3M Headlight Restore - the way to go?

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J's Garage

J's Garage

2 жыл бұрын

In this video I restore headlights for the first time using 3M Ultra Headlight Restore kit. Join me as I share my experience with this product and the steps I took to complete the job.
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@arealg3551
@arealg3551 Ай бұрын
Just used this kit to restore the headlights on my 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe. The results were excellent. Just wish they included two Trizac sanding discs ( one for each headlight) with the kit.
@timdoll6718
@timdoll6718 Жыл бұрын
You did not talk too much , that was an excellent realistic honest to goodness tutorial. Thank You
@Mr.Thermistor7228
@Mr.Thermistor7228 10 ай бұрын
Agreed, this was the first video I watched after buying this exact kit on Amazon and I see no need to watch any other. You covered everything
@joanndefeo9651
@joanndefeo9651 Жыл бұрын
You are Precise in description on what to do and how to do it. Very nice. Passing along to my son who has a kit to restore his wife's headlights. Precision to understand how to go about each step. Awesome. Thank you.
@Waker5335
@Waker5335 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent vid! I've been hanging on to my kit for about a month. lol I feel more comfortable using it now.
@philippschneidenbach
@philippschneidenbach Жыл бұрын
Super comprehensive review, thx for that. I got to it as i wanted to know more about the process that professional restorers use here in Germany. By law, repainting is illegal and thus i have gotten the info that they have a special method which is wipe-on. As 3M is professional and wipe-on, i assume that this is what they use. The shop here in Germany also offers disassembly, thus both internal and external coating and re-sealing of the headlights of you ant to have that done. Especially on complex assemblies like luxury vehicles this is totally worth it. Thx again for the video which gave me a lot of insights!
@Aunnie12
@Aunnie12 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! I had already watched many vids trying to decide which one to use. Let me just say that I truly thought that I was going blind! I live several hundred miles from Houston and have made many trips to MDAnderson where we leave when it’s dark and return home in the dark. I couldn’t see and had o idea it was the dang Nissan Rogue headlights! Finally figured it out and ultimately bought the 3M ultra headlight restoration kit. My husband is using the kit as I type this. I had planned to do this but he had pity on me. I haven’t driven the car yet but I have great expectations! I did enjoy the vid and am happy that the guy at O’Reilly’s guided me to this kit. I just checked and they look great! Hoping I can see better at night!
@officialcheetahhopperz1
@officialcheetahhopperz1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, going to work on my headlights now.
@HideOut55007
@HideOut55007 Жыл бұрын
Super Awesome Thank You!!
@shantaviaherbert4810
@shantaviaherbert4810 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@Luniys
@Luniys 11 ай бұрын
I just finished doing my headlights. Thank you! Even though it’s easy to read instructions I rather see it being done. Thank you your vid helped out a lot. I did a much better job on driver side than the passenger lol
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 11 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! I’m guessing you did the passenger side first lol. First one is practice 😆
@Luniys
@Luniys 11 ай бұрын
@@JsGarage yup! I did 😆
@billclancy4913
@billclancy4913 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight...I'm doing it today!
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
Good luck! You got this!
@aaronjoseph952
@aaronjoseph952 Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thanks for this 🤙
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the appreciation!
@akh345
@akh345 Жыл бұрын
Your video is very informative. Thanks!
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind feedback!
@theblytonian3906
@theblytonian3906 Жыл бұрын
Used the 3M 39008 kit to restore my new in 2013 Renault Koleos headlights of a similar size and shape which were in worse condition than the ones on your Nissan. Similar to what you have here, except it comes additionally with the foam buffing pad disc and creme buffing compound included instead of the Headlight Clear Coat UV wipes. Also have to supply your own masking tape and gloves (included in this kit) -if you want them. I recommend wearing gloves with 3M's UV wipes. I had 3M masking tape already, and bought those 3M UV protection coating wipes separately. Used an 18v battery powered drill. The kit did a fabulous job. Restored them to the closest one could hope to achieve to when they were new. Understanding the process after doign the first, I achieved a superior result on the second headlight IMPE, although I produced an excellent result on the first I did too. Can't go wrong with this kit if you fiollow the instructions and apply common sense. One caveat. Be careful using a mains powered power drill. So powerful it's very easy to burn into the plastic as 3M warn in the instructions. Ask me how I know. = ] I tried an AEG mains powered initially on the second headlight. I recommend sticking with a good quality batter powered drill of at least 18V. I did both with grunt to spare off a freshly charge 2aH power pack.
