Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea

[langman37]

Originally Posted by HotWhipT/A

So I browsed most of this and I got the process figured out, but how about the longevity? I didn't see anybodies follow up.

2 years and counting has been mentioned.

[GalKonz]

Hey guys, today some friend of mine tinted his headlights using a vinyl or something like that, i don't remember. The thing is i came across the idea of that in the process of restoring a headlight, when you reach the time for sealing with spar urethane... what about adding some dye color to the mixture??

Anyone has ever tried it?

What do yo think about that?

[BillE]

Originally Posted by GalKonz

Hey guys, today some friend of mine tinted his headlights using a vinyl or something like that, i don't remember. The thing is i came across the idea of that in the process of restoring a headlight, when you reach the time for sealing with spar urethane... what about adding some dye color to the mixture??

Anyone has ever tried it?

What do yo think about that?

I may be wrong (sure wouldn't be the first time), but I'm pretty sure that tinting the headlights is a big no-no...legally speaking.

Bill

[taymon]

Originally Posted by Cosmin

lexus reflector has a greenish chrome look , that`s why ...

Are you just kidding with me or are you serious? I hope you're serious because it would ease my mind a lot! Why would Lexus make their reflector's chrome greenish looking?

[GalKonz]

Originally Posted by BillE

I may be wrong (sure wouldn't be the first time), but I'm pretty sure that tinting the headlights is a big no-no...legally speaking.

Bill

Well i don't live in USA. Here in my country, as far as i know, there's no law against tinting headlights or tailights; and actually it's pretty common. In my opinion, i don't like how most of tinted head/tail-lights look, but there's a 1% of all the ones i see that i pretty keep thinking about. There's a Mustang 03 of someone i know, with tinted heads and tails, and an awesome silver paintwork that is pretty outstanding!

So, in my country there wouldn't be any problem about doing it, legally speaking. What i would like to know is if it is possible to do so..?

I'll do my own experiments; will buy a lexan polycarbonate sheet and test out. Maybe this week or next one.

[02accordSE]

Originally Posted by taymon

Are you just kidding with me or are you serious? I hope you're serious because it would ease my mind a lot! Why would Lexus make their reflector's chrome greenish looking?

Yes some Lexus vehicles have a green tint to them. I have looked up headlights for certain Lexus trucks and it specifies green or not... So restoring them probably wouldn't hurt the finish of "green".

[GP49]

Originally Posted by GalKonz

Well i don't live in USA. Here in my country, as far as i know, there's no law against tinting headlights or tailights; and actually it's pretty common.

If you're allowed to tint headlights RED, that's just plain WRONG!

[Part-timer]

Originally Posted by taymon

I've noticed that a couple Lexus suv's I've done have had their headlights look slightly tinged yellow/green a week later. Not sure if it's my imagination or not, but it appears this color to me even though it has perfect clarity. Does anyone know if that has something to do with Lexus? Or is it maybe because I'm using too much spar or ms in my mixture? I use a 60% spar and 40% ms but sometimes I know the %'s aren't always perfect. Maybe I'm possibly using too much spar and that's why it gets the tinged color after a week...but it hasn't happened on other manufacturer's headlights so I don't know. I'm using the correct and exact clear gloss spar and ms too if anyone was wondering that.

Has anyone else experienced this with Lexus or other cars?

I just did a lexus SUV 2 weeks ago and I see it almost every day. I haven't noticed any discoloration at all. I'm not sure about yours.

[taymon]

Originally Posted by 02accordSE

Yes some Lexus vehicles have a green tint to them. I have looked up headlights for certain Lexus trucks and it specifies green or not... So restoring them probably wouldn't hurt the finish of "green".

Thank you so much for easing my mind!! I just looked it up myself and found the green tint headlights myself...thanks!

01 02 03 04 05 LEXUS GS300 GS400 GS430 HEADLIGHT PAIR | eBay

2007 LEXUS RX400H RIGHT XENON HID HEADLIGHT GREEN TINT LAMP USED OEM 06-07-08-09 | eBay

Between the green tint headlights and smoked headlights, I have to realize this about the headlight so I'm not frustrated after. What I'm really curious about is if it's actually the outer lens that is tinted green or smoked....or is it the inside housing that is.

update... just found out it's the chrome housing that has the green tint and not the lens. I'm not sure about smoked though, that may be the lens itself. Green Tint Headlight Housing - VIPStyleCars.com

[ExoticAutoDetai]

If you use the clear coat spray method how long does it last before it starts getting yellow again? I know depending on how much you drive the car plays in here as well. But trying to get an idea.