Awesome! I have a colleague who has a Nissan pickup with this 2k clear on that has failed miserably. Looking forward to correcting it for him. These tutorials and little (humorous) tips, tricks, ways of the warrior are priceless and confidence inspiring. Thank You! Keep them coming!!!
It strikes me that it is highly recommended everywhere... it failed for me too and I did not pass the annual inspection. I had brand new lenses put on it
You defenitly now your buisness. I was a painting contractor for 32 years and a very succesful one. I have seen all kinds of stupid shit done to houses that we had to fix. Like you i was an expert in my line of work. So i trust what you teach, thank you!
Bro is the king of rambling on. How long does one of your headlight restorations last before you need to do it again? Because new headlights last 5+ years loooking brand new. The meguiars crap you use says it only last one year. Thats a huge difference. I understand its your career but I dont wana do this every year
I have a 2022 Honda Civic that I bought brand new from the dealer, it has 38,000 miles on it now and the corner of the passenger side headlight is peeling like this. I noticed in the video you said this would never happen with the proper coating, what do you think Honda is using on these lights?
It's still out there... You'll still be getting residuals for at least a year.. still have to clear the remaining stock.. but you should check this video out. ua-cam.com/video/bX1jeS29Ei0/v-deo.html
After you polish with the 3m can you see any scratches or are they all out? Also I would love to see a black trim restoration video and your techniques.
Those videos might be coming in the future..., And particularly it takes out a majority of the scratches only thing left is very superficial scratches that will not be seen through the clear coat that also help with adhesion..
@@theheadlightrestorationpro ok thank you for the info. It’s funny about a week ago I did a Mercedes C300 with y2k on it and what a nightmare that stuff is I tried wet sanding by hand with 320 grit and it took over an hour each headlight . It was my 1st Mercedes and so I was so worried
I had the same exact lights yesterday OMFG, same car and year with 2k Clear. Told the guy $160 because of time and materials. He told me $120. I just left, good luck to him.
Exactly you got to know your worth if you feel people are playing games lowballing go somewhere else cuz there's a million clients but there's not a million people to do headlight restoration...💯
Awesome video as always! Do you have any tips handling the drill? I did my first restoration and had hard time keeping the drill steady. It was wiggling all the time, whereas you are able to keep your drill dead steady 😮 Maybe an idea for next video: go through the tool handling of restoration process: pressure to use, how to handle the drill, polisher etc.
Good idea I touch bases on it on many videos.. handle it with both hands at all times... If it's wiggling around like that you're not gripping it hard enough and or pressing too hard on the surface it shouldn't bite too much unless I'm weird compromising angle... But like I said that's actually a good idea for a video maybe in the near future..
Hi sir do a video with headlight on before the meguiars coat step , i always have some grit mark with wurth paper grit or mirka q silver , not with abralon
great job wish i had come across your channel faster before i fcked up my lenses with 2k clearcoat and now i have to get the lenses replaced luckly there are some aftermarket lenses
Yeah the stuff will fuck your lights up even if you do do it right that's what a lot of people haven't been getting hopefully they are starting to get you can't just put anything on a headlight just because it's clear.. You live you learn.. I've been there and done that..💯😊
Meguiar's says their headlight coating lasts for one year, so ideally it needs reapplying every year to continue UV protection. How do you prepare the headlight for reaplication? Needs to be sanded again, or just clean off dirt and reapply? Would the best long term headlight repair be sand and paint with automotive 2K for physical protection, then annual application of Meguiar's UV protectant to protect the 2k coating from UV damage? Thanks
i wish i found this video sooner man, i don't know why i always wait until i fail things to find the right answer to the problem i have. im doing some custom work on some headlights and some tail lights. The project was finally completebut the lenses were kind of rough looking due to old age. Did a quick youtube search, watched the most popular video and then replicated it without really thinking much about it. The 2k made Spider web cracks on both the tail light and tail light, im going to have to sand them down again and actually do it right this time. well you liver and you learn. Im stupid so ill take the L, Thanks for showing the correct way man!
