Headight cleaning shop suggestion

[Kimchijiji]

Any shop would you recommend for headlight cleaning and restoration?


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[dr. d]

Any shop would you recommend for headlight cleaning and restoration?


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i tried to DIY, but i forgot to apply anti-oxidation protective layer afterward. the finish degraded fast.

if i may,
if a replacement is easily available and cheap enough, go for it na lang.
it's more long-lasting.

[SoleusBB]

Napansin ko lang its the headlights that usually oxidize, but the tailights are more resistant.

Pag shop, I think they just use rubbing compound & buffing wheel on the lenses, or DIY kit lang din (see below). If you don't apply sealant afterwards maninilaw nga lang ulit.

Nag restore ako ng headlight of one of our 13 year old cars using a DIY kit. Best results are achieved using kits with a polish separate from the sealant, rather than 2 in 1 products na restorer/sealant. Depende sa degree ng oxidation (grabe yung sa amin- neglected nung gumagamit) the lenses will clear up, but it won't be the same as yung crystal clear ng brand new. Tumatagal naman as long as you re-apply the sealant at regular intervals like wax (monthly works fine in our case).

I omit mentioning brands if possible, pero marami ka makikita sa DIY hardware or car accessory shops, so if nagtitipid ka, prices are around (300-700) for a kit. It won't take an hour of your time to fix.

If you buy new lenses naman, waxing the headlights along with the body helps delay oxidation din.

[beepbeepph]

Napansin ko lang its the headlights that usually oxidize, but the tailights are more resistant.

Pag shop, I think they just use rubbing compound & buffing wheel on the lenses, or DIY kit lang din (see below). If you don't apply sealant afterwards maninilaw nga lang ulit.

Nag restore ako ng headlight of one of our 13 year old cars using a DIY kit. Best results are achieved using kits with a polish separate from the sealant, rather than 2 in 1 products na restorer/sealant. Depende sa degree ng oxidation (grabe yung sa amin- neglected nung gumagamit) the lenses will clear up, but it won't be the same as yung crystal clear ng brand new. Tumatagal naman as long as you re-apply the sealant at regular intervals like wax (monthly works fine in our case).

I omit mentioning brands if possible, pero marami ka makikita sa DIY hardware or car accessory shops, so if nagtitipid ka, prices are around (300-700) for a kit. It won't take an hour of your time to fix.

If you buy new lenses naman, waxing the headlights along with the body helps delay oxidation din.

Thanks for sharing these information! Sobrang helpful to most motorist. Will check sa DIY hardware malapit sa area ko! I'll try this for sure! Thank you

[Walter]

Remember to apply UV protection sealant after polishing the headlights ...

[SidCoronel]

Any shop would you recommend for headlight cleaning and restoration?


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DIYs don't last. Try the shop at the basement parking of Robinsons Galleria, the one at the left side of the basement parking pedestrian door. Sorry I forgot the shop name. They guarantee their work.

[Kimchijiji]

Required ba pltan seal if inopen headlights for the 4th time?


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[battouter]

Remember to apply UV protection sealant after polishing the headlights ...

what uv sealants are readily available? i was thinking of having it sprayed with automotive clear coat thats uv resistant. anyone tried this?

[Mikmik Man]

what uv sealants are readily available? i was thinking of having it sprayed with automotive clear coat thats uv resistant. anyone tried this?

up for this... nakikita ko dito eh yung meguiars headlight coating kaso avail ba ito sa local market like ACE hardware?

[SidCoronel]

what uv sealants are readily available? i was thinking of having it sprayed with automotive clear coat thats uv resistant. anyone tried this?

Try this...
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[Walter]

what uv sealants are readily available? i was thinking of having it sprayed with automotive clear coat thats uv resistant. anyone tried this?

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[beepbeepph]

Visiting your trusted car shop is recommended especially if you're uncertain of the process. I know a trusted and reliable site that can help you with all your car related needs. For sure they have a listing for the best shop who can do the job for you. You may want to check it out. Hope you find this helpful

[ninjababez]

DIY
less than 500 php sa materials [emoji106][emoji106]

if oxidized lang and no deep scratch .
1. sand 1000 grit
2. wash then alcohol rub
3. sand 1500 or 2000 grit
4. wash then alcohol rub
5. sand 2500 grit
6. wash then alcohol rub
7. spray 3 coats of uv resistant clear coat
8. wait for 24 hours, as much as possible do not use
9. sand grit 3000 (or 2500 if not available), do this lightly (matanggal lang orange peel)
10. polish

btw i tried wash and alcohol rub
then rubbing compound, then polish sa altis ng neighbor ko
aftern 2-3 months may sign na agad na mag oxidized pero i think ok pa ito for a year bago lumala.

[Little Missy]

^ sorry noob question. San ka nakakabili ng mga sandpaper from 1000 - 3000 (pwede din ito sa scratches sa relo diba). Pati yung uv clear coat? Try ko gawin 'to.

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[sirkosero]

^ sorry noob question. San ka nakakabili ng mga sandpaper from 1000 - 3000 (pwede din ito sa scratches sa relo diba). Pati yung uv clear coat? Try ko gawin 'to.

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Ace hardware. 24.75 ang isang sandpaper na 2000 grit pataas.

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[Little Missy]

Ace hardware. 24.75 ang isang sandpaper na 2000 grit pataas.

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Thanks sir [emoji106]

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[ninjababez]

^ sorry noob question. San ka nakakabili ng mga sandpaper from 1000 - 3000 (pwede din ito sa scratches sa relo diba). Pati yung uv clear coat? Try ko gawin 'to.

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if headlight mo LM, dalhin mo sakin
if sa watch, dont do it. risky masyado, baka iba maging result. remember plastic itong mga headlight na nirerestore natin

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[dr. d]

if headlight mo LM, dalhin mo sakin
if sa watch, dont do it. risky masyado, baka iba maging result. remember plastic itong mga headlight na nirerestore natin

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for watches, i use classic colgate white.
it works, and it's easy.

i tried colgate on headlights. it also works, but it's very very tedious. i wouldn't recommend it to anyone. the commercial product is much much easier.

[ninjababez]

for watches, i use classic colgate white.
it works, and it's easy.

i tried colgate on headlights. it also works, but it's very very tedious. i wouldn't recommend it to anyone. the commercial product is much much easier.

DIY bro sobrang dali lang gawin, im not sure why some people are intimidated by it.

[dr. d]

DIY bro sobrang dali lang gawin, im not sure why some people are intimidated by it.

yespo.
but don't forget the anti-UV protection, lest we do it again after a few months, like what i did.

nag-sawa na ako sa kaka-polish, i bought a pair of replacements. they're plug n play, except that the adjusting screws need at least 10 times the screwing, to effect the minutest movement.