The DANGERS of using 2K clear 🤯 for headlight restoration - permanent damage
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- In this video you will be seeing one common and possible side effect of using a strong 2K clear to do headlight restoration which is actually very common and a very wrong.
these lights are from a (2008 Mercedes GLK 350)
⚠️NOT ALL 2K CLEARS ARE THE SAME-they vary in harnesses and uses in this video the number one worst that we speak of is the regular 2K clear spray Max which is a great product but not for headlight use.
I've done "OVER A THOUSAND HEADLIGHTS" and growing, more and more every day. I've tried DOZENS of different ways and combinations of products. find out what I've discovered to be the best.
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Hi, you haven't used the right spray. the one from SprayMax which is for this purpose is the 2K 2in1 Headlight Clear reference 684068.
Not hating But I have used spraymax 2k clear for many years and have done it to many vehicles I have one set that looks like new still that I did on my 04 Silverado still looks new.
Same here. It's perfect.
We sand 600grit then spray 2K clear coat. Very easy good result..😀
It might appear to be good results..lol..
Just because it's easy doesn't mean it's good... You can paint a car with a one step paint from Maaco.. it'll look like a payment car.. but it's literally the crappiest paint job you'll ever buy at life and so many different angles it's insane... Lost pants that processes are about five steps.. a minimum of three... But yet they're still places that sell One step paint jobs... Just matters what you want to pay for or what you want to do purchase the cheapest and worse..orl go for the best.. it's all personal preference...
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Not really and takes forever.
@@theheadlightrestorationpro 2k mixed from SPI or PPG last waay longer then OEM or any headlight sealer. Us in the car restoration business, have headlights that still look almost new 10 years later.
Awesome
@@theheadlightrestorationproyoure dumb lol
I just use same clearcoat sealer I put on my car body twice a year. What I have learned about autobody work is if the manufacture of the product doesn't approve it use on something don't use it for that. Urethane clearcoat was never made for headlight lens plastic.
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Great vid. Just picked up a pair of OEM HID headlights for my 14 F-150 that need to be refinished. Was going to do the 400-3000 grit method, polish, 2k route but will be taking your tips into consideration!
Do you have any other tips for pitted headlight lens restoration?
I've seen some people using heat gun to treat like this headlight what your is thoughts on this method? Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍🏼.
Thanks for this video! Before watching this I would have used that exact 2K clear if I restored my headlights. I will look for a headlight specific product now
Awesome.. everything is linked in the bio..😊 thank you for viewing...
Plenty more to view up and running and more to come..💪🏽
I was looking at the same stuff too. Glad I saw this vid beforehand.
@danielsharon524 Terrible stuff...hard to work with, destroys lights, will impact functionality, not designed for headlights, and will fail 50% of the time even if done correctly...
Also will never come out as perfect as these....👇🏽
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What did he do wrong that the 2k clear coat cracked?
Thanks for sharing this info! You've earned a new sub! Your video is very knowledgeable & informative. I'll check out more of them.
Awesome man I appreciate it thank you very much.. and yes feel free to check out some more of them this is a rather old one my videos are always evolving and getting better there's over 140 of them and now streaming on this channel....
Here's the latest one
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@theheadlightrestorationpro You're welcome! I appreciate the time & ingenuity. I'll check it out now. I almost purchased that dang heated cup vapor thing, I'm glad I waited! Lol, thanks again!
Why not clean with cleaner after polishing? I'm an auto painter and the polish can leave a light residue.
Well... A lot of people have trouble with this ..the reason is because this is specific Cleaner polish design for hard lens & plastic,...it is designed to add a slight layer or shield of polish oil behind..this is to add hydration back into the headlight (polycarbonate) surface which has been stripped down by the process..(this should be the case for other plastic polishes as well) also this left behind residue adds to the headlights health and clarity in the long run...also there's no need to clean it off or add in a kind of solvent whether it be alcohol or ammonia base because nothing you can put on there can make the headlight service and environment more sterile than 7800 RPM... The friction alone sterilizes the surface let alone the number of rotations of any given spot.. AKA it's extremely sterile and clean...
Also when you like this down afterwards with these ammonia base and I'll call Base products you're removing a lot of the oil deposits that behind of the residue which counteracts everything I just said and leaves its own residue behind which damage is clarity also brings up the likelihood of leaving streaks behind..
So the #1 reason.. the residue is good for the headlights and headlights health..
#2 nothing is going to clean/sterilize that headlight surface better than 7,800 RPM ..
There is not interference with adhesion of clear coats after this, in fact it's somewhat of an engagement..
Thank you for watching..💯
Hmmmmm. Modern Vehicle Care in Conneticut has been using 2K for perminent lifetime warrantied headlight restoration FOR MORE THAN A DECADE on the most expensive european and exotic vehicles on the market. It seems it would be safer to say that you are coming across headlights that were not sanded/restored properly in the first place.