I’ve watched a lot of your videos but I don’t think i have seen your opinion on the 2K clear from spraymax that says it is specifically designed for headlights? “2K 2in1 Headlight Clear”. I think it must be a newer product from them. Also curious if you have an opinion on PPF for headlight longevity? There is so much conflicting information online on everything when it comes to headlights.
There's no such thing as 2K clear for headlights this is a misleading product it's the same thing as the other one it destroys lights in my professional opinion and experience. If you research 2K clear for headlight this is the only one that comes up very suspect correct... It's not meant to be on head lights.. ppf is also poop as well it diminishes your headlight output and also prematurely gives you permanent headlight damage from overheating.. you also need a new headlight restoration once you remove it.. and the worst thing of all it's not set it and forget it within a year of having it on you're going to have to deal with it a couple times from bubbling peeling and or other issues and if you don't know how to deal with it that means you have to take it back to the place that you got it from and they will have to deal with it this is every single year.. this is why I had that restoration is a go-to by 99.99% of movement people in the market to get their headlights fixed..ua-cam.com/video/MzLqKPgEdkQ/v-deo.htmlsi=gekZ7ikW1yhv-Tei
I get that arcing a lot when I'm wearing my mask. For me, it's tiny water droplets coming out from the exhale flap in my mask. The water hits the surface and then gets thrown across the surface when the rotating sanding disc hits it.
I've done a ton of research on headlight restoration, you are the best I've seen. Your process is the shizzz. What product could you recommend for faded exterior black trim that will last? Thanks for all you do !
Thank you very much research is King.. For exterior black trim I would recommend, Cerakote .... And for interior believe it or not I would go with the McGuire's ultimate that's what I use... But if you have a color issue there are some good guys out there as well that you pretty much rub on and let sit and then begin treating with lubricants like the McGuires...
Cerakote is great if you’re ok with a semi-gloss sheen. Can’t remove it once it’s dry. So try a little on the wheel well first. I like Gtecniq T1 for tires and trim, in and out of the car. No smell, lasts several months, leaves a factory sheen and can be glossy if you add more coats.
Watched the whole video. Incredible knowledge and technique. Where'd you get your hands on the 3M Lens Cleaner? Stuff is a pain in the ass to find now? Got any extra you'd wanna sell?
I've watched most of your videos and you do a great job. I'm hoping to start restoring some headlights before too long. You keep mentioning that some lights are harder and some are softer. I'm curious if you have or could compile a chart that shows relative hardness of different brands. That info would be incredibly helpful for those of us just starting out. I appreciate what you do.
I believe this video is on this topic..ua-cam.com/video/oxRxE5Lb44w/v-deo.htmlsi=xx-PVy0NXi-XmPXZ Be sure to watch the other ones they all have a lot to do with headlight restoration.
@@theheadlightrestorationpro I’ve watched this one and almost all of the rest of your videos. I was thinking more of a list that would be very helpful for estimating how much time a job might take, and thus knowing how much to charge. Maybe it could be a pdf download with the link sent by email and I’ll bet people would be willing to pay a little something for it. It would save a lot of trial and error.
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Did my first restoration today and had a few hiccups. I didn't charge my drill batteries so I wound up having to sand by hand and my 3m finesse it pad still hasn't come in the mail so I used the bullshit one that came with the polisher but the job came out alright. It wasn't flawless like yours but I was proud of the results 💪🏿
I rewatched a few of your videos and I'm sure the clarity didn't pop how I wanted it to because I couldn't acheive a high level of heat hand sanding. Especially with the 3000 grit. Definitely a learning moment.@@theheadlightrestorationpro
@legit_crossfit most definitely if you were hand sanding you wouldn't achieve this type of clarity it would be hard for me to. You won't believe once you actually do it and actually do the things that I do and use what I use and how I use them how they come out.. It will blow your mind...
No.... I've heard of other people ask me this question as well.. But I don't know much about it never really heard about it until I started this channel.
Same, going in 5 now. Still as clean as the day I applied it. Nothing lasts forever, but it damn sure lasts longer than 3M coating or anything else on the market. But more people click on affiliate links when they have to redo their headlights every couple of years.
@@theheadlightrestorationprosir, my stock lights have gone bad in 4 years, if these last for 5 years it's a good deal. No other product is as permanent.
