DIY -Retoration of head lamps like new !

[babyken]

quite amazing... will try it out myself....
my getzy have very very blur cover~

 

[traize]

how bout glass?

 

[UltimateShine]

if your glass is dull and hazy, just remove the lamp casing and wipe of the interior dirt will do.

unless yours is stone chip then, just to bad

 

[pencalat]

Anyone tried it yet?

Care to share some before and after pics?


Eager to know from ur guys..

 

[UltimateShine]

if i sand the headlights the headlights will have scratches right? won't it do more damage to the headlights? what kind of polishing compound should I use?

The purpose of sanding headlights is to even out the layer (remove scratches) for a mirror, crystal clear finished after compound and polish.

we are using Optimum compound in this video clip !

Optimum Compound detail : http://www.ultimateshine.com.my/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=23

After compounding, the result is shine like wax, we suggest another layer of sealant to protect from UV ray damages.

 

[corollagl]

Nice tip.My kelisa headlamp aleady yellow2.

 

[gothculture]

hey guys i cant find 2500 or 3000 grit sandpaper wei!!!!!!
ive visited nearly 10 diy shops in taipan,ss15, balakong n cheras but they all dun sell!!whr to find leh?! btw must use polishing compound or rubbing compound? can use soft99 blue color ah?

Bump: hey guys i cant find 2500 or 3000 grit sandpaper wei!!!!!!
ive visited nearly 10 diy shops in taipan,ss15, balakong n cheras but they all dun sell!!whr to find leh?! btw must use polishing compound or rubbing compound? can use soft99 blue color ah?

 

[michiyama]

If you wish to DIY restore your scratched, dull and yellowish polycarbonate(plastic ) head lamps (not that lamps ) like new, see this movie clip, its save your hundreds of hard earn money.

I will try it!

Thanx for sharing!

Cheers!

Bump:

Bump: hey guys i cant find 2500 or 3000 grit sandpaper wei!!!!!!
ive visited nearly 10 diy shops in taipan,ss15, balakong n cheras but they all dun sell!!whr to find leh?! btw must use polishing compound or rubbing compound? can use soft99 blue color ah?

normal DIY shops will not stock #1500 and above sandpaper (waterproof abrasive)

try hardware shops which sell automobile paints.... or try hardware shops which located near workshops/spray painting shops....

 

[Invinsible]

Thx 4 the cool info..

Cheers:proud:

 

[gothculture]

eh bro 2500/3000 grit really kenot find la...i ask so many paint shops at sunway also dun hav...they only use 2000....3000 can order la but must buy in one big bulk....

anyway i try do on my car wit 1500 n 2000...n turtle wax rubbing compound...no diff!

aih i think i just send to shop n kao tim la...sien dy,.,,

Bump: eh bro 2500/3000 grit really kenot find la...i ask so many paint shops at sunway also dun hav...they only use 2000....3000 can order la but must buy in one big bulk....

anyway i try do on my car wit 1500 n 2000...n turtle wax rubbing compound...no diff!

aih i think i just send to shop n kao tim la...sien dy,.,,

 

[ned22am]

mmm sorry aaa, no offence, i tried wit my car but sadly no change.. agreed wit gothculture.. what a waste of my time..

 

[gothculture]

yea la...waste my time N money (turtle wax rubbing coumpound rm22.90, 2pcs 1500 grit rm3.60, n 2pcs 2000 grit rm3.80)

better i use d money pump petrol...f**K

 

[SP|D3RMaN]

Hi guys.

From a detailer point of view, it's not worth it to try to DIY it yourself unless you have the proper tools. For me, I use a rotary buffer machine to buff heavy and severe oxidation. Even then , it takes a few pass to make it crystal clear. Furthermore, i use different lighting source to detect any places that i might have missed.

For end users whom would like to DIY and yet , do not wish to resort to wet sanding (leave it to the professionals with experience), i would recommend to get Meguairs PlastX. Together with an applicator pad, elbow grease and a few passes, i believe you could certainly see a better results compared to relying on wet sanding.

