Jamesvinar
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Well mine are looking a little dirty but it's not on the outside. Is there a good way to get to the inside of the lens and sand/polish it?
Headlight polishing
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MarkVIIIMarc
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The auto parts store kits are also handy for polishing NETFLIX discs that don't play.
tixer
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Ha!! You know, I never even thought about this. I suppose they are a fancy version of those old "CD Polisher" things.... Very cool..
If you really want it like new you need to recoat it after you polish it. Plus, you want it a little rough for the coating to stick. Jeremi gets his clear coated. There are UV cured coatings specifically designed for this. You need a good UV light that go for 100-200$. Doing it this way s how professionals refinish them. It will last years versus months. Some detail shops do this for a fee. You can read threads written by professionals on that autogeek website. Do this method right and they will be crystal clear.
Jamesvinar
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I will do the outside, maybe practice on my old housings first lol. I am sure there is some damage on the inside though, they leaked for a little bit and some of the moisture got the inside messed up, ill get some pics up later to describe it.
As for the clearcoat i do have some special coating for that. If i need to im guessing i would have to dremmel the housings open
As for the clearcoat i do have some special coating for that. If i need to im guessing i would have to dremmel the housings open
tixer
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Pro tip: Remove the housings from the car, and remove the trim from the headlight, before polishing.
If you had a base model, I'd warn you that the chrome, on the chrome colored trim will come up with any masking tape. I don't think the LSC has this issue.
It makes things so much easier. Although you may have to find a clever way to clamp it down to a work surface.
If you had a base model, I'd warn you that the chrome, on the chrome colored trim will come up with any masking tape. I don't think the LSC has this issue.
It makes things so much easier. Although you may have to find a clever way to clamp it down to a work surface.
On gen 2 that had moisture/water, the most damage is the bottom of the housings, dots. Can be repaired with Chrome Brite. Must sand the old chrome off before putting CB on. You can wipe the chrome SOFTLY with a dry rag, T-Shirt like, but be carefull you don't wipe the chrome off. NEVER USE ANYTHING WET, the chrome will rub off !!! Pic has bottoms sanded. I don't know your skill level, opening and repairing is not a couple hour job.
do not use a convection oven !!!!!!
Jamesvinar
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Well I have multiple ovens at my disposal so I'll give it a shot, where would the points that I pry be at?
Hopefully this uploads alright but here's what i was talking about, did the usual job on the outside but some of the swirls and yellowing are on the inside
Hopefully this uploads alright but here's what i was talking about, did the usual job on the outside but some of the swirls and yellowing are on the inside
Here is some good stuff and info.
A UV coating
https://www.semproducts.com/blog/31-how-to-professionally-restore-headlight-lenses
The home remedy
http://my350z.com/forum/body-interi...restoring-headlights-with-new-uv-coating.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...eadlight-restoration-new-uv-sealant-idea.html
A UV coating
https://www.semproducts.com/blog/31-how-to-professionally-restore-headlight-lenses
The home remedy
http://my350z.com/forum/body-interi...restoring-headlights-with-new-uv-coating.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...eadlight-restoration-new-uv-sealant-idea.html
Jamesvinar
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I attempted it today and let me say, I'm glad I used a broken set to practice on.