I wasn't going to watch this, but now I'm glad I did - looks like a great product

@1Five1Garage

5 ай бұрын

The link in the description has it for under 20.00. cant beat that.

I did'nt actually believe this would work. But to my suprise my 14 year 0ld headlights now look like new. Tommorow I'll do my other 2006 Lexus. Somethig that actually does exactly what it says it will do. Will wonders never cease?

Good to know that there is an option. I had given thought to one day having to do something with my old (17 in car years) Honda's headlights but they never became an issue. Wish I could say the same for the lamps themselves.

@1Five1Garage

5 ай бұрын

We will be replacing the bulbs next video with LED.

No sanding??? Did you bypass those steps??

@1Five1Garage

14 күн бұрын

Around the 6 minute mark is where I sanded.

@brooklynknightss

14 күн бұрын

@1Five1Garage ok thank you!!!

@brooklynknightss

14 күн бұрын

Ok i saw it!! Thanks again​@1Five1Garage

The difference before and after the repair is quite noticeable!!!!

@1Five1Garage

5 ай бұрын

It is even better with the new NovSight n60 bulbs. Like night and day difference.

Best thing you can ever do for composite headlamp assemblies is to put paint protection film (PPF) on them when new. They will not yellow because the PPF shields them from oxidation and UV damage. When the PPF becomes hazy from abrasion, peel off, the assembly will be like new, and install new film. Added benefit, the PPF reduces potential of damage from kicked up road debris. A quality film will last the typical ownership life of a vehicle. Pro shops can install or pre-cut DIY kits are available. The kit seems fine, but it's not needed. Headlight restoration is no more difficult than cutting and polishing a new paint job. Instead of a ceramic coating, we actually clearcoat cut and polished assembles. Lasts a lot longer and modern clears are UV-stable.

@1Five1Garage

5 ай бұрын

What is the cost? and can someone do it at home... We have had them done before on something else and at the cost of 100.00 and still got oxidized in about 2 years. under 20 all equipment needed it in the box. cant beat that... as far as the ppf.. yes i like that better but still costly for most to spend. most wrap shops have a minimum to do it.

@robv4053

5 ай бұрын

@1Five1Garage Depends on shop and area, true enough. Adding headlights to an adjacent install (i.e., hood bra, grill, pillars, rockers, whatever) is the most cost effective. We are a major PPF installer, one of the earliest founded in the country in fact, so we don't need to beat up customers and we buy all our film in bulk and have the software and cutters in house for pattern cuts and do a large volume of free-hand catering to hot rodders, RVers, etc. That said, if it's available in a pattern, a patient DIYer can choose from several premium films in kit form for around $60. Expert install varies depending on the size and the number of curvature changes that require working the film more for an impeccable, imperceptible install. As far as cutting, polishing, and clearing, lights in condition of yours are 1.5 hour of shop time each to cut and polish to optically clear. Again, high volume shop, so we're not gouging on materials, so we're only charging for clear consumed versus full containers. I personally build the clear in several coats with the first getting leveled out for superior finish in the end. Basically, for the cost of one brand new OEM assembly, we can restore a set. Clearcoats are NOT all the same. Not by a long shot. Our mobile crew uses a lower quality, more forgiving clear that can be sprayed in the poor conditions and low dollars dealers give us for correcting their used cars for resale. However, even a well-selected, low-end clear will last longer than any ceramic coating will on polycarbonate on a vehicle that spends its life outside. For shop customers, the clearcoat is high-end, and will last the life of the vehicle if the headlights are cared for like the paint should be. I did our 2001 F150 parts runner truck headlights in 2005. It lives outside, has 366K on the odometer, rusting like only Fords do, but the restored headlights are still clear. They absolutely have pitting from years of abrasion but have not re-yellowed.

@1Five1Garage

5 ай бұрын

The installers around here don’t have time for a 200 job. I tried to test a couple places out with a small job before I hand them 4-6k job. No one was interested in the small job. So… Jill’s and I are going to wrap our cars ourselves. It’s not gonna be perfect but it will be a way to learn.

@robv4053

5 ай бұрын

@1Five1Garage Yeah, we have watched those shops come and go... Lots of hype, flash, bold and loud... Not our style. In fact, we do not even advertise. We let our work speak for itself and referrals from our clients. Key is hiring the best talent and treating them for the assets they are! Two tips on your DIY: 1) when you think they're clean and ready to wrap, clean them again! 2) Everything is reflected through a wrap so must correct imperfections. Even brand new cars we polish them glass smooth before a wrap, but an older vehicle with rust and clear peel will need something done to have a great result in the end.

yeah, cerakote works well. would have been great to compare it against the old toothpaste polish trick to see if it's that much better or not

@1Five1Garage

5 ай бұрын

The toothpaste polish won’t last long. Plus for under 20.00 Cerakote is a great deal.

Looks good. Let us know if when you have to redo them.

@1Five1Garage

3 ай бұрын

Will do. We will see if it lasts.

You could tape a sheet of plastic under the light so that anything that drips down will stay off the paint.

@1Five1Garage

Ай бұрын

You could do that as well. Good idea.

Just used this product and the results were fantastic....it is as advertised..my local auto zone and parts store didn't carry this product, shame on them, there loss.

@1Five1Garage

Ай бұрын

It made a would of difference for sure.

I love cerakote , thats the best

@1Five1Garage

Ай бұрын

It was pretty good for sure.

You will have to do a follow up on how long it lasts.

@1Five1Garage

5 ай бұрын

It says for the life of the vehicle. We will see. I will set a date on the calendar for 6 months and 1 year.

@ehkohler

29 күн бұрын

It doesn't last. Not many of the cerakote products live up to their hype. Especially their clear coat products and exhaust coating. I did the taillights on my '02 lightning. They're already failing 2 years in. I did as instructions stated and more. Automotive clearcoat is the way to go. Hands down. Nice thorough video btw!

Those headlights were not bad to begin with. Cerakote claims permanent restoration , lmbo, 95% of my customers applied this product to their headlights and then called me for a professional restoration. You need to add a disclaimer. Good Day.

@1Five1Garage

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info

good video but a lot of blah blah

@1Five1Garage

2 ай бұрын

Make one better if you want. I will wait.

@robv141414

5 күн бұрын

@bobcavicchio3279 Cry harder not everyone can hear you.