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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
are you now using the microfiber towels for applying the material??
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
Originally Posted by id-type-s
are you now using the microfiber towels for applying the material??
No, I am still using the blue shop rag applicator. Microfiber would probably streak too much. I was just using the microfiber rags to wipe off the lens while wet sanding and polishing. I have tried a foam applicator, but I still like the blue shop rag.
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
Nice job, those lights look awesome. And this UV sealer just enhances the look. I find that sometimes, it fills in fine scratches and "glosses" areas that don't buff out well.
Longevity should be very reasonable, but time will tell. If the lights are neglected they will end up faded again, in a matter of years IMO. Supposedly this UV sealer is the same as some professional headlight restoration companies are selling, but with a bigger price tag.(have no proof, just was told by others trying this method who have spent big bucks on pro kits.)
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
Why not stick with Klasses High gloss sealant that last for at least 6 month?
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
Originally Posted by cobraa
Why not stick with Klasses High gloss sealant that last for at least 6 month?
If your lights are new or its got a fresh UV sealant, that would probably work very well to maintain the lights. But if your UV sealant is gone, then Klasse will not last. I tried it on my tail lights, and they were faded to begin with, so I buffed them and applied Klasse, they looked good for several months, but eventually faded out again within 4 months. So I am now using this UV sealer on all lights on my van, so hopefully it lasts much longer than Klasse or any other sealant. However I am still going to maintain them as if they were new.
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
I just now finished a sample headlight. Sanded and polished it and it turned out great. UV sealant not so great, not sure if I applied to little or to much but it dried with a haze. It looked like I had just started to sand in some spots. Any insight would be great.
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
Originally Posted by id-type-s
I just now finished a sample headlight. Sanded and polished it and it turned out great. UV sealant not so great, not sure if I applied to little or to much but it dried with a haze. It looked like I had just started to sand in some spots. Any insight would be great.
I would retrace your steps, and read through this whole thread. It could be anything, wrong mixture, application was too much, headlights not prepped with alcohol before sealant.......... I have heard people having bad results because they used the wrong cup, the cup they were using had some sort of wax release agent inside and was causing problems mixing. I think they were using the small dixie paper type of cup. And it was causing streaks and hazing. I normally use a small clear plastic cup similar to the one pictured in this thread. Anyhow, try it again, it takes practice to make this work. But, your method gets better and so will the results.
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
1. is there any problem with mixing this solution in advance or should it be on an as needed basis?
2. is it possible to store given the right container?
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Re: Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
Originally Posted by 02nissanISR
1. is there any problem with mixing this solution in advance or should it be on an as needed basis?
2. is it possible to store given the right container?
I was told to just mix it fresh as needed. Not sure if the mixture would keep for too long. I just mix a little whenever I do the restorations. I don't get a lot of them at the same time, so I don't need it to be pre-mixed. Plus a little goes along way, and I try not to waste any product.
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