@@manan-543 older vehicles are made to last unlike the newer ones that are designed to break in about 5 years or so. Just as long as you keep up with the matience with your vehicles you will be fine.
@@manan-543what do you mean how does a car last 23 years? My 1994 Golf mk3 is 30 years old this year and still runs and drives like it just rolled off the production line. Don't know how old you are but older cars were made waaaaaayy better in terms of reliability and quality than newer vehicles and that's not just a fact, its the truth. Just look at how much manufacturers are charging for part prices nowadays on cars compared to old ones and how frequently something breaks. (P.S: My golf has 341000km)
@@modernvehiclecare Make sure it's UV protection clear coat, sometime polish works also but people don't know that by polishing them they will fade again after a while thanks to the sun UV.
The science behind this is so cool. First by using the grit, you create many small grooves and microscratches. The surface is so uneven that the light coming from inside the headlight is set to a complely different direction making it look almost opaque. It doesnt look opaque because some light manages to get through After you're done with that, you fill the grooves and scratches with a substance that has a refractive index equal to or nearly equal to the glass the headlights are made up of, it gives a visual illusion that the whole "glass" is one piece even if it could be made up of different substances/materials. You can't simply spray the coat initially because it will create different thickness in different parts completely ruining the look (basically changing the refraction of light in a way that makes the glass act like a lens and make the headlight look wonky. So you have to sand it down to an almost even level.
you actually don't need a respirator for a small job like that if you are outdoors. just hold your breath for a few secs. if it was indoors tho, it'd be a different story.
@@TiesTorNwhenever someone says, "you actually don't need that piece of safety equipment" it makes me think I need it more. I mean if you have a respirator why not use it? What's the point in taking in more chemicals than you need to? Even if it's just for a second?
You shouldn't be alone. This is the proper way to do it. It's meant to average out the peaks of the previous grit. Law of averages. Best way to get a smooth surface.
Bro I detail cars for living this is the most professional way I’ve seen headlight restoration done Edit: nobody cares how you do your headlight restoration people complaining in the comments because some one else does it better then u😩🤣🤣 doesn’t mean you have to shit on him learn something from it and apply it to how you do it and move on why tf is every one explaining how they do thier headlight restoration I could care less the way that this channel does it is not only professional but also it’s an art can’t see how people look at this and just have something negative to say I’ve been detailing for 5 years now I still haven’t seen anyone do it this professionally
They wouldn't need to be done if more people used Meguiars headlight coating once a year it keeps new and restored headlights crystal clear and has a anti-yellow plus UV protection against cracks
@johns3153 that’s just an inferior clear coat sold as a headlight restoration product lol I really see no use case for it at all unless you just want to temporarily make your headlights look a little better
@@modernvehiclecare idk I've been using it for 5 years on my 2000 chevy silverado and there still like new after the same type of aftermarket lights my buddy has and he went threw two sets so definitely worked for me I only started using because of a UA-camr on here named Scotty Kilmer
That’s awesome that it worked out for you for such a long time lol, it all depends on the amount of sunlight the vehicle is exposed to. If that random coating lasted 5 years then 2k clear coat should be able to get you 10 years easily. Its way stronger and will preserve your headlights way better
I could see this being worth it on foreign cars where parts are expensive and hard to find but I wouldn't do this on a domestic cause usually new headlights are cheap and way less time consuming to install. Still a dope video though
I did this to my PT Cruiser because replacing the headlights literally meant disassembling the entire front end and inside front fenders just to get the lights out. Much easier to sand and spray
If your headlight assembly is easy to take off, I'd recommend taking it off then doing this. Lowest chance of possibly getting any chemicals on your paint 👍
The amount professionalism in this video is amazing. Using protection for the paint while sanding, putting bags on top of car while spraying, and using a respirator while spraying even when outside. Very well executed 👏❤
Nice! I've always had to just Cutt-N- Buff on'm cause I was ALWAYS doin it for OTHER PEOPLE'S Vehicles cause I COULDN'T just keep My mouth shut when ANYONE I knew would pull up w Ole CRUSTY YELLERS 💛🤷🏽♂️😅 Livin in Florida makes this issue 💯x MORE COMMON🌞♨️🙄🌊🌴🏄🏽♂️😎💪🏽 Believe it or not, that CHEAP Blue Bottle of "Headlight Restoration" aKa Semi Grit Buffin Compound works too. I'd hit the lenses with a SUPER FINE (1500+) WET Paper or Sandin Sponge, then used that Cheap Restoration Compound on a Microfiber Towel to Buff/Polish them out. An if I had it around, I'd smack it w some Clear Coat. I've even used "OFF!" Bug Spray as a Clear, which DOES WORK temporarily, just ISN'T a permanent solution, just FYI 👍🏽 Easy to do and makes a MAJOR DIFFERENCE @ Night w your Headlights bein MUCH BRIGHTER, not to mention, helps the Appearance of Your Whip by a LONG SHOT. So get out there an GET IT DONE, FOLKS. I AIN'T write ALL THIS to see Yalls Ole CRUSTY YELLERS ANYMORE, DAMMIT 😂🤙🏽
Do you guys actually do something like this at Walmart? I saw they charge 15 per light and was thinking to myself, “that’s hella cheap and probably don’t do a good job on it.”
@@ARealPain this is a service the walmart garage offers, I beleive its 25$ for both lenses. Although it is a walmart, so some locations might do a phenomenal job while others dont. But if done properly they work super well
This is how I have done headlights for the last 15 years. No one believes that this is the longest lasting way to clear up old headlights, until they realize you haven't had to do anything to them after a year and they still look new
The only permanent way to restore them. All the kits that dont clearcoat them will fail within a few months. The polycarbonate lenses are clearcoated from the OEM, and bare PC will not last long in sunlight.
looks nice... problem i have is that all my fogged up lights are all on the inside, and only for half the year... (welcome to Norway, positive *C one hour, negative next... and sprinkle it with ether snow or rain)
Love the overspray flying straight on the audi 😁❤️ nice job tho ☺️ tbh, it’s better to stop at a more rough gradation, and then apply 1-2more coats of clear - this way all the sanding marks will fill with the clear coat, and rougher surface will make a better bond for the paint. This way repair will last longer
I was low key hating on how much extra work he was doing because I’ve restored headlights before With kits with acceptable results. This just looks amazing. Like new. Good work!
Did something similar, wet sand and changing to finer grit about 3 times. Used a Polish, then covered with a clear coat uv protection. They look fantastic 2 years later. Your result is way better!
I wonder if you could sand it like you have done then use water and a cork polishing disk like you do when putting a shine on the edge of an acrylic bench top, I just think placing chemicals may react with the acrylic in a bad way over time, looks good anyway
People used to be confused when I told them the store 40$ kit was worthless and it required much more work. But look at the end result it’s perfection.
This is one of those things that scares people a lot because it looks worse and worse before it looks better, and people that aren't used to it think they fucked up.
I didn't understand the concept to sanding head-lights 🥲 , Didn't it gets scratched ? Then how You remove the scratches 🥹👆🏻 , I tried once with my table lamp & Ended up with Utter disappointment 💔😞
the only thing is dont do it if your car has paint that is in very poor condition and damaged body panels/bumpers unless you are planning to fix everything. otherwise you fix one thing and it makes the rest stick out even more 😂 I think the principle for fixing bad paint would be quite similar inless its damaged to the bottom layers. just at a much larger scale, and with different products
This is a good way but labor intensive, I would recommend first checking if there are aftermarket glass options without changing the whole assembly cause it’s just so much faster.
Thanks! Because water will get in between the tape and plastic and you can’t risk painting at that point. The area needs to be completely dry for when you apply the paint and when you remove the masking materials
I guarantee I would get overspray on something, even if I taped it off. I would be much better off removing the entire head light assembly and doing all of that in my backyard. 😂
I like how everyone is showing this on the biggest headlight they can find. I had to do this on my alfa 159 and getting even surface during sanding was tricky to say at least.
This is something id pay someone to do on my nice car. Waste of time on my daily work car. Too much work. I bought a HL restore kit in target for 10bucks. Thats enough.
Little did we know, he painted the light. He made it all white and used the power of editing to make what looks like a “coat of paint” but is really a big transition
Came out really good. But is it better to do it that way, or use 300 grit sand paper then 600 then 1k then rubbing compound, then finish with a polishing compound. No need to worry about drips or having to deal with and pay for 2k clear coat. No offense, your shit came out great. Keep on keeping on but Sanding and polishing works great also.
My only issue is that Isopropyl Alcohol eats away at plastics so that'll make it so you have to do it more frequently. Other than that it's well done and looks nice.
