Restore your headlights machine vs hand technique

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3 жыл бұрын

I use the tried and true mothers mag polish. I did by hand and with a orbital. Watch the video and see which one had better results.
products used:
Mothers mag & aluminum polish
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chemical guys medium foam cutting pad (by hand)
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orbital polisher
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#diyauto
#headlightrestoration

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@roberthiggins6745 2 жыл бұрын

first of all , clean headlights , thats a no brainer. i used mothers i had for over 20+ yrs, and bounty paper towel , small circular strokes and yes elbow grease, flip the towel to dryer spot, and keep rubbing , used NO buffer , elec, or anything and came out totally awsum. Bounty paper towel has just lil pockets , and with small circular strokes , i was amazed, it does work and i own just for the sake of yrs old worn out lights , 2004 honda civic . The end

@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv Жыл бұрын

Tried this with the same product on my Honda civic hybrid 2008. Zero effect and the lenses are only partly cloudy. In the video it looks so easy.

@Hawkeye62 2 ай бұрын

Yea I did this by hand using mother's I applied it and rubbed it in real good then wiped it off I did this 3 times over. I helped some but it's not much better I can see at night a little better though. I may use meguire's sand pad and clear coat spray .

@sgomez3047 Жыл бұрын

😄 ur camera man...person was the best!! 😄

@mikewiser9872 Жыл бұрын

Good job! Tried your procedure this morning on my custom 1996 mustang GT with clear head light kit.I was expecting a lot more effort but no so worked very well. Now I will treat the head lights with ceramic coating!

@vincentrusso2769 Жыл бұрын

I used Mother's on my daughters 2012 Honda Civic head lamps. Works Great. It was like night and day. The only problem it only lasted 3 or 4 days and they were cloudy again.

@thehyrecarguy8003 Жыл бұрын

Did you put ceramic coating on it. Make sure to clean polish off with ipa. Then apply coating

@dennisbrock1435 3 жыл бұрын

Cute the little kid said what does oxidized means😌

@davidboyce6427 2 жыл бұрын

Your girls were awesome the oldest loves to help she will probably grow up to he a car lover👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾..

@sbrave Жыл бұрын

Why does everyone apply with 2 fingers, like they're finger-painting? No foam pad, etc needed?

@jjxtwo1 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison. Thanks.

@thehyrecarguy8003 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@draizwrm 3 жыл бұрын

Meaujres sells a UV spray for headlight plastic Everybody says oxidation, The surface yellowing is caused UV radiation, breaking down the plastic, ever notice how the yellow degradation occurs faster in the summer

@webventures Жыл бұрын

Here is how I do it. Wash headlight. Apply and work the Mother's magic. Wipe off residue. Wash and dry headlight again. Apply carnauba car wax. Buff. Every 3 months wash headlight and apply fresh coat of wax.

@isidrosevier1125 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if this will take off oxidation on white shoes

@truebluereef419 3 жыл бұрын

Lol!! Those kids are the best.

@Barry843 8 ай бұрын

Did not work for me 2005 Nissan Titan

@donniegrande9186 3 жыл бұрын

Did not work at all for a 2003 Toyota truck still foggy!

@Jestr86 3 жыл бұрын

forgot 1 step brotha... you gotta de-grease the headlights from bugs and road grime.. Ordinary Dawn dish soap and water will take care of that...

@pixelty 3 жыл бұрын

This is the correct and effective process: 1-Wash headlights with dish soap and water. Dry them. 2-Spray headlights abundantly with bug repellent (Off, orange can), one at a time, don’t let it dry and wipe it of with rag 3-Wet sand it with 2000-2500 grid paper. Use soapy water. Dry it. 4-uv protect and ceramic coat them You’re welcome

@Hawkeye62 2 ай бұрын

Elbow grease bud

@angelisone 3 жыл бұрын

Still not has clear as the SUV's headlights (7:36). In 1.45 years, you have to do them again.

@michaelreece458 3 жыл бұрын

Every 60 seconds in Ecuador, a minute passes.

@crucian7 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelreece458 lol

@slonon6410 3 жыл бұрын

how long did it last, before fogging over again?

@djaftermath4313 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I was wondering. I did mind and it was about a month or two before they started hazing up again. Some channels use 303 aerospace protect to help with that. I haven't used that yet. Have you?

@slonon6410 2 жыл бұрын

@@djaftermath4313 lasted about 4 months with 303 aerospace applied after polish. I think I will try to find a 2 part uv protectant clear coat and try wet sanding.

@djaftermath4313 2 жыл бұрын

@@slonon6410 When do you think you will just break down and get new ones. I have a 2014 Accord Sport and I'm thinking about doing just that next year

@slonon6410 2 жыл бұрын

@@djaftermath4313 when they pit/crack for sure, I figure I'll try the clear coat next and if that doesn't last but a few months I might buy new ones, problem with any affordable replacements seem to be poor beam/cutoff most act like a flood light more than a headlight.

@djaftermath4313 2 жыл бұрын

@@slonon6410 Yeah, the factory ones seem to be the best. I need to continue my extensive research for a good retailer that won't sell me some bootleg Chinese knock offs

@surf6009 Жыл бұрын

Please use the gloves, when handling the polish agent.

@omcx1e 2 жыл бұрын

This is an easy way to make a noticeable but not great improvement. They look good from 10 feet away but saying they look like new is just false. Check out Paint Society’s video on restoring headlights. That’s the only way to make them look like new.

@jamesa.3299 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched a few of these videos and you all make the same error! You FAIL to completely explain the products you use. Your hand covered the bottle of the final spray coating, you failed to list it in your comments and completely confused anyone watching.

@thehyrecarguy8003 2 жыл бұрын

You can use any ceramic coating