Protection for headlamps

[6UE5t]

Can apply waxing however doesn't last long enough compare to coating. Unless able to do it periodically.

By the way, few years ago I applied OptiCoat for my headlamps, so far still look like brand new.

How much is such coating?

 

[yeehau86]

Mine was done as a demo, if in the market should be a couple of hundreds I assume. Depends whether your current headlamps need correction or not.

 

[6UE5t]

Mine was done as a demo, if in the market should be a couple of hundreds I assume. Depends whether your current headlamps need correction or not.

Phew that's damn expensive leh! Poor me, I'd just rather DIY with the Soft99 wax every 2-3 mths, 1 silver can of Soft99 is just rm25 and can last me more than 2 yrs even with using for car body. But yeah for bro Voodoo with a brand spanking new AMG CLA45, this coating could be a perfect option.

 

[Izso]

The quote I got from a pro was between RM400 to RM680 depending on brand of coating. My Myvi headlights got coated by Fishbonezken and it lasted about 5 years before starting to mist a bit.

Coatings might be expensive but if done properly and prepped properly, lasting that long kinda makes it worthwhile.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=405905

 

[VoodooEx]

I call up one reputable detailing shop asking for the coating. The sales guy offer to coat for free even though I told him that I am not going to do any coating for the rest of the car. He says that he coat for free so I can try out the product, hoping 2 years later I will come back and coat the whole car.

Not sure whether it's a marketing gimmick to get me go down and hard sell me.

 

[vr2turbo]

Well, my wife suv also last 5 years already, now start to yellow, but it is still clear and now looks tinted.....hhahhaha Let it blur then only I work on it.....lol

 

[vr2turbo]

I call up one reputable detailing shop asking for the coating. The sales guy offer to coat for free even though I told him that I am not going to do any coating for the rest of the car. He says that he coat for free so I can try out the product, hoping 2 years later I will come back and coat the whole car.

Not sure whether it's a marketing gimmick to get me go down and hard sell me.

Usually they will try to hard sell loh! For them to coat the headlamps should be cheap....

 

[6UE5t]

I call up one reputable detailing shop asking for the coating. The sales guy offer to coat for free even though I told him that I am not going to do any coating for the rest of the car. He says that he coat for free so I can try out the product, hoping 2 years later I will come back and coat the whole car.

Not sure whether it's a marketing gimmick to get me go down and hard sell me.

Whoa very good, then just go ahead lor!

 

[vr2turbo]

Whoa very good, then just go ahead lor!

Yah! they hard sell, bro. VoodooEx hard reject.......lol

 

[g88]

some said use those 'clear' aerosol..Rm5 (or not Rm8-10) per can one...

anyway i use wax on top of coating...DIY :p

 

[lsm1991]

some said use those 'clear' aerosol..Rm5 (or not Rm8-10) per can one...

anyway i use wax on top of coating...DIY :p

does the clear spray work?? i dont dare cuba... if i screwup.. habis....

wax helps, but does not last long.... I have to wax every 2 weeks
also tried toothpaste on a set of badly scratched lamps... it really helped, after an hour scrubbing with toothpaste and an old toothbrush, it was very clear again..... must have been very abrasive

 

[Izso]

Use the wrong type of clear and you'll get a yellowish matt colour. Suprafan had that issue with his ACE clear coat when we were DIY-ing that day

 

[lsm1991]

Use the wrong type of clear and you'll get a yellowish matt colour. Suprafan had that issue with his ACE clear coat when we were DIY-ing that day

erm... you guys could get it off right?? say yes pls.....

 

[Izso]

erm... you guys could get it off right?? say yes pls.....

he had to re-sandpaper the layer off lor.

 

[KenDiriwan]

Well there are two types of protection for me, yellowish and chipping. For frequent long distance/harsh area car sure prone to stone chipping.