@@iDeLaYeD_o No you were correct, in part - depends on the plastic. And to the other guy, no alcohol doesn't actually 'clean' but I guess we get what point you thought you were making
pretty good! props for wearing a full-face respirator, but I VERY strongly recommend you to get a pair of nitrile gloves for these kinds of jobs, or, better yet, a full protection suit. Once the reaction between the components in the 2k starts, it releases a ton of nasty isocyanates, and they can permeate through your skin. It's a lot worse than your average 1k stuff. keep yourself safe
I hope you know that with rubbing compound you can polish that plastic to perfection without having to sand it down or use any coats. You can use polish after the rubbing compound to obtain the maximum shine and transparency. Applying anything that creates a coat looks nice but once it is old and scratched, you cannot polish it, you would need to fist remove it which is a pain. Just use rubbing compound and polish (no wax) and you are all set for the next few years.
What is 2K and heavy coat? Obviously a clear coat but is that a brand? And yeah i started wearing nitril gloves when using any chems. A doctor friend told me I was absorbing a lot of petrochemicals into my body. It will cause problems sooner or later. I don't know if you heard this but apparently acids cause nerve damage
exactly - you're effectively painting the plastic and would spend more time removing it when it starts to (and it will) degrade. Also no maintenance is a lie, if you don't keep it protected like any other clear coat surface, it will break down even faster
I always mean to do my headlghts properly, but just end up going out and giving them a quick buff over instead when I am polishing the paintwork. Just lazy I guess.
There are actual kits for this that use can use your drill with different grit cones and the solutions. It takes about an hour and a half and most automotive tuning shops will do it. Used to take me hours until I got the technique down.
I might sound lazy/stupid for asking this but is there a way to get more specific information regarding this process? I really want to do it for my dad's vehicle but I don't want to mess it up and make things worse. Any website recommendations relating to this process help, thanks for reading!
i detail cars too. but i use a plastic sealant that offers both paint correction and a hydrophobic coating. Somehow it also removes the dusty and foggy poop on the headlights. That is what I use instead of sanding and polishing. edit: 1 year later, still looks brand new.
Hey so they have this stuff made from BG it’s a polycarbonate specific headlight coating. It’s amazing stuff and it even self levels so you don’t need to wet sand and polish like you do after clear coating unless you want to leave the orange peel. Also for anyone wondering, the reason you don’t want to just polish headlights is because from factory the polycarbonate headlights have a factory coating that’s very hard and resists rock chips crack them and also make them UV resistant. When headlights get this bad that coating has failed and where’s off and that’s why it’ll look patchy and yellow. So you need to completely sand that oem coating off and use a poly specific coating like oem manufacturers use or you can get away with 2k clear coat. But make sure you’re wearing a full tyvek suit and a respirator like this guy because that stuff is toxic to our nervous systems and can soak through your skin.
Thanks for the comment bro. I looked up the bg clear coat but I’m not sold on it for a few reasons, it seems like a basic can of clear coat, no hardner therefore I can’t trust that will be truly uv and chemical resistant like 2K. Also the fan pattern from a 2k can is unmatched, orange peel is easily avoided by warming the can before spraying
@@modernvehiclecare I’ve got customers from 2018 with lights that look brand new still. It’s actually really uv resistant and very hard after cured. It’s very similar to the oem polycarbonate coating.
Best way to do it is with a microfiber cloth, bit of autosol and use that one finger hard making little circles not smudges. Can use a power tool, but then you'd use way more autosol
Finally someone who does it right, do 2k and 3k to get even finer results
Especially with a wet sanding and plastic compound buffing.
Idk if you can get any finer than this, this looks like straight glass
1k is enough. The lexan's surface needs to have deep grooves for the clear coat to settle and form a solid shiny surface.
Honestly I dont even ho over 800, I find it has better adhesion with a little rougher surface, and looks just as clear after the Clearcoat.
@rniejx4219 I hear you lol after 800 is clear but after 1000 is perfectly clear
That’s impressively glassy. Straight fire 🔥
Thank you!
@@modernvehiclecare dusty applies to foggy right
@@ladtmgaming1831Yes. If they're plastic you can feel it on the outside of the lens if it can be fixed.
I didn't see any fire
Cheaper to buy some new aftermarket lights
Honestly, I was expecting some baking soda and lemon juce bogus trick again. 😅
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Quick option - WD-40
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My car is 23 years old and the headlights are still clear. They are made of a magical substance the car industry has forgotten about called glass.
