You're the best. Listen take a break from KZread you don't need it. I've learned so much from your channel.. don't feel guilty about not coming back for a while bc you don't have to toss your pearls before swine. Thank you for your information and passion for headlights.

He's not kidding about altered carbon y'all that is one of my favorite shows. Mystery, action, drama, all done right with some INCREDIBLE audio/visual aesthetics

I've learned a lot from this guy and use all the same methods and products. I enjoy learning from your videos. You pass on so much knowledge to us and most of us appreciate it. You have the best channel for headlights. I believe in my work cause it works. Meguiars made 83 million last year. I think they know what they're doing. If you watch other videos he explains the headlight and why you put the oil back on the headlight before the headlight coating goes on. Haters gonna hate. Lot's of money to be made with what he's telling us..............

Bro you have inspired me to start my own restoration business and I tell you it's a untapped market where I am and it's a lot of money making opportunities out there. I have studied your videos and always find something informative to add to my arsenal I hope to meet or speak with you personally one day and just show you gratitude for all the priceless knowledge and methods you share with us.

@icecoldheard

10 күн бұрын

Hi, I'm thinking of restoring headlights to earn money on the side, do you have any tips for getting customers from scratch?

@H.B.Fishing.

7 күн бұрын

I use all the same methods and products. But common sense plays a big part of doing lights. All American made lights have a tougher coating to take off. It's not easy but just keep watching all his videos and he'll teach the right way. Practice at junkyards or on your ex-girlfriend's car late at night. lol Have fun.

I'm glad to see you back. Hope the family issues resolve positively.

I was restoring a headlight last week and accidentally used a xylene-containing panel prep in order to prepare the headlight for clearcoat. It aged about 30 years in about 3 seconds. Crazing all over. Just about destroyed it immediately. Only ever use an IPA panel prep on polycarbonate!

Listening to your suggestions on aftercare, I started using an old bottle of Zaino Z2 Pro sealant which has "Ultra-Guard" UV/40 protection in it (a quick application every 1 to 2 months) and finally the headlights that I have restored on my car are keeping up great under summer sunlight! It's all in the UV shield capability. I bought the Meguiar's HC spray too, I want to give it a try when I'll have to restore again. I tried many other sealants before, including high end ones from G-Techniq, Dodo Juice, Meguiar's etc., Finish Kare 1000p and Collinite but they just weren't doing the same job. Thanks for your channel, it's really great man!

@STILLNIGHTPEARL

Күн бұрын

Just ppf your headlights with XPEL or llumar and you will not have to worry about sealants, coatings every 6 months to a year. You literally get it done and forget about it for years, most shops give a 10 year warranty on it too. That headlight restoration service is about $200+ here in SoCal, 10 year warranty.

Hey man thanks for your videos! Very informative. My son and I tried your method and everything was perfect until we applied the Meguiars Spray headlight coating. It was cleared until then but when we applied the spray it got a little cloudy. Any ideas?

Had some great success using your scientific procedure. Keep it up. You the man.

Headlight pro, great work, missed seeing your videos, glad to see you back. Really enjoy watching, thanks.

Is there any point, or any clarity/throw increase by taking the final sand from 800 to 1000 or 1500 grit before finishing it with the 3000 trizact?

Enjoying all your videos! You are a professional. I also live in California. One question. Can I use a d/a polisher as a sander in the first steps? Thanks ahead of time.

Do you wipe the lens with a degreaser before you spray on the Meguiars or do you spray it on straight after polishing ?

Truman Show was a great movie, glad you liked it.

So glad to see you back HRP......I always look forward to your commentary and watching a true master of the craft. Sounds like your world has had a few crazy moments lately and happy to hear you are handling them like the pro you are.

@MattSwan3333

24 күн бұрын

U think 'abrasive film' discs will work as good as gold back?

Thank you mate for share this

Im hoping OP sees this but I wanted to ask if you've ever used Mother's metal polish on headlights before. I have used it on very badly degraded headlights before and you would be shocked to see how good it works for headlight restoration. Total time spent is like 5-8 minutes.

how many inches away do you hold the can?

Aww damn, my headlights made a cameo on your channel! (I got a 2016 Camry) I wish they were restored like these ones :)

Complete newbie question before I get started. If I was to start with 800, how do I know I should of started with 500?

What’s the speed on the drill? Welcome back

I just saw someone use UV stable 2K clear, what are your thoughts on that?

Very detailed and well put together instructional video. Is there a risk of sanding this so much the lens get too thin? I know it seems like a dumb question, but I think it is important to keep that in mind and not think you can just sand to your heart's content. Also, any reason for dry sanding vs wet sanding?

