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How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY

ChrisFix
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Headlight Restoration using Clear Coat. This video will show you how to clean and restore your headlights so they will never turn yellow or hazy again! You have seen videos on restoring headlights with bug spray, toothpaste, baking soda, and the kits you buy in the store, but all of these methods are temporary and eventually the haze and oxidation will come back. My method will first make the headlight clear by wet sanding and then put a UV coat on it to seal it in. Headlight Clarity Updates: 1yr Later:   / 8iyextojfm   2yrs later: https://www.instagram.com/p/BC7Ov-zOj... Better longer lasting clear coat: https://amzn.to/2JU2Fap 2000 grit sandpaper: http://amzn.to/1XqDuhG Wax: http://amzn.to/1cxIXj0 Compound polish to remove orange peel: http://amzn.to/1TtfoOC Rubbing Alcohol to Clean Lens: https://amzn.to/3710nAY Using Bug Spray to Clean Headlights (WARNING!!!):    • Using Bug Spray to Clean Headlights (...   How to use Toothpaste to Clean H …...more
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clean it off with alcohol

1:24

testing out different methods different sanding grits different clear coats

2:32

start with 400 grit sandpaper

2:51

tape around the whole edge

3:09

spray my sandpaper with water

3:45

switch to the horizontal sanding

5:50

wipe it down with a paper towel

6:18

get a paper towel

6:37

dry it with a paper towel

7:20

clean the headlight lens

7:33

spray your clear coat on your headlight

7:54

cut out the headlight

8:16

cut around the edge of the headlight

8:24

tape the rest of this headlight off

8:45

let it sit for five minutes

9:42

let that sit for another five minutes

10:18

take away any orange peel

11:24

add some carnuba

11:40
How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY
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2014Oct 16
Headlight Restoration using Clear Coat. This video will show you how to clean and restore your headlights so they will never turn yellow or hazy again! You have seen videos on restoring headlights with bug spray, toothpaste, baking soda, and the kits you buy in the store, but all of these methods are temporary and eventually the haze and oxidation will come back. My method will first make the headlight clear by wet sanding and then put a UV coat on it to seal it in. Headlight Clarity Updates: 1yr Later:   / 8iyextojfm   2yrs later: https://www.instagram.com/p/BC7Ov-zOj... Better longer lasting clear coat: https://amzn.to/2JU2Fap 2000 grit sandpaper: http://amzn.to/1XqDuhG Wax: http://amzn.to/1cxIXj0 Compound polish to remove orange peel: http://amzn.to/1TtfoOC Rubbing Alcohol to Clean Lens: https://amzn.to/3710nAY Using Bug Spray to Clean Headlights (WARNING!!!):    • Using Bug Spray to Clean Headlights (...   How to use Toothpaste to Clean Headlights:    • Headlight Restoration using Toothpaste   How to Remove Moisture from Headlights:    • How to Fix a Headlight with Water or ...   *If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday* -Website: http://www.ChrisFixed.com -Facebook:   / chrisfix8   -Twitter:   / chrisfixed   -Instagram:   / chrisfixit   -Subscribe Here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... -YouTube Channel:    / chrisfix   Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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ChrisFix

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