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A lot of folks might have their own way of dealing with the deterioration of their headlight lenses. It's especially bad in areas with lots of UV. LIke here.
This is the best and longest lasting way I've found of extending the useful life of your headlight lenses.
1)2 sheets of 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper
2) Some water with a few drops of liquid dish soap
3) A spray can of plastic adhesion promoter. (Optional)
4) A can of SPRAYMAXX 2K true urethane clear.
5) A respirator. If you have one.
The paint is dangerous. Don't breathe in any mist.
Clean the headlights and the area around them. Mask/tape off an area at least 12" from the headlights.
Fold the sandpaper. Dip it into the water soap solution and sand the headlights in a circular motion. Remove all oxidation and if possible, the entire failing uv clear coat until smooth.
Wipe clean.
Spray one coat of adhesion promoter over any bare plastic areas. Let dry 20 minutes.
Activate the SPRAYMAXX by placing the red button on the bottom of the can and hitting it with the palm of your hand. It releases the activator. This is a true 2 part urethane. Take care not to breathe in the mist. Make sure that it flows away from you if there is a breeze.
Apply one fast coat. Apply another slightly heavier coat in 10 minutes. You'll be amazed by the gloss and your brain will say "I still have a lot of paint left. Let's use more"
Don't. It'll load up and it could run. And 2 or 3 coats is much more durable than 5 or 6.
There's enough paint in one can to do at least 4 cars headlights. So get your friends or neighbors done too. The paint inside the can is now activated and it will be rock hard in 6 to 8 hours. You can safely use what's left for 4 hours. So, if you find anything else in the garage that you want to be shiny. Paint it.
The paint is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and it's safe to remove the tape and paper in an hour.
This procedure lasts about 20 months to 24 months in our harsh environment. No doubt some of y'all will see even better results
This is the best and longest lasting way I've found of extending the useful life of your headlight lenses.
1)2 sheets of 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper
2) Some water with a few drops of liquid dish soap
3) A spray can of plastic adhesion promoter. (Optional)
4) A can of SPRAYMAXX 2K true urethane clear.
5) A respirator. If you have one.
The paint is dangerous. Don't breathe in any mist.
Clean the headlights and the area around them. Mask/tape off an area at least 12" from the headlights.
Fold the sandpaper. Dip it into the water soap solution and sand the headlights in a circular motion. Remove all oxidation and if possible, the entire failing uv clear coat until smooth.
Wipe clean.
Spray one coat of adhesion promoter over any bare plastic areas. Let dry 20 minutes.
Activate the SPRAYMAXX by placing the red button on the bottom of the can and hitting it with the palm of your hand. It releases the activator. This is a true 2 part urethane. Take care not to breathe in the mist. Make sure that it flows away from you if there is a breeze.
Apply one fast coat. Apply another slightly heavier coat in 10 minutes. You'll be amazed by the gloss and your brain will say "I still have a lot of paint left. Let's use more"
Don't. It'll load up and it could run. And 2 or 3 coats is much more durable than 5 or 6.
There's enough paint in one can to do at least 4 cars headlights. So get your friends or neighbors done too. The paint inside the can is now activated and it will be rock hard in 6 to 8 hours. You can safely use what's left for 4 hours. So, if you find anything else in the garage that you want to be shiny. Paint it.
The paint is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and it's safe to remove the tape and paper in an hour.
This procedure lasts about 20 months to 24 months in our harsh environment. No doubt some of y'all will see even better results
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