Have learned a lot from you and appreciate you. For future reference, I think you should lower the volume on your video so that your voiceover is louder than hearing the drilling sound. Think it would be greater quality!

I usually do 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 and then a compound and a polish but im still left with little hairline scratches no matter how much sanding I do each step, I am using Amazon brand sanding discs, would 3m discs help with that?

Even after following your directions I was this guy exact car. I did not mess them up that much but it was enough for me to just go buy a new set.

Great video! Well done once again. Hope the family issues aren't too serious and get sorted smoothly for you. I've lost count of the amount of times people ask me for a discount when I quote them (just a couple of hundred) to restore their headlights that are worth THOUSANDS of pounds haha! Sometimes, I agreed to their price but on the proviso that if they're happy with my work (I only have over 140 5 star Google reviews 🤔) they pay me what I asked for. Many times they can't believe what I've done and they pay me more at the end 🤭 Keep doing what we do 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

how many headlights would you say one can of Meguiar's spray UV headlight coating does?

Hi Can i usd rubbing compound after 3m p3000 Sand paper? Or can usel only normal polish? Thank you

What causes halogram effect on my lenses when I’m done but it’s not every lens. Could it be sometimes I’m over sanding or is it the lens.

So. 1 product does not work alone, as you need 6 or 7 types of Headlight Polishes and Compounds. Makes for an expensive project, then the tools. Use a sheet of emery cloth, vegetable oil & never use WD-40, and white toothpaste not gel. works just as good. Do not apply heavy pressure, keep it light and consistent. No power tools are required. Plus rinse and clean with water, dry with a microfiber towel. Then wax and polish it up like a Pro. Some people have done Clay Barring or use a Decontamination Towel which has been done on Windshields.

I accidently ordered p800 'abrasive film' discs instead of p800 gold back... Will the film produce the same result?

BRO I NEED YOUR HELP, is it bad if I start with 800rpm for my P500 grit and also use 800 rpm on my p800

hi can i use the clear coat without use polish? (of course sanding first)

@H.B.Fishing.

7 күн бұрын

He has a video on why he polishes the light before he sprays it. He's putting back the oils that need to make a flat surface on the light. He talks about the microscopic cracks in the light we can't see. I use all the same products and methods. Chemical Guys Headlight Restoration polish is the best for it.

What are your prices?

Hi! I see not many headlights show up here with "less" damage! My question is: My head lights aren't that "damaged" but they are starting to show a tiny bit of "fogginess", about as clear as the polish stage in your videos. Almost unnoticeable but is there a "half way" process to bring them to crystal clear!

@davidwiseman7592

Ай бұрын

Eliminate the first step or two. Start with higher grit.

Why don't you use PPF? Doesn't it last longer?

You teaching a marketing/advertising class?

Working on a customers car. What do you do when your tape pulls up paint from a chip in the paint and looks way worse now?

@H.B.Fishing.

7 күн бұрын

Clean all the surface area and make sure you tape up properly. Tape up to four times just to be safe and TAKE YOUR TIME. It's not a race and never be in a hurry. Keep touch up paint with common colors. I learned a lot from this guy. Watch as many of his videos that you can.

What area are you in??

Do you service the LA area? Would like to get in contact for my vehicles.

Have you ever thought about going to truck stops and trucking companies? The headlights on those trucks often cost over $1,000 and companies are very hesitant to replace them just because they get foggy. I think you could make a killing doing trucks.

Bro I'm afraid to dry sand with the 800.. I've been wet sanding it with 800 and 1000. I'll dry sand with the 3000 and 5000.

Also 3m 3000 trizact wet sand is a perfect finishing touch before coating

@INTHEFIELD777

26 күн бұрын

That works instead of using the chemical guys or Megan’s headlight polish? Because I have everything but that. My headlights just have minor “dust spot” looking speckles anyway.

Is there any money in doing this? I do upholstery and windshield repair, time is money. Faster you are the more you make. Headlight restoration seems like it very time consuming.

@Robbie-mw5uu

Ай бұрын

uh dude the length of one video is all it takes to do a single headlight it is not time consuming at all and it can cost a lot of money to get the quality he gives

Hello. I just restored headlights on a 25 year old car and there is still a slight haze to them. Is that to be expected on headlights that have gone that long without restoration?

@KeatSweat

Ай бұрын

Depends. What grit did you start with?

@richardpierce2633

Ай бұрын

@KeatSweat p500 then p800 then p800 wet sand then the trizact 3000. The haze is mostly in one headlight, which has a lot of spider cracks.

@xtrickster6556

Ай бұрын

​@richardpierce2633 if the haze is really bad start with 320 then 500 then 800 then trizac.

