The Absolute BEST Way to Fully Restore Your Own Headlights (Lifetime Warranty)

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @dipyourcar
    @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому +33

    If you're interested, here is the Kit - www.dipyourcar.com/products/nextgen-headlight-restoration-kit-w-lifetime-warranty

    •  7 місяців тому +1

      Is it possible to use some kind of hyper shift on headlights? Of course in a sense that it doesn't interfere with the lights on but only noticeable off in daylight.
      I'm just asking out of curiosity.
      Nice informative video as always. 👍

    • @robertnightingale4101
      @robertnightingale4101 7 місяців тому

      Approve of sanding by hand as its simple and you get a better feel for what is happening to the lens. Some kits use pads for drills.

    • @jeffhowell3310
      @jeffhowell3310 7 місяців тому

      Awesome, I will be buying one, for sure this month.

    • @RANDOMNATION907
      @RANDOMNATION907 7 місяців тому

      If you are mechanically inclined enough, you can remove the headlamp assembly and do this 'off the car'.

    • @Rs6Quik
      @Rs6Quik 5 місяців тому

      My only caveat is you may need to remind customers that they could go a step further to sand w/1200 grit vertical swipes if they noticed the 600 left any scratches.

  • @kousinkoolaid
    @kousinkoolaid 7 місяців тому +103

    As someone who does this for a living, and who has been looking at those grimey lights for a long time wishing I could help. I can say you nailed it. And I only wish I was smart enough to put together a kit before you. 😆

    • @dipyourcar
      @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому +26

      the headlights were distracting from the colors, I knew it 😅

    • @kousinkoolaid
      @kousinkoolaid 7 місяців тому +2

      😂

    • @monaaustin7820
      @monaaustin7820 7 місяців тому +3

      @@dipyourcar Yes they were!

    • @cringram1003
      @cringram1003 7 місяців тому +7

      A clear without a hardner won't last. Ask me oh I know!

    • @monokheros5373
      @monokheros5373 5 місяців тому

      @@cringram1003 UV CURE is the hardner

  • @PatriciaSirois
    @PatriciaSirois 7 місяців тому +16

    Yes!!! I've been looking for this! My 89 yr. old mother has a little Honda FIT, and the headlights have seen better days. I'm going to get this kit and fix them for her!! No, she doesn't drive, I play chauffeur for her. Thank you so much, very informative! Love you videos, too. Watch them all the time because I'm curious if the paint will look good. Listen, even your paint failures look good, so that's saying something!

  • @madebyscratch
    @madebyscratch 7 місяців тому +10

    man, I've been doing this for years using 800, 1400, and finally 1800 wet sand grit.. All overkill evidentally... those look amazing!!

    • @earthflute2248
      @earthflute2248 6 місяців тому +5

      The way you should do it for THE best outcome.
      His headlights are not as clear as they could be.

    • @markcook9084
      @markcook9084 5 місяців тому

      $60 for one car?? Is this a joke??

    • @russellbrooker2122
      @russellbrooker2122 5 місяців тому

      Ive made double that for a restoration

  • @waybous
    @waybous 7 місяців тому +20

    I just want to share an experience. I sent this company a message about matching a specific paint with the paint code I have from the original car, the TwerkStallion. They sent me to Gabe who sent me a full email on what to get, how much and all the links to the specific supplies I would need to recreate that color. I called 20 other places around me and they would say no because I only need a small amount or they would set an amount like $250 for a pint. I just want to thank you for the help. I'm going to have a few stickers made and put it on the car when I send it to Hert.

  • @SilvaDreams
    @SilvaDreams 7 місяців тому +9

    I would suggest buying a sanding sponge because it will give a more even surface finish because doing it by hand along will cause random preasure where your fingers are pressing down.

  • @billklingensmith3770
    @billklingensmith3770 5 місяців тому +1

    I restore classic cars and have had my own with grime and haze, this kit is ingenious. I love using your products, just wish I thought of something like this years ago

  • @mjjr1000
    @mjjr1000 7 місяців тому +15

    I’ve been sanding back and buffing them up for yrs.
    Bit stupid that they changed from glass to plastic in the first place.
    Looked a decent finish 👌🏻

  • @ryandubyah2345
    @ryandubyah2345 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the results, the lenses look great! Nice to see that little bit of a sway from the norm too, but I LOVE THE REGULAR CONTENT!!