I am a little confused? In almost all your restoration videos you always use the dry sanding method? Its only step three you add water when using the trizact p3000, So why did you decide to use water on these headlights? Was it because of the 2k clear, I've seen precious videos of yourself removing 2k without using water, Anyway a great job like brand-new 😃💯👍
Yes this video is dealing with advanced topics... With the addition of the wet sanding is because you need it more of an aggressive or in depth moving of the surface because the light is very soft and had this super hard substance on it.. so in a century moving it put an exasperated about of damage on the surface of the headlight... So had to do a lot more to gain the level of smoothness.. that's why I even went over wet sand with dry sand just to get closer to that smooth layer at the end... You got to think dry sanding is typically for removal... Any wet sanding is typically for smoothing... So I kind of tempered the light.. pretty much adding half measures with the wet sanding.. A lot of people don't understand 2K clear really shouldn't be on headlights expressing certain lights like this that are super soft.. how are you going to get it off without a bunch of bullshit that you have to correct... Also it just needed a lot of rehabbing for smoothness and rehydration... 2K clear really strips a light of a lot of hydration... From the actual product and the methods people use to apply the 2K clear... Normally all these steps wouldn't matter that's why I don't do them before.. This was an advanced situation.... If you did these steps to regular light it would work but a lot of them would be useless... On this step to get this insane level that you see on this video he would need steps like this.... But it's really rare..
@@theheadlightrestorationpro Thankyou so much for this detailed information!! You know more than most on the subject of how polycarbonate lenses differ from one car manufacturer to another!!! Much appreciated fast response cheers 😲🥹👍
Quick question... I have a new fairly new set of headlights that im using to do a retrofit. I want to add some uv protection. There are minimal scratche son them. Should i start like you do or do i skip a few steps sonce they arent yellowed or hazing ?
It all marries not sure unless I'm looking at it.. kind of a complex situation you have there.. I would never spray a perfect headlight with clear coat... If you have some scratch like that I would try to buff them out... Or apply aftercare...
Nothing lasts forever but 1.5years for legit 2k clear!? 🐮 💩 Poor prep is my guess for this case. But polishing before clear coating ?! Wtf lol no guy no lol
I was about to say it's literally on the screen on damn near every video plus everything is linked in the bio for viewing exact specs and or purchasing through Amazon...👍🏽
Yeah man update , just did back to back Foam vs wool pad for headlights . Wool did a much better job for me faster than the Foam pad and it lasts longer
Awesome! I have a colleague who has a Nissan pickup with this 2k clear on that has failed miserably. Looking forward to correcting it for him. These tutorials and little (humorous) tips, tricks, ways of the warrior are priceless and confidence inspiring. Thank You! Keep them coming!!!
Really appreciate your support and glad that you're enjoying the videos...
It strikes me that it is highly recommended everywhere... it failed for me too and I did not pass the annual inspection. I had brand new lenses put on it
You defenitly now your buisness. I was a painting contractor for 32 years and a very succesful one. I have seen all kinds of stupid shit done to houses that we had to fix. Like you i was an expert in my line of work. So i trust what you teach, thank you!
Bro is the king of rambling on. How long does one of your headlight restorations last before you need to do it again? Because new headlights last 5+ years loooking brand new. The meguiars crap you use says it only last one year. Thats a huge difference. I understand its your career but I dont wana do this every year
I have a 2022 Honda Civic that I bought brand new from the dealer, it has 38,000 miles on it now and the corner of the passenger side headlight is peeling like this. I noticed in the video you said this would never happen with the proper coating, what do you think Honda is using on these lights?
Good video. Since the 3M product is discontinued, what do you recommend instead?
It's still out there... You'll still be getting residuals for at least a year.. still have to clear the remaining stock.. but you should check this video out.
ua-cam.com/video/bX1jeS29Ei0/v-deo.html
Thanks man. I found some at the same place you did.
OK.. I've seen and enjoyed ALL of your videos... BUT which of these DIY products would you recommend the MOST to get great clear headlights?
Not sure what you mean..