I doubt that...first off ...I'm a fan of their work...they haven't been in business no where near that long.....they give a 1 YEAR WARRANTY (WHY NOT MORE).2k clear will never last this long and this company you speak of is anywhere near a decade old from what I looked up .(the don't even have 50 five star reviews ..I guarantee 2k clear doesn't last that long because I deal with it every other day and I use to use it..(IN THE BEGINNING)
It is insanely unprofessional for a business to use products not designed for the job...you don't use cooking oil in replacement for engine oil .. legally good luck to them when those headlights are destroyed because there's no excuse.(what could you possibly say...).so I don't know if you own this place or something but everything your say is all bullshit respectively (what this company is saying if that's what they say they're doing)
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I don't remember any headlights being clouded until the mid 1980s cars and then the 1990s cars were worse and the 2000 cars you might as well have on a headlight restoration hmo...
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I'd be buying new headlights instead of paying someone to restore something beyond full restoration
Yeah when you're paying probably less than 5% of what the lights cost.... It's better to try to see than to just buy new ones... Those lights are probably well over $2,000 without installation... Maybe you're rich I don't know but even so still not the smart thing to do...
@@theheadlightrestorationpro $2,000 headlights, fair enough then. My cars are like $150
@beyondbackwater4933 👍🏽
Have you tried to use 2k max 2in1 headlight clear? It’s made to protect polycarbonate lenses and not just average 2k clear.
Trash... Same thing it's just clever marketing.. the problem is the red button the hardener destroys headlights and more..
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@@theheadlightrestorationpro so how exactly did I get 2 years of perfect headlights using 2K clear coat on my Focus ST? I used eastwood though that I laid on 400 grit scratches directly as any sensible person would do.
I'm pretty sure this is what happened to mine. I had a guy clean my headlights a couple of years ago and he did a good job, but now my headlights need doing again and they are crazed with those micro cracks. I bet he used 2K on them.
The crazing must have altered my beam pattern. I went out late last night and on a dark road there was barely any difference between high and low beam, apart from the high beams lit up the sides of the road close to my car a bit more but did nothing for distance. In fact the low beams gave a little bit more distance than the high.
Yes this stuff really messes up headlights in the long run...👍🏽
Oh man thank you so much i was looking into how two guides and seen a few before this all in a row saying to use the 2k clear. So glad i clicked on this one before i clicked purchase!
Yeah... it's good you did .. everything is listed in the bio for viewing and or purchase through Amazon..
Hi I ordered some Maguires headlight coating, it will be here in a couple days. I have sanding discs 500 grit and 800 grit. Can I buy 2000 or 3000 grit and do that step by hand? Unless I find the discs in that grit, and can afford them. In another video you mentioned the discs with 3000 grit are expensive ? Can I know if they are 3M, or ? If I have to do the final sanding by hand, should I wet sand that step? I noticed you used only a very thin coat of the coating at the end. Is that one coat all that is needed for best results?
I bought a used 2017 Volvo Wgn XC90. The plastic is as bad as I’ve seen. I’m assuming it’s important to very thoroughly sand and not use the coating until you’re sure it’s been sanded very well? When it’s needed again, will it need as much sanding as the first time?
Thanks very much!
I’m grateful to have found your clips before I used the wrong method !
I would stick to the method I showcase on 140 videos on this channel actually over 140 I would do this method that's what the videos about...👍🏽
@@theheadlightrestorationpro...you didn't answer his questions though..watch 140 videos?
@@zaneblane8160 He is an arrogant prick, you can't expect a straight answer from him...
Have you tried Spray Max 3684068? That is their dedicated headlight 2k clear, its supposed to be flexible to combat the cracking isssues you showed in the video. The clear in the video and the one most people have been using 3684061 is meant for painted surfaces and isn't made to flex what so ever so that's why I imagine most of these are cracking just after a few seasons.
Same product almost identical...just has more UV repellent in it...
Terrible product for headlights..same outcome...SE the read button... that's the issue....the hardener......
Significantly higher solids content in the SM headlight clear.
The issue is not the presence of a hardener; that just makes it less forgiving to improper application, and obviously much more difficult to remove should things go wrong.
The key to getting good results is to follow the correct process. Obviously for the average DIYer this is not a given, so I can understand the sentiment that using 2K clear is risky. However, if applied properly (and that means using a product intended for application over polycarbonate!) you can absolutely get good and enduring results.
Well said but I have not encountered many of any that are specifically designed for use of polycarbonate and usually when they are quite frankly they're full of shit they're just like any other.. everything you said is correct but the main beef with the 2K clear this typically headlight health.. in my experience no matter how good somebody is at applying it me being professional and using it plenty of times and or anything else I've ever come across done by professional ends up having devastating effects to the headlight in the long run even though initially it looks good and normal.. I believe this is because does not have a high enough concentration of UV protection inside of it, proper application of it is failed and flawed (to apply properly) and overheating abrasiveness and corrosiveness of the actual chemicals... On the other stuff sucks how difficult it is to use-how difficult is to remove Etc.. the contrary to believe my main issue with it is headlight health as I just stated... Also there's not too many that I can even think of I've ever come across that state design for headlights or design for you some polycarbonate and or plastic... I've seen a lot of products.. even with vehicle 2K clears typically designed to adhere to paint and more solid surfaces other than transparent polycarbonate...
