, OK it took me 2 days to restore the headlights because of this painfull condition, But the result is truly amazing, I strongly recommend visiting this channel "The headlight restoration pro" All his instruction tutorials are filmed in real time and a joy to watch!!! Goodluck from a 72years old 😉👍🇬🇧
what was the spray he used withthe 800 grit sand paper?
Water
Also remember when you're using the sand paper to keep the headlight wet the ENTIRE time you are wet sanding it. Its called wet sanding for a reason. Start with 400 if your headlights are really glazey but do not push hard. You do that when using the 800 then as a final result make sure you wipe off with rubbing alcohol and then use 2000. Make sure each grit of sand paper you do swirls and then as the last step do horizontal swipe motion so the clear coat has something to grab onto better. Don't forget to tape a trash bag over your car cut out the head light bigger than the head light it self then retape it BEFORE you start spraying your clear coat to avoid spray paint all over your car.
@@EliteOnTheBeat Didn't think of using a trash bag. Thanks!
It looks like the 2nd coat of clear coat had the opposite effect! Was that the case?
Restoring clear headlight s can’t get any easier n cheaper than this . Thnx for sharing
That second clear coat you put on took away from the "new look" the first coat gave the headlights didn't it?
Great sharing. Nice to watch such a beautiful, easy and less time consuming lights restoration video.
Regards
Thank you
Great video for the do-it-yourself for a home but if you use a buffer on it it will last a lot longer instead of spraying a clear just buff it with compound. First wetsand it with 2000 then buff
True, thanks
Thanks! This worked well! You saved me a lot of time and $70 I would have had to spend to replace the headlights.