thinking of offering headlight restoration (opinions & advice?)

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smfrycruzr

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looking at all the hazy dull headlights people have out there and knowing how simple it is to restore them, I am considering making flyers and offering correction for $25-40 a pop. I do not own a detailing business, just looking to make a few extra bucks here and there. I have done several sets of my own and am confident in my wetsanding and correction abilities. Is there any thing I should be cautious of? I would take before and after photos for my own record and for the client. I could easily do a set in under an hour. I figure I would be more apt to bet clients at a bargain price like $25. Especially in this economic climate. Any advice or recommendations?
 
Removing oxidation or scratches from vehicle headlights or brake lights (also polycarbonate) also removes the OEM ultra violet (UV-B) protection. Surfaces that have yellowed are a sign that the ultra violet (UV) sacrificial coating has failed and must be resurfaced and re-coated, or the lenses will yellow in no time



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

 by Barry Theal of Presidential Details and Lancaster Headlight Repair

 
I charge $50 per pair. When I show people a before and after pic they almost always get theirs done and they are always blown away by the results when they come pick their car up. On average a pair takes me about 45 minutes. I put a coat of BFWD on them when I'm done. I tell them there is no garantee how long the repair will last, but if they start to fade abnormally quickly after I restore them, come in and I will redo them once for no charge and put a better sealant on them. So far, no returns or any complaints. So far I actually have not had to do any at all that were yellowing, they have all been starting to fade white or just messed up from driving in bad conditions. If they were starting to fade yellow where I had to remove all of the UV coating, I would opti-coat them when done.



My process is start with 1000 (600 or 800 if REALLY bad), 1500, then 2000. Then hit them with a yellow pad/M105 until clear as glass. Then seal.
 
sounds about like what I do. Thanks! Not sure what I will seal with yet though. I made a craigslist ad but have yet to get one email though. It has before and after pics too...
 
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