The 2K clears without the hardeners in them that are actually designed for clear coat on vehicles those aren't too bad.. but they still have the lasting side effects...
Also one other key factor is they do not come out looking as good as products that are used and design for headlights because those come entitled with the utmost clarity meaning they created to be photo transparent or optic transparent... 2K clears are usually made to be translucent bit of a difference some say splitting hairs but when it comes to projecting headlight it's a world of difference...
Like I always tell people who I train or deal with it's only so much for the headlight to look good and clear.. not everything clear is going to function at 100% functionality... And since they inhibit light projection.. but there's such a long list of negatives in any 2K clear.. and the only one or two positives are actually negatives-being hard-and lasting too long...
@@theheadlightrestorationpro i just did a set of headlights on my fiances car and ended up using some Gyeon Mohs I had laying around, once the coating wears off in about 24 months or less it'll be easy to re polish and apply again, well atleast that's my theory wyt about this?
I believe that's a car coating... And just once again my very and motto is if it's not for the specific use for why use it especially when there's thousands of products out there for the specific use..
With that being said I've tested out and have used a live testing actual clientele vehicles ceramics as well even ceramics that were specifically designed for headlight restoration which are very scarce... Testing that I've done pretty much tells me that the ceramics in general are as clear as made for headlight substance.. they tested exactly the same and more than one occasion...
The biggest problem I have with these is the application method..
As a rule of thumb any kind of spraying whether it be from a rattle can or from a spray gun and compressor spray is always going to be superior in delivery method... By far.. it's unadulterated in forms of perfect shell while the towel lets another things leave streaking behind an adulterates even if you can't see them..
And number two is a typically are very thin but in my experience any kind of double coating no matter what it is just fuck shit up even if it looks good it messes up how the headlight functions far as the light escaping.. so using one coats hell even if you put three it's such a thin product that you're going to have other issues with impact , from driving and things hitting the headlight which believe it or not is a part of everyday driving so you will be developing pitting and more prone to any kind of cracking..
And there's a couple other things where it doesn't really provide adequate insulation from the Sun or environment... The only thing that it's good at is transparency...
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You don't want hard ones.. you want medium or soft.. there's a wide selection on Amazon and there are links in my bio to everything that I use and stuff that I don't use on the videos but in day to day work..
@@theheadlightrestorationpro Thank you very much. One day I'll become great like you in this platform lol
@@pcdetail602 I believe you man.. you defecate do it.. especially with such a head start like this channel and all the videos that I have up it's amazing what people can do.. I had to do so many thousand hours of education reading and videos, thousands of hours of scientific experiments.. and thousands of hours of actual headlight work.. and from all of this see and hear these videos is the evolution of my headlight Restorations method and ideology... You have this which is years ahead of anybody else's... I could just imagine where I would be right now if I had this channel when I started...💯
The owner should've just replace the headlights. You did a good job but the damage is done from the inside it looks ugly.
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So your method only lasts a year......
Like 15months - 4years. Depends on how you take care of the vehicle and your headlights...👍🏼💪🏼 And that's just at the brand new perfect look. Doesn't mean it's automatically going to go back to as bad as it was either one of those given times.... I have a restoration on my vehicle will be 4 years old the 31st of March(this month).. still Crystal Clear brand new... But yeah depends on the level of care if your vehicle, depends on your specific vehicle,, and first and foremost depends on your aftercare level....
Watch my video on aftercare....
For those of us who failed to sit through 30 minutes of waffle, could you tell us your preferred products?
Not really you wouldn't understand 💯..
But if you insist go to the bio...
Thanks....you have just saved me a lot of headache, heartache, frustration, and money!!! Thanks for the info and great video!!! Keep up the great work!!! It is a tremendous benefit!!! Thanks again!!!
Thank you very much I appreciate you watching.. I too in the beginning tried to use these substances and pretty much had to do a recall.. not fun cuz in good faith as a business and a person trying to be the best at what he does and a good person I could not use things that would mess up people's headlights...💯👍🏽
If you started with a 60 grit, do you think it would have all came out? Honestly. Because I’ve seen a guy spend 4 hours starting with 60 grit. Every crack came out.
This light is cracked through and through...inside the light ..you did watch the video right ?
But no you could have sanded forever and this wouldn't come out...this was not surface damage...
Trust me....I know I little bit about headlights..🤣😂
Also a 60 with a butchered that life so bad you would have to spend 6 hours repairing it... If it would work..
@@theheadlightrestorationpro Got ya. Thx
"SprayMax SMT 3684068, 2K 2 in 1 Headlight Clear" is the one he should be using.
If you were going to choose a lesser evil yes.. it is the same exact product just has a little bit more UV clear coat in it.. the problem is the hardener.. as you noticed both cans are identical far as the red puncture seal top.. they're both 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
Same product flipped a different way... Without addressing the root issue...
