Does An Inexpensive Cerakote Headlight Restoration Kit Actually Work...?
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- In today's video, we will show you a product we saw at SEMA. It's a headlight cerakote restoration kit. The DEMO model looked pretty darn amazing, so of course we had to find it and buy it off amazon; and that is exactly what we did. But, will it work? You will find out in this video, because we are going to use the worst headlights we have on a vehicle to test it out.
Because Shawn drives on some pretty dark and dangerous roads with no lights other than the ones on the car, it's important he has some good illumination to light his way. The road has ditches on each side, gators, hogs, among other prehistoric critters, with an occasional bear. So being able to see them is a must, and the 4Runner is the candidate for this adventure as we will find out if Yeti's legally blind headlights can be restored.
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You could tape a sheet of plastic under the light so that anything that drips down will stay off the paint.
You could do that as well. Good idea.
I wasn't going to watch this, but now I'm glad I did - looks like a great product
The link in the description has it for under 20.00. cant beat that.
Just used this product and the results were fantastic....it is as advertised..my local auto zone and parts store didn't carry this product, shame on them, there loss.
It made a would of difference for sure.
Good to know that there is an option. I had given thought to one day having to do something with my old (17 in car years) Honda's headlights but they never became an issue. Wish I could say the same for the lamps themselves.
We will be replacing the bulbs next video with LED.
Best thing you can ever do for composite headlamp assemblies is to put paint protection film (PPF) on them when new. They will not yellow because the PPF shields them from oxidation and UV damage. When the PPF becomes hazy from abrasion, peel off, the assembly will be like new, and install new film. Added benefit, the PPF reduces potential of damage from kicked up road debris. A quality film will last the typical ownership life of a vehicle. Pro shops can install or pre-cut DIY kits are available.
The kit seems fine, but it's not needed. Headlight restoration is no more difficult than cutting and polishing a new paint job. Instead of a ceramic coating, we actually clearcoat cut and polished assembles. Lasts a lot longer and modern clears are UV-stable.
What is the cost? and can someone do it at home... We have had them done before on something else and at the cost of 100.00 and still got oxidized in about 2 years. under 20 all equipment needed it in the box. cant beat that...
as far as the ppf.. yes i like that better but still costly for most to spend. most wrap shops have a minimum to do it.
@1Five1Garage Depends on shop and area, true enough. Adding headlights to an adjacent install (i.e., hood bra, grill, pillars, rockers, whatever) is the most cost effective. We are a major PPF installer, one of the earliest founded in the country in fact, so we don't need to beat up customers and we buy all our film in bulk and have the software and cutters in house for pattern cuts and do a large volume of free-hand catering to hot rodders, RVers, etc. That said, if it's available in a pattern, a patient DIYer can choose from several premium films in kit form for around $60. Expert install varies depending on the size and the number of curvature changes that require working the film more for an impeccable, imperceptible install.
As far as cutting, polishing, and clearing, lights in condition of yours are 1.5 hour of shop time each to cut and polish to optically clear. Again, high volume shop, so we're not gouging on materials, so we're only charging for clear consumed versus full containers. I personally build the clear in several coats with the first getting leveled out for superior finish in the end. Basically, for the cost of one brand new OEM assembly, we can restore a set. Clearcoats are NOT all the same. Not by a long shot. Our mobile crew uses a lower quality, more forgiving clear that can be sprayed in the poor conditions and low dollars dealers give us for correcting their used cars for resale. However, even a well-selected, low-end clear will last longer than any ceramic coating will on polycarbonate on a vehicle that spends its life outside. For shop customers, the clearcoat is high-end, and will last the life of the vehicle if the headlights are cared for like the paint should be. I did our 2001 F150 parts runner truck headlights in 2005. It lives outside, has 366K on the odometer, rusting like only Fords do, but the restored headlights are still clear. They absolutely have pitting from years of abrasion but have not re-yellowed.
The installers around here don’t have time for a 200 job. I tried to test a couple places out with a small job before I hand them 4-6k job. No one was interested in the small job. So… Jill’s and I are going to wrap our cars ourselves. It’s not gonna be perfect but it will be a way to learn.
@1Five1Garage Yeah, we have watched those shops come and go... Lots of hype, flash, bold and loud... Not our style. In fact, we do not even advertise. We let our work speak for itself and referrals from our clients. Key is hiring the best talent and treating them for the assets they are!
Two tips on your DIY: 1) when you think they're clean and ready to wrap, clean them again! 2) Everything is reflected through a wrap so must correct imperfections. Even brand new cars we polish them glass smooth before a wrap, but an older vehicle with rust and clear peel will need something done to have a great result in the end.
yeah, cerakote works well. would have been great to compare it against the old toothpaste polish trick to see if it's that much better or not
The toothpaste polish won’t last long. Plus for under 20.00 Cerakote is a great deal.
The difference before and after the repair is quite noticeable!!!!
It is even better with the new NovSight n60 bulbs. Like night and day difference.
Looks good. Let us know if when you have to redo them.
Will do. We will see if it lasts.
You will have to do a follow up on how long it lasts.
It says for the life of the vehicle. We will see. I will set a date on the calendar for 6 months and 1 year.
It doesn't last. Not many of the cerakote products live up to their hype. Especially their clear coat products and exhaust coating. I did the taillights on my '02 lightning. They're already failing 2 years in. I did as instructions stated and more.
Automotive clearcoat is the way to go. Hands down.
Nice thorough video btw!
I love cerakote , thats the best
It was pretty good for sure.
good video but a lot of blah blah
Make one better if you want. I will wait.