DANGEROUS Way to Restore Headlights?

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I grab a cheap kit off of amazon, and dive right into silly little tests.
If your'e at all like me, you dont take your health as seriously as you should. Only after I had filmed this whole video did I really look into the crazy harmful stuff I was handling, and no doubt even breathing in.
I'm learning the more I teach, the more I second guess what I'm doing, and why I'm doing it. I'm realizing how often I put my health on the line all to make a few bucks.
I can only guess that this KZfaq channel has taught me a lot more than it has taught you, but if there's one thing that stands above all else, is that you need to BE SAFE.
Its not worth having a cool skill or an awesome car, if the process of building it ends up killing you. Exposing yourself to dangerous chemicals, on a daily basis because this is your job, is a terrible rationale behind needlessly getting sick, or worse.
Sorry so heavy :) Love you!
Chris
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@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

To be clear, sanding your lights and finishing with Chloroform is a process that works well. And you shouldn’t do it.

@Dallaswynne 3 жыл бұрын

Well that sucks I just bought the kit a few days... But I didn't realise it was chloroform 😬👌😂 oops... We as the headlight building community really appreciate your videos!! Thanks 👍

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dallaswynne same here dude. I mean, I can’t say I had no clue what it was, but it was more of far off TV bad guy kind of feel, than a “Oh crap, this could kill me” realization. I hope it helps, even the morons it’s gonna piss off because I told them to be safe 👍

@Dallaswynne 3 жыл бұрын

@@flyryde I honestly can't get over how crazy your work is!! I've been building custom on and off for the last 5 years and your videos have really helped. So thanks bro!👌 You're a legend

@Dallaswynne 3 жыл бұрын

@@flyryde so I got my chloroform kit 😄 and I've tried it... it works really well... 🤷‍♂️ I just had to send everything 1000 grit

@luinhaden 2 жыл бұрын

I tried with a very similar kit and I had similar results. I got my money back. there just isn't enough steam.

@dragosdiaconu629 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you clearly have no clue what you're doing there...

@davidz1681 2 жыл бұрын

Brah, practically 99% of all car products are harmful. Safest thing in autozone is the lava hand soap and snacks.

@GPTV2020 3 жыл бұрын

Hey love your channel recently subscribed trying to find out how to remove haze inside HID headlights i have used two magnets with sterilised wipes (one magnet inside with a wipe and the other outside to move it around) and it has removed the dirt from the haze stain but the beam is still scattering when getting alignment. Any ideas how i could fix this?

@zedizdead Ай бұрын

Finally someone who is cleaver enough to bring this topic up instead of just going along by using the product. Thanks!

@sgfreak96 Жыл бұрын

Saw a random instagram video of the acetone vapors clearing up some headlights and found this video. Appreciate this video explaining the hazard of it, definitely won’t be trying that. My dad died from lung cancer, and while a lot of comments don’t seem to care about this stuff, I definitely do!!

@bigfootandbananaman4746 2 жыл бұрын

The meguiars headlight restoration kit is what I use. I can make lights actually look new in about 15 minutes and they have uv protection after.

@danoyadgar928 25 күн бұрын

Where can I find this product?

@bigfootandbananaman4746 24 күн бұрын

@@danoyadgar928 Walmart carries it

@derrikcasiano 9 күн бұрын

@@danoyadgar928Walmart, meijer, Amazon I used it in my e46 and it last 4 years.

@Trenton1390 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking out for us buddy. Sometime were we all need a PSA. BTW love the videos one day my f150 will be retrofitted but house wife and baby come first.

@laurcen 3 жыл бұрын

Unrelated question: I just got me these switch back led strips and I’m trying to dim them down to low power mode when I turn my headlights on. Anyone have any ideas?

@asisesna7545 7 ай бұрын

El polímero líquido para faros contiene: Hexilo haxanoato (6378‐65‐0) Hidróxido de amonio (CAS 1336‐21‐6) Propilenglicol (126‐30‐7) Etanol (CAS 64‐ 17‐5) Bicarbonato de sodio (144‐55‐8) Resina acrílica OEM

@afrikagreen6303 4 ай бұрын

sounds interesting,,,please explain more !

