How to restore peeled headlight clear coat, how to remove peeled clear coat, Faded headlight ALIMECH

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In days video I will show you How to restore peeled headlight clear coat, I have done videos before about ( how I fixed faded headlight ) but this is a different case, if you have same problem, this video for you
You can also use clear coat can: amzn.to/2AWVWg3
Steps for peeled clear coat
-Removing the old clear coat by using 240 grit sandpaper
-Removing the deep scratches that been created by 240 grit sandpaper with 800 grit sandpaper
-Smoothing the surface by 1000 grit sandpaper
-Applying 2K clear coat
-After 4 days minimum, sand it to remove the orange peel with 1000,1500 grit sandpaper
- Bring back the shine with rubbing compound
-Polishing for more shiner surface
-Protect it with wax
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@tristanramsell8962 4 жыл бұрын

This is the video I’ve been looking for👌👌👌

@jjcar99 Жыл бұрын

I feel like I just spent 4 days doing this...... thanks for the revelation of how much time and effort this takes..... gonna buy replacements!!!

@stallion63m35 Жыл бұрын

This is the most complete step by step headlight restoration vid I've seen.Great job!

@josephpratt7848 2 жыл бұрын

Music was not over bearing like most videos. Very straight and to the point! Wondering what they look like now that it’s been a year or so

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, its good so far, if you use uv clear coat, it will last for a long time just like factory ones

@dustmitebusters6314 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the video. Most other videos show the clear coating as the last job and in most cases headlights look cloudy. This was very informative.

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, You are welcome 🙏🏻

@gardo2492 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man, straight to the point!

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes always

@AsAngelsFall221 3 жыл бұрын

Your video is one of many I used to reference when doing my headlights. Mine are about 20+ years old, and have some microcracking in the plastic, but it's almost unnoticeable now after clearcoating, and I have very little orange peel! Thank you for the great video, once I installed the headlights on the car again I'll wet sand and buff them to get the little orange peel out.

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Tom, great job and thanks for your feedback

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

If you use a certified clearcoat like Maguires clearcoat with added UV protection, Its the after care that makes the difference to long-term clarity? A headlight wax polish with uv protection 3 times a year will add years to the clearcoat longevity!!🤔👍

@evecahill3161 3 жыл бұрын

You are a perfectionist

@flavianngabriel4337 4 жыл бұрын

Best job i.ve seen from 100s of videos

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, hope it helps you

@OldSchoolNoe 3 жыл бұрын

Never used 2k clear on headlamps, just been using that Meguiar's headlamp protector, but that clearcoat filled in them sandpaper scratches really nice.

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

Never ever use 2k on headlights ever, Reasons because if it's not written on the can for headlights don't use it!! Stick with Maguires, As 2k is a nightmare to remove wet or dry sanding either by hand or rotary drill, Its way to hard!!!🤔😡👍

@StevenRgonzales 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so good thanks great video 👍🏻

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@MCL20242 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks 🙏🏼

@kloc4995 2 жыл бұрын

Good video man thanks!

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@shanet3922 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, I enjoyed watching your process, yet will have ro wait until rain season in FL is over. The chances of 3 days no rain August/September is impossible.

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and good luck with it 🙏🏻

@royalcooper2489 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@Bounces08 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, please can you list all the products use for this thanks

@gaz4145 Жыл бұрын

Amazing thank you 👍

@AliMECH Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@MajedTaib Жыл бұрын

This really helped me. Thank you. May I know wht music did you use in this video?

@rohitgupta5635 3 жыл бұрын

Best headlight restoration I have seen till now Also ,can you please put the music description in the box , thank you,love from India

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🙏🏻

@headlightvideotraining 3 жыл бұрын

I probably wouldn't go with a 240 grit at all. I've edited this post because I just tried a 400 grit on my wife's car. You'll put some serious scratches of the plastic for sure that'll stay visible if you jump to 800 grits. I still see my scratches just using a 400 grit. But I'm learning that you'll probably need to wet sand that and move up in grit gradually to smooth out the scratches. 400 to 500 to 600 to 800 to 1000 to 1500 to 2000 and then 3000. You can't jump big with low grits. Once you hit 800 you can jump to 1000. No way you jump to 800 from 240. That is nuts. I am now dealing with these clear coat oxidation headlights for clients with these kinds of headlights. They don't yellow. They just peel. But that factory clear coat is a dog fight to remove. Thanks for this video post because it has shown me that I have to go harder on the grit to get that clear coat off. I run into GMC and FORD F-150 trucks that has that hideous clear coat on their headlights. Basically a lot of these 2013 and newer vehicles has that kind of clear coat.