@@theheadlightrestorationproThe Glamour and High Speed 2k are 34% solids, the Headlight clear is 58%
Fine grade wire wool & some cut/buff liquid cleans headlights just fine, even if they are badly degraded. You really don't need anything else.
Are headlight protection films also not ideal?
Don't agree with ppf... It's too thick and overheats headlights and also you're going to run into a lot of problems down the road with peeling and moisture getting underneath it and overheating... And almost every time you remove it you have to get a headlight restoration because it damages your coating..
As far as ceramic coatings they are too thin... Which will cause damage in many different ways, also it falls under double coating for both... Which affects the functioning of your headlight you're losing dozens of yards of light output...
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What do you think of using ppf on the headlights, I am considering doing that with my lights
I would never recommend it for cars or headlights... Robbing Peter to pay Paul.. typically a lot of things happen in the form of damage underneath the surface on pain or headlights and it's only recommended to keep these things on for so long the nine times out of 10 when removing them from the headlight they will pull off your clear coat and there's a high possibility of overheating which leads to other primitive damage down the road also it inhibits the light output significantly (it can only be so transparent) because of the different layers A lot of the lightest diminished...
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Plus a lot of other things..
@@theheadlightrestorationpro also do you have a video on how to get that reflective brand new finish on the headlights with 3m wipes or meguiar’s spray? That is one thing I have struggled with for a while.
It's on every single video.. only thing you have to do is do what I do use what I use... Every single video shows that it's what happens when all the steps are performed properly...(mcguiars wipes won't provide it as much/but the key is the polishing step)
I thought this was the correct way to do it, and I just finished restoring my headlights with that 2k clear. Should I start sanding that off now and just buff and polish?
I would replace it as soon as possible I would get it off as soon as you can because as time goes on it just gets harder and creates more damage and problems... The best is to get it off as soon as possible..
I may not be able to get to it until Monday, but I'll work on that. What grit would you recommend starting with? And is it better to wet sand? I put 3 light coats.@@theheadlightrestorationpro
@paganiluv9552 I would use this exact method... If you can get away with starting with the p 500s.....
Other danger is what in 2k clear I contacted 3m for respirator Hi Jeremy, Thank you for contacting 3M Canada
We can’t suggest anything but a supplied air system for the use of products with isocyanates.
We can’t suggest a filter and/or cartridge for these types of products.
Mike"
@@Davidh741 lol, imagine that, paints are dangerous if inhaled, what a discovery!
Why aren’t headlights made of glass anymore?
I have just the thing for you... That's what this is about and goes into depth about it...
Thanks for the vid!
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what's your experience with plastX? how does it compare to 3m hard lens ?
It's okay it's closer to a normal compound versus the 3M stuff ..
I try to tell everybody you can't really measure most things against any 3M product it's going to be light years ahead.. although McGuire's is a big reputable detail company.. it's apples to oranges... Better yet it's iguanas to Godzilla's..lol
Three hours got so much money and literally has scientists numerous numerous scientists and paid studies that last for years just on products.. other companies not so much... It's pretty much when in and doubt go with 3m...
But it's okay...
if u apply plastic primer first then 2k it ll not crack or even without.only polishing is 50% job.
2k clear is a clearcoat not a cleaner it's no used for doing extra work when you have other alternative head light restoration.
Yes definitely not a cleaner...👍🏽
My headlights looks like this and I sanded with 400 grit and still can’t remove it
There are 2k urethane and UV curing clears marketed, certified, specifically for headlights
And they're all crap... I said this numerous times it's just different denominations of crap or if you will different levels of crap...
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@@theheadlightrestorationpro Do you include SprayMax 3684068, 2K 2 in 1 Headlight Clear in your "don't use" list?
@@AZTMCS yes I have extensive usage of this product and testings..
It's the same as the other just more UV resistant inside of...
Definitely do not use..
You'd be better using a regular vehicle paint clear coat 2K no hardener..
2K with no hardener…? So 1K?
Perhaps I’m misunderstanding, but 2K is so named due to the presence of a second component: the hardener. There’s no such thing as 2K without a hardener; that’s referred to as 1K.
Sure, you could purchase a 2K product and use it without the addition of the hardener, but I’m not sure why one would do that.
Can you please let me know exactly what 2K clears You are referring to that only give you an hour or two of pot life before they become unusable.?
Every 2K clear I've ever seen give you at least 24 to 48 hours before they are no longer usable I'd really appreciate it Thank you in advance. I don't want to buy one that is only good for an hour or two after the hardeners introduced.
Thanks again.
