Jae2K

Sup yall! I've got some ideas for the car that I've decided to put into a video series that I hope some of you will enjoy. Expect Vlog/DIY/Build-thread style videos and stay tuned for content that I'm very excited to bring to yall. Here's the very first video!! All feedback welcome, consider subscribing!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqrR-jwoi7c

zeroptzero

Fantastic work pal, I really like the way you went through the clearcoat part of the repair, few people do that. Amazing vid !

Jae2K

Thank you pal! This was the second time I buffed my headlights and clearcoat is the only method to keep them from yellowing again!

idiskjock

very cool

meccjoo

Great vid! I need to clear my headlights next time, thanks for the tips.

GSteg

Much better than before!

I use Opti-Lens instead of spray-on clear coat. It goes on so thin that you don't realize it's there. With clear coat spray, you might notice a reduction in optical clarity.

If you plan on doing this a lot, invest in a mini polisher. My choice is the Milwaukee M12 rotary buffer with 3M sandpaper attachments. I usually go from 800, 1500, 3000 then 5000 grit. I feel 2000 grit is not enough, especially if done by hand. It looks great in daylight but when you turn on the headlight at night, you can see some haze.

FearlessFife

Awesome.

RussianHammer

That was probably the easiest headlight restoration video ive ever seen.
Good job man, ill def be coming back to this when im gonna be working on mine.

Ap2low

I'm going to try this as a last resort before ordering a set of new OEM lights. Is their a particular reason why you Polish the headlight prior to spraying the clear coat? I figured it wasn't needed but they came out great!

GSteg

You polish the headlight to remove the sanding marks from the 2000 grit. If not, you're left with a hazy headlight.