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Restoring headlights

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  • #62
    JAMES VTI S
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    Reapplying a stronger UV protective barrier over plastic is permanent and glass is not used anymore for headlights.


  • #63
    Special Circumstances
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    JAMES VTI S wrote: »
    Reapplying a stronger UV protective barrier over plastic is permanent and glass is not used anymore for headlights.

    Some kind of liquid UV protection that you put on like a sealant ? Or some kinda special plastic laminate that you apply once the hazing is removed?


  • #64
    JAMES VTI S
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    Yep a liquid that hardens.


  • #65
    nd
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    Chrisfix did a video a while back.



    I've found masking tape is a major pain to get off though when it gets wet.


  • #66
    Special Circumstances
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    Thanks James.
    Thanks nd - saw that video before alright. Happy enough to do some sanding/polishing. Dunno if I'd manage the lacquer without making a mess of it!


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  • #67
    nd
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    I tried it myself and yeah as I put the coats of lacquer on it got mistier so I ended up sanding most of it off again.

    I must try it again some day. Maybe it was too cold the day I was doing it.


  • #68
    JohnBoy26
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    nd wrote: »
    I tried it myself and yeah as I put the coats of lacquer on it got mistier so I ended up sanding most of it off again.

    I must try it again some day. Maybe it was too cold the day I was doing it.
    It don't think it's the magical permanent solution that some might lead you to believe tbh.


  • #69
    nd
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    I suppose permanent is overstating it. At best it'll last as long as the lacquer does.


  • #70
    JAMES VTI S
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    I see headlights that have been done fives years ago still looking great.


  • #71
    sakrist
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    I've restored my one from really bad.
    http_//i.gyazo.com/8262d94e93716ae2b01fa4f5807ddf9a.png

    P.S.: Can't upload pics.


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  • #72
    nd
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    8262d94e93716ae2b01fa4f5807ddf9a.png

    looks great, what did you use?


  • #73
    sakrist
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    This one
    "Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit & Lens Sealer"

    On next day I had sore in my shoulders like after gym. :)
    nd wrote: »
    looks great, what did you use?


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