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Question about Opti-Lens
I have been doing a lot of headlights restoration.
Now, I always used a sealant after the job for protection but now I'm thinking about using Opti-Lens for a longer protection.
My question is, how many application will I have with the 10CC syringe? Because it is very expensive.
I was thinking of upping my prices also.
Any thoughts on Opti-Lens?
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
I think probably you can get 10 sets of headlights out of a syringe (one coat), perhaps more. I've been fairly disappointed in the results, even using multiple coats. I think you're only likely to get a year (outside 24/7) before you notice yellowing, and you'll want to redo them by 2 years.
Now, of course, that's you and me. If you had a customer who had completely hazed-over lights, they might not even notice the yellowing I'm talking about after 2 years.
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
I think probably you can get 10 sets of headlights out of a syringe (one coat), perhaps more. I've been fairly disappointed in the results, even using multiple coats. I think you're only likely to get a year (outside 24/7) before you notice yellowing, and you'll want to redo them by 2 years.
Now, of course, that's you and me. If you had a customer who had completely hazed-over lights, they might not even notice the yellowing I'm talking about after 2 years.
Wow, 10 sets is actually not that bad.
See, I guarantee my work for a year, so it needs to last at least a year. I barely get a year with my sealant so I was looking for something a little better to ensure that I will not have to redo any work on them within a year.
Also, how to you apply it? directly from the syringe? On a MF pad?
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
Originally Posted by RangerDetails
Wow, 10 sets is actually not that bad.
This question has been asked a lot, I don't really keep track because I'm not doing this as a business, and I have done things like clear license plate covers, etc., so maybe search or someone else will give a number.
Originally Posted by RangerDetails
Also, how to you apply it? directly from the syringe? On a MF pad?
I use the "Anthony Orosco" method, I use a little rectangle of Scott blue shop (paper) towel. Usually I fold it over into a square. The good thing about this is if it gets dirty you just throw it out, and it absorbs very little product, so you're not wasting much.
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
I tried to link my post #1383 in the thread below.
Headlight Restoration-new UV sealant idea
One other thing I did not mention in that post is that with Opti-Lens the headlights almost seem to clean themselves.
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
I think probably you can get 10 sets of headlights out of a syringe (one coat), perhaps more. I've been fairly disappointed in the results, even using multiple coats. I think you're only likely to get a year (outside 24/7) before you notice yellowing, and you'll want to redo them by 2 years.
Now, of course, that's you and me. If you had a customer who had completely hazed-over lights, they might not even notice the yellowing I'm talking about after 2 years.
Like you, I got better results with Dlux on my headlights.
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
Do you put wax or a sealant over the Opti Lens once it has had time to cure?
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
Originally Posted by BigPoppa
Do you put wax or a sealant over the Opti Lens once it has had time to cure?
You can but it is not necessary.
I have, just because I am doing the whole car.
Right now I use Opti-seal as a drying aid and hit the lights when I do that.
I have done stand alone applications of Opti-seal and will do the lights also.
Your choice
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Re: Question about Opti-Lens
I was thinking of doing clients' cars, and wanting to maximize timespan before problems arise. If a little layer of Opti Seal extends the life of the lens, so be it.
How long after applying Opti Lens would I need to wait?
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