  • @tose917
    @tose917 7 місяців тому +9

    My next project. Thanks Fonzie!!😁👍

  • @hodaboy1
    @hodaboy1 7 місяців тому +4

    Michigan here.. less than $70.. shared with my fb group.. Can't believe how much comes in the kit for the price.

  • @LeeMooEez
    @LeeMooEez 7 місяців тому +26

    I swear I wanna mention about your headlight everytime I saw that but restrain from being rude etc. hahahaha..FINALLY!

  • @MarkTregelt
    @MarkTregelt 7 місяців тому +1

    Finally, no more Hypershifts 😀 Thanks alot my little muscle man! I love it.

  • @maxmoller
    @maxmoller 7 місяців тому +27

    Great little kit you guys made there. 👍
    I would argue that in most cases, it would probably be better, (and maybe easier) to just take the headlights of the car, before working on them.

    • @dipyourcar
      @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому +18

      Wouldn't argue that! However as a primarily DIY focused channel, we try to show how you can get these projects done the simplest and easiest way possible.

    • @ronnierobinson9960
      @ronnierobinson9960 7 місяців тому +10

      As a person who works in a body shop I would have to disagree, most newer cars are a pain to do anything with the headlights

    • @maxmoller
      @maxmoller 7 місяців тому

      @@ronnierobinson9960 Not gonna disagree with you, about newer cars being a pain to work on. Older cars are often way easier. (And more fun)
      I was just thinking that if you're restoring headlights on a car. Then it's probably an older model. 🙂
      But yeah. We may be entering the era of "old cars" being too new for home mechanics.

    • @ronnierobinson9960
      @ronnierobinson9960 7 місяців тому +1

      @maxmoller well I'm referring to like 2005-10 and up
      Hell I've seen cars a few years old with yellowed up lights

    • @kelqueen9998
      @kelqueen9998 7 місяців тому +4

      I miss the old cars where the headlights were easy to deal with. I have a 2001 Subaru and I have to take it to a shop to replace the bulbs because you have to take half of the car apart just to get at one of them. Even the mechanics think it's a PITA.

  • @davidbarnsley8486
    @davidbarnsley8486 7 місяців тому +1

    It certainly looks so much better than before
    I have done a couple of my cars like that

  • @zaddy.m3
    @zaddy.m3 7 місяців тому +5

    How long dose this last ?

  • @robertmayott5835
    @robertmayott5835 6 місяців тому +3

    What kind of clear coat spray is that?

  • @ExCaLi3uR1
    @ExCaLi3uR1 7 місяців тому

    I don't needed until now, my car is new. But it is good to know, that there is now an easy solution. Thanks a lot for this video.

  • @Sin3xtreme
    @Sin3xtreme 7 місяців тому +3

    Use a bit of soap in the water to stop the paper getting cloggy

    • @davidbarnsley8486
      @davidbarnsley8486 7 місяців тому +2

      If ou use dishwashing liquid it also cleans polish and silicone off the surface

    • @Sin3xtreme
      @Sin3xtreme 7 місяців тому

      @@davidbarnsley8486 i use that when i,m sanding a car

  • @mcyclonegt
    @mcyclonegt 7 місяців тому +1

    I have always polished the haze off before I cleared it, but I see that may not be necessary. I am out of clear, guess I will have to order some from you.

  • @Malbeefance
    @Malbeefance 7 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video! Thanks for keeping it simple.

  • @michaelj4009
    @michaelj4009 7 місяців тому +1

    Can this be used as a preventative on new vehicles? If so, what are the steps?

  • @oldbutnotdead1
    @oldbutnotdead1 7 місяців тому +2

    Wish I had seen this with my old Lincoln. It was seriously cloudy.

  • @cjgates11
    @cjgates11 7 місяців тому +2

    Awesome. Now the old girls looking right!