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After you polish with the 3m can you see any scratches or are they all out? Also I would love to see a black trim restoration video and your techniques.
Those videos might be coming in the future..., And particularly it takes out a majority of the scratches only thing left is very superficial scratches that will not be seen through the clear coat that also help with adhesion..
@@theheadlightrestorationpro ok thank you for the info. It’s funny about a week ago I did a Mercedes C300 with y2k on it and what a nightmare that stuff is I tried wet sanding by hand with 320 grit and it took over an hour each headlight . It was my 1st Mercedes and so I was so worried
@grandmastert01 yeah it's crazy... It's nerve racking as well when it's on these expensive lights.
Great job, looks amazing. Great info too. Thanks!
Thank you 👍🏽
I had the same exact lights yesterday OMFG, same car and year with 2k Clear. Told the guy $160 because of time and materials. He told me $120. I just left, good luck to him.
Exactly you got to know your worth if you feel people are playing games lowballing go somewhere else cuz there's a million clients but there's not a million people to do headlight restoration...💯
You got to know you're worth and what's your product is worth...
Good job bro how much uncharge for that kind of job?
Look like brand new
Awesome video as always!
Do you have any tips handling the drill? I did my first restoration and had hard time keeping the drill steady. It was wiggling all the time, whereas you are able to keep your drill dead steady 😮 Maybe an idea for next video: go through the tool handling of restoration process: pressure to use, how to handle the drill, polisher etc.
Good idea I touch bases on it on many videos.. handle it with both hands at all times... If it's wiggling around like that you're not gripping it hard enough and or pressing too hard on the surface it shouldn't bite too much unless I'm weird compromising angle...
But like I said that's actually a good idea for a video maybe in the near future..
Hi sir do a video with headlight on before the meguiars coat step , i always have some grit mark with wurth paper grit or mirka q silver , not with abralon
@@sandwichburger4856 you're not using when I'm using then this is why..
great job wish i had come across your channel faster before i fcked up my lenses with 2k clearcoat and now i have to get the lenses replaced luckly there are some aftermarket lenses
Yeah the stuff will fuck your lights up even if you do do it right that's what a lot of people haven't been getting hopefully they are starting to get you can't just put anything on a headlight just because it's clear..
You live you learn.. I've been there and done that..💯😊
Meguiar's says their headlight coating lasts for one year, so ideally it needs reapplying every year to continue UV protection. How do you prepare the headlight for reaplication? Needs to be sanded again, or just clean off dirt and reapply?
Would the best long term headlight repair be sand and paint with automotive 2K for physical protection, then annual application of Meguiar's UV protectant to protect the 2k coating from UV damage? Thanks
i wish i found this video sooner man, i don't know why i always wait until i fail things to find the right answer to the problem i have.
im doing some custom work on some headlights and some tail lights. The project was finally completebut the lenses were kind of rough looking due to old age.
Did a quick youtube search, watched the most popular video and then replicated it without really thinking much about it.
The 2k made Spider web cracks on both the tail light and tail light, im going to have to sand them down again and actually do it right this time.
well you liver and you learn. Im stupid so ill take the L, Thanks for showing the correct way man!
Thank you appreciate it well now you know these videos are here and I'll continue to be coming....
I’ve watched a lot of your videos but I don’t think i have seen your opinion on the 2K clear from spraymax that says it is specifically designed for headlights? “2K 2in1 Headlight Clear”. I think it must be a newer product from them. Also curious if you have an opinion on PPF for headlight longevity? There is so much conflicting information online on everything when it comes to headlights.
There's no such thing as 2K clear for headlights this is a misleading product it's the same thing as the other one it destroys lights in my professional opinion and experience.
If you research 2K clear for headlight this is the only one that comes up very suspect correct... It's not meant to be on head lights.. ppf is also poop as well it diminishes your headlight output and also prematurely gives you permanent headlight damage from overheating.. you also need a new headlight restoration once you remove it.. and the worst thing of all it's not set it and forget it within a year of having it on you're going to have to deal with it a couple times from bubbling peeling and or other issues and if you don't know how to deal with it that means you have to take it back to the place that you got it from and they will have to deal with it this is every single year.. this is why I had that restoration is a go-to by 99.99% of movement people in the market to get their headlights fixed..ua-cam.com/video/MzLqKPgEdkQ/v-deo.htmlsi=gekZ7ikW1yhv-Tei
I get that arcing a lot when I'm wearing my mask. For me, it's tiny water droplets coming out from the exhale flap in my mask. The water hits the surface and then gets thrown across the surface when the rotating sanding disc hits it.