@ronb9901 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I started with 600.

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

Both wrong!! First wet sanding is old school, Dry sanding works better as wet sanding acts like a lubricant and slows down surface removal,A cordless drill with variable speed control means less effort and less mess, Best grit size to start p500-p800-And lasty a trizact p3000 with water, When sanding only use light pressure low 2 mid speed, Clean lens with any glass cleaner as most have added alcohol!!! Dry useing a clean micro fibre cloth, Add a foam polishing head to drill again light pressure add polish to foam pad and dab over lens evenly start polishing lens mid 2 higher speed keep the head moving until evenly covered, Wipe down lens and spray a headlight clearcoat if it's not written on the can don't use it!!! Maguires clearcoat recommend 2 coats, Most people spray once!! If anyone is serious about headlights restoration follow these instructions they'll come out looking brand-new I promise!!! 😃😊👍🇬🇧

@winter_in_vegas_ 10 ай бұрын

I use acetone on my Ford hl’s. Then WD40. Until I fix them permanently this is just the quick fix.

@dest151 3 жыл бұрын

this is exactly what i was looking for but, damn, i was hoping it would take less effort

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it need time and effort, but it will be cheaper than buying headlights

@johnnyarchuleta6043 2 жыл бұрын

Using have to wet sand after it cures if u flow out your clear coat. I've never had to sand and buff after clearing

@hugomaferreira Жыл бұрын

So to remove the old and cracked clear coat I should use the sandpaper without water? And from there I apply water with the sandpaper

@paulwary Жыл бұрын

Your headlights looked good before you started! I'm doing this now after trying a kit to use with a drill. Dont bother with those. I can confirm that good quality wet sanding sheets give you better control, last longer, and bite better than the crap in those kits. The clear coat is very difficult to remove, and it's not clear whether I've actually removed it or just scuffing it up to look like the adjacent exposed polycarbonate. PS I saw another video which claimed brake fluid can strip the clear coat without harming the plastic. Would be interesting to have this confirmed.

@cinderellied8787 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rickgiovan 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@AliMECH 4 ай бұрын

Welcome

@madelrocciba3875 4 жыл бұрын

Good job

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and kind words 🙏

@cyclonehebb06rt 3 жыл бұрын

Heavy cut compound first step if you dont have very much oxidation. On my 99 crv, i periodically buff my lights, but they arent very oxidized so i just hit it with the compound 3 or 4 times.

@americantruckeringermany8394 Жыл бұрын

how often do you have to apply the wax and polish every 2 months?

@43rocket 7 ай бұрын

what clear cote did you put in spray gun???

@paulbonaventura4969 Жыл бұрын

I did the Chrisfixx version... the freaking headlights now are pealed clear coat (I'm in Florida) and my Acura TL headlights still haze/yellow up. How long of a fix does this last since it seems to be similar process. I'm guessing those "headlight restoration kits" don't really work either?

@airsight2753 4 жыл бұрын

Nice this is what I need, what clear coat you use in your paint gun?

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

2k clear coat, there is so many brands on Amazon, thses come in 2 separate cans,

@JeanV1986 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice results! How well will this repair last?

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

A Long time, it stil looks good from the day upload the video

@721gk 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! On 2:50 I noticed the lens is still blurry and when you sprayed the clear coat it eventually turned clear. Does that mean I don’t have to wet sand it until it becomes clear and apply the paint?

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Of course its without clear coat, Wet sanding is important, it make it clear after applying clear coat

@bretjjjohnson7942 2 жыл бұрын

No when no matter what grit sand paper you use it will always be blurry. The clear is what makes the headlights clear again after the wet sanding process. It's hard to explain why and how the clear coat makes them clear again. But if I can explain it in a way I know how to or a way you might know or seen something to this affect done before. Have you ever or seen someone wet a cars clear coat. While detailing for paint correcting or to fix minor scratches. But were they wet sanded the car clear isn't shinny anymore. Until the area is buffed with compond then its comes back shinny. It's the same concept. But even though he buffed them out he had to clean them for the clear coat process. After he cleaned the polish off that's why they looked hazy still until he cleared them. The polish at the end protects the clear. Just like the polish does on a cars clearcoat as well.

@Apize1982 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 questions. Firstly after i have sand off and spray my clear coat. Got multiple small bubbles within the coat. 2nd q, why do you need to sand off again after the first clear coat.

