You do that process and you'll be replacing this customers headlight in no time. This lens on these Porsche's are between 4-5mm thick. Doing that many grits would surely cause weak spots, and would quickly lead to stress cracks, or even worse, a completely broken lens.
@StartRestoringHeadlights look up AMD detailing. He's the best headlights restorer on youtube. You're good too, but he uses all grits and never leaves any scratches before applying coating.
@@terrencevinson5840 I'll check him out. Scratching is significally different than microcracking. Microcracking can be even on the inner pane of a headlight.
Should probably have used p220 first and a little more cutting. Dry sanding has worked well for me from my experience. I've done several Porsches with great results...not easy that's for sure, but possible.👍 Good luck on the next one. Check out my vids of previous Porsches and BMWs....pain in the behind but worth it.
Theres a tradeoff when using a more course grit of sand paper. Remember, these microcracks are separations in the middle pane of the polycarbonate. Even exposing the bigger cracks wouldn't do anything. It just comes down to the severity of the cracks. I've done plenty where the cracks were on the surface, and I was able to remove them, but using a p220 for an extended period of time is worse for the headlight. Remember, the average headlight lens is between 3-4 mm, and using very course sandpaper will result in a weak and brittle lens. I'll check them out!
@@StartRestoringHeadlightsNevermind I just found your other video… Btw have you ever considered PPF instead of 2k clear for the protection step? That would be superior protection, would it not?
@@Samuelfish2k I have, and it could potentially help with longevity depending on how aggressive the UV protection is in the film. To me it would take longer per job, and has possibilities of issues by pulling up, or getting damaged. 2k clears are way too harsh for headlight restoration, this clear coat is a 1k, meaning no chemical activator.
@@Samuelfish2k Haha I saw you commented on the other ones. Trust me, I've done the worst of the worst, and the king, the #1 worst headlight to restoration is the F350. Huge light, and honestly, it seems like the light manufacturer applied 4 coats of clear coat.
@@StartRestoringHeadlights …. I had a much older truck that microcracking covered the lens but luckily it was on the outside and your NextGen spray with its fillers filled in all the cracks and came out amazing.
I did a Chevy Malibu that had way worse micro cracking than that Porsche and it still had over half the headlight covered in factory clear coat. Couldn't remove the cracks but that was the worst I've seen.
Been there before, got in way over my head and decided not to do the other. Now I won’t restore any headlights that still have original coating fully intact
@@StartRestoringHeadlights haha oh yeah! When I was detailing. Almost every time we heard “it’s not that bad” it would be a blowout and take us like 6 hours lol
@@itsandrew8758Whenever you hear the words “how much for just a regular wash” It’s a red flag🚩 for that person being cheap and their vehicle being completely thrashed… There’s no such thing as a regular wash and their car in the same sentence. Loads of grass & doghair is what they’re setting you up for. I hate those people.
@@Samuelfish2kDuran mas tiempo, por la razon que son de color ademas que los traseros no reciben tanto calor de los bombillos como los delanteros, recuerda que la temperatura igual es factor para que se opaquen asi como el sol tambien.
180, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1500, 2000 using kovax sand paper will have those headlights looking new
You do that process and you'll be replacing this customers headlight in no time. This lens on these Porsche's are between 4-5mm thick. Doing that many grits would surely cause weak spots, and would quickly lead to stress cracks, or even worse, a completely broken lens.
@StartRestoringHeadlights look up AMD detailing. He's the best headlights restorer on youtube. You're good too, but he uses all grits and never leaves any scratches before applying coating.
@@terrencevinson5840 I'll check him out. Scratching is significally different than microcracking. Microcracking can be even on the inner pane of a headlight.
You left tiger stripes in his lense. I wouldn't pay for any of it, and i would be totally pissed!!
Check out The Headlight Restoration Pro. You won't be disappointed.
Should probably have used p220 first and a little more cutting. Dry sanding has worked well for me from my experience. I've done several Porsches with great results...not easy that's for sure, but possible.👍 Good luck on the next one.