I've done a ton of research on headlight restoration, you are the best I've seen. Your process is the shizzz. What product could you recommend for faded exterior black trim that will last? Thanks for all you do !
Thank you very much research is King..
For exterior black trim I would recommend, Cerakote ....
And for interior believe it or not I would go with the McGuire's ultimate that's what I use... But if you have a color issue there are some good guys out there as well that you pretty much rub on and let sit and then begin treating with lubricants like the McGuires...
Cerakote is great if you’re ok with a semi-gloss sheen. Can’t remove it once it’s dry. So try a little on the wheel well first.
I like Gtecniq T1 for tires and trim, in and out of the car. No smell, lasts several months, leaves a factory sheen and can be glossy if you add more coats.
how many ryobi batteridid you go through? i think you have the 2AH ones right?
Like 3. But One was a 4ah...
Can we use your technique on tail lights?
Absolutely... I do it's just not as frequent...💯👍🏽
Watched the whole video. Incredible knowledge and technique. Where'd you get your hands on the 3M Lens Cleaner? Stuff is a pain in the ass to find now? Got any extra you'd wanna sell?
I've watched most of your videos and you do a great job. I'm hoping to start restoring some headlights before too long.
You keep mentioning that some lights are harder and some are softer. I'm curious if you have or could compile a chart that shows relative hardness of different brands. That info would be incredibly helpful for those of us just starting out. I appreciate what you do.
I believe this video is on this topic..ua-cam.com/video/oxRxE5Lb44w/v-deo.htmlsi=xx-PVy0NXi-XmPXZ
Be sure to watch the other ones they all have a lot to do with headlight restoration.
@@theheadlightrestorationpro I’ve watched this one and almost all of the rest of your videos. I was thinking more of a list that would be very helpful for estimating how much time a job might take, and thus knowing how much to charge. Maybe it could be a pdf download with the link sent by email and I’ll bet people would be willing to pay a little something for it. It would save a lot of trial and error.
@brianmiller8596 👍🏽
What's your opinion on cerakote ceramic headlight restoration.
Check out the videos on my channel..
This video is about what you asked..
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Time 736 What you are calling arcing looks like static electricity forming the dust into a pattern.
Possibly it's definitely some kind of arcing...
thank you for the video.
can you tell me if that rustoleum clear coat 2x ist safe for head lights? It says It design for plastic
By any chance did you actually watch the video???????🙄🙄🙄🙄
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ua-cam.com/video/LC4ZBu02JZg/v-deo.htmlsi=2W6GrabpwHUIzjdX
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yes i watch, there is no diffrents between the 2K?
@@theheadlightrestorationpro
2x and 2k are totally different. 2x is a just a basic single stage acrylic enamel that has twice the coverage. 2k is 2 part usually urethane.
@danielbonner8309 true neither one should be on headlights and neither one are designed for headlights...💯
@@theheadlightrestorationpro I hear ya. What do they put on at the factory?
Did my first restoration today and had a few hiccups. I didn't charge my drill batteries so I wound up having to sand by hand and my 3m finesse it pad still hasn't come in the mail so I used the bullshit one that came with the polisher but the job came out alright. It wasn't flawless like yours but I was proud of the results 💪🏿
Got to keep in mind even though it's not perfect.. Lord didn't come out perfect on the way you want it it's way better than what they had...💯
Well said brother. Thank you.@@theheadlightrestorationpro
@legit_crossfit 👍🏽
I rewatched a few of your videos and I'm sure the clarity didn't pop how I wanted it to because I couldn't acheive a high level of heat hand sanding. Especially with the 3000 grit. Definitely a learning moment.@@theheadlightrestorationpro
@legit_crossfit most definitely if you were hand sanding you wouldn't achieve this type of clarity it would be hard for me to.
