Solar Light Restoration Project in 5 mins or less! - MUST SEE! - Jibber Jab Reviews!
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2017
- Solar Light Restoration Project in 5 mins or less! - Meguiars PlastX & 3M - Jibber Jab Reviews!
In this episode I restore garden solar lights back to their original look and performance and test a cleaner and polish from Meguiars and fine grit sandpaper from 3M.
Product Links:
Meguiars Cleaner and Polish
www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1231...
3M 2000 grit sandpaper
www.amazon.com/3M-Imperial-We... - Jak na to + styl
I essentially did this procedure with the exception of this. After final sanding with 2000-3000 grit, I used a polishing pad connected to my drill and placed some polishing compound on the solar cells, working it until a fine mirror finish. This last step made a huge difference. Finally, I sprayed a lacquer clear coat on the cell. Final Note: This process made a huge difference in the number of hours that the solar light stayed on. It essentially now works all night, whereas before it was only working 3 hours or so.
You have the first step right - using sanding paper to clean off the damaged plastic layer, however instead of PlastX (which only cleans but doesn't help to protect the plastic from discoloration and doesn't make the surface "dirt-repellent") I'd suggest buying a can of clear spray paint, the one that can be used outdoors and is specifically labeled as "UV-resistant". It's pretty cheap - about $4 per can (and single can is enough to treat few dozens of these lights). Just spray it on top of the sanded and cleaned solar panel (put 2-3 coats), let it dry for couple of days and you're all set. Very similar to restoring and protecting plastic headlights.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing and I will definitely try that out.
Would the spray be enough to actually waterproof the top?
I try to wash my solar lights once a year, then I put 2-3 layers of clear nail varnish around the edges of the actual solar panel, to prevent water getting in. It's a long, laborious process though. Spraying with clear spray would be much quicker I think.
Great job ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment and support!
Keep it up! Looking forward for more videos from you, don't stop!
Thx for your comment and support, you have a great channel too! Love the vibes! Just subscribed :)
Is this like head lights glass that clouds, tooth paste cleans that since its mild abrasive should work here. Dollor Tree sells tooth paste my problem solor panel crush under the glass over time.
It would have been nice to see the charging before and after.
Worked great.
Instead of buying a special cleaner like that (which would be expensive, as the US is always much cheaper than the uk, to buy things), could I use my Halogen over cleaner cream? I'm assuming that they do the same thing?
I also change out the batteries too.
Or try charging them up. Be careful though....many solar light batteries are a very low power and are not suitable for the average battery charger.
what if you put clear polish when u first buy them
Where did you get the products
An application of clear coat spray would help protect.
Thanks for the tip!
Terry, this probably sounds dumb but wouldn't the paint also block the rays from the sun that are necessary to charge it? Trying to figure out thr best way to protect it without blocking the rays you need. Thanks
After sanding my solar light lens, they appear to be scratched - they didn't clear up as shown in the video. What am I doing wrong?
Just light pressure
do think this will work for automotive lights
I depends on how bad they are. They sell headlight restoration kits specifically and involve multiple sanding using different grit, usually from 800 and ending with 2000. You could always try using 1000 or 2000 and see how it works. If it isn't clear then you need to start with a more course grit and work up to finer grade, such as the 2000. Give it a try! :)
T Cut cream would prob get the same result.
Plastic DID NOT WORK FOR ME ! I Just used the sand paper 400 grit, then used baking soda, worked great!!
I use toothpaste that has baking soda in it....WAAAAAY cheaper
Or just baking soda mixed with water or vinegar, applied with a toothbrush or a fine steel wool pad.