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Restoring headlights

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,052 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Gordy6040 wrote: »
    Interesting. I was just considering that kit in halfords.

    Yes it looks good...



  • Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Mr Detail


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    Headlight lenses have a protective layer which can degrade over time and all the refinishing in the world won't stop the polycarbonate oxidizing time after time.

    The only long term cure is to reapply a new layer.

    nEFZJBa.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    Morning all what would ye recommend as a long lasting solution? Like do it once and no more messing for 3 years?

    Or is it just a case of a decent cut the first time and regular top up of sealant with an annual light sanding/abrasive?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    Permanent is best.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    2 new headlights is another cure :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    That's not a cure it's a waste of money.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    That's not a cure it's a waste of money.

    Well if it fixes the problem it's a cure :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    Permanent is best.
    Glass rather than plastic? I didn't think there was a permanent solution for plastic headlights.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭Roger Mellie Man on the Telly


    Buying a brand new car would also alleviate the symptoms.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    Reapplying a stronger UV protective barrier over plastic is permanent and glass is not used anymore for headlights.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    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?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    Yep a liquid that hardens.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    Chrisfix did a video a while back.



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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    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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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    I see headlights that have been done fives years ago still looking great.


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 sakrist


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

    P.S.: Can't upload pics.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    8262d94e93716ae2b01fa4f5807ddf9a.png

    looks great, what did you use?


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 sakrist


    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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