You won't believe once you actually do it and actually do the things that I do and use what I use and how I use them how they come out.. It will blow your mind...
Nice, u are not scared to stain the blacknpaint of meguaire spray
Another great, informative video! Question for you: have you heard of a plastic protectant called PLEXUS? If so, what is your opinion of it? Thanks!
No.... I've heard of other people ask me this question as well..
But I don't know much about it never really heard about it until I started this channel.
@@theheadlightrestorationpro yeah it's kind of an obscure product and it's kind of pricey.
@jp-nq5wd yeah I might check it out someday..
Obsessed😍😍😍😍
I've had 2K clear on my headlights for 4 years. Still looks good to me. Oh well.....
Tik tok 🕣
Same, going in 5 now. Still as clean as the day I applied it. Nothing lasts forever, but it damn sure lasts longer than 3M coating or anything else on the market. But more people click on affiliate links when they have to redo their headlights every couple of years.
@@theheadlightrestorationprosir, my stock lights have gone bad in 4 years, if these last for 5 years it's a good deal. No other product is as permanent.
iv seen that arking on un touched lens
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I can not believe clear coat didn't run when you just kept spraying and spraying. It WILL. run at some point
I am a little confused? In almost all your restoration videos you always use the dry sanding method? Its only step three you add water when using the trizact p3000, So why did you decide to use water on these headlights? Was it because of the 2k clear, I've seen precious videos of yourself removing 2k without using water, Anyway a great job like brand-new 😃💯👍
Yes this video is dealing with advanced topics... With the addition of the wet sanding is because you need it more of an aggressive or in depth moving of the surface because the light is very soft and had this super hard substance on it.. so in a century moving it put an exasperated about of damage on the surface of the headlight... So had to do a lot more to gain the level of smoothness.. that's why I even went over wet sand with dry sand just to get closer to that smooth layer at the end... You got to think dry sanding is typically for removal... Any wet sanding is typically for smoothing... So I kind of tempered the light.. pretty much adding half measures with the wet sanding..
A lot of people don't understand 2K clear really shouldn't be on headlights expressing certain lights like this that are super soft.. how are you going to get it off without a bunch of bullshit that you have to correct...
Also it just needed a lot of rehabbing for smoothness and rehydration...
2K clear really strips a light of a lot of hydration... From the actual product and the methods people use to apply the 2K clear... Normally all these steps wouldn't matter that's why I don't do them before..
This was an advanced situation....
If you did these steps to regular light it would work but a lot of them would be useless... On this step to get this insane level that you see on this video he would need steps like this.... But it's really rare..
@@theheadlightrestorationpro Thankyou so much for this detailed information!! You know more than most on the subject of how polycarbonate lenses differ from one car manufacturer to another!!! Much appreciated fast response cheers 😲🥹👍
@keithroberts5611 yes Sr.. awesome...😊
Quick question... I have a new fairly new set of headlights that im using to do a retrofit. I want to add some uv protection. There are minimal scratche son them. Should i start like you do or do i skip a few steps sonce they arent yellowed or hazing ?
It all marries not sure unless I'm looking at it.. kind of a complex situation you have there.. I would never spray a perfect headlight with clear coat...
If you have some scratch like that I would try to buff them out... Or apply aftercare...
Sent you an email. If you get a chance I'd love to hear back from you. Another great video!
Yeah I only get to them maybe every other week.. very busy a lot of emails.... Thanks for watching..
Nothing lasts forever but 1.5years for legit 2k clear!? 🐮 💩
Poor prep is my guess for this case.
But polishing before clear coating ?! Wtf lol no guy no lol
You just keep talking shit about 2k clear , but you don't tell us what you are using to actually fix them lol .
Nevermind i got it lol
I was about to say it's literally on the screen on damn near every video plus everything is linked in the bio for viewing exact specs and or purchasing through Amazon...👍🏽
It's on every single video and in the bio..
🍺👏👏🙌
Awesome...thank you for watching .😊
Yeah man update , just did back to back Foam vs wool pad for headlights . Wool did a much better job for me faster than the Foam pad and it lasts longer