Really you should never use any 2K clear for headlights.... that's the worst thing you could possibly use... What's the drawbacks are negative points of it are added up is insane there's too many things wrong... I've spoke about this in multiple videos... In general once they are mixed completely the ones with the hardeners ,once the motion has stopped they start dematerializing immediately(not the proper mixture) the chemical composition gets worse and worse every passing minute.. although you can probably still use them a couple hours later they won't be the same as within the first 20 minutes...(and the proper headlight coating is all about pitch of hardness and transparency) Anything with the hardener in it should not be used on headlights.. so primarily the FAST MAX spray hand even if it's the one that says is designed for headlights.,(same thing extra UV).. Also even the regular 2K clears that are vehicle clear coat in a can that don't have the hardeners in it or trash for headlights they're not meant to be transparent more so to be made to be translucent there's a huge difference even though there's very similar in wording and in application.. if you had to use one of course the vehicle clear coat without the hardeners is the way to go but they are all bad for headlights ( not designed for ) and have pretty much overall negative effects in compared to the design for headlight product... And leave behind much much damage in the long run .
But just to be specific about the question THE FAST MAX IS THE WORST ONE OUT OF ALL of them... Only thing more worse than that is when you self mix your hardener into your clear coat and use it in a spray gun, people tend to be heavy-handed on the hardener it's not premixed...
Also they don't dry fast enough and almost always require work after being sprayed.. this is not typical with actual clear coat design for headlight.. meaning with most typical headlight clear coats are set it and forget it once you apply it's done and they all typically dry very fast. THE FASTER THE DRY THE BETTER dealing with headlights because the polycarbonate is susceptible to static cling and just general debris passing by mix that with the fact that most headlight Restorations are performed outside or in a non-sterile environment can lead to things sticking to the light which will be seen in a transparent environment...
Thanks for watching...
My guy, you do realize most car bumpers are also PC?? This clear is literally made for the headlight lens material. In terms of optical clarity, yes, you won’t get anywhere near oe grade coatings. But 100% that spray max is one of the best ways to do it. Don’t dog on it just because it isn’t marketed as a headlight coating. Also, bro said he’s a headlightologist😂🫣
Nah, bumpers and other body plastics are ABS
Correction, both are used.
@@mytoob1671 yes, with vast majority being pc
He just tryna be different lmfao
Ive just been using a clear that has uv protection and its been perfect lol 6 bucks a can
So what clear coat do you use then?
That's in every video...
Also in the bio...
It’s probably meguires clear. This guy never likes to give clear answers lol. But either way, if it’s not meguires clear, get it. It’s probably top 3 out there. Do one solid coat, not 2.
@@danielvitolo2595 I absolutely hate people making DIY videos and NOT say wtf they use! Kinda makes the video virtually useless.
I've heard you say that you restored headlights with acetone vapor before. I use your method to do my headlight restoration but watching some acetone restoration videos and it got me thinking. other than a personal bias why don't you use acetone vapor restoration?
Many reasons...#1 it's experimental...
No one knows my last 3 years no one knows the last 3 months 3 days 3 weeks...(currently experimenting with it)
Without telling you too much because I have a video coming sooner or later.. it's not what you think..
How do you keep from having overspray? if you do get some overspray, how do you clean it off?
Taping off stops over spray..
How cold is it outside ? it can be the temprature thats not letting it bond to the surface
Does Spraymax -headlight 2k fail like that also?
The 2K 2in1 headlight clear contains a special additive to increase adhesion and flexibility.
This ensures optimal results on all polycarbonate headlight covers.
I'm also curious of what the maker of the video thinks of this specific product.
Awesome job! Learning so much from you. I've finally seen the self leveling of the spray on this headlight while it dried. Very nice😎 Thank you for your knowledge! Happy new year!
👍🏽 awesome man I'm glad to hear it's working out for you..
I have that happening on my headlights but they are brand new
Damn... that sucks...
curious to know what setting you use on the ryobi to sand is it 1 or 2. and do you use all the same settings for all the grits?
It should say in plenty of the videos.. I use the high setting on the drill... Mostly... Do switch back and forth depending on what section of light I'm doing...
So what's a better product to use for clear coating your lenses with?
The product I use and every one of these videos...
@The Headlight Restoration Pro ah I see ill have to look then. This was my first viewing of your channel. Thanks
Awesome no problem anytime.. watch plenty more everything I use is pretty much on every video and link to the bio for direct purchase through Amazon..👍🏼💯
@@theheadlightrestorationpro right on! Thanks for being a creator!
Thank you for watching... really appreciate it .💯
OMG! YOU JUST SPARED ME. I bought exaaaactly the product pictured in the thumbnail to do a quick headlight restore. FIOU. Glad I came here from another video of yours.
Yeah don't do it bro just one of the bad side effects out of many... You're very lucky you would regretted in the long run..💯👍🏽 just go with the product that says design for headlights no matter which product it is....
@@theheadlightrestorationpro Tx homie. You're doing a service to the ones out here who aren't too thick to listen 😉
Appreciate it.. do what I can just putting out there on my knowledge that I've learned and things have come into dozens of not hundreds of times.,.
Appreciate you watching got a video dropping tonight pretty amazing very informative and actually has very much to do with your situation..
Would this be a good clear coat for brake calipers?