Good for you, you want a badge 😂
How does a car last 23 years. Which one is it. Can u even drive it regularly
@@manan-543 older vehicles are made to last unlike the newer ones that are designed to break in about 5 years or so. Just as long as you keep up with the matience with your vehicles you will be fine.
@@manan-543what do you mean how does a car last 23 years? My 1994 Golf mk3 is 30 years old this year and still runs and drives like it just rolled off the production line. Don't know how old you are but older cars were made waaaaaayy better in terms of reliability and quality than newer vehicles and that's not just a fact, its the truth. Just look at how much manufacturers are charging for part prices nowadays on cars compared to old ones and how frequently something breaks.
(P.S: My golf has 341000km)
My 64 year old car has the original headlights, also glass also perfectly clear and much thicker than cheaper plastic ones these days.
This is the process of someone who's fucked up a clear coat way too many times and said "straight up, we're sticking to the process"
Haha facts bro lol my first 1000 times was just practice 😂😂
@@modernvehiclecare been THERE!!
@@modernvehiclecare Make sure it's UV protection clear coat, sometime polish works also but people don't know that by polishing them they will fade again after a while thanks to the sun UV.
@@DespaceManYup so after polish PPF with UV protection should preserve the effect
@@DespaceManSuncream? Which factor should be used?
The science behind this is so cool.
First by using the grit, you create many small grooves and microscratches. The surface is so uneven that the light coming from inside the headlight is set to a complely different direction making it look almost opaque. It doesnt look opaque because some light manages to get through
After you're done with that, you fill the grooves and scratches with a substance that has a refractive index equal to or nearly equal to the glass the headlights are made up of, it gives a visual illusion that the whole "glass" is one piece even if it could be made up of different substances/materials.
You can't simply spray the coat initially because it will create different thickness in different parts completely ruining the look (basically changing the refraction of light in a way that makes the glass act like a lens and make the headlight look wonky. So you have to sand it down to an almost even level.
Hats off for sharing knowledge
Thank you!
Where did I leave my Flux capacitor?
You're so cool, here take my like.
How long does it last?
I love how you’re promoting wearing proper safety equipment.
Thanks!
You’re one of the few UA-camrs wearing a respirator when spraying 2k. Thank you.
You bet!
you actually don't need a respirator for a small job like that if you are outdoors. just hold your breath for a few secs. if it was indoors tho, it'd be a different story.
@@TiesTorNwhenever someone says, "you actually don't need that piece of safety equipment" it makes me think I need it more. I mean if you have a respirator why not use it? What's the point in taking in more chemicals than you need to? Even if it's just for a second?
@@1234567895182 dude I paint some stuff everyday and you don't even notice the smell of it if it's a small part and you're outdoors.
@@1234567895182it's usually either a manliness thing or just being lazy
I’m glad I’m not alone when I say I think sanding should be done against the grain of the previous sanding step. Nice to see someone else doing it
It’s critical step that ensures the best possible finish!
You shouldn't be alone. This is the proper way to do it. It's meant to average out the peaks of the previous grit. Law of averages. Best way to get a smooth surface.
Yeah haha, I think I first learned that from Larry at Ammo NYC
it makes absolute sense. didn’t think of it before but now i am willing to try it on my own car
Thats the ONLY way!
Bro I detail cars for living this is the most professional way I’ve seen headlight restoration done
Edit: nobody cares how you do your headlight restoration people complaining in the comments because some one else does it better then u😩🤣🤣 doesn’t mean you have to shit on him learn something from it and apply it to how you do it and move on why tf is every one explaining how they do thier headlight restoration I could care less the way that this channel does it is not only professional but also it’s an art can’t see how people look at this and just have something negative to say I’ve been detailing for 5 years now I still haven’t seen anyone do it this professionally
Thanks bro I appreciate it
They wouldn't need to be done if more people used Meguiars headlight coating once a year it keeps new and restored headlights crystal clear and has a anti-yellow plus UV protection against cracks
@johns3153 that’s just an inferior clear coat sold as a headlight restoration product lol I really see no use case for it at all unless you just want to temporarily make your headlights look a little better
@@modernvehiclecare idk I've been using it for 5 years on my 2000 chevy silverado and there still like new after the same type of aftermarket lights my buddy has and he went threw two sets so definitely worked for me I only started using because of a UA-camr on here named Scotty Kilmer
That’s awesome that it worked out for you for such a long time lol, it all depends on the amount of sunlight the vehicle is exposed to. If that random coating lasted 5 years then 2k clear coat should be able to get you 10 years easily. Its way stronger and will preserve your headlights way better
After such restoration, it is necessary to protect the headlights with polyurethane film so that the glass effect lasts longer.