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Put the can in warm water to, it will reduce it the bubbles it's called orange Peels, and even though it will create some orange Peel but much less, so that's why I sanded it at then as u can saw to make it smooth finish

@chimkinnugget5221 3 жыл бұрын

Got some old headlights to practice on the clear coat is pretty bad so hopefully it goes well and I can flip them for $$$

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's will be very good to practice on old ones

@kevinlee5690 2 жыл бұрын

Syukran

@erwinerwin6621 4 жыл бұрын

Are this can be applied on motocycle head lamp too?

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Rafa-kq7xd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , just wondering my headlight is half yellow and half pelling off clear coat , can I do the same process as you did?

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely, sand and remove all the old and pilled clear coat and apply a new one

@Rafa-kq7xd 2 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH thank you 👊🏼

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@uzzuzz9320 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located can I get this service done?

@w3860 4 жыл бұрын

Will I get the same results with clear coat from the can

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, use 2k clear coat amzn.to/2AWVWg3

@morganrae5563 4 жыл бұрын

On the 240 sandpaper did you use water with that?

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

@danstheory4164 3 жыл бұрын

My headlight is cloudy after spraying, i think i spray too much. Would sanding it after it cures make it clear ?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

yes, u created an orange peel, wet sand it and polish it

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

No!! Definitely No!!!

@harmeetdinho 4 жыл бұрын

Can I skip the maguiars polish after compound and go straight to the carnauba wax (since wax does a similar job to polish)? thanks

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can, and you wont notice any difference

@jayfeli5159 Жыл бұрын

can I go past 4 days or even weeks before doing wet sanding it again to apply the compound?

@AliMECH Жыл бұрын

No problem, you can do it after a week

@reggiewade1929 3 жыл бұрын

nice video i use uv clearcoat what clearcoat you use in the gun

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, i used 2k clear coat its also uv resistance

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

2k is for car body only!!!!

@prabakaranrajasingam6749 2 жыл бұрын

Once the clear coat is sprayed, can we clean and apply the wax if the surface is smooth?

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for extra protection

@kobechrome138 3 жыл бұрын

What sand paper grit did you start with ?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

240

@MASvieo 2 жыл бұрын

i did sanding steps and when it comes to spray clear coat it was about to be empty so it looks blur now I get a new clear coat and what shall I do I spray the clear coat again or start with the polish the head light looks awful

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

You can let it dry and then wet sand it with 800 grid and then 1000 sandpaper, then use polishing compound, it will be clear as new

@stektpolse 3 жыл бұрын

Is the clear coat still on the headlight after you compounded and polished it?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I applied thick coats, sanded and used compound

@brotherhood_ofstreetracers4268 3 жыл бұрын

My headlights has afs and they are 1200$ so i will do this i only have small peeling in the corners

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, sand and the add clear coat

@faridh2125 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing !😍 I have a novol clearcoat spray (1k i guess) i want to clearcoat my headlights.. what do you think ?

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

It's good, but i prefer 2k clear coat

@faridh2125 2 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH thank you so much ali.. I've watched a lot of your videos mashallah

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

@@faridh2125 Thanks brother, appreciate that

@izecsonsilva5392 3 жыл бұрын

My car has some peeling and it seems like its starting to have many cracks ¿will the sanding and clear coat apply be enough,? I saw other video of you just doing those steps with out applying the maguire's products.

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, but if you want to make it more shiny and remover clear coat orange Peel, use polishing compound

@izecsonsilva5392 3 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH thank you man for the advise spend 800 $ in a vision x headlight for my wrangler 3 years ago ,theres no way I'm spending another penny in headlight .

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

They can be fixed much cheaper ✌

@izecsonsilva5392 3 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH one last question sorry to bother ,just want you opinion my lights have some peeling and many cracks like that ones you have on your other video about( fixing cracks on the headlights )¿did you recommend me to do this process in this video or the one in the other video, I'm talking about the sand paper grade 250 or 400 and the Maguire all the stuff muito obrigado ,Deus abencoe.

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH Liquid compounds, Would take for ever, For clearcoat removal dry sanding works way better!!!?

@macauleyholmes6403 3 жыл бұрын

Did this today, does rain affect the drying process, got storms due and was wondering if I’ve wasted my time

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

If the clear coat not fully cured it will get foggy when it contacts with water

@macauleyholmes6403 3 жыл бұрын

AliMECH 🙏🏼🙏🏼 hopefully it doesn’t, spent a good 1 hour in uk heat of 35c

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you should have checked the whether forecast before starting 🤪🤣

@macauleyholmes6403 Жыл бұрын

@@keithroberts5611 was all fine, storms were more north and car has now long gone 😅

@RzVids Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing you can’t drive the car for 4 days or turn on the headlights while the clear cloat is curing?

