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fishbonezken
07-01-2012, 11:01 PM
Headlight Restoration - UV Coating Spray Method by WetShine.net - YouTube

SPIROS ANTONIOU
07-02-2012, 07:35 AM
:applause::applause:so without :buffing:

ray6
07-02-2012, 05:47 PM
Here are 2 videos that show headlight restoration without sanding, taping, masking, spraying, etc. Recommended warranty is 18 to 24 months.

Here's the solvent based: 30-60 min cure time
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtl68SlcBc&list=HL1340757828&feature=mh_lolz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtl68SlcBc&list=HL1340757828&feature=mh_lolz)


Here's the water based, 5 min cure time
http://youtu.be/_hzcelTUvJo (http://youtu.be/_hzcelTUvJo)

Oldest restored headlight is 14 months old. Recommended warranty was determined by lab test results.

Keep in mind that when you spray anything, you only get about 1/3 of the can contents (1/3 propellant, 1/3 material, 1/3 loss spraying the material.

ray6

ray6
07-02-2012, 05:52 PM
Here are 2 videos that show headlight restoration without sanding, taping, masking, spraying, etc. Recommended warranty is 18 to 24 months.

Here's the solvent based: 30-60 min cure time
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtl68SlcBc&list=HL1340757828&feature=mh_l olz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtl68SlcBc&list=HL1340757828&feature=mh_lolz)


Here's the water based, 5 min cure time
http://youtu.be/_hzcelTUvJo (http://youtu.be/_hzcelTUvJo)

Oldest restored headlight is 14 months old. Recommended warranty was determined by lab test results.

Keep in mind that when you spray anything, you only get about 1/3 of the can contents (1/3 propellant, 1/3 material, 1/3 loss spraying the material.

ray6

fishbonezken
07-03-2012, 11:31 AM
:applause::applause:so without :buffing:

Thanks Sprios, yup, without buffing at all.:xyxthumbs:


Here are 2 videos that show headlight restoration without sanding, taping, masking, spraying, etc. Recommended warranty is 18 to 24 months.

Here's the solvent based: 30-60 min cure time
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtl68SlcBc&list=HL1340757828&feature=mh_l olz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtl68SlcBc&list=HL1340757828&feature=mh_lolz)


Here's the water based, 5 min cure time
http://youtu.be/_hzcelTUvJo (http://youtu.be/_hzcelTUvJo)

Oldest restored headlight is 14 months old. Recommended warranty was determined by lab test results.

Keep in mind that when you spray anything, you only get about 1/3 of the can contents (1/3 propellant, 1/3 material, 1/3 loss spraying the material.

ray6

Thanks for those links ray6, I guess the stripper is only suitable for restoring headlamps where most of the damage is oxidation?

Sanding would most likely still be needed to remove stone chips and deep scratches I assume?

ray6
07-03-2012, 04:16 PM
Oxidation is the yellowing/cloudiness you see in headlights.

Neither of these two processes are used alone when there is deep pitting or scratches. About 1 in 4 will need sanding. But still, about 3of every 4 headlights don't need sanding.

Sanding is only used to remove the old oxidized coating. If you remove it chemically, there's no need to sand. Not every headlight can be completely stripped. Some will need sanding.

When sanding is required, we start with 500 grit or higher since most of the old coating was removed by the stripper.
ray6

fishbonezken
07-03-2012, 09:17 PM
Oxidation is the yellowing/cloudiness you see in headlights.

Neither of these two processes are used alone when there is deep pitting or scratches. About 1 in 4 will need sanding. But still, about 3of every 4 headlights don't need sanding.

Sanding is only used to remove the old oxidized coating. If you remove it chemically, there's no need to sand. Not every headlight can be completely stripped. Some will need sanding.

When sanding is required, we start with 500 grit or higher since most of the old coating was removed by the stripper.
ray6

Thanks!:props:

Seems like a good system to have around when sanding isn't required. Would be a huge timesaver!

ray6
07-04-2012, 11:38 AM
Thanks Sprios, yup, without buffing at all.:xyxthumbs:



Thanks for those links ray6, I guess the stripper is only suitable for restoring headlamps where most of the damage is oxidation?

Sanding would most likely still be needed to remove stone chips and deep scratches I assume?


That is correct. But even in these cases, sanding is less because you have already removed most or some of the old coating.
ray6