You can yes
@@modernvehiclecare Did you ever use Plexus? If so does it actually work?
That's right. Even the poliurethane spray isn't so easy to use.
As a headlight assembly myself, I can confirm this is the best way to restore us.
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U illuminate us
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yo I think you should do a before and after comparison at night@@modernvehiclecare
Big facts.
Damn, that's basically crystal clear.
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Wd40 does the same thing lmao
That’s the point………………
@@skyleralexandre8602yeah for 2 days
They’ll look like shit again in 6 months.
That heavy coat dropped harder than me grades.
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I could see this being worth it on foreign cars where parts are expensive and hard to find but I wouldn't do this on a domestic cause usually new headlights are cheap and way less time consuming to install. Still a dope video though
Yes if you have super cheap headlights then just replace them lol
I did this to my PT Cruiser because replacing the headlights literally meant disassembling the entire front end and inside front fenders just to get the lights out. Much easier to sand and spray
If your headlight assembly is easy to take off, I'd recommend taking it off then doing this. Lowest chance of possibly getting any chemicals on your paint 👍
Love how he didn’t like you comment but your totally right
Porsche owners*
Lol nope. It's incredibly hard to rub a headlight not in the vehicle. But what would I know
If it’s your personal car then removing them is not the worst idea lol but deff not the best
@@modernvehiclecare Вы знаете идею получше?
The amount professionalism in this video is amazing. Using protection for the paint while sanding, putting bags on top of car while spraying, and using a respirator while spraying even when outside. Very well executed 👏❤
I appreciate it bro!
1 Mosquito died making this video
2K is nasty stuff you’d best have a respirator on if you enjoy having functioning lungs.
No gloves though. 2K clear is absorbed through the skin.
@@chrisbradley9607 i even got a penis glove.
Nice! I've always had to just Cutt-N- Buff on'm cause I was ALWAYS doin it for OTHER PEOPLE'S Vehicles cause I COULDN'T just keep My mouth shut when ANYONE I knew would pull up w Ole CRUSTY YELLERS 💛🤷🏽♂️😅 Livin in Florida makes this issue 💯x MORE COMMON🌞♨️🙄🌊🌴🏄🏽♂️😎💪🏽
Believe it or not, that CHEAP Blue Bottle of "Headlight Restoration" aKa Semi Grit Buffin Compound works too. I'd hit the lenses with a SUPER FINE (1500+) WET Paper or Sandin Sponge, then used that Cheap Restoration Compound on a Microfiber Towel to Buff/Polish them out. An if I had it around, I'd smack it w some Clear Coat. I've even used "OFF!" Bug Spray as a Clear, which DOES WORK temporarily, just ISN'T a permanent solution, just FYI 👍🏽 Easy to do and makes a MAJOR DIFFERENCE @ Night w your Headlights bein MUCH BRIGHTER, not to mention, helps the Appearance of Your Whip by a LONG SHOT. So get out there an GET IT DONE, FOLKS. I AIN'T write ALL THIS to see Yalls Ole CRUSTY YELLERS ANYMORE, DAMMIT 😂🤙🏽
Bro wrote a long ass comment but I appreciate it! 🫡
I work in a walmart tire center and I love when headlight restore jobs come in, it's so satisfying to do
Nice!
Do you guys actually do something like this at Walmart? I saw they charge 15 per light and was thinking to myself, “that’s hella cheap and probably don’t do a good job on it.”
@@ARealPain this is a service the walmart garage offers, I beleive its 25$ for both lenses. Although it is a walmart, so some locations might do a phenomenal job while others dont. But if done properly they work super well
Do they do this in California?? Never heard of this service
@@eiyrie2990 they offer this service here in North Dakota.
This is how I have done headlights for the last 15 years. No one believes that this is the longest lasting way to clear up old headlights, until they realize you haven't had to do anything to them after a year and they still look new
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The only permanent way to restore them.
All the kits that dont clearcoat them will fail within a few months. The polycarbonate lenses are clearcoated from the OEM, and bare PC will not last long in sunlight.
When thanos said so much trouble for a drop of blood , this would make his blood boil
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**Laughs in 80's glass and halogen bulbs**
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I've done this 6 or 7 years ago on my corolla and i was surprised how well it worked
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looks nice...
problem i have is that all my fogged up lights are all on the inside, and only for half the year...