@RzVids Жыл бұрын

Wow all this is on the outside of the glass?

@9strijdr374 2 жыл бұрын

Can i use isapropyl alcohol to clean?

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

no, it wont clean it

@winter_in_vegas_ 10 ай бұрын

Do you HAVE to remove the entire thing if you only have one small problem area?

@AliMECH 10 ай бұрын

It's better to remove all, so the new clear coat stick to the plastic not the old clear coat

@ShoeHefner757 11 ай бұрын

What was the point of using the Clear just to take it off?

@educationalviewsusa 2 ай бұрын

Bruh really took care of headlights

@muhanadali9070 4 жыл бұрын

Good job,, i have a corolla 2016, the engine light and trac off light are on and when i check it It gives me Code P0171 , which means there is a lick of evaporation system, how do you think i can fix it?

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

thanks,the engine, the fuel system is running weak, which means the engine either receives too little fuel or too much air Causes of the P0171 code may be:A faulty fuel pressure regulatorA weak fuel pumpA clogged fuel filterA faulty powertrain control moduleA vacuum leakFaulty injector(s)Faulty oxygen sensor(s)A faulty mass air flow sensor

@muhanadali9070 4 жыл бұрын

I had check the fuel pump there is nothing wrong with it and it works fine, but it could be mass air flow

@misko2803 3 жыл бұрын

If I use a clearcode with integrated UV-protection, do I really need to maintain the shinyness with extra UV-protective-additive? I mean, yes, the clearcode (which has been sprayed on) has to be sanded down later on, but isn't there any clearcode left aftet I wetsand it just a little to remove all the orange peel? Btw nice video :)

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

You will be wet sanding it with very fin grit, so there will be plenty clear coat will be left, and apply was or sealant will be good to make it last longer, but not to make it shiny, its already looking good after clear coat

@alextorrescaratachea 2 жыл бұрын

You mean clear coat?

@americantruckeringermany8394 Жыл бұрын

what do you you mean if i am "willing" to use a can? I sprayed 2k on my headlamp and now its looks liek an orange peel. horrible

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

That's because 2k is not a deadecated headlight clearcoat with added uv protection!! If it's not written on the can don't use it end of !!!!??

@arnoldjosephsoliman2572 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... Magic..

@Quentonroyal 3 жыл бұрын

Is the 2k clear coat absolutely needed so that the headlight becomes clear again?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's also protect the plastic from uv light from becoming yellow

@Quentonroyal 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Meguiar’s clear coat will that not work the same as the 2k clear coat?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

I never used meguiars, u find good 2k clear gloss in can on Amazon

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

@@Quentonroyal yes it works better!! As 2k is for car body only!! When the headlights needs restoration again which it will beleave me it will be a nightmare to remove The rule of thumb is if it's not written on the can don't use it!!!

@ryanng328 Жыл бұрын

Why have orange peel when we applied 2k coat? Is it because the applying method is not right? Or skill problem?

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

No 2k max should never be used on headlights ever!!! Don't you people ever read the instructions written on the CAN🤪🤔🤣

@domfl2300 Жыл бұрын

Can I used 220 instead 240? Thx

@AliMECH Жыл бұрын

Yes, not that much difference

@eugenecantu2168 4 жыл бұрын

I need help. I tried it, and its still hazy. I'm not sure if the 240 cut too deep or not. I don't know what todo now.

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Did you gradually increase the sandpaper grit till 1500 after 240

@eugenecantu2168 4 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH Nope. I think you said to go from 240, to 800, then higher I think. But I'll try it again.

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Yes correct

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

Only ever go lower than p500 go lower for old 2k clearcoat!!!

@MrRasheedSb 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you send it again after the clear coat. It looked fine to me

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

After applying clear coat, it will create some orange Peel and I sand it smooth and then polish it again

@tariqhusaain3599 Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the clear coat come off when you wet sand the second time round?

@ronb9901 Жыл бұрын

It could if you over sand it or use to heavy a grit, that’s why he used 1500 grit (very fine) I’d use 1500 too or even 2000 grit.

@CP_FPV 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried the clear coat method twice now with 2 different brands of clear, both times I got crows foot (cracks) in the paint. Major annoying. Even did light coats 1st and 2nd and a heavier 3rd coat. The paint still cracks. I’m going to just sand them back again and cut and polish and wax.

