Headlight repair

[Behold81]

Where nearish basingstoke could I get a set of headlights repaired?

I have some aftermarket monaro style lights with a bit of lacquer peel on the edges. I need these sanding and re coating. Any recommendations????

[vxr2010]

Try some metal polish first, prob not a lot else you can do

[Behold81]

I have seen repairs done online so I know its possible. Basically sand back and re lacquer but I'm not confident enough to do it myself.

[EmmaJ]

Behold81 said:

I have seen repairs done online so I know its possible. Basically sand back and re lacquer but I'm not confident enough to do it myself.

What could possibly go wrong

[Behold81]

EmmaJ said:

What could possibly go wrong

There would be no peal just a dull milky finish!!!

[Winky151]

Come on Ant. You've done enough engine stuff to not be put off a simple pair of dirty headlights surely?

I sorted the ones on my Dads Astra. Some wet & dry sanding pads, started on 600, on to 800, 1200 finishing with 2000 & then went over them with 7 grade glaze polish - sorted. Each light took about 40 minutes start to finish.

[Behold81]

Surely you need to add a new layer of laquer to add a protective coating.

[Behold81]

Surely you need to add a new layer of laquer to add a protective coating.

[GrumpyV8]

Behold81 said:

Surely you need to add a new layer of laquer to add a protective coating.

I believe the problem is caused by oxidation and/or UV degradation of the acrylic 'glass'. I used metal polish (Brasso liquid) on my son's discoloured elderly Astra headlights to reasonable effect. A gentle application of wax (I used Mer) to finish off and provide some protection to the 'raw' surface. This process needs to be repeated though as the original protective surface has effectively been removed.

[H5V VE]

Behold81 said:

Surely you need to add a new layer of laquer to add a protective coating.

I am pretty sure that MF has a set of VT headlight protectors a while back. That might do the job for you?

[ARAF]

This was always fancied by the soft-top communities I've frequented in the past. http://www.hindsightuk.com/


Failing that, 3M and Meguiars both do headlamp restoration kits.

[Winky151]

GrumpyV8 said:

I believe the problem is caused by oxidation and/or UV degradation of the acrylic 'glass'. I used metal polish (Brasso liquid) on my son's discoloured elderly Astra headlights to reasonable effect. A gentle application of wax (I used Mer) to finish off and provide some protection to the 'raw' surface. This process needs to be repeated though as the original protective surface has effectively been removed.

This.

[Behold81]

Thanks. I was hoping to have it last. I have a company I have found that I need to call if not I'll go for it myself.

[motomk]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VT-COMMODORE-CALAIS-SS-...