(welcome to Norway, positive *C one hour, negative next... and sprinkle it with ether snow or rain)
Damn that’s rough lol
This is the true way to restore hazed headlights. All other solutions are simply temporary.
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Love the overspray flying straight on the audi 😁❤️ nice job tho ☺️ tbh, it’s better to stop at a more rough gradation, and then apply 1-2more coats of clear - this way all the sanding marks will fill with the clear coat, and rougher surface will make a better bond for the paint. This way repair will last longer
It’s my car lol thanks! I leave the top edge with 800 grit. The clear usually starts fading at the top edge
I was low key hating on how much extra work he was doing because I’ve restored headlights before With kits with acceptable results. This just looks amazing. Like new. Good work!
Lol I appreciate it bro!
Did something similar, wet sand and changing to finer grit about 3 times. Used a Polish, then covered with a clear coat uv protection. They look fantastic 2 years later.
Your result is way better!
Nice thanks!
can u make a long form vid more in depth in how to do this
Yes I have one in the works!!
@@modernvehiclecarethats great to hear
I wonder if you could sand it like you have done then use water and a cork polishing disk like you do when putting a shine on the edge of an acrylic bench top, I just think placing chemicals may react with the acrylic in a bad way over time, looks good anyway
The method has been tried and tested for about 8 years, I give a lifetime warranty with the service
Or stop allowing car companies to use plastic headlight covers and only buy glass
Not possible at this point lol
People used to be confused when I told them the store 40$ kit was worthless and it required much more work. But look at the end result it’s perfection.
They will eventually all figure it out bro 🫡
This is the same thing done to the headlights you buy that are refurbished. He's just removing the old oxidized coating and putting on a new one.
Finally someone who knows how to do it, thank you. Made me shed a tear.
lol I appreciate it bro
By avoiding those expenses, i like to buy a new one 😂
Are you sure those headlights aren't made of crytal? Holy hell... 😳
I just pay a dollar to take the train
Sounds like a bargain
I really liked the frosted look tho
lol new trend? 🤣
@@modernvehiclecare Let’s make it a trend! Just before you put that coat on, it looked so cool.
Nice cross sanding. Allows you to see the completion of each grit step up
Thanks bro it’s a critical step of trying to get the best possible finish!
This is one of those things that scares people a lot because it looks worse and worse before it looks better, and people that aren't used to it think they fucked up.
lol I hear you!
I didn't understand the concept to sanding head-lights 🥲 , Didn't it gets scratched ? Then how You remove the scratches 🥹👆🏻 , I tried once with my table lamp & Ended up with Utter disappointment 💔😞
Yes the clear coat fill in the sanding mark scratches!
@@modernvehiclecare Thanks 😊🖤 , Finally I'll sleep in peace tonight.😌
pretty cool and everything but you didn't changed the headlights fluid
Exhaust fluid is more critical
The original headlights on my 2010 kia are crystal clear because i have a garage.
Actually a professional way to restore literally something, not those wacky shorts/tiktok where you put toothpaste around the headlight for 30 mins
Haha thank you!
The only headlight restore video that made sense
lol thanks!
From what i understand chrome polish and scotch brite works pretty well too
Yes polishing can definitely improve the look sometimes!
I just use to polish with rubbing compound after sanding up to 4000 grit in steps. Worked fine. Cheaper too.
Polishing can definitely improve the look sometimes!
@@modernvehiclecarecan you polish then use 2k?
This is why you need to change blinker fluid once a month
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Could just buff it out after sanding. Then just slap some uv protective clear foil to stop it from yellowing over time.
Not a terrible idea but I prefer clear coating with 2K
Americanos, já ouviram falar de vapor de polímero? Muito mais eficiente e resultado muito superior
No uv or rock chip protection lol it’s just an alternative method that compares better to the polishing method
the only thing is dont do it if your car has paint that is in very poor condition and damaged body panels/bumpers unless you are planning to fix everything. otherwise you fix one thing and it makes the rest stick out even more 😂
I think the principle for fixing bad paint would be quite similar inless its damaged to the bottom layers. just at a much larger scale, and with different products
lol I hear you!
This is a good way but labor intensive, I would recommend first checking if there are aftermarket glass options without changing the whole assembly cause it’s just so much faster.
Yes replacing just the lens would be ideal but it’s definitely easier said than done lol
Great job!! What's the reason you didn't cover with plastic before sanding?
