A Perfectionist Approach to Headlight Restoration | Honda Civic Project

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I appreciate that!

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[@dakota5041]

I love these videos, I had a 97 civic lx sedan, worked on it as a friend's mechanic for about 4 years before I bought it, over the course of 10 years hands on with this thing I had touched every nut and bolt at least once. Coilovers, SSR wheels with 205's, 93 Integra rear trailing arms (wide track width) with rear disc's, ex non-abs proportional valve, lca's, front and rear camber correction, borla muffler with resonator delete, GSR dual bend, Y8 short gear transmission, subaru wrx front seats, crv cluster, and 560k miles on original motor. I want another one now after watching these

[@beastdelta]

We do this at my work all the time. It’s crazy how the results turn out 👍🏻 When I watch your videos, it makes me want to go out and buy a 99 Civic for a fun daily

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

You absolutely should! lol

[@tomerzigdon3344]

I would love an engine bay cleaning video. Aspecially from a perfectionaist perspective

[@noelbu]

I’ve commented this on all your vids but tint the windows!!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

It may be in the works!

[@vaztay13]

I wouldn't. Looks way better being able to see the clean interior from the outside

[@domhernandez1529]

Taylor Vazquez AGREED! Exactly why you shouldn’t tint older cars, especially if the interior is clean and stock 🔥

[@nightmarestunts]

Noel yah no tiny wtf. Gross

[@noelbu]

Taylor Vazquez That’s true but in my opinion I just like the look of it, it also helps keep that car cooler and keeping the sun out of his eyes as this is his daily driver

[@drew3422]

I’ve said it before, but damn I love your videos. The first person POV filming + cinematic shots, the editing, song choices, and especially clean/oem choices and content are just amazing. Makes me want to start my channel up again and clean up my RSX 🤤

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Appreciate that man! Takes a little more work but I’m always happy I go the extra mile when I rewatch my videos :)

[@marunero3]

just do it

[@imcoldmilk]

“when you see it start to ooze out” 😂😂 man i lost it

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Just no right way to say that lol

[@civicracn]

This is perfect👍🏼 I enjoy DYI products on my own 00 civic and this has been on the to do list! Thanks for the clean tutorial!!

[@GDavis49]

Fantastic results! Looking forward to the next video on lube management. I’m also holding out hope for another Panera review. Well done ADA.

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Think I’ll pull in Dane for that topic

[@GDavis49]

ALLDAYANTHONY Maybe save that for when I come visit.

[@Gr8DaneFilms]

Everybody knows I only operate as a manager when I need to, otherwise I’m all about grabbing my gear and tackling the front lines 💥

[@14andylu79]

I'm glad you kept your headlights OEM. When I had my civic, I went after market, which looked good for a while but within a few months, I switched back to OEM and restored them.

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Nice man! Yeah I actually love the OEM look

[@KDT5661]

Awesome bro no joke Im about to do this tomorrow and then you upload. I already know how cuz i used to detail for a living but always cool to see other people bring cars back to life one detail at a time.

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Hell yeah man. Good luck

[@Hakuna_My_Tatas]

Man that is a VERY clean civic. Im having flashbacks of my 2000 Civic EX manual in white. She was a sleeper with the rare Apexi ball bearing turbo kit. I now have a 99 Prelude base that I picked up and have been “de-ricing” the mods from the previous owner back to OEM+ for daily driving duties. Earned a subbed, good content. I especially loved the oem front lip DIY painting. I’ll be picking up a P1 style lip and doing the same process you did. Keep em coming, I’m excited to see what you do next with your Civic. Edit: I also need to do work on my gfs 8th gen Civic Si coupe. Her headlights needs some serious TLC.

[@rolandolopez3020]

Great job on the headlights man, I have a 1999 Honda Civic LX that I restored the headlights. I use 1000 grit, 1500 grit and 2000 grit sand paper, I then use 3M extra cut compound, menzerna intense polish, 3M swirl mark remover and finish with a coat of wax. I been doing this for the past 15 years and has not failed on me.

[@xxkevin01]

This is the best channel ever for useful civic tips and mods!!! Ps: I don't own one ☹️

[@shezie9525]

Good trick to making anything shine that still has clearcoat on it is a combo of Maguire's 105 and Maguire's 205..these 2 cutting and finishing compounds will work amazing and smooth out anything with clear on it to a mirror finish! (Wet sanding may be needed) Then you finalize it with a good compound and wax job. But the way your doing it really is the right way to do it!! Good job!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I used 105 and 205 as staple products for years and loved them. The only issue I had was dusting and staining trim. The last cut was an answer to that problem with plenty of