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Re: Here’s my way of restoring headlights
Originally Posted by KirkH
I use drop cloths and magnets. Every vehicle that I perform this service for are at the end of life. Most people just want to be able to see better at night. I explain that some won't be perfect, but most will be much much better. In my experience, my headlight coatings outlast the vehicle.
Never thought of it that way, but it does make sense. Lol
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Wow, I haven't heard anyone talk about Spar Urethane in a long time, I forgot about that.
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Re: Here’s my way of restoring headlights
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
Wow, I haven't heard anyone talk about Spar Urethane in a long time, I forgot about that.
Its a very unforgiving technique but it is faster and much less work than sanding. And it can look perfect.
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Re: Here’s my way of restoring headlights
Originally Posted by KirkH
Its a very unforgiving technique but it is faster and much less work than sanding. And it can look perfect.
I thought with the Spar you sanded and left it hazy (no polishing), then applied the Spar and it cleared up. Which is they way with most "paints"; so they have something to grab on to. I believe the Cerakote kit works the same way, they don't want it polished.
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Re: Here’s my way of restoring headlights
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
I thought with the Spar you sanded and left it hazy (no polishing), then applied the Spar and it cleared up. Which is they way with most "paints"; so they have something to grab on to. I believe the Cerakote kit works the same way, they don't want it polished.
yes I should've said less work than sanding and polishing (and coating) because you only sand 1x and you don't polish it.
That is definitely what the cerakote kit is.
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Re: Here’s my way of restoring headlights
I buff'em with an agressive pad and call it good. Next year do it again.
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Re: Here’s my way of restoring headlights
Originally Posted by John U
I buff'em with an agressive pad and call it good. Next year do it again.
Not really an option with a paying customer.
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