Thanks! Because water will get in between the tape and plastic and you can’t risk painting at that point. The area needs to be completely dry for when you apply the paint and when you remove the masking materials
at first I was like what the heck is he doing! The results are amazing!
lol thanks!
I guarantee I would get overspray on something, even if I taped it off. I would be much better off removing the entire head light assembly and doing all of that in my backyard. 😂
Do what’s best for you bro 🤣
Would not happen if a premium brand would spend more and industrialize complex glass shapes instead of cheap plastic molds
Spraying water on them would make them look brand new for a few minutes
bro didn't change blinker fluid :(
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I like how everyone is showing this on the biggest headlight they can find. I had to do this on my alfa 159 and getting even surface during sanding was tricky to say at least.
This is something id pay someone to do on my nice car.
Waste of time on my daily work car. Too much work. I bought a HL restore kit in target for 10bucks. Thats enough.
Oh crap that was worth my time watching thanks man!
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I'm so thankful my car has glass headlights..
Lucky you lol
Little did we know, he painted the light. He made it all white and used the power of editing to make what looks like a “coat of paint” but is really a big transition
You got me lol it’s all cgi
Hi, looks impressive. May I know what a "tack" is and what liquid is the sprayer using? I would love to try this myself.
Thanks! It’s the use of a tack cloth to pick up dust that would otherwise get trapped under the clear coat. I’m using 2k clear coat to finish
Came out really good. But is it better to do it that way, or use 300 grit sand paper then 600 then 1k then rubbing compound, then finish with a polishing compound. No need to worry about drips or having to deal with and pay for 2k clear coat. No offense, your shit came out great. Keep on keeping on but Sanding and polishing works great also.
Thanks bro! I offer polishing and ceramic coating as a service as well but more people hire me to clear coat them lol
Man, that was by the book and the masking is just on point. Good job, my guy
I appreciate it bro!
Sanding plastic always seems like a good idea, especially if there is a protective coating on it 😅
Yes if you sand away the old coating, make sure to replace it with a new one lol
Result made me go "what the fuck?" out loud 🤯
My only issue is that Isopropyl Alcohol eats away at plastics so that'll make it so you have to do it more frequently. Other than that it's well done and looks nice.
It doesn’t do anything to polycarbonate besides clean it lol thank you!
@@modernvehiclecare Hmm learned something new
@@iDeLaYeD_o No you were correct, in part - depends on the plastic. And to the other guy, no alcohol doesn't actually 'clean' but I guess we get what point you thought you were making
Bro this was dope asf
Thanks bro 🫡
pretty good! props for wearing a full-face respirator, but I VERY strongly recommend you to get a pair of nitrile gloves for these kinds of jobs, or, better yet, a full protection suit. Once the reaction between the components in the 2k starts, it releases a ton of nasty isocyanates, and they can permeate through your skin. It's a lot worse than your average 1k stuff. keep yourself safe
I appreciate it! I need to wear gloves more often for sure!
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It’s listed I believe
I hope you know that with rubbing compound you can polish that plastic to perfection without having to sand it down or use any coats. You can use polish after the rubbing compound to obtain the maximum shine and transparency. Applying anything that creates a coat looks nice but once it is old and scratched, you cannot polish it, you would need to fist remove it which is a pain. Just use rubbing compound and polish (no wax) and you are all set for the next few years.
I was polishing headlights like 15 years ago lol the headlights will just get worse without adequate uv and rock chip protection
What is 2K and heavy coat? Obviously a clear coat but is that a brand? And yeah i started wearing nitril gloves when using any chems. A doctor friend told me I was absorbing a lot of petrochemicals into my body. It will cause problems sooner or later. I don't know if you heard this but apparently acids cause nerve damage
Polishing doesn’t do shit on anything worse than light oxidation lol
exactly - you're effectively painting the plastic and would spend more time removing it when it starts to (and it will) degrade.
Also no maintenance is a lie, if you don't keep it protected like any other clear coat surface, it will break down even faster
When sanding a 45 degree angle works really good saves you some work
Yes as long you alternate with every grit the results will come out great!
I'd prefer to buy new one's rather than going through so much pain😅
lol I hear you!
I always mean to do my headlghts properly, but just end up going out and giving them a quick buff over instead when I am polishing the paintwork.
Just lazy I guess.
It’s ok bro lol
Did you call it…dust?… 😳
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The only way to actually restore head lights great job
Thanks!