@moresalad221
@moresalad221 9 ай бұрын
Just bought this. About to use it on my 2015 Mazda CX-5
@yohantremols4467
@yohantremols4467 6 ай бұрын
Very good video, thanks for sharing
@Badass911SC
@Badass911SC Жыл бұрын
Nice job 👍
@jvthailand
@jvthailand 10 ай бұрын
Hello! I subscribed and liked your video. Nice job Bro. Cheers!
@billclancy4913
@billclancy4913 Жыл бұрын
I followed your suggestions, and the headlights on My 2008 Toyota Tacoma look almost brand new! Now I have to do my wife's car...LOL
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
Dang it! 😆
@keithroberts5611
@keithroberts5611 14 күн бұрын
If used properly the trizact should last todo at least 2sets of headlights!! I personally believe people spend to much time on this step, Basically you add water to the pad + lens and polish until you get a white slurry evenly across the lens and stop, Wash the lens with any glass cleaner spray wipe and dry, Apply a quality headlight polish and polish (buff) untill good clarity shine, Then add clearcoat as shown!!!
@NoahWilson98
@NoahWilson98 Жыл бұрын
Good
@bluegill2030
@bluegill2030 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I’m using this later today and hope to get good results, good instructions as well 👍🏼
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 2 ай бұрын
How’d it go for ya?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@bluegill2030
@bluegill2030 2 ай бұрын
@@JsGarage worked great! Look brand new again and headlights are nice and bright
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 2 ай бұрын
@@bluegill2030 awesome glad too hear you had a pleasant experience!
@nathanielwestman2312
@nathanielwestman2312 Жыл бұрын
The Kit comes with 2 of the clear coat wipes, is that only enough for one layer on one side? or could you sand them both down and use one wipe for the first layer on both and the seccond wipe for the seccond layer?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, I used 1 wipe for both headlights and the other wipe for second coat on both headlights.
@RickDangerousNL
@RickDangerousNL Жыл бұрын
The other 3M kits also have polishing step after the 3000 grit step... does this kit doesn't have that or did you skip that?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
This kit doesn’t have a polish step. It finishes up with the wipe on clear which works quite well.
@bobloblaw5406
@bobloblaw5406 Жыл бұрын
The other kits using a polishing compound with i think is similar to "plastx". This is a better method/kit IMO as you're using physics of the liquid clear coat wipe to fill in gaps and make the surface smooth. This is the main step that leads to the greatly increased clarity when the clear coat is applied. The layer will be thicker than anything you polish/buff on, too. Secondly, check out the SDS/MSDS/safety data for the kit in question and you'll see UV stabiliser components that make it up. This is a must for any clear coat.
@neoshade6462
@neoshade6462 3 ай бұрын
This stuff works great😂
@zzoinks
@zzoinks Жыл бұрын
I'm so excited to try this. So many cars around me have there horrible clouded headlights. Seems almost like a safety issue for manufacturers to use crappy plastic that goes bad in 10 years.
@stepmothercity
@stepmothercity 9 ай бұрын
Can borrow a drill but wondered if it would work with a basic dremel?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 9 ай бұрын
Drill would be a much better tool for the job IMO
@topdollarmobile7460
@topdollarmobile7460 Жыл бұрын
Did you do both at the same time or one at a time?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
Both at same time
@keithroberts5611
@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын
I think your choice of drill speed is questionable I would have selected number one on stage 1+ 2 and 2 for the p3000 trizact pad, Because water keeps the lens cooler!!, I think 3M cut corners here by not including the headlight polish as this is a important step to buf and hydrate and seal the lens?I personally didn't use the wipes? Instead I used Maguires clearcoat with added UV protection, To me I have brand-new headlights, My success is due to watching "The headlight restoration pro" I strongly recommend you do the same!!!🤔👍
@XxChuyoxX
@XxChuyoxX 6 ай бұрын
You don't apply that kind of clear coat over a polished surface. It won't adhere properly
@keithroberts5611
@keithroberts5611 14 күн бұрын
​@@XxChuyoxXWrong do you think the boffins at 3m didn't take this into account when formulated this kit???🤔
@johnmoore14PTY
@johnmoore14PTY 7 ай бұрын
Can I use a Dewalt screwdriver power tool for this?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 7 ай бұрын
Probably not ideal tbh 🤷🏼‍♂️
@oceania2385
@oceania2385 Жыл бұрын
I honestly think the headlamp yellowing is from car wash detergents. - Any thoughts ?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
I’m sure there is an influence for exposing headlamps to cleaning agents. My understanding is that the yellowing is from aging and the chemical reaction of plastic to UV exposure from sun light.
@kids832
@kids832 2 жыл бұрын
How is it holding up months later?