  • @itsthat1guy901
    @itsthat1guy901 Місяць тому

    Can you use this kit to fix those pesty micro cracks on headlights lenses too?

  • @observer271
    @observer271 7 місяців тому +6

    Dang! This is on my list of things to do.

  • @xDarkAngelxc
    @xDarkAngelxc 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice work. I heard if you wanted to take it a step further you, could compound and polish it as well.

  • @imJGott
    @imJGott 7 місяців тому +2

    Yeah I’m going to need this for sure! Thanks for showing us

  • @markflores5124
    @markflores5124 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video keep up the good work

  • @honestauto3490
    @honestauto3490 7 місяців тому

    Quick question? After you dip your car if you want to do it again do you have to peel the old dip off first or do you spray over the top of it?

  • @-Art.
    @-Art. 7 місяців тому +1

    Great job. I did it twice same way :)

  • @katarh
    @katarh 7 місяців тому

    Ah, nice! I tried a DIY kit from a store and the results were.... not great. We had the headlights restored on our ancient Honda last time we had a full detail, but I'm starting to see a little bit of fog on my 2010 Miata now, just on the top edge. I'll probably give it a nice headlight spa day when I replace the cloth top later on this year.

  • @madisontapp5623
    @madisontapp5623 7 місяців тому +1

    I assume the lights shouldn't cloud again? Thats the purpose of the limited lifetime warranty? Super interested, but I need to know how long to expect clear lights before I can commit.

    • @dipyourcar
      @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому

      Yup that's the purpose of the warranty - if it dulls, fogs, etc during it's lifetime - it's replaced.

  • @Mtb9r
    @Mtb9r 7 місяців тому +4

    Very cool project.

  • @cnicfam5vids608
    @cnicfam5vids608 7 місяців тому +4

    This is awesome. Is there any way to get just the clear coat? Already have everything else sitting around in the garage.

    • @Masterplan15
      @Masterplan15 7 місяців тому +3

      Yes online. Meguiars is one such brand. Available most places with car care products or online

    • @chhansen9813
      @chhansen9813 7 місяців тому

      Yea, go to any store that sells it!

    • @Thee_Sinner
      @Thee_Sinner 7 місяців тому

      They only sell the cans in bulk on their site..

    • @Amorget
      @Amorget 7 місяців тому

      I was wondering the same thing. I looked on Meguiar's site and didn't find a clear coat, only a plastic polish (Meguiar's M10)

  • @jasondreams202
    @jasondreams202 7 місяців тому +2

    Nice product to add to the lineup. Kinda helps make yal a one stop shop to drastically improve the look of an aged ride in one shipment. What good is spraying a car, having it turn out nice, and then still have some fogged headlights detracting from the whole look? I’ll prolly try it out when I make my next purchase

    • @dipyourcar
      @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому +3

      Some of our videos I can't wait to see what people say about the color, and I see a bunch of "bro those headlights" comments. Kills me lol. Gonna redo all of them eventually

    • @jasondreams202
      @jasondreams202 7 місяців тому +1

      @@dipyourcar haha I’ve never noticed. I’m always so mesmerized by the colors, but yeah, it can definitely kill a look. I kinda wish there were glass covers or headlight options available in the aftermarket seeing that they fade so quickly. Might be a pain to figure out and expensive, but I’d have to imagine that they would sell…. Hmmm maybe I can be the guy! Lol

  • @miist3rp1974
    @miist3rp1974 3 місяці тому

    will this remove 'road rash' or rock chips in the headlights?

  • @luciferztongue
    @luciferztongue 7 місяців тому +2

    I just wanna see Fonzie color match this crazy matte Grey I seen on a factory kia so i can slap it on my Bimmer.

  • @grandmastert01
    @grandmastert01 7 місяців тому

    Brad is the man !!

  • @hangonsnoop
    @hangonsnoop 7 місяців тому

    I love the STI, but it really needs the headlights to be repaired. I hope to se it looking its best soon.

  • @GunslingerTheGod
    @GunslingerTheGod 7 місяців тому

    Yo i can do this now because you made it so simple. I can re watch this video too to make sure I fully understood. Great video

  • @speedmom1702
    @speedmom1702 7 місяців тому

    One of my headlights has started to delaminate a little on the top. Will sanding with both the 400 and 600 even it out?