@headlightvideotraining Жыл бұрын

Max 2K clear coat may blow your brains out first before this stuff does. But you have a good point. I would definitely wear protective gloves and mask for handling this product. I have to say, a lot of KZfaq videos show guys using this stuff like it's just water vapors.

@potatoburger9659 3 жыл бұрын

It seems good to use for the final touch

@itsssc9930 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, i had cut open headlights glass, can you advise how to reseal it back...because part of some glass is still stuck along with butyl sealant in the housing

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

You cut GLASS? like actual glass or you’re just calling the plastic lens Glass?

@itsssc9930 3 жыл бұрын

@@flyryde i think the plastic lens...not glass...the plastic transparent lens...like u have shown in some of ur video u use a blade/cutter thing...same like that.

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

@@itsssc9930 I’m filming a mew updated version of this, but this should help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ruCjd8R2s92-pWw.html

@kumarrupesh4556 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for important knowledge

@GatorWinup Жыл бұрын

Well, there are 3M masks that filter the organic vapors. I agree that these should be handled with care. However, given how quickly it works (relative to using polishing compound), I think it justifies the protection effort. The instruction says spacious. As long as there is no direct wind to the vapor outlet, ;the room can still be well ventilated. So it's ok.

@Mr.Reign910 3 ай бұрын

Maybe wearing the proper mask for the vapors 💯

@alienapks 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤thanks for the warning many years later

@andrewziegler2608 Жыл бұрын

I have a similar kit. it smells like acetone And other people use acetone on headlights as well

@garforce2 3 жыл бұрын

the fact they end with 800 grit is my clue to the fact they don’t know anything, I start with 1000 grit and end with 3000 then a buffing wheel

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, the tried and true is the only way I’d ever do it. Other guys that build full time are using Chloroform more frequently as time goes on. I don’t want to see dangerous trends form, even if the Pros are doing excellent work and being safe. I wasn’t, and I’m sure a lot of others won’t be either.

@garforce2 3 жыл бұрын

@@flyryde and you just showed us that it doesn’t really work as well, it didn’t make enough of a difference where anyone should be using this method. Thank you for saving others.

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

@@garforce2 to be fair (and honest) it actually works great. If you go through all of the steps needed to prep the surface, this method can be used to save some serious time. How well it hold up without being cleared, who knows. Still though, health > profit

@simonsatler4984 2 жыл бұрын

Video with more info about how dangerous it is?

@behnamasgarian Жыл бұрын

Hi Please let me know is it 100ML enough for tow Headlight?

@zdenkokohut887 2 ай бұрын

Ohhh u do if u want with 100ml 10 lamps ;)

@garforce2 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for doing this so we don’t have to and next time stay away from dangerous unknown chemicals

@mohamedelhusseny338 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😌 What type of material is used? Chloroform or plutonium.

@andrehunter1295 11 ай бұрын

It's polymer, think people survive couple of headlights. Much dangerous stuff out there 🙂

@atrain132 Жыл бұрын

0:29 MURDERER!!!! 🕷️

@aisychannelone 3 жыл бұрын

sand down it first.. before use it...make it dull fine surfaces first.... i use it to my headlamp...it work properly....and nice result...

@MrKennyanders 29 күн бұрын

That is what they use in the movies to knock people out

@fablighting7884 3 жыл бұрын

dude I told myself that had to be some kinda harmful stuff

@Afrozkhan-dk2cd Жыл бұрын

Sir product shopping link

@ShaneJMcNair Ай бұрын

Use a 3M organic compound charcoal filter mask. It's in the MSDS SHEETS. Yes, breathing fresh air is bad, but not breathing is what will kill you... try it if you think I'm wrong. There is nothing wrong with showing properly safe handling of chemicals. If you have handled printed materials, you have touched MEK, Methyl Ethyl Keytone at some time in you life, JS 🤔

@jonathansandiford4137 3 жыл бұрын

No spiders were hurt during the filming of.... Oh wait....

