Quick Question for those that do headlight restoration...

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thesocalway

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I am looking to make a stronger push here in San Diego for Mobile "Headlight Restoration". Are you all seeing clients who are looking for this service? As for the equipment needed; I assume the kits in the stores won't do the job needed. Where can I find detailing quality product as well as find training on how to do this properly? If training is needed.



Thanks!
 
I've never had anyone approach me just to do their headlights, for me it's always been an upsell. I think most people don't realize how faded their headlights can get or how dangerous it can be to drive with them like that at night. If you educate them on how dangerous faded lenses can be then they really take notice.
 
Tileman said:
Here, read this.



http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...article-barry-theal-presidential-details.html

I get decent results with wet sanding, then megs 105, then 205 on a 4" pad on my rotary, then plastic polish protectant.
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Agreed!

For a simple job that'll please many customers,

1. Wetsand with 1500grit

2. Megs 105 + small wool pad

3. Megs 205 + foam pad

4. Tileman uses plastic protectant.

My favourite is to wipe with alcohol first to remove polishing oils, and then Zaino Z2Pro, as Z2Pro has a strong sun-protection property.

Been offering this simple method more than 2 yrs ago, and my customers love it.
 
ive been doing the same thing but it doesnt matter what you put on there if its not a uv protectant like the stuff barrys using it doesnt last.
 
uniquedetailing said:
ive been doing the same thing but it doesnt matter what you put on there if its not a uv protectant like the stuff barrys using it doesnt last.
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Correct. It doesn't last.

If customers want something that'll "last"...they'll hv to pay much more for the REAL 'THANG.
 
Same as the others, wetsand (usually 2000 grit) and then polish out the sanding marks. Haven't found anything that permanently coats them and prevents future fading but once they are cleaned up, if they are lightly polished a few times a year then sealed, they won't get bad like they were. Just like your paint.
 
Recently I've had a couple people that went out and bought the 3M kit and totally screwed one headlight up and then need someone to fix that one and do the other one. The 3M 500 grit disc on a power drill is waaay too aggressive for someone that doesn't know what they're doing.
 
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