So much work. I only use liquid sandpaper and is good as new.
It won’t last if there is no proper uv protection lol
Never seen clear coat get tacked b4. Crazy results though
Thanks!!
Dude. Nobody has time for that. Mine will remain dusty😂😂😂
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There are actual kits for this that use can use your drill with different grit cones and the solutions. It takes about an hour and a half and most automotive tuning shops will do it. Used to take me hours until I got the technique down.
I might sound lazy/stupid for asking this but is there a way to get more specific information regarding this process? I really want to do it for my dad's vehicle but I don't want to mess it up and make things worse. Any website recommendations relating to this process help, thanks for reading!
Check my long form videos for a more detailed explanation of the process. I have an Amazon link containing all the products I use
@@modernvehiclecare awesome thank you very much!
@KnownPhoenix anytime!
And if you’re really lazy, power steering fluid
i detail cars too. but i use a plastic sealant that offers both paint correction and a hydrophobic coating. Somehow it also removes the dusty and foggy poop on the headlights. That is what I use instead of sanding and polishing.
edit:
1 year later, still looks brand new.
I’m also a car detailed! Can I ask what product do you use?
What brand product are you referring too?
@@issacurbieta8564 Yo yo. The product I am using is "Gyeon Q2 Trim". I'm also using their rim sealant with stunning results as well.
@@jasongamer8649 Hey jason. The product I am using is "Gyeon Q2 Trim". I'm also using their rim sealant with cool results as well.
It's called squigglygruff
Ladies & Gentle-genderS,
Now that Mercedes-Benz is free from cataract 😂
Well done sir,
You a doctor!
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Lol thanks bro!
Hey so they have this stuff made from BG it’s a polycarbonate specific headlight coating. It’s amazing stuff and it even self levels so you don’t need to wet sand and polish like you do after clear coating unless you want to leave the orange peel. Also for anyone wondering, the reason you don’t want to just polish headlights is because from factory the polycarbonate headlights have a factory coating that’s very hard and resists rock chips crack them and also make them UV resistant. When headlights get this bad that coating has failed and where’s off and that’s why it’ll look patchy and yellow. So you need to completely sand that oem coating off and use a poly specific coating like oem manufacturers use or you can get away with 2k clear coat. But make sure you’re wearing a full tyvek suit and a respirator like this guy because that stuff is toxic to our nervous systems and can soak through your skin.
Thanks for the comment bro. I looked up the bg clear coat but I’m not sold on it for a few reasons, it seems like a basic can of clear coat, no hardner therefore I can’t trust that will be truly uv and chemical resistant like 2K. Also the fan pattern from a 2k can is unmatched, orange peel is easily avoided by warming the can before spraying
@@modernvehiclecare I’ve got customers from 2018 with lights that look brand new still. It’s actually really uv resistant and very hard after cured. It’s very similar to the oem polycarbonate coating.
I did this for one of my vehicles and still solid as hell til this day. Time consuming the best results so far.
That’s awesome!!
Not legal unfortunately in many places, especially in the EU. But what they don’t know… 🥸
I like this, the acetone method and the sanding till 5000 grit method.
This is the only permanent solution! I did it on my car 5 years ago and they still look like new!
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Be easier and cost around the same just to have them replaced?
For new Oem replacements? Not even close lol
Gotta make a multi step kit to sell for people this is awesome to see done correctly
Maybe one day lol
I agree! I'd purchase one
I used to do that.. now.. I just windex and clear coat..
2 cloths and autosol metal polish always does the trick to bring back headlights as well
Polishing works but only improves the look
@@modernvehiclecare autosol is ebrasive, not only does it polishe, fills the micro gaps, but it also sands down imperfections to even out the surface
Best way to do it is with a microfiber cloth, bit of autosol and use that one finger hard making little circles not smudges. Can use a power tool, but then you'd use way more autosol
Can you add a vinyl headlight protection film to the headlight afterwards to ensure the haze doesn't return?
Yes
Looks good. You can get decent results from buffing them after sanding
Brasso with glass polish and a coat of sealant is all I needed
Maaan wish you lived nearby i'd pay you for this! Lovely to see people do things perfectly.
Thanks I appreciate it!
Bro renewed a Mercedes. Nice job, and also, how much times you can do it before the glass decenegrades? XD
It lasts 3-5 years so you can do it as many times as you like. The sanding is barely affecting the thickness of the lenses
Damn that's cool af
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