@redneck666. 3 ай бұрын

Thanks I was about to buy something like that. 👍

@BoostedMotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Damn be safe brother! The junk looks sketchy lol

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna stick to toothpaste like I learned on YouToob 👍 lol j/k :)

@garethdavies7564 3 сағат бұрын

its acetone i do headlight restore on daily job i do use it but i maily compond then polish the lights

@danieltv1943 3 жыл бұрын

This or spray a clear coat though

@electricautocustom5830 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I am using it daily on headlights and taillights, I am very satisfied about this solution. It won't work on headlights and taillights with clear cote (hope you understand the idea, I am not a native english speaker). I use cloroform after finishing the original liquid.

@MahmoudAbuHasan 3 жыл бұрын

But it doesnot work with all cars I do not know y?

@ioanionesi127 3 жыл бұрын

You can use acetone aswell !

@edwinlopez8559 2 жыл бұрын

@@ioanionesi127 I tried it today. It did nothing but cloud it up again. I came back and hovered briefly over a spot that was especially bad and it melted the plastic.

@fastenfasten4803 Жыл бұрын

Now you can buy 3rd generation lamps for polymerization they are much better and it's easier to use them then old ones.

@james10739 Жыл бұрын

I saw these on Ali express and was trying to figure out what it was it looks like magic but they do look sanded already but it still didn't explain the magic

@djwizekile Жыл бұрын

Thanks for warning folks.

@charleshines1553 2 жыл бұрын

It is only dangerous if done indoors and not following instructions.

@grahamlow2377 3 жыл бұрын

just paint your headlight with 2pak clear

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

2Pac forever 🙌

@blue123111 10 ай бұрын

Why would you kill the spyder.......

@danielhabtamichael946 3 жыл бұрын

What is the liquid name?

@edwinlopez8559 2 жыл бұрын

Liquid Polymer.

@ImranAli-rp4kd 2 жыл бұрын

Acetone

@TechGorilla1987 2 жыл бұрын

It dawns on me that using nail polish remover in the cup is a viable option. Should work the same, and should it be used outdoors, be relatively safe. The results are fabulous, but the longevity is what I am trying to determine.

@anguslean4058 2 жыл бұрын

One to two years max Put a ceramic coating with UV protection on it Also use industrial grade acetone Not nail polish remover Has all kinds of crap in it

@boots7859 Жыл бұрын

WTF do you mean by longevity? You're sanding polycarb and resurfacing with a solvent. There is no longer any UV protectant, so its going to be 6 months at the worst, to 1-2 years before you have to do it again. Get some Chemical Guys Jet Seal that will work on headlights over some 2K that won't, and you're good for a year. Then clean your headlights, and reaply with a microfiber towel and you're good for another year. Cermic coatings are good for 6 months, who's really going to remember or want to do that twice a year?

@July-A7 6 ай бұрын

@@boots7859spray 2k lacquer and it'll be good for 10 years or even longer. I did it 6 years ago. Sanded, polished, cleaned, sprayed lacquer, sanded again and polished. Still good as brand new.

@amtyn95 3 жыл бұрын

I used it personally after sandind down the hazzy headlight with 600 ,800,1000,2000 then hit it up with chloroform then it will be as brand new but the way you used it in the video it wont work its just the game of sanding

@thenotoriousflip4275 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the issue is that the chemical is designed to melt the plastic. It can't melt the 2 pack clear coat that headlights come from the factory with.

@nicholaslindo1777 3 жыл бұрын

from the title of this vid, your saying this doesnt work.

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

From the title of this video, I’m saying this is Bad.

@covidvirus2810 2 жыл бұрын

Did Walter White make that blue juice..

@danny8091 2 жыл бұрын

That is aceton

@focus678 2 жыл бұрын

Understand product before testing.

@jerosamurai7981 2 жыл бұрын

i still use the baking soda and vinegar technique.

@marqviente3198 2 жыл бұрын

Did it work? How was it so far?

