First of all, I think this thread suits here more than the detailing room coz in my opinion, this is not detailing. I merely trying some method and DIY. :hmmmm:
Quite a number of people from around the world have used Spar Urethane + Mineral Spirits method for headlamp restoration. Since I am amused by what this remedy can do, I decided to give it a try since I have a can of Spar Urethane. Other things needed: Mineral spirits, a plastic cup (non wax), a spoon, towels, and of course, white mice
So there he is, driving a white kancil-converted-mira. Enjoy the pics ~
1. The white mice...it's small, it's white, and with cataracts. Perfect candidate!
2. Lets take it closer....its that a whacked bug on the fog lamp?
3. Lets take a look at the other side ...
4. I cleaned up the mess with water + degreaser 2:1 and then dry sand with 400 grit
5. From 400, I continued with dry sand 600, then move to wet sand 800,1000, and then 1500 grit. Notice that I did not tape the lamp surrounding. When I wanted to tape it, my friend said "tape what lah...my paint already kong le...no need waste time" and I was like :hmmmm: ok lor
6. After 2000 grit wet sanding. I stop here coz I dont have higher grit. After all the sanding, I used a clay bar to remove all the stuffs on the surface.
7. Then I mixed 1:1.3 of mineral spirits + spar urethane, kacau kacau it in the plastic cup and then used a polishing microfiber cloth (very minimal lint) to spread the mixture left and right. Most people uses blue shop towel but I cant find it in Malaysia. Sorry guys no photo of the mixture coz my hand was messy at that time.
8. The result is very promising. This is a 50-50 shot. Driver side done, passenger side has to be done.
9. Finished both lamps and took the ride outside for a shot. Not bad and I was quite satisfied. Notice that the driver side fog lamp is still blurry. I found out that the fault is actually from the inside . I cant do anything without dismantling the lamp. My friend did not mind and is happy with the result so I dint go any further.
So there it is. The method works! Most of the people who used this method said that it will last for 1-2 years, depending on how severe is the weather. I'll keep you guys posted every 3 months if possible. Thanks for readingzzzzzzzzzZZzzzzZzzzZz ~:sleep::sleep::sleep:
Quite a number of people from around the world have used Spar Urethane + Mineral Spirits method for headlamp restoration. Since I am amused by what this remedy can do, I decided to give it a try since I have a can of Spar Urethane. Other things needed: Mineral spirits, a plastic cup (non wax), a spoon, towels, and of course, white mice
So there he is, driving a white kancil-converted-mira. Enjoy the pics ~
1. The white mice...it's small, it's white, and with cataracts. Perfect candidate!
2. Lets take it closer....its that a whacked bug on the fog lamp?
3. Lets take a look at the other side ...
4. I cleaned up the mess with water + degreaser 2:1 and then dry sand with 400 grit
5. From 400, I continued with dry sand 600, then move to wet sand 800,1000, and then 1500 grit. Notice that I did not tape the lamp surrounding. When I wanted to tape it, my friend said "tape what lah...my paint already kong le...no need waste time" and I was like :hmmmm: ok lor
6. After 2000 grit wet sanding. I stop here coz I dont have higher grit. After all the sanding, I used a clay bar to remove all the stuffs on the surface.
7. Then I mixed 1:1.3 of mineral spirits + spar urethane, kacau kacau it in the plastic cup and then used a polishing microfiber cloth (very minimal lint) to spread the mixture left and right. Most people uses blue shop towel but I cant find it in Malaysia. Sorry guys no photo of the mixture coz my hand was messy at that time.
8. The result is very promising. This is a 50-50 shot. Driver side done, passenger side has to be done.
9. Finished both lamps and took the ride outside for a shot. Not bad and I was quite satisfied. Notice that the driver side fog lamp is still blurry. I found out that the fault is actually from the inside . I cant do anything without dismantling the lamp. My friend did not mind and is happy with the result so I dint go any further.
So there it is. The method works! Most of the people who used this method said that it will last for 1-2 years, depending on how severe is the weather. I'll keep you guys posted every 3 months if possible. Thanks for readingzzzzzzzzzZZzzzzZzzzZz ~:sleep::sleep::sleep: