I’m interested in your course the 8 module program. Is there a link you can send me? I don’t see it on your website
@TheMoor744 күн бұрын
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@newblackdog78275 күн бұрын
I’d suggest that the best way to do the planet 🌍 a big favour is to pour a gallon of petrol ⛽️ inside, then throw a lit 🔥 match! The end result will probably be better looking than it started out as! 🤣
@CoolcatsAlley5 күн бұрын
I did a Chevy Malibu that had way worse micro cracking than that Porsche and it still had over half the headlight covered in factory clear coat. Couldn't remove the cracks but that was the worst I've seen.
@timbonjovi6 күн бұрын
What do you charge?
@philip-markosrah24548 күн бұрын
Its not a 2k right?
@StartRestoringHeadlights8 күн бұрын
No, not a 2k clear coat.
@philip-markosrah24548 күн бұрын
So what causes this 2k issue?? Shoddy prepping or what
@StartRestoringHeadlights8 күн бұрын
Its simply not made for headlights, its made for metal body panels. A clearcoat made for polycarbonate is what you're suppose to use. 2k clear is way to harsh, and can damage the lens.
@philip-markosrah24548 күн бұрын
Now make a video on how amd when to use which sandpaper
@bmcice525410 күн бұрын
Are you only sanding horizontally? Looking to do this to my car and wanna make sure I get it right
@aaronbennett244010 күн бұрын
the code is not working
@StartRestoringHeadlights10 күн бұрын
The code is deactivated since there is a sale going on, which is actually cheaper right now than using the code.
@aaronbennett244010 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights can you send me the link to this sale bacause i dont see a sale thanks in advance
@StartRestoringHeadlights10 күн бұрын
@@aaronbennett2440 nextgenheadlightsolutions.com/product/headlight-restoration-kit/ No Problem
@grandmastert0110 күн бұрын
I think this is when I would break out the drill and dry sand. Let the drill do the hard work
@StartRestoringHeadlights10 күн бұрын
You could definitely argue the fact. Either way, its those microcracks arent coming out :(
@grandmastert0110 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights …. I had a much older truck that microcracking covered the lens but luckily it was on the outside and your NextGen spray with its fillers filled in all the cracks and came out amazing.
@itsandrew875811 күн бұрын
Been there before, got in way over my head and decided not to do the other. Now I won’t restore any headlights that still have original coating fully intact
@StartRestoringHeadlights11 күн бұрын
I understand completely. Its funny when customers say "Its only hazing on the top so it should be pretty easy" when its the exact opposite lol
@itsandrew875811 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights haha oh yeah! When I was detailing. Almost every time we heard “it’s not that bad” it would be a blowout and take us like 6 hours lol
@bobby-gs9wn11 күн бұрын
I’ve done some headlights over the years I wish I had never attempted.
@StartRestoringHeadlights11 күн бұрын
Some are worth still trying to. I've done some pretty bad ones with microcracking that made a huge difference.
@bobby-gs9wn11 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights yeah but the extra time it’s almost not worth it, depending on how far you drive.
@bobby-gs9wn11 күн бұрын
I bet those are expensive to replace.
@StartRestoringHeadlights11 күн бұрын
Last Porsche customer told me they were $4700 a headlight from the dealer.
@bobby-gs9wn11 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights wow! They should definitely last forever, not just a few years.
@JoaoMPSilva1311 күн бұрын
What would you do to remove deep scratches, like after an acident?
@bushtyga99912 күн бұрын
Thats why i prefer ceramic coating over clear coat
@StartRestoringHeadlights12 күн бұрын
Ceramic will do this same thing if you don't prep it correctly.
@Number1HeadlightRestoration14 күн бұрын
Good stuff. Nice one! Circular lights, especially ones like these recesssed into the bodywork can take a while to tape up. Incidentally, for the longest time, I have taped twice, but I think that's because my methods are longer winded than yours and my sanding stages can sometimes wear through a single layer of tape with more stubborn units. Great job. I might consider doing a head cam POV style video as this seems to work well👍 Only problem is, I don't talk much and don't like the sound of my own voice in my videos😆
@hubcityhustle15 күн бұрын
I use Eagle Abrasives “Kovax Super Assilex Flexible Sanding Sheets”! The k600 cuts like a 320 but finishes like a 600 so basically a 3 step in 1! I promise if you try them you’ll never go back plus they are blue so it matches your spray can lol. Also get the k360 for those super hard coated (2kish) headlights 👍🏼
@StartRestoringHeadlights15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the Advice! Do you wet or dry sand? Hand sand or disc?
@hubcityhustle15 күн бұрын
I do a little of both lol. I like dry sanding for the first step if there is intact clear coat (K360) primarily for visual purposes “seeing in real time” of the clear coat removal. But if it’s just oxidation I’ll wet sand (K600) to eliminate the dusting all over the car. Also i always prep the headlight first by removing all the yellow oxidation before i ever start sanding with L.A. Totally Awesome. To me it makes the sanding process go faster and with less mess. FYI i like taping a microfiber towel under the headlights to catch and absorb the run off before it gets into the fog lights or other crevices that are a pain to clean.
@hubcityhustle14 күн бұрын
Hand sand only!
@Number1HeadlightRestoration14 күн бұрын
@@hubcityhustle Nice one. I might have to look up whether I can get these items here in the UK, as my first three stages are hand sanding, so looking to save time and effort as Im not getting any younger, is something Im very interested in doing haha!
@qualitykings360915 күн бұрын
It’s me. Thanks Brad for the overspray demo and knowledge if caught later what to do👍. Another question if all of the clear is gone from the headlights do you just use the 600 and then spray? Thanks again and another fantastic job!!!
@StartRestoringHeadlights15 күн бұрын
No problem! It was kind of a weak demonstration, but I'll make it a point to do some serious overspray in the future and show how easy it is to remove. Yes, the majority of jobs can be done with only 600. Theres light oxidation, then severe oxidation. Usually severe oxidation is pretty easy to identify, its rough on the surface, which at that point youd start with 400.
@LuminousHeadlightCare15 күн бұрын
2K is the death of me.
@StartRestoringHeadlights12 күн бұрын
I've started charging more for it lol
@LuminousHeadlightCare15 күн бұрын
I use 3m collision p series. Usually I use 1P500, 1P800. Yesterday I had a ford focus with some heavy heavy handed clear coat that took multiple P320s to remove the damage.
@StartRestoringHeadlights15 күн бұрын
I used 3m in the past, and it always seemed to give me problems when it comes to the finished product. Pressure makes a difference too when it comes to sanding. I see a lot of people complaining about scratches in their lens on the end product, but it never dawns on them that most traditional methods are overkill. The layer of clear coat sprayed at the factory is very very thin, there's no need to use excessive amounts of sanding to remove it unless its severely oxidized. Ohh man Ford Focus' are rough man! Those can give you some trouble. I started with the 320 and spot sand with those. I can usually get them done with maybe 3 sheets of 320.
@WyattHerbivore15 күн бұрын
Great tips! How are you filming your video when your phone is on the tripod?
@curtisstewart317915 күн бұрын
2 phones, then video editing?
@StartRestoringHeadlights15 күн бұрын
I use a different camera that's mounted on my head for the POV videos, and the phone for time-lapse videos.
@WyattHerbivore15 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlightson your head? GoPro? It looks like it’s right at your eyes. Camera glasses? Lol
@StartRestoringHeadlights15 күн бұрын
@@WyattHerbivore Hah I use the ORDRO EP8. It mounts on my ear, and lays right next to my eyes for the perfect POV 😁 Lighting is a little weird. Anytime theres a little light coming through it, it looks a little foggy.
@WyattHerbivore15 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlightsOh, Sweet.
@pablobaker55415 күн бұрын
That's a great job
@pablobaker55415 күн бұрын
What are you cleaning the lenses with in the spray bottle
@arlinschrock461415 күн бұрын
Would this technique be improved by inserting compounding & polishing between the sanding and application of the clear coat?
@StartRestoringHeadlights12 күн бұрын
No, the clear coat is designed for application after 600 only. Otherwise you'll have issues.
@arlinschrock461417 күн бұрын
Hello, Brad. I'm a new NextGen customer! Your videos are great! I have a question. While I much prefer using your clear coat, I still on occasion revert to my former preferred technique using spar urethane, especially when a potential customer wants something cheaper. This morning, I used spar but was not happy with the results and promised my customer I'd redo the job with clear coat. The vehicle was a Toyota Highlander, and the results unsatisfactory - cloudy and blurred. Wondered if you might have a possible explanation?
@Number1HeadlightRestoration18 күн бұрын
Nice one! I like the mention of 2k Vs 1k. I DO NOT like trying to remove 2k! Haha! Great video 👏🏼
@StartRestoringHeadlights12 күн бұрын
Yes! 2K clear is the worst! Huge headache!
@dng239320 күн бұрын
How is the 1yr update !?
@sleepe36122 күн бұрын
Idk about 1 coat😮
@advosetexas798823 күн бұрын
Has that problem happened before using that product? I use the “Headlight Restoration Pro”’s system. We polish the headlight then we use Maguires headlight sealant. I am always looking to improve products and have not had a chance to use the product yet.
@StartRestoringHeadlights22 күн бұрын
It can, as I said, its an application issue not a product issue. You must apply a thick, even coat with no missed spots, otherwise this can happen. Same with maguires, if you don't apply enough, it will have some issues down the road. Thats the beauty of this product, no need to spend time polishing.
@frankc561523 күн бұрын
Hi,can this be ordered outside the USA?
@StartRestoringHeadlights22 күн бұрын
Do to hazardous material, we currently can not. We are still working on workout arounds
@qualitykings360923 күн бұрын
Yep that was me that mentioned the overspray issue😃. Once again great job! Thanks for the videos they are really boosting my confidence.
@StartRestoringHeadlights22 күн бұрын
Great to hear! I'm still working on a vid for you! I try to record as much as I can, but I can only record my first one in the morning If I record later when its hot out, my phone will overheat. Lately customers have been outside watching with me lol
@Number1HeadlightRestoration23 күн бұрын
Very different to my personal approach but very effective it seems. Well done from here in the UK 😊👍🏼
@StartRestoringHeadlights23 күн бұрын
Thank you! Euros are typically harder, so I'd imagine you have a pretty serious method down
@Number1HeadlightRestoration23 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights Thank you! I do have a solid process. You're doing great. Well done👏🏼
@i-professor633024 күн бұрын
Do you find it challenging spraying the clearcoat on evenly in windy conditions and how would you combat that
@StartRestoringHeadlights23 күн бұрын
Yes, it can be. Its never constant, sometimes I just need to wait for it to calm down, but worst case scenario, I'll use one of the yard signs I always keep with me to block the wind.
@i-professor633023 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights thanks for quick reply !
@gregdossey152124 күн бұрын
Can the clear coat be applied AFTER it has been polished?
@StartRestoringHeadlights23 күн бұрын
No, it has filing properties in it, so you apply at 600 grit.
@seuth6725 күн бұрын
Useless info is right! Smh
@StartRestoringHeadlights25 күн бұрын
Hi! All in the description.
@qualitykings360925 күн бұрын
I have never seen a video about what happens in a WORST CASE scenario of getting over spray on car! I would love to see a video like that because it helps take some of the fear away from spraying headlights versus buying the wipes with the clear coat. Thanks and once again great job!
@StartRestoringHeadlights25 күн бұрын
@qualitykings3609 Good idea! I'll make a reminder for future video.
@915RaiderMike25 күн бұрын
Have you ever sanded with 800 and then applied your coating? Or does your coating act like clear and fill scratches?
@StartRestoringHeadlights25 күн бұрын
@915RaiderMike nope, anything beyond 600 can cause adhesion issues. It has filling properties in it, so no need 😁
@915RaiderMike25 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights nice! I ordered 4 cans from your website last week. Hopefully they come in soon! Only thing is that I never got a confirmation email for the order. Is that normal?
@StartRestoringHeadlights25 күн бұрын
@@915RaiderMike Hi Mike, you should have. If you could send me an email at [email protected] I'll look into it for you.