  • @froggiewes
    @froggiewes 7 місяців тому

    Can you buff the clear iron would it need a second coat?

  • @redgtr
    @redgtr 7 місяців тому +22

    A Wednesday video??? Also this is a long overdue one. The headlights have always distracted from the dip

  • @johnhunter378
    @johnhunter378 7 місяців тому

    Thanks Fonzie, your headlights were killing me for a long time brother! 😂😂

  • @aaronburratwood.6957
    @aaronburratwood.6957 7 місяців тому

    These headlights did turnout pretty cherry. Noice!

  • @nyanlinthunyanlinthu-mc7gi
    @nyanlinthunyanlinthu-mc7gi 3 місяці тому

    What clear cote you use?

  • @Laurynlc55
    @Laurynlc55 7 місяців тому +2

    Oh man do I need that for my moms car they are so bad I hate driving at night with her car

  • @latestarter027
    @latestarter027 7 місяців тому +2

    Totally need this! thanks the demo! Ps we need to get you a bigger shirt cause those arms are HUGE!

  • @dazzahaywood3298
    @dazzahaywood3298 6 місяців тому

    Thank you watched from uk 🇬🇧 I'll be doin mine when kit arrives

  • @mattg8dude
    @mattg8dude 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm surprised that only one wet coat is needed. Figured it would be 2 or 3 coats with a sand and polish for the final step.

    • @dipyourcar
      @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому +2

      it's not a traditional clear, it's made just for this purpose. 1 coat does the trick!

  • @ChaiLatte13
    @ChaiLatte13 7 місяців тому

    wow I had no idea it was this easy. The headlights on my 07 CRV are just starting to get cloudy at the top. ty

  • @jamest3188
    @jamest3188 7 місяців тому +1

    sick! amazing to see how far yall have come. Any way you can paint the Dyc mustang black to forest green shift?

  • @35strange
    @35strange 7 місяців тому +2

    Looks good 👊🏼

  • @aer9646
    @aer9646 7 місяців тому +1

    Great Job👍

  • @Nyc4u247
    @Nyc4u247 7 місяців тому

    What’s done to the rs6. I see aftermarket intake ?

    • @dipyourcar
      @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому +2

      Tune, exhaust, intake, downpipes, etc

  • @thegooddoctor6719
    @thegooddoctor6719 7 місяців тому

    Great and enlightening content as usual..........

  • @RainbowSkyDancer
    @RainbowSkyDancer 7 місяців тому +1

    that's cool, and works well

  • @sherryp538
    @sherryp538 5 місяців тому +4

    I’m here for the gun show lol

  • @nathanwhite5602
    @nathanwhite5602 7 місяців тому +2

    Good video

  • @jeannerogers7085
    @jeannerogers7085 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanx!

  • @snakey1996
    @snakey1996 7 місяців тому

    lol, I commented a while ago about the tail lights. Did you get those too? ;)

  • @TheCarnager
    @TheCarnager 7 місяців тому

    Mother sure could use this on her lights.

  • @pmdinaz
    @pmdinaz 7 місяців тому +2

    Less expensive than new headlights for sure. However, that must be some super duper clearcoat in that small aerosol can..pricey

  • @flatheadcountyaudit3395
    @flatheadcountyaudit3395 7 місяців тому

    No adhesion promoter?

  • @jamesrankin9833
    @jamesrankin9833 7 місяців тому +1

    Good stuff!

  • @robertnightingale4101
    @robertnightingale4101 7 місяців тому +1

    No problem with the outside of the lens, mine are misting up on the inside.😂

  • @oscardlr4284
    @oscardlr4284 4 місяці тому

    Need update

  • @AutoYoung
    @AutoYoung 7 місяців тому +6

    3:17
    That’s what she said…

    • @tose917
      @tose917 7 місяців тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @AutoYoung
      @AutoYoung 7 місяців тому

      @@tose917
      It's so juvenile but oh so classic. 😂😂😂

    • @AutoYoung
      @AutoYoung 7 місяців тому

      @User39.
      Troll these nuts fuck boi...

