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DC52NV 06-27-2014 06:22 PM

Fixed my wife's hazzy headlights
 
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My wife's headlights have been looking dull as of late so I finally decided to bring them back to life. Products used were DP Headlight Restoration Polish, Wool Pad drill attachment, DP Lens Sealant and a standard cordless drill. Took about 15 minutes to do both lights.

Here are the results.

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Mr Mall Cop 06-27-2014 10:17 PM

Nice

DC52NV 06-27-2014 11:00 PM

Thanks bill.

Mr Mall Cop 06-27-2014 11:05 PM

No prob, I 'm not a fan of the hazy lens as the company car I have to drive has the same problem but worse that yours were and at night they just sort of glow and are of no use at all. :lol:

DC52NV 06-28-2014 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by mr bill (Post 7366645)
No prob, I 'm not a fan of the hazy lens as the company car I have to drive has the same problem but worse that yours were and at night they just sort of glow and are of no use at all. :lol:

I just can't understand why people with hazy lights don't get them fixed. It's a safety concern at that point.

DC52NV 06-29-2014 12:10 AM

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Did my friends Saturn lights. Here's a 50/50 shot. He couldn't believe the outcome.

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SalvageBaltSS 06-29-2014 12:12 AM

Have to do this on the Gto headlights, they get hazed really quick .

Mr Mall Cop 06-29-2014 12:14 AM


Originally Posted by DC52NV (Post 7366999)
I just can't understand why people with hazy lights don't get them fixed. It's a safety concern at that point.

The boss is too cheap to pay for it

SalvageBaltSS 06-29-2014 12:16 AM


Originally Posted by DC52NV (Post 7366999)
I just can't understand why people with hazy lights don't get them fixed. It's a safety concern at that point.

Most people will bring it to a shop, and the shop will tell them about 200 bucks to fix them if not more. Shops rip off people that don't know anything about cars !

Mr Mall Cop 06-29-2014 12:29 AM

There are parts stores that sell a cleaner that claims to fix the problem

DC52NV 06-29-2014 12:29 AM


Originally Posted by SalvageBaltSS (Post 7367151)
Have to do this on the Gto headlights, they get hazed really quick .

I suggest applying a sealant to protect them and prevent them from hazing again. Of course you'll have to polish them first.

DC52NV 06-29-2014 12:30 AM


Originally Posted by mr bill (Post 7367152)
The boss is too cheap to pay for it

It'll be cheaper than a lawsuit once an employee gets in an accident while driving at night.

DC52NV 06-29-2014 12:32 AM


Originally Posted by SalvageBaltSS (Post 7367154)
Most people will bring it to a shop, and the shop will tell them about 200 bucks to fix them if not more. Shops rip off people that don't know anything about cars !

That's just insane! $200 is way too much. The most I've seen here is $125 and I still think that's pricey.

DC52NV 06-29-2014 12:33 AM


Originally Posted by mr bill (Post 7367166)
There are parts stores that sell a cleaner that claims to fix the problem

I tried a 3M headlight restoration kit and it did a pretty decent job. Kit was only $17 and in included everything needed.

Mr Mall Cop 06-29-2014 12:34 AM


Originally Posted by DC52NV (Post 7367168)
It'll be cheaper than a lawsuit once an employee gets in an accident while driving at night.

I just use the high beams when not on the main roads

EXsoccer1921 06-29-2014 12:43 AM

He makes threads too!?!?!?!?!

Hahaha looks good man. 15 minutes is a ridiculous amount of time too.

DC52NV 06-29-2014 01:03 AM


Originally Posted by EXsoccer1921 (Post 7367180)
He makes threads too!?!?!?!?!

Hahaha looks good man. 15 minutes is a ridiculous amount of time too.

Hey what's up Mark! Been a minute my friend. Thanks for the kind words. After doing a few I seemed to get quicker at it. ;)

63 Nova SS 06-29-2014 11:08 AM

what a difference, cant see why more people dont do this. My night vision isn't what it used to be, and i have done this on our vehicles. Dont know how bad it is till after you do it, and can see clearly again.

ECaulk 06-29-2014 12:56 PM

Looks nice, not to bad originally as far as affecting lighting performance.

Have you ever tried Opti Coat 2.0 sealant? That stuff is awesome for sealing headlights, little pricey but worth it

DC52NV 06-29-2014 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by 63 Nova SS (Post 7367440)
what a difference, cant see why more people dont do this. My night vision isn't what it used to be, and i have done this on our vehicles. Dont know how bad it is till after you do it, and can see clearly again.

Thanks man. I agree more people need to do this to their vehicles.

DC52NV 06-29-2014 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by ECaulk (Post 7367470)
Looks nice, not to bad originally as far as affecting lighting performance.

Have you ever tried Opti Coat 2.0 sealant? That stuff is awesome for sealing headlights, little pricey but worth it

I'm a huge fan of Optimum car care products. I've never tried Opti-Coat 2.0 but I have tried their new Opti-Lens permanent headlight coating. It's specifically for headlights although OC 2.0 does do a great job. The owner of Optimum said Opti-Lens will last longer on lights. I love how you can use OC 2.0 on just about every part of the vehicle though.

ItalianJoe1 06-29-2014 01:49 PM

I do the lights on cars for people at work all the time, half of the time I can use Meguiars Plastix and get great results by hand in 5 minutes, which makes it easy to do in the parking lot or whatever. With a coat of wax over it they stay really nice for a while, makes such a difference. I have to do the ones on my Z every now and then because they get yellowish and hazy on the top surfaces, looks so much better all polished out.

DC52NV 06-29-2014 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by ItalianJoe1 (Post 7367489)
I do the lights on cars for people at work all the time, half of the time I can use Meguiars Plastix and get great results by hand in 5 minutes, which makes it easy to do in the parking lot or whatever. With a coat of wax over it they stay really nice for a while, makes such a difference. I have to do the ones on my Z every now and then because they get yellowish and hazy on the top surfaces, looks so much better all polished out.

i've had good results using the OTC headlight restoration products as well. instead of wax try using a coating over the lenses after you polish them out. it will save you the trouble of applying another coat of wax every month or so and it offers far better protection from the sun.

ItalianJoe1 06-29-2014 07:00 PM

The opti-lens you think is probably the best? I've done a couple of cars so I don't mind buying a product just for that, I don't usually do detail work but lights always need to be done and it makes such a huge difference.

Mr Mall Cop 06-29-2014 08:12 PM

Come and do the work car I drive


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