Most important of all, please try to get yourself some plastic sealant to protect the expose and fresh layer of plastic from further UV damage.

Let me know if any of you guys need some assistance. Feel free to PM me too if you need some private advice. Cheers ! :)

 

[gothculture]

hey spidey...whr's ur shop?hw much u charge to restore headlamp?i giv up on diy dy...waste my time n money

Bump: hey spidey...whr's ur shop?hw much u charge to restore headlamp?i giv up on diy dy...waste my time n money

 

[SP|D3RMaN]

hey spidey...whr's ur shop?hw much u charge to restore headlamp?i giv up on diy dy...waste my time n money

Bump: hey spidey...whr's ur shop?hw much u charge to restore headlamp?i giv up on diy dy...waste my time n money

Hi Bro.
I do not own a shop but i am a full fledge crazy detailing enthusiast. LoL
I'm from JB so ....

Anyway, in KL there is also lots of people like me.
Try to find your way and there should be someone out there as crazy as me to assist you.
Cheers and good luck bro !

 

[kelvin---]

i tried polishing my car and another fren's vigo headlight lst time..we use 2 types of polish compound .. rough and fine grade .. we din even use sandpaper ... onli cotton + cloth .. but we manage to get rid of the oxidation and restore the shine back wor .. it onli takes patience and willpower to do it .. it may b slow .. but the result .. we r satisfied with it .. but of coz .. when u turn on ur headlights .. thr will b some fine lines on ur headlights la .. cant escape from tat ..

 

[gothculture]

hehehe spidey gd luck u say?haha...i giv up on trying to restore d headlamps d...now looking for shop tht charge affordable price....usually its rm150 if im not mistaken(nid to save money for tht)...hmm...now to jump to my other diy plan: rewrap my door fabric...

Kelvin: zzzz...it takes up alot of time n effort n it isnt perfect...my as well send it do d pros...

Bump: hehehe spidey gd luck u say?haha...i giv up on trying to restore d headlamps d...now looking for shop tht charge affordable price....usually its rm150 if im not mistaken(nid to save money for tht)...hmm...now to jump to my other diy plan: rewrap my door fabric...

Kelvin: zzzz...it takes up alot of time n effort n it isnt perfect...my as well send it do d pros...

 

[kelvin---]

erm..jst wonderin...even if u buff it up with machine or done by pros...it may shine like new underthe sunlight .. but at nite..there wil stil b those micro scratches due to polishes wor... correct me if i m wrong

 

[SP|D3RMaN]

hehehe spidey gd luck u say?haha...i giv up on trying to restore d headlamps d...now looking for shop tht charge affordable price....usually its rm150 if im not mistaken(nid to save money for tht)...hmm...now to jump to my other diy plan: rewrap my door fabric...

Kelvin: zzzz...it takes up alot of time n effort n it isnt perfect...my as well send it do d pros...

Yeah. If you read properly, there are steps that i recommend a DIYer like yourself. But my advice is still to go with a professional to get the job done and get it done correctly.

erm..jst wonderin...even if u buff it up with machine or done by pros...it may shine like new underthe sunlight .. but at nite..there wil stil b those micro scratches due to polishes wor... correct me if i m wrong

Yes. Some micro scratches which is too deep or stone chips cannot be repaired.
A good detailer would inform you of it before he attempts any correction on the headlights.

 

[Munspes69]

that what my mood now..
i already try, but try n error n try n error again, but.... see this.
1st pic is before
2nd pic is after paper sand 1000 grade n last 2000 grade and put back
3rd pic is Getf1 head lamp polisher made in malaysia - RM12.90
4th pic is during polishing
5th pic is the result
6th pic is 1K clear coat RM18.00, but bad result, and sand paper back remove the coat
7th pic is before polishing.

i try n error it. but happy now. thinking to apply 2K clear coat for protection.