I’ve used it a lot of times and I’ve had no problems 🤷🏻♂️
Hey. Did you try to coat your headlights with Johnsons Future/Floorpolish? I coated my headlights with this stuff three years ago and they are still more or less crystal clear. It dries superfast but it can be a mess if you get it on your fingers as it is very sticky. It dries very hard and is very cheap. It`s for use on tiles but it works great for this purpose as well.
I would never put anything on headlight that isn't designed for a headlight... It's not professional and guaranteed to have side effects one way or another sooner or later... So only headlight certified products especially the sealer....👍🏽
It’s discontinued!
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@@theheadlightrestorationpro....why didn't you show the blue can sealer?what was it?
Thats interesting you mention Futures floor polish. I build surfboards and guys have used that for years to seal boards. Its basically straight acrylic.
What about the chrome/reflector inside crumbling making the lights dimmer
I was just thinking dam i should had bought spraymax 2k clear for my headlights😂. Now i dont regret not purchasing it after seeing the damage it left on these lights 😮.
Yes .. lucky you didn't . It's so problematic in general and in comparison to any other product especially made for headlight products.
I would use a regular clear coat the one with a hardener that goes into spray gun.
Good luck.... Life is totally about choices. 👍🏽
i really love watching your videos! after listening to your knowledge and getting a vast understanding of how in depth headlight restoration is i think i want to start experimenting and venture down this path as well! i want to do good work and make people very happy with the service i will be providing, but how much is this kind of service worth? i looked up just on the internet how much the rates usually go more but im no expert and i dont want to undervalue my worth. i was thinking about starting at like probably $60 for a car 🚘 but i still need to watch your aftercare video! just would love some of your thoughts on labor cost. 🙂
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So basically just use clear coat thats actually meant for cars
No.....use clear coat made SPECIFICALLY FOR HEADLIGHTS ... anything else makes zero sense...💯👍🏼
Mix in the hardener to harden it to make it hard. That a shot everytime this dude says hard
What a waste of my time; we watch these videos to see how to perform restoration properly and you do not even mention products you are using nor explaining process of restoration…just ragging on and on about 2K. You need to rethink why you are posting and why your audience is watching
Guy math after noon of sanding polishing and x2 spray is still cheaper than...$$$ for new headlights...going on 4 years now ...still good to go ...
You gain my trust with your arrogance 😂 cheers mate I’m sure you don’t need to be told but great video nice see content with substance you’ve got my sub!
ever tried the Cerakote protection wipes? It sounds like it is better than the Meguiars.
Never...lol...not even close...
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Ima need you to stop smoking my guy
368 0061 is the wrong clear coat, you want the 368 4068 2 in 1 headlight clear
I have a question what exactly did you use to clear coat the headlight?
Call tools, products ,and supplies are located in the bio..👍🏽
@@theheadlightrestorationpro Just answer his question, theres no need to be so convoluted. Your list has 54 product. Are you for real mate?
@@theheadlightrestorationpro for real, stop being so arrogant, be nice or do not even answer, your desc is a mail spam.. be respectful to your comunity
Wow what are the odds of 2 aarons. You don't need 2 accounts to make a statement.
@@Cazimie i'm not aarons second account XDD
what do i use instead?
Shoot really ..... anyting this is the worst thing you could possibly use.... If you want my recommendation is what I use on the videos... great for professional use and everyday do-it-yourselfer use .
use a griot 3inch sander instead a drill
Naw....won't work as good 👍🏽
Have you tried the Spray Max headlight clear? I've done several headlights with regular 2K in a spray gun over 1000 grit and never had an issue, so this is a bit of a surprise to me. Is the Spraymax that causes this somehow different from automotive refinish 2K, maybe it has more reducer than what's used in a paint gun? I just bought regular Spraymax to fix some real carbon fiber on my GM. Any experience with this? Thank you for the video!
There are many different types of 2K clear this is one of the hugest problems with people using it for headlights.... It's probably 10 different kind if not more... It's time for furniture, kinds for automotive, too many different variabilities.... Spraymax is the most devastating whether it's the original or the headlight one... The substances are not made for headlights... People think that they can spray anything on headlights because they're clear they have drastic drawbacks even if the light comes out perfect it's going to end up damaging the light sooner or later.. even if the light comes out perfect looking your headlight is not functioning properly this is not a photo transparent product no too clear is.... But that being said that automotive 2K clear is going to be a lot less and much better than a spray Max if I had to use a 2K clear it would be an automotive 2K clear same stuff that goes on paint... The reason why people have to use 2K clear when the headlight is foggy which is not how you're supposed to clear coat headlights is because that's freshly off of 600 Red or 1000 Grit where they're attempting to have this product grip the headlight because it's notorious for peeling off... They have to do this also because it's not made for headlights made for headlight products damn near will stick to glass well actually will..... But yes all 2K clear is not created equal some are worse than others... 2K clear is the worst because of introduces a shitload of hardener in the light which doesn't even make it dry faster it just makes it dry hard it dries extremely slow where headlight products dried typically in 5 minutes are less for many reasons... The one spreading of a spray gun is up to the discretion of the purses spraying them if they introduce the hardeners which is the worst part of 2K clear but there are many many other worst parts as well...