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

The clear coat chracks or the plastic ?, if you use lacquer thinner or alchohol for cleaning or thinning the clear, the will crack the plastic headlight

@jayz.8431 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. Not sure if because it’s winter that is causing orange peel after spraying with clear coat. Do you know if it’s ok to clear coat during cold weather? Please advise.

@CP_FPV 3 жыл бұрын

@@jayz.8431 I gave up on the clear coat method, I ended up doing the cut and polish method. Still came out looking good. I wet sanded them back with 600, then 1200, then 1500 and then cut and polished them. I then put some wax on them to protect them as long as possible.

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Clear coat in cold weather causes orange Peel, unless you put the clear coat can in warm water if you are using can and spray in in garage somewhere will less humidity

@grimer1805 Жыл бұрын

@@CP_FPV what do you mean cut?

@juancarloshernandez2478 Жыл бұрын

The first sanding is dry?

@AliMECH Жыл бұрын

yes

@jasonleonard151 3 жыл бұрын

How long will this last?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

Since the day I made the video, till now, it's still the same

@danstheory4164 3 жыл бұрын

Do i really have to wait 4 days to polish ?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

If you live in hot weather, 2 days enough

@danstheory4164 3 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH would baking it in oven speed up the process into hours ?

@AliMECH 3 жыл бұрын

No not good, it will burn the clear coat before curing

@yerwrng Жыл бұрын

I bought new led headlight housings 2 years ago and they already have fading clear coat now I'm going to just clear coat them with some of the old 2k spray maxx I have sitting ...lol...pisses me off because I bought the new housings figuring it was saving time but yet here we are Anyway.

@AngelPerez-ug3sl 2 жыл бұрын

Could you stop at the clear coat ?

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@alexashby6601 Жыл бұрын

Do you not compound before Clear coat?

@AliMECH Жыл бұрын

@winter_in_vegas_ 10 ай бұрын

Why not just stop after that first clear coat? It’s looked great!

@AliMECH 10 ай бұрын

You can stop after that, but sanding and polishing will remove the orange peel

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

I had to cut short this stream at 2:22 Seconds as soon as I heard 2k max mentioned, This product should never ever used on headlights ever!!?

@zzmanzog1119 Жыл бұрын

Shame you have to spend time on cleaning a headlamp on a modern vehicle. My 35 year old vehicle headlights are still clear. Guess that's progress. Good job though...thanks for video!

@petermuniz9296 Жыл бұрын

Are use every product. I think chemical guys are the best.

@johnsaunders8021 5 ай бұрын

To much fluffing around just get new headlights 😮

@jockodog2009 4 жыл бұрын

2K paint is very dangerous. You should be aware of the very real health risks, even when taking precautions. Simple face masks are not enough.

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

All decent headlight clearcoat manufacturers must give clear health warnings on the can by law, 3M make a good vapour respirators on amazon!!

@jimkeskey 2 жыл бұрын

Spraying it with clearcoat, then sanding and using polishing compound on it made ZERO sense. You just took off the clear and you are basically polishing the raw plastic. Makes sense, but why hit it with clear coat if you're just going to remove it? Your best bet at this point is to just polish it every few months once you're done and skip the clear coat.

@AliMECH 2 жыл бұрын

When the clear coat peeling, polishing doesn't fix that, you have to remove the rest of the clear coat and apply it again

@MNpicker 4 жыл бұрын

So you are removing old failing clear coat.. then putting more on🧐🤔..then polish them.. For me it is a lot easier to polish the headlights after sanding and add a cheap ceramic coating every year or so😃

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't you see the old clear coat was peeling and exposing plastic, you cant polish it if there is no clear coat on it, the sun light will make it yellow with time, plus if a clear coat peeling in one spot, it will peel off all, it's just matter of time, that's why I removed all and apply a new one on sanded surface

@MNpicker 4 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH 🧐 I know.. thats why i chose to use a cheap ceramic coating on the headlights after sanding all the old clear of.. so it is protected from the suns harmful rays.. you dont need the clear coat.. the ceramic coating is the clear coat 👍🏻👍🏻

@AliMECH 4 жыл бұрын

Why use cheap things, it wont last long, do it once to last longer

@MNpicker 4 жыл бұрын

@@AliMECH I have found that A cheap ceramic coating (like $30) will last just as long as a more expensive coating (like $250) Edit... on headlights

@misterservicepro9407 4 жыл бұрын

@@MNpicker this was a good tutorial but I got to agree with @MNpicker I do auto detailing and headlights restoration I go through the three stages of sanding the compound/polish and add a cermic coating on it and call it a day be done in hour