@915RaiderMike25 күн бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights thanks Brad I emailed you 👍🏼
@GeneG-wk2mzАй бұрын
Excellent job once again keep it up . Where can I find the sand paper ?
@StartRestoringHeadlights28 күн бұрын
@@GeneG-wk2mz you can find it here nextgenheadlightsolutions.com/sand-paper/
@HeadlightRestoration-gc7niАй бұрын
What type of bottle you use I heard most people use 2k and I did not know you can get the same results by only using 600grit I usually have to do 600,800,1000 then clear coat
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
its clearcoat from NextGenHeadlightSolutions.com. It has filling properties in it, so theres no need to polish or sand with 10 other grits of sandpaper. You don't sand passed 600.
@WeedplugDRАй бұрын
the sandpaper you use what number it was
@aayushgujjar9167Ай бұрын
Hie is it possible to do a video of a car that you did in past maybe year or 2 ago. Just to see how promising the product is. And some steps that people at home could take to keep their lights shiny for long.!
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
Hello! Yes, I posted on not too long ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYObc6mJg898ldU. It really varies on the customer on how long it last. I've done some from 3+ years ago. Excessive car washing, sitting in the sun etc can cause it to go out faster, same issues that cause the original clearcoat to haze up.
@advosetexas7988Ай бұрын
What clear coat do you use?
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
Clearcoat is from nextgenheadlightsolutions.com. If you're interested, use Coupon Code "SRH" for $15 off a single kit
@advosetexas7988Ай бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights thanks I have been using McGuires headlight restore. Love it but always looking for maybe something better, but it’s hard to beat. I also know about the heat and humidity being from southeast Texas.
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
@@advosetexas7988 I used to use the McGuires method, but since it only last about a year, and requires more prep time. For me, it wasn't worth being in the sun for the extra 30 minutes to an hour lol
@RicoGenoMusicАй бұрын
👍🏾
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
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@MichaelBlastАй бұрын
You don't try to polish the headlights clear for better light projection ?
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
No sir, the scratches are way too small to impact the projection of the light.
@bobby-gs9wnАй бұрын
It’s humid in Tennessee too brother. 🥵
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
At least yall got the springs and creeks lol
@bobby-gs9wnАй бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights true!
@bobby-gs9wnАй бұрын
I did a 2016 Land Rover the other day and they were like concrete! Had to strip the entire factory clear off. Looked great in the end but it was hard.
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
Oooo thats our top most expensive customer we've ever heard a quote from. They said $4500 a headlight not installed. What did you charge?
@bobby-gs9wnАй бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights $80
@bobby-gs9wnАй бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights if I do another one it will be $150.
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
@@bobby-gs9wn I was going to say, those are super expensive to replace, no using toothpaste on that lol
@bobby-gs9wnАй бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights lol you got me hooked on nextgen bro!
@MaximumRC_Ай бұрын
Hey brother! Thanks for your videos! 2 questions for you. I just bought 4 cans of your clear coat. How much of a discount with your course will we get on the cans? Second Q did you develop this clear coat? Very good product!
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
Hi Max! Its a little early for me to say, but we're aiming for 25% off all clear coat and sand paper for those who purchase the course. No, I sourced a company that manufactures clear coat specifically designed for polycarbonate. The course is going to come with a lot of other tools that are pretty valuable for day to day business operations too.
@MaximumRC_Ай бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights My son is starting the business and I have been helping him get the ball rolling. The method he has been using is a little more tedious but he's been getting good results with it. He wanted to try your method and see which one he prefers. He might use both systems who knows. We are in NorCal btw
@StartRestoringHeadlightsАй бұрын
@@MaximumRC_ Thats awesome! Its such a good business to be in! Especially to start young and get the experience. Shoot me an email at [email protected] if he has any questions about the business. We have a starter coupon for those looking to just try the product and see how they like it. Time is is our most precious resource, and thats what this method is designed to save on.
@MaximumRC_Ай бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights He just sent you an email. Sender name should be Detail Guyz
@MaximumRC_Ай бұрын
@@StartRestoringHeadlights Is your email address correct? My son says he got an undeliverable