Just got the new video..
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Spray Max is a low solids clear while 2k clear from a gun is usually high solids and from what I understood forms a much stronger bond, layers up thicker and is more durable.
@MrAchilles113 somewhat they both have no place on a vehicle headlights.. the thickness and dexterity of the product add to refraction big time even though they look clear sometimes and somebody can be really good at using it the headlights won't function properly and they always fall apart peeling or cracking and in the long run damage to headlight in many different ways... This is why they are not designed for headlights and one of the manufacturers do not design them and market them for headlights....
How long does ur ac delco battery last you cause mine last like maybe one car
One battery lasts me on average about 2 cars....if you're only getting one care out of a battery you are running heavy on polish time... Which is fine... I've been doing this a while/ a lot ..see how quickly I polish in the videos...
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Spraymax 2k dries In like 10 minutes
Whelp I guess I messed up just did a headlight resto today with spraymax 2k glamor I guess to late now but it looks good for now
There's so many products that can be used for just about anything else but what it says on the box, so that argument falls short very quickly. I can clean things with gasoline, but there's not exactly a big neon sign at the gas station stating all the uses for it besides filling up your car.
If people only buy products that say *_brake_* cleaner and *airfilter* cleaner and so on, you quickly end up overpaying and never figuring out what other things you can use those for, or if you can even use other products.
That said, the person in this case obviously used the wrong product and/or wrong method, it's just never a self explanatory kind of deal like you're trying to imply, because I can still clean my hands with gasoline or kerosene or..... Need I go on?
Ceramic coat the headlight and call it a day after sanding steps cerakote is very good
Lmfao. Dude repeated himself like 4 different times. Like why?? We got it the first time.
But you still can't do it. ....
And WE.... WHO'S WE...is there a group watching ?...or do you mean YOU....OR I get it it the first time..... that's you ....not everyone.....this is how someone ( most people) gets it drilled into their heads..so they reminder.. so thank you and all the people your with for watching..👍🏽
Lmfao 😂😂😂
It’s a dumb question what about soft top windows?
2 cans of what?
2K sounds like something you would paint a firearm with?
2k is an industry standard term for 2-Component coatings where the mixing of the paint and hardener has a chemical reaction, resulting in a harder, more durable finish, without extensive curing time. Every car manufactured today uses 2k clear coat sprayed over the color base coat. Acrylic urethane
Lol..
So that Max 2K clear can I use that on the actual roof of a car? Since it's not made for headlights would that be okay or is it still too hard?
Well this channel is pretty much about Headlights...
But no I would not use it on my car either... Reason why there are 2K clears that are made for vehicles.. actual vehicle grade clear coat that instead of coming out of a spray gun is coming out of a can..💯
What kind of clear coat can do you use? Any names? And where can we get them? Amazon? NCS? eBay?
Everything in the video is listed in the bio for sale through Amazon....
I use the 3M wipes
3M is the best wipe... But keep in mind wipes are inferior product and delivery method for coating.... It's adulterated and typically leaves behind imperfections of different degrees.... particles and fibers, streaking etc... sprays are straight from the can to the product no in between....👍🏽
You've spared me as well!!.. i came here to CZcams looking for the proper method. I was going to use the heated vapor cup method but wasn't sure about its longevity.
Yeah you would have been disappointed with that paper... It's fool's Gold it looks real good at first but it provides no real protection and it'll only give you about 5 months...
@theheadlightrestorationpro 😳 Wow!!! I'm glad that I ran into your channel!
Me too check out a couple videos this is my latest one..
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Hey just want to know, following the sanding of the headlight, what product did you spray?
It should be said and showed on most videos...also all products are linked in the bio...👍🏼
You never see on other detailing channels, C/fix ect, Trying todo a recovery on headlights after having this 2kmax applied?? I hope this your video go's far and wide!! To show the long term damage on headlights, Thanks for this excellent job 🤔🇬🇧👍😍
I just did the p400 to p1000 and then the light and heavy coat of rustoleum 2x clear and it cracked very bad light instantly it looks worse than before i started sanding sucks so bad dont know why it does that. 😢
Yes .. sorry to hear that....get it off as soon as possible and do the best method possible (this method) you won't be disappointed...
I just dropped a video about this last..
night.
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Is there any way to fix three inches cracked in the headlight lens.
More than likely not......,.
I did 1 yesterday never again
2k ?
Yeah 2K clears the worst... It's a very difficult to work with and even if you're the best the success rate over time is like 50/50... You can be as good as I am and you will still have issues with three of them out of 8 probably.. very inconsistent and very unhealthy for the headlight and proper functioning...
was to start with a 60 sandpaper
What
@@theheadlightrestorationpro With a sandpaper of 60 to water and 120 and 280 380... remove the grooves of the headlight,
@r.m.1843 no not on this headlight... This is permanent damage on removable.... 10,000 of headlights is over 100 on the channel trust me..