@jerosamurai7981 2 жыл бұрын

@@marqviente3198 yeah it works. the yellowish color came back after 3 to 4 months it depends on how the headlights exposed to sunlight. you might as well you use carnauba wax after cleaning it with baking soda.

@marqviente3198 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos on how to apply it? Might consider doing that instead of this.

@jaga7484 11 ай бұрын

Acetone will do the same shit

@WHOISTRANE Жыл бұрын

It's chloroform? I thought that this "plutonium" is dichloromethane. Maybe it' chemically similar, but not the same thing... 🤔🤔🤔

@honestabe1940 3 ай бұрын

Man, Tube Censorship will not let me say what should be said here!

@SuperScottCrawford Ай бұрын

Isn't that infuriating as F*CK?!? You can't say shit if you see something that pisses you off. At least they should show how many 👎 a video gets so we don't have to waste our time on crap.

@seemaab Жыл бұрын

Why kill the spider?

@TheROBSKI7777 3 жыл бұрын

I'm buying this kit just for the Chloroform.. "Does this hanky smell like Chloroform"?....BOOM lol

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

I keep trying to see if it smells weird, but after waking up on the ground I forget what I was doing? One of these times... 😅

@anguslean4058 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it’s industrial grade Acetone

@Ian-py1yk Жыл бұрын

Correct

@MrKennyanders 29 күн бұрын

I saw you at TJ Hunts shop years ago recommend a real kit

@CheapRidesAutoSales 2 жыл бұрын

Suggesting clearcoat its dumbest idea of all, not only also makes horrible fumes, its hard to apply and easy to mess up, but in a few weeks with the heat of the light, it will yellow out, not to mention it will most likely start coming off after a few months, just buff it after the sanding and then wax it every now and then.

@99sports64 2 жыл бұрын

Old comment but Using a 2k clear is perfectly fine for this. 2k clear is very heat and UV resistant, it will NOT peel or yellow over time if your using the right product, and your application is good. Do some research, this is probably the most comprehensive longest lasting option.

@juniorbovilleakalegendary2993 2 жыл бұрын

Do it work good . ....

@kevwills858 3 ай бұрын

You only live once dude 'don't be made of sugar' And ps, the Best pick up line for chic's is: "Does this handkerchief smell like Chloroform to you ?" (Enjoy your safe life 😅✌) "Does

@ricardasr32 10 ай бұрын

Rubbish kit made a mist on my headlights cant polish them. Out ruined my headlights

@higgsboson3356 3 ай бұрын

Just buy new ones🙌🏼

@ps2411 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you kill the spider? Doosh

@AkilaDJ 11 ай бұрын

Disliked. For Killing the Spider! 😔

@peterfryearson9247 3 ай бұрын

Me too

@Official4x-iz9jc Ай бұрын

@@peterfryearson9247 f that spider

@aleksandarlatinkic3602 2 жыл бұрын

SELjAk.

@zdenkokohut887 2 ай бұрын

That us not chloroform but polymer …

@JM-yx1lm 2 жыл бұрын

Ratio of likes to dislikes shows this guy is not all there.

@JonathasJunior 2 жыл бұрын

wt about uding Gloves and mask ? wtf dude

@stevenh5890 Ай бұрын

You may have suffered brain damage. Your hat is actually on backwards.

@Avechuchoaxel Жыл бұрын

Chloroform or ACETONE ? Never heard about chloroform for that....

@jonathanalty2478 2 жыл бұрын

Poor fucking spider

@VLOGISGARAGE 3 ай бұрын

but did you die?

@ReelAddict1 3 жыл бұрын

Just sell that thing. You are wasting your money and time...

@jonathansandiford4137 3 жыл бұрын

I go through the sanding process with progressive grits, and then use polishing compound, followed by applying uv stable 3m paint protection film. Stay away from these hazmat stuff!

@flyryde 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m down to just hand off the project to someone willing to do a decent job cheap, or if it ever matters, to dump the time into doing a hardcore job followed by some nice clear coat. My personal lights still look perfect over two years later after doing that in 2018.