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Looking good so far. Here’s a short from today to see for yourself. kzfaq.infoCGV-U0MQbi4?feature=share
@kids832
@kids832 2 жыл бұрын
@@JsGarage thanks!
@amjoyful6057
@amjoyful6057 2 жыл бұрын
Great job walking me through! The six month check up looks good...is it a garaged car? Mine sits out in the sun, so I’m dealing with yellowing on the casing. I’ll at least try this once before paying the $80- 100 😁
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 2 жыл бұрын
@@amjoyful6057 This car is outside all the time here in eastern NC. If you have an Altima by chance there was actually a class action suit over the headlights and they’re sending replacements out to owners. We haven’t received ours yet. Not sure when they’re supposed to come but we submitted the document for them. Otherwise I’m pleased with the outcome of the restore kit thus far.
@patgarza5520
@patgarza5520 Жыл бұрын
Me you have to outline the picture colored in just like a map
@smokey.m3
@smokey.m3 Жыл бұрын
Was thinking about buying but didn't. I probably will now
@ShonTolliverMusic
@ShonTolliverMusic 11 ай бұрын
Can't believe they've fogged up that much. I drive a 2011 Kia optima and they are nowhere near fogged as the Altima.
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 11 ай бұрын
Yeah these Altima headlights are garbage. Ended up replacing them before we recently sold the car to family. They cracked and leaked water into the housing. Nissan had a recall on them but we unfortunately missed out on the window to have them replaced.
@BigBodyBiggz
@BigBodyBiggz Жыл бұрын
You went from 500 grit all the way to 3000? Wtf and no polish or PPF? Aka PPF will last WAYYYYYYY longer then that wipe
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
Just using a product as directed. Surely there’s a more premium way to do this but this works fine as packaged. So far the clear is out lasting the factory assembly which now is cracking and so on. Wipe on clear seemed laughable to me as well but it’s a year old and still looks good.
@walteriannaccone5374
@walteriannaccone5374 Жыл бұрын
Be careful because the headlight dome goes bad
@hbadge22
@hbadge22 Жыл бұрын
My headlights were a lot worse but came out a lot better than yours. I used the same kit but used compound instead of clear coat
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
These headlights had a lot of internal problems. Only so much you can do from the outside. Recently ended up replacing the headlight assemblies before selling to a family member because they ended up cracking more and leaking water. Nissan Altima had a recall that we missed out on. The clear gives the plastic UV protection it otherwise won’t have.
@bikerchico52
@bikerchico52 Жыл бұрын
You didn’t show how to do it
@simronjotsingh5910
@simronjotsingh5910 Жыл бұрын
Bro u talk way to much and don't show enough
@patgarza5520
@patgarza5520 Жыл бұрын
Read it with what with it with water your spit what I mean nobody tells me of this you're like the fourth video I've watched and nobody tells me what to wear it with just plain water what what
@JsGarage
@JsGarage Жыл бұрын
Just regular water for the wet sanding part if that’s what you’re asking.
@victorlaurainlove6108
@victorlaurainlove6108 Жыл бұрын
You can use watered down SimpleGreen or Windex just as long as it stays wet while your sanding off the haze and don't stay in one spot keep your still moving so you don't melt your headlight ...
@pouriaowji557
@pouriaowji557 Жыл бұрын
Talk too much.
@svmaj4497
@svmaj4497 Жыл бұрын
Fr bruh
@aguynameddoug.8001
@aguynameddoug.8001 6 ай бұрын
You comment too much.
@willyG503
@willyG503 2 жыл бұрын
Why all of you guys posting videos like to talk a lot instead of just going straight to the point and show us how to do the stuff? Blah blah blah blah. 🙄
@JsGarage
@JsGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Just trying to find my way. Some things worth noting and it wasn’t strictly a how to. Your thoughts aren’t without consideration here though. Thanks!
@bobloblaw5406
@bobloblaw5406 Жыл бұрын
@@JsGarage Your speak on topic, I don't see anything wrong with explaining limitations, etc.
@victorlaurainlove6108
@victorlaurainlove6108 Жыл бұрын
Too much talking not enough actual work being done ... It's fairly easy to do if you can read and comprehend what your reading ... Also don't just use water while your sanding, use some cheap window cleaner or watered down Simple Green as a lubricant it helps to keep your sanding disk from getting too hot ... Also keep that disk moving in order to not create a hotspot, don't wanna melt that headlight ... Good luck ...
@559bman
@559bman Жыл бұрын
I've wet sanded using a little dish soap in water using a spray bottle. I assume it would be the same here. Similar to water sanding paint. I assume it's the same here
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