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Wao this guy can talk😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂🤣😂🤣🤣
It is the biggest source of Education of all time in the Galaxy ....💯🥷🏽
I used 2k on my headlights. Exact same thing happened. Spider cracks. I did it 2 times, almost a year later, the spider cracks appear. Don't believe the hype.
@@1uP-v2 let me guess you polished them before 2K?
@@ygayovy yes, the video shows me that step.
@@1uP-v2 that's exactly what you did wrong, you should never put 2k over polished surface, because it has nothing to cling to. The video author is spreading his bs while most people had long lasting success with 2k. Mine are 3 years and counting. Funny enough it's already longer than the factory coating lasted in the California sun.
@@ygayovy maybe I should give it one more try.
So if the hardener is not used it won't crack like this?
It wouldn't crack as bad... Nowhere near...
But at the same time it's a substance that is not made for what people are using it for in terms of headlights...
You still have to that . It does not have adequate amount of UV protection, an adequate amount of UV protection designed for longevity on clear transparent services.. meaning what it dies out relativity flast even though it's remains clear... Which leads to overheating, premature cracking,and spider cracking, and all kinds of other damages ... It's not designed for headlights.. the hardener is just 50% of the equation.
Also one huge thing is it's extremely harder to remove from headlight surfaces
Compared to other headlight certified clear coats....
This alone raises the probability of damaging trying to remove. ... Whether the headlight or the vehicle..
Without the hardener the clearcoat would never cure.
Not all two k's have hardener in it.. such as the 2K clears designed for car paint.. the spray directly out of the can with no push button and can be stored and used anytime instead of having a time frame after cracking the seal of the button.
What do you recommend for colder climates as far as final coating of clear coat?
I would never do coding with the temperature less than 40°... Any coating... In between 40° and 50° might want to use some kind of heated area.
This guy's the best 😅😅😅
Make sure to watch more videos there are tons of new ones out...
140 plus new videos out....
CHECK IT OUT...💯🎓
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He said he's a headlightologist 😂
I can buy new headlight assembly for Honda Accord for about $100. I would expect your labor would be close to that but it is not a Mercedes’
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You cannot buy a new headlight assembly for a Honda Accord for $100. They cost hundreds of dollars each. Now if you're talking about those third party housings made by companies like TYC that you can find on amazon and rockauto.... they're absolute trash.
💯😎😆 bravo a man that knows about the situation.. thank you for that well put..
@@LBCAndrewhow are all "absolute trash"? Some have good anecdotal reviews
@whatitisnt. Some are better than others., But most if not all are not meant to be applied to Headlights...(even the ones that say they are aren't really)
Just went over 150 products to use for headlight coating for sale makes absolutely no sense to you something that isn't meant for it ,when there's this much out there.. 2K clears specifically designed for other things where headlight certified products are designed for headlights.... The most mildest form of 2K clear you can use on a headlight still has half of the backlash and damaging effects of using 2K clear..
The only one I would ever use is 2K clear that is actually used for vehicle clear coat... The kind that says UV coating, the kind that does not need a hardener in it... But as I said basically how are they all trash.. just a basic principle they're not designed for this use... Just because shoe paint is black should you paint your car with it?
Just because car paint could be applied to a house why would you ever do so there's going to be some kind of side effect because it's not designed for this purpose...
That's some nasty stuff!
The worst...the sad and funny thing is that a lot of professionals use this and don't care..or don't know....
So I just used the 2K clear you are preaching to not use, and got some slight spider cracking in certain spots. I hadn't seen your videos before I got started restoring my Headlights and now I have fresh 2k clear that I'm trying to remove using your methology. Is there anything you'd recommend besides using a lower grit like p320 on fresh clear? I'm afraid these cracks may be within the plastic lens like in this video, instead of being within the layers of clear coat. The spider cracks showed up the day after I sprayed my Headlights :/ I will say, I was using the steps shown in a video by Chrisfix, he has a link to the 2K clear that your saying to stay away from. His video has millions of views so it may be leading people in the wrong direction unfortunately. The video was made years ago, so maybe there wasn't a good headlight clear coat on the market yet.
I would get it off as soon as possible...
The longer it stays on the worse it is for your headlights... The Moore cracking that's going to develop. It bonds extremely too hard... And can crack your headlights rather quickly it has no flexibility... That mixed with overheating because the lack of UV protection (much less than a headlight certified product) and also does not expand it all.. the headlight expands and contracts when heated and cooled...
Get it off as soon as possible... And make sure you get it all off.....
Thank you
All that product, 2 different people trying to “restore” them, 5 years later, at that point you could just replace them with a nice new factory set…
For well over $1,000 yes you could...👍🏼
About 10 times the cost of each headlight restoration...
100 180 220 320 400 600 1000 1500 2000 3000 and polish and ceramic coating
2 more will have every single sandpaper ever invented..😁💯👍🏽
Sounds like a lot more than a 15 minute headlight restoration...
Can't get any perfecter than this..💯
You must live in vegas
Lol..
Close California... Almost as hot...