Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea

[GP49]

I've put on a second coating after the first had thoroughly set up. If done quickly enough, it works. Too slowly and the old coat softens up and the overall result shows a "texture."

[RENU]

I fold the blue scott towel in half and then cut a 2 - 2 1/2" strip out. I fold that strip in half and then dip the folded side in the mix, pull it out and let it absorb for a few seconds and then wipe it on. Works great! No streaks.

How much of the SPAR/MS mix do you make (quantity) for one set of headlights?

Does 1 oz. of total mix cover 2 headlights?

[RENU]

How much of the SPAR/MS mix do you make (quantity) for one set of headlights?

Does 1 oz. of total mix cover 2 headlights?

NEW LOGO! for AG Profile...btw guys I do logos and flyers for headlight retoration and etc......if any of you need help with that do let me know. I will be creating a generic 3 set flyer at a resonable deal...just add your name & phone number to the bottom.

I recently changed my name from RENU Headlight Restoration to RENU Headlight Care...I think the "Care" part doesn't imply that the lens is now 100% brand new...restoration seems to imply longevity... care=more like "like-new", I explain that they "could" stay clear for over a year, but your mileage will vary.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[Eddie 70]

Finally got around to doing the headlights on my DD 93 Honda Del Sol. They turned out better than I thought they would. I am well pleased and showed a few of the guys I work with and now they want to know how to do it so they can fix theirs up too.

[Part-timer]

How much of the SPAR/MS mix do you make (quantity) for one set of headlights?

Does 1 oz. of total mix cover 2 headlights?

Honestly, for most of the headlights I do, I use a Wendy's frosty spoon......use 3 spoons of spar.....and two spoons of spirits. It's not exact but I think you just kind of get a "feel" for it after you do a number of them. Use what works for you. If one ounce works for you......do it. I use Wendy's.....lol

[DaHen]

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.

Here I am. Gots a follow up for yas.

Didn't think of taking "before" photos at the time. But here headlights on a 2001 Altima that I restorated last year on May 25. Had to darken the exposure on these photos cause the sun was behind me. (Of course, thats where the light is suppose to be, lol.)

So thats a little over nine months of being exposed to our New England weather. No wax nor any other product has been applied on top of the UV sealant. The car has only been washed five times that I know of and car soap and/or shampoo was used.

[GalKonz]

So thats a little over nine months of being exposed to our New England weather.

WOW! They still looking pretty good. Which tecnique did you executed? Sanded/polished/spar? or Sanded/spar?

[DaHen]

WOW! They still looking pretty good. Which tecnique did you executed? Sanded/polished/spar? or Sanded/spar?

Glad you asked.

This is the procedure that I used:
Cleaned both headlites.
Used 500 grit with DA polisher.
Used 600 grit wet by hand.
Used 800 grit with DA polisher.
Used 1000 Meguiars foam disc with DA polisher.
Used 1000 grit "Automotive Sandpaper" wet by hand.
Used 1500 grit "Automotive Sandpaper" wet by hand.
Used 2000 grit "Automotive Sandpaper" wet by hand.
Used 3M's P3000 foam disc that came with 3M kit.
Used 3M rubbing compound that came with 3M kit.
Used Meguiars Ultimate Compound with DA Polisher.
Applied the MinWax/Minerial Sprits the following day.

No polish was used, just the two compounds. Don't recall why I waited to apply the UV sealant the next day.......
I think the key to my success was that I used allot of sandpaper.

[GP49]

If you use a lot of sandpaper and then make the surface very smooth by polishing, then when the urethane does weather away, it seems to look better, longer, by NOT revealing an underlying surface that has a roughness to it.

My opinion only...

[Part-timer]

If you use a lot of sandpaper and then make the surface very smooth by polishing, then when the urethane does weather away, it seems to look better, longer, by NOT revealing an underlying surface that has a roughness to it.

My opinion only...

I use 1/4 sheet of sand paper between two headlight of each grit...


800
1000
1500
then 3M trizact 3000 foam disc
Then wipe with spirits and apply spar.

Several on here will argue that compound and polish is too smooth....not leaving anything for the spar to "bite into". That is why I don't compound or polish any more.
The lenses still come out looking brand new and there are several posts on here stating this lasts from 1-2 years, which I think is par for the course.