Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea

[Bernoulli]

G'day all,

Last night I went and bought everything I need to carry this out on my car - though unfortunately here in Australia we don't have the 'Scotts Blue Shop Rags/Towels'.

Could anyone recommend a decent replacement, or maybe give a description (or some photos) of the Scotts product so I can try and find something myself?

I had read up to about 15 pages of the thread and only saw that microfiber isn't recommended - unfortunately I don't have the time to go through the other 115 pages!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

[Setec Astronomy]

SCOTT® Shop Towels, 1 Roll-Kimberly-Clark Professional*

[Ratsrs]

Being an expat Aussie, I learnt what I do originally in Oz.. I used 'Chux' which can be found in Coles or Woolies etc. The important thing to note here is that whatever you use, the key is to ensure it's lint free..

Are you intending to do this as a 'one off' job?

[stitan06]

how long does this take to dry and whats some drying tips

[SameGuy]

What are you asking about? All the info is in this thread.

[stitan06]

im in the process of reading it only on page 32 just wondering how long it takes to dry before you drive the vehicle. i assume you can use a heat gun to speed it up i think i read that

[95oRANGEcRUSH]

im in the process of reading it only on page 32 just wondering how long it takes to dry before you drive the vehicle. i assume you can use a heat gun to speed it up i think i read that

The first post of the thread says it takes roughly 10-20 minutes for the new coating to dry.

[Mantilgh]

My can of spar says wait 6 hrs to sand between coats and 12 before normal use. You may get away with a little less because it will be a thinner coat, but more is always better.

I am an amateur wood worker and have a good book on wood finishes. The author recommend a much longer time (1-2 months or more) for fine wood working, where then you would sand, cut and buff. This is also at a much greater film thickness.

[GP49]

im in the process of reading it only on page 32 just wondering how long it takes to dry before you drive the vehicle. i assume you can use a heat gun to speed it up i think i read that

It only takes 10-15 minutes to dry dust free. That does not mean it is fully cured and hardened, or that you should wash your headlights yet; but it should be safe to drive the car after 20-30 minutes. Definitely don't wax the newly-spar varnished lights; until they have fully cured the wax will attack the surface and mar it.

Drying is different from fully curing; drying is by evaporation of solvents, curing is by a molecular change in the material.

[stitan06]

Thanks I have another question I have a nissan titan with bigger headlights how do u wipe it on two passes ?