$100 in 23 Minutes! Real time | 2013 Lexus RX350 Headlight Restoration!

Hello everyone, In this video I am doing a restoration on a 2013 Lexus RX350. There was some leftover wax product on the passenger side, but it quickly came off with the 400 grit. I used the 400/600 grit wet sanding process on both lights before applying the clear coat. I got into a little detail on the difference between oxidation, clear coat, and the headlight itself, and how important it is to inspect the lens when you're done sanding.
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[@Nicole215]

*Great video, thanks for sharing! Just picked up a 2015 model with the same issue. I am not sure why they don't do this type of service at the dealership BEFORE you purchase the vehicle, lol.*

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

You're welcome, and congratulations! I'm sure they do with an upcharge hah

[@Nicole215]

@@StartRestoringHeadlights - You got that right, upcharge! Lol, you're very welcome! 😊

[@vladv7019]

What is a type and brand of Clear coat spray? And how long will it last?

[@Thizz2011]

What kind of clear coat did you apply? 4K?

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Noo, not a 4k. The clear is specifically designed for headlights. You can find them here bit.ly/3G9p3vt

[@Renovantii]

Where do you buy extra alcohol towels? Do heavy duty ones work too?

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hi Revonantii! We use shop towels that are lint free, and fill a spray bottle with %91 alcohol isopropyl, then simply spray the alcohol onto the towel. We buy them by the box. Make sure you get lint free, otherwise you can get lint on the lens before spraying.

[@booza888]

Mine is just yellowish and slightly foggy looking no scratches . I was going to try taking off the head light cover and been told to drop the cover into a bucket of water with dish washing liquid and baking soda and tooth paste and wipe with cloth? Your opinion.. What do you think?

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hello Booza! Definitely do not do that! separating the lens from the assembly will cause some major issues when putting it back together, e.g. water ingress, condensation, and adhesion issues. Your headlights are in the beginning stages of oxidation. You simply need to wet sand it and reapply the clearcoat afterward. If you simply wash it to remove the oxidation, it will be right back within a few weeks. You MUST reseal the lens with a clear coat. Head to NextGenHeadlightSolutions.com and use coupon code SRH for $15 off. Then rewatch this after the kit arrives so you know the process. The kits come with 400 and 600, so you can do this same exact process.

[@WyattHerbivore]

Sit and dry for how long?

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hi Wyatt! It will be tack free in 10 minutes, full cure in 45 minutes, in direct sunlight.

[@sammytak1]

What about using the U.V light ? How do you use it on the light ..

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

@@sammytak1 Thats coming, there hasn't been any gloomy days for me to showcase it, so I'll be showcasing it in the garage, just waiting for some Dummy Headlights to arrive :)

[@grandmastert01]

Do you ever go any higher in sandpaper like 800 or 1000 or is your spray that good that it fills in all the scratches at 600? Because I’ve gone as high as 3000 then sprayed

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hi Tom, no.600 is the spot where the spray has enough to grip onto. If you make the surface too fine, the clear won't bond to the lens very well.

[@grandmastert01]

@@StartRestoringHeadlights ok then I’m gonna try to force myself to spray after the 600 and not continue to the 800,1000,3000 , polish then spray …lol.

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

@@grandmastert01 Idk if that will work ha, ours is specifically designed for that method, but let me know if it works!

[@grandmastert01]

@@StartRestoringHeadlights I will

[@lkwan1097]

@@grandmastert01hi! Did the 600 sand paper work?

[@grandmastert01]

So do you stop sanding as soon as the yellowing is gone or do you still sand a little more?

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hi Tom! No, there is still old clear coat to remove from the headlight after the oxidation. After sanding, you do the inspection. Like in the Lincoln MKS video, if you see any spots that are darker than the milky areas, that's the old clear coat that you missed. So you have the headlight itself, a layer of clear coat from the factory, and a layer of oxidation on top of the clear coat. You have to make sure you penetrate all the way thru to the lens before moving on. This is applicable to any method.

[@grandmastert01]

@@StartRestoringHeadlights ok gotcha thank you

[@nasstudios1]

you have to sand until all the old clearcoat is gone or else there will be visible transition between the plastic polycarbonate and clearcoat, sometimes the clearcoat isn't necessarily yellow but you still have to remove it.

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

@@nasstudios1 You are %100 Correct sir!

[@noelsaw]

How long will this last looking good?

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hi Noelsaw, it will last 5+ years.

[@pablobaker554]

That's a great job

[@pablobaker554]

What are you cleaning the lenses with in the spray bottle

[@andrewstiltner]

where are you located? And where can I buy that spray/what is it?: I have this exact vehicle in this video with this exact problem. I was googling how to fix it and it brought me to your page and this video! Thanks for any info!

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hi Andrew, we are in Florida. You can buy the spray here bit.ly/3G9p3vt. You can use the same method with the kits.

[@MyVids2Share]

Where are you located? If you are close enough i want you to do my lexus R350

[@sammytak1]

Very nice..

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Thank you Sammy!

[@nativecherokee7717]

Wouldn’t be better to spray 2 coats of clear ?? Great video though 👍

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

You can, but not necessary. Thank you!

[@floydturbo1624]

I did this procedure a year ago and added 1000 grit as my finish. The lens looked great when I finished. Sadly, it didn't last a year. My neighbor just bought new, after market lens covers which still look great. I do that next time.

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Aftermarket will always haze up faster than OEM, since they're using a cheaper clear coat. Be prepared for your neighbor to come knocking at your door :)

[@grandmastert01]

As a customer asked if you have insurance

[@StartRestoringHeadlights]

Hi Tom! Only 2 customers have ever asked us if we were insured. Even though we have never had an issue or filed a claim, insurance is always good to have.

[@garage_hds_bry]

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