  • @Jimmy_Jamz
    @Jimmy_Jamz 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey I just said this last video! Now fix the tint 🤣

  • @robsarchery9679
    @robsarchery9679 4 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @grandmastert01
    @grandmastert01 7 місяців тому +1

    I can get about 3 cars per can

  • @ChefkochBaba
    @ChefkochBaba 7 місяців тому +4

    in germany we say: Tüv sagt Nein!

    • @free4fire
      @free4fire 7 місяців тому +1

      Speaking of Germany, I've just noticed that the car has a German plate (or well at least the blue EU D strip on the side).

    • @philc8703
      @philc8703 7 місяців тому

      @@free4fire You don't need front plates in Florida, so its just a vanity plate, probably as the car is German

    • @MrSnooopDog
      @MrSnooopDog 7 місяців тому +1

      du kannst die einfach polieren ohne den Klarlack, das merkt der Tüv auch nicht

  • @C.J...
    @C.J... 7 місяців тому

    Looks great but why not tint them. Aquamarine or a gold hue would look dope AF on the Audi.

    • @briandooley7497
      @briandooley7497 7 місяців тому +2

      Because most people like to have functional headlights

  • @NeedlessJ93
    @NeedlessJ93 7 місяців тому +1

    Could have used more pearl 😆 👍

  • @daniyarzaynidinov
    @daniyarzaynidinov 7 місяців тому

    Это временное решение. Лучше уж купить новую фару. Но спасибо за обзор. И удачи

  • @flat4wankel
    @flat4wankel 6 місяців тому

    Wow!

  • @a.k.2023
    @a.k.2023 Місяць тому

    Bist du in den Zaubertrank gefallen?

  • @tigris4149a2
    @tigris4149a2 7 місяців тому +2

    Good thing my lights are glass.

  • @tystuff1
    @tystuff1 7 місяців тому

    Nice Audi rs6

  • @NateSmith87
    @NateSmith87 7 місяців тому

    Remember, fellas, "If it ain't nice and wet, please forget."

  • @teknykill
    @teknykill 7 місяців тому +1

    WHat if my crazy A$$ did clear coat once before? It starting to peel lol

    • @dipyourcar
      @dipyourcar  7 місяців тому +2

      Sand it off w 400, then 600, then proceed w the kit as normal

  • @donaldredline975
    @donaldredline975 6 місяців тому

    Interesting

  • @benjamhervin1131
    @benjamhervin1131 7 місяців тому

    👍👍👍

  • @coasterpath
    @coasterpath 7 місяців тому +3

    How about taking off your shirt and do some push-ups and then start the show

  • @joshehman3571
    @joshehman3571 7 місяців тому

    Dang son

  • @monokheros5373
    @monokheros5373 5 місяців тому

    you could teach five year olds to do this!
    and
    50 year olds!

  • @shaunwolton176
    @shaunwolton176 2 місяці тому

    And the car not included lol

  • @sugargliderdude
    @sugargliderdude 7 місяців тому +2

    another option is buying new headlights :)

    • @lestatdelamora
      @lestatdelamora 7 місяців тому +4

      Must be nice to have plenty of money to blow

    • @sugargliderdude
      @sugargliderdude 7 місяців тому +1

      @@lestatdelamora its only money

    • @davesiringo7147
      @davesiringo7147 7 місяців тому

      ​@@sugargliderdudeWould you buy OEM, as well?

    • @logisticspilot
      @logisticspilot Місяць тому

      @@lestatdelamora they are inexpensive now on amazon...just bought a left and right for an Elantra...140 dollars total...

  • @SalisburyKarateClub
    @SalisburyKarateClub 7 місяців тому

    Remember when we didn't have to do this. We had glass headlights, welcome to the world of plastic

  • @franchesconieves1120
    @franchesconieves1120 7 місяців тому

    Lol

  • @bullet10002
    @bullet10002 7 місяців тому

    Sick video! Im definitely sharing this with my group for them to come oickup a kit and watch this great video explaining it. 💙🩵 love you're vids bud. Do some more blues 😁