Sealing Restored Headlights
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I've restored my fogged up headlights using the Autoglym restoration kit and it's done quite a good job.
To keep them looking this way, i want to seal them.
I have the below Meguiars headlight restoration kit where it includes a scotch pad to key up the surface and then a spray can sealant.
https://www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/two-step-headlight...
what's the best way to seal them, can i spray this sealant straight onto them or do i still need to key the shiny new surface for the sealant to adhere?
Bit hesitant to use the scotch pads included as when i last did on these headlights i could still faintly see the scratch marks even after coating them. (Which is why i rubbed them down and started again with the autoglym kit)
To keep them looking this way, i want to seal them.
I have the below Meguiars headlight restoration kit where it includes a scotch pad to key up the surface and then a spray can sealant.
https://www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/two-step-headlight...
what's the best way to seal them, can i spray this sealant straight onto them or do i still need to key the shiny new surface for the sealant to adhere?
Bit hesitant to use the scotch pads included as when i last did on these headlights i could still faintly see the scratch marks even after coating them. (Which is why i rubbed them down and started again with the autoglym kit)
Edited by Bobton125 on Sunday 10th May 21:33
Edited by Bobton125 on Sunday 10th May 21:34
Bobton125 said:
I've restored my fogged up headlights using the Autoglym restoration kit and it's done quite a good job.
To keep them looking this way, i want to seal them.
I have the below Meguiars headlight restoration kit where it includes a scotch pad to key up the surface and then a spray can sealant.
https://www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/two-step-headlight...
what's the best way to seal them, can i spray this sealant straight onto them or do i still need to key the shiny new surface for the sealant to adhere?
Bit hesitant to use the scotch pads included as when i last did on these headlights i could still faintly see the scratch marks even after coating them. (Which is why i rubbed them down and started again with the autoglym kit)
I can't help answer your question but damn, that's a hell of an improvement...
To keep them looking this way, i want to seal them.
I have the below Meguiars headlight restoration kit where it includes a scotch pad to key up the surface and then a spray can sealant.
https://www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/two-step-headlight...
what's the best way to seal them, can i spray this sealant straight onto them or do i still need to key the shiny new surface for the sealant to adhere?
Bit hesitant to use the scotch pads included as when i last did on these headlights i could still faintly see the scratch marks even after coating them. (Which is why i rubbed them down and started again with the autoglym kit)
I can't help answer your question but damn, that's a hell of an improvement...
Edited by Bobton125 on Sunday 10th May 21:33
Edited by Bobton125 on Sunday 10th May 21:34
Bobton125 said:
thanks!
Yeah i'm very pleased with how the autoglym kit turned out
Just want to seal them to keep them this way!
I've used Autobrite Direct "Abyss" to seal headlights in the past and had no issues - https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/product/hellshin...Yeah i'm very pleased with how the autoglym kit turned out
Just want to seal them to keep them this way!
Also on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autobrite-Direct-Shine-Se...
Just need a sealant that can be used on plastic.
I have some cloudy lights on an X5 that I looked into restoring.
The guides I read suggested that as standard plastic lenses have a protective anti UV surface coating and restoring using them removes this coating. Therfore you need something UV protective to record them or they can turn cloudy again fairly quickly.
I never really looked a product that could do this as I never went trough the restoration, as my lights are crazed opposed to just the surface being foggy so these kits wouldn't have worked for me.
The guides I read suggested that as standard plastic lenses have a protective anti UV surface coating and restoring using them removes this coating. Therfore you need something UV protective to record them or they can turn cloudy again fairly quickly.
I never really looked a product that could do this as I never went trough the restoration, as my lights are crazed opposed to just the surface being foggy so these kits wouldn't have worked for me.
You need some spray lacquer which will endure.
Here's a video of when I had mine professionally done.
Here's a video of when I had mine professionally done.
That’s a wicked job you’ve done!
My headlights on my mk3 MR2 need doing (again) soon. Unfortunately one of them has clouded on the inside and a common way to get them open is to bake the unit
That’s going to be fun. I had not even got as far as working out how to reseal the unit itself, or adding a UV resistant coating.
I’ve used the meguirs kit on them in the past and it was pretty good on the other headlight which doesn’t have the clouding on the inside.
My headlights on my mk3 MR2 need doing (again) soon. Unfortunately one of them has clouded on the inside and a common way to get them open is to bake the unit
That’s going to be fun. I had not even got as far as working out how to reseal the unit itself, or adding a UV resistant coating.
I’ve used the meguirs kit on them in the past and it was pretty good on the other headlight which doesn’t have the clouding on the inside.
Agreed, very good job you've done there. I have the same dilemma, fond this so will give it a go
https://e-tech.uk.com/e-tech-restored-headlight-cl...
https://e-tech.uk.com/e-tech-restored-headlight-cl...
Cpt Stirling said:
Agreed, very good job you've done there. I have the same dilemma, fond this so will give it a go
https://e-tech.uk.com/e-tech-restored-headlight-cl...
Wish I found that before https://e-tech.uk.com/e-tech-restored-headlight-cl...
Let me know if it’s any good
markyb_lcy said:
That’s a wicked job you’ve done!
My headlights on my mk3 MR2 need doing (again) soon. Unfortunately one of them has clouded on the inside and a common way to get them open is to bake the unit
That’s going to be fun. I had not even got as far as working out how to reseal the unit itself, or adding a UV resistant coating.
I’ve used the meguirs kit on them in the past and it was pretty good on the other headlight which doesn’t have the clouding on the inside.
I once split a set of headlights open to tint the insides. Also put it in the oven to soften the adhesive. My headlights on my mk3 MR2 need doing (again) soon. Unfortunately one of them has clouded on the inside and a common way to get them open is to bake the unit
That’s going to be fun. I had not even got as far as working out how to reseal the unit itself, or adding a UV resistant coating.
I’ve used the meguirs kit on them in the past and it was pretty good on the other headlight which doesn’t have the clouding on the inside.
Top tip! make sure it’s been in the oven long enough as I had shattered one of my lenses while prizing it open as the glue wasn’t melted enough
I sealed them again after with tiger seal and never had a problem for a couple years until I sold the car.
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