@xtrickster6556

Ай бұрын

Don't wet sand with 800. Wet sand with trizac only

@richardpierce2633

Ай бұрын

Hello. The one headlight I finished with no problem looks good, and the other I've been working on actually looks better after buffing, but after I shake the can of clearcoat (Meguiar's) well and spray 5-7 inches away, the headlight doesn't get clear(er). It actually come out dull. Any ideas?...

I can tell you one thing for certain. If you park outside and use the Meguiars headlight coating then you'll be extremely lucky to get a year out of it before your headlights are worse than before. This stuff is honestly complete junk. The sun eats it up quickly and bugs will totally discolor it and it won't buff out. I've tried it all and the only long term method for a daily driven car that gets parked outside is a true automotive grade clear coat with hardener added. Sure, the Meguiars headlight coating looks great at first until the UV, bugs and road debris destroys it.

I do windshields re pair and. Replacements too but I love doing headlights. And I learned it all from u bro!! Thanks

AMAZING Videos, still watching them, Can you plz reply to my comment, I've also emailed you, I don't live in USA so I'll have to place my order accordingly

I really hated putting this video on mute but I had too

I charge 65$...is that undercutting myself??? Somebody tell me the going rate.

@adog4398

2 күн бұрын

I charge $90. Three digits like 100 sounds like a lot so $90 is the soft spot. When offering say $45 a headlight so it sounds cheaper

@Harold_Callahan

2 күн бұрын

Show them the price of aftermarket lights which are much cheaper than OEM, then explain the cost of installation and you should have no problem charging a higher price like @adog4398 said. Restoration is light years cheaper than replacements.

Preciate u bro. For real man. Ur awesome!

Which advertisement serves you best to get all your business ?

@Robbie-mw5uu

Ай бұрын

the headlights themselves afterward lol

@johnblack8187

Ай бұрын

@@Robbie-mw5uu 😂😂 you know that’s not what I meant. And no one will see your headlights and go oh wow, how did they look so new? Lmao. No one knows this stuff unless you tell them about it.

1:30 uhh what?

@mikimoto99

Ай бұрын

Terra rist threat!??

@Robbie-mw5uu

Ай бұрын

he knows "off" one lol

You’re moving your camera too fast over the final product. Slow it down so we can see the imperfections.

Can you tell me why the headlights always feel a little rough after I spray them with the Maguire’s ? No matter how smooth they are before I apply the coating as soon as the coating Drys there is always this little bit of roughness after the drying phase . I thought maybe after it cured then I could put a coat of wax on them and that would solve the problem I am sure , I just don’t get with this happens to me .

@josefranco2276

15 күн бұрын

I just did mine and follow all the steps. The headlights look great but they feel rough... any suggestions?

how much are you charging to do this. I'm ordering supplies in a couple days and I'm not sure what to price this process.

If you like the Truman Show .. then you'll eventually come to understand that the Earth is Flat. That's what the movie is about.. exactly the same way Stanley Kubrick was trying to tell the people that we never went to the moon, in the movie The Shining. It's a rabbit hole bro :)

@martcoombs9031

Ай бұрын

The Kubrick film has been debunked so many times, it was an actor playing him !! Let alone sunsets sunrises. Boats disappearing below the horizon

Good job and all, but The Truman show with Jim Carrey was a STUPID movie !!! I guess we're all different ..:}

@Harold_Callahan

2 күн бұрын

It was meant to be a comedy but also an eye opener to show how in real life our lives aren't much different. None of us really have any freedom, All of our decisions, wants, hopes and dreams, have to be contained within the rules and regulations the powers-that-be have set for us.

I have just started watching your videos from yesterday & till now I've watched several videos 🎬🍿 😄 Been making my NOTEs as well, I've a few questions if you can plz answer them, 1. Can we use IPA Solution to clean headlights right before starting & ending the sanding process? IPA Solution: 28oz Distilled Water + 4oz 99% IPA Reference (Pan the Organizer), that's what I've been using when doing my paint corrections etc. ▓▒░ 𝗣.𝗦. ░▒▓: We don't have HOPES Perfect Glass available where I live 2. Can I use DA polisher instead of the drill? What RPMs for Sanding & Polishing should be used? 3. Can we use Meguiars microfiber cutting pad over 3M Finesse-It Orange Foam Pad, its not available here , where I live, so I'll have to order that's why am asking or u can suggest something else🥲 4. What if we use a ceramic coating lets say from NANOLEX, or we should only use, what u're using Meguiars Headlight Coating only....? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 𝚃𝙷𝙰𝙽𝙺𝚂 𝚒𝚗 𝙰𝚍𝚟𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