Check out my vids of previous Porsches and BMWs....pain in the behind but worth it.
Theres a tradeoff when using a more course grit of sand paper. Remember, these microcracks are separations in the middle pane of the polycarbonate. Even exposing the bigger cracks wouldn't do anything. It just comes down to the severity of the cracks. I've done plenty where the cracks were on the surface, and I was able to remove them, but using a p220 for an extended period of time is worse for the headlight. Remember, the average headlight lens is between 3-4 mm, and using very course sandpaper will result in a weak and brittle lens. I'll check them out!
You don’t know the meaning of pain until you’ve attempted to restore headlights on a C6 Corvette.
@@StartRestoringHeadlightsNevermind I just found your other video…
Btw have you ever considered PPF instead of 2k clear for the protection step? That would be superior protection, would it not?
@@Samuelfish2k I have, and it could potentially help with longevity depending on how aggressive the UV protection is in the film. To me it would take longer per job, and has possibilities of issues by pulling up, or getting damaged. 2k clears are way too harsh for headlight restoration, this clear coat is a 1k, meaning no chemical activator.
@@Samuelfish2k Haha I saw you commented on the other ones. Trust me, I've done the worst of the worst, and the king, the #1 worst headlight to restoration is the F350. Huge light, and honestly, it seems like the light manufacturer applied 4 coats of clear coat.
I think this is when I would break out the drill and dry sand. Let the drill do the hard work
You could definitely argue the fact. Either way, its those microcracks arent coming out :(
@@StartRestoringHeadlights …. I had a much older truck that microcracking covered the lens but luckily it was on the outside and your NextGen spray with its fillers filled in all the cracks and came out amazing.
I’m interested in your course the 8 module program. Is there a link you can send me? I don’t see it on your website
I did a Chevy Malibu that had way worse micro cracking than that Porsche and it still had over half the headlight covered in factory clear coat. Couldn't remove the cracks but that was the worst I've seen.
I’ve done some headlights over the years I wish I had never attempted.
Some are worth still trying to. I've done some pretty bad ones with microcracking that made a huge difference.
@@StartRestoringHeadlights yeah but the extra time it’s almost not worth it, depending on how far you drive.
Been there before, got in way over my head and decided not to do the other. Now I won’t restore any headlights that still have original coating fully intact
I understand completely. Its funny when customers say "Its only hazing on the top so it should be pretty easy" when its the exact opposite lol
@@StartRestoringHeadlights haha oh yeah! When I was detailing. Almost every time we heard “it’s not that bad” it would be a blowout and take us like 6 hours lol
@@itsandrew8758Whenever you hear the words “how much for just a regular wash”
It’s a red flag🚩 for that person being cheap and their vehicle being completely thrashed…
There’s no such thing as a regular wash and their car in the same sentence. Loads of grass & doghair is what they’re setting you up for. I hate those people.
the code is not working
The code is deactivated since there is a sale going on, which is actually cheaper right now than using the code.
@@StartRestoringHeadlights can you send me the link to this sale bacause i dont see a sale thanks in advance
@@aaronbennett2440 nextgenheadlightsolutions.com/product/headlight-restoration-kit/ No Problem
I bet those are expensive to replace.
Last Porsche customer told me they were $4700 a headlight from the dealer.
@@StartRestoringHeadlights wow! They should definitely last forever, not just a few years.
Oh yeah....over $3k...did several of these before and restored them nicely.
Huh?...i just posted a comment but i no longer see it....strange.🤷♂️🤔
Does anyone ever ask for tail light to be done?
They never seem to haze up…
Ya pulido los faros traseros y no quedan del mismo color como nuevos, si hay mejoría pero no tanto.
@@Samuelfish2kDuran mas tiempo, por la razon que son de color ademas que los traseros no reciben tanto calor de los bombillos como los delanteros, recuerda que la temperatura igual es factor para que se opaquen asi como el sol tambien.
Get an older Toyota Seana and turn it into a work van 🤷🏽♂️