Head Light Restoration Procedure
Head Light Restoration.
I have used Crystal View (the best sealant), Rain X and Turtle Wax. All three systems work. However, eventually the headlight surface becomes so pourous that the sealant has a short life.
I decided to try an automotive clear Polyurethane UV resistant paint.
The products you will need are;
Rain X or Turtle Wax head light restore kit
Masking tape and garbage bags
U-Pol automotive clear Poly paint
Wax, grease remover
Tack Cloth.
Remove the head lights. Removing the front grill facilitates head light removal.
Clean the head lights to remove dirt.
Follow the Rain x or Turtle Wax restoration procedure - using only the sanding pads and lubricant followed by the polish. DO NOT use the sealant!
Tape and bag the head lights.
Use wax and grease remover.
Prop the head lights so they are parallel to the ground to minimze runs
Wipe with a tack cloth.
Spray U-Pol, initially if a frost look appears the coat is not thick enough, continue coating until a uniform wet look is obtained.
I don't know how long this will hold up. The surface of the head lights is compromised, there was a very faint checker board pattern covering the surface. The U-Pol has filled it in.
I will post again when U-Pol fails!
Last edited by sailsmen; 10-06-2012 at 05:07 AM.
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