Restoring Headlights to Like New Condition - No kit allowed
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If you don't seal them up in a month or so they will look terrible.
Amazon.com: Blue Magic 730-6 Headlight Lens Sealer - 8 oz.: Automotive
Amazon.com: Blue Magic 730-6 Headlight Lens Sealer - 8 oz.: Automotive
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I like the idea of a protective film. What was the cost of this? How long is it expected to look nice and clear?
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#40
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Those do look good. I'm sure the beam looks fantastic.
I need to do mine, except it seems like mine have some scratches like the pic above, and also some really small scratches that are close to each other. Like a gazillion of tiny scratches in one place on the headlight. Don't know what you might call those, but it's definitely not the "from the sun light" type of fading thing.
Does sanding help in this situation?
I need to do mine, except it seems like mine have some scratches like the pic above, and also some really small scratches that are close to each other. Like a gazillion of tiny scratches in one place on the headlight. Don't know what you might call those, but it's definitely not the "from the sun light" type of fading thing.
Does sanding help in this situation?
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Those do look good. I'm sure the beam looks fantastic.
I need to do mine, except it seems like mine have some scratches like the pic above, and also some really small scratches that are close to each other. Like a gazillion of tiny scratches in one place on the headlight. Don't know what you might call those, but it's definitely not the "from the sun light" type of fading thing.
Does sanding help in this situation?
I need to do mine, except it seems like mine have some scratches like the pic above, and also some really small scratches that are close to each other. Like a gazillion of tiny scratches in one place on the headlight. Don't know what you might call those, but it's definitely not the "from the sun light" type of fading thing.
Does sanding help in this situation?
Yes, the beam looks much much better. Clear cutoff line now. very clear peripheral vision now too. the reflectors on our lenses are amazing.
#44
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Sanded my headlights today starting 1,000 grit all the way up to 2,500 grit.
And then got a turtle wax kit for headlight restoration. I know kits not allowed. But I just got it for the liquids that give you the shine and for the sealant that seals it up so that it stays looking good for a good period of time.
It sucks how I couldn't find just the lens sold by itself, that would've been great. Out with the old lens, in with the new one! Simple.
And then got a turtle wax kit for headlight restoration. I know kits not allowed. But I just got it for the liquids that give you the shine and for the sealant that seals it up so that it stays looking good for a good period of time.
It sucks how I couldn't find just the lens sold by itself, that would've been great. Out with the old lens, in with the new one! Simple.
#45
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+1 on wet sanding
I restored my headlight on IS350 2006 myself and then I let a Pro Tint shop installed the Lamin X headlight flim protector (with blue tint to match my car color) on it. Anyways, here are the pictures:
I have 3M clear bra headlight protector film on my IS250 2012. It has been on there 3 years and I never see a sign of yellow or haze so I can confirm that the film WORKS!
Headlight before the restoration. Cloudy and yellow![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Headlight after wet sanding, Clear clear clear![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Headlight Lamin X right after installation for long term protection![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I have 3M clear bra headlight protector film on my IS250 2012. It has been on there 3 years and I never see a sign of yellow or haze so I can confirm that the film WORKS!
Headlight before the restoration. Cloudy and yellow
![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![](http://i58.tinypic.com/2dhbh8z.jpg)
Headlight after wet sanding, Clear clear clear
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://i61.tinypic.com/2w6iixj.jpg)
Headlight Lamin X right after installation for long term protection
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![](http://i58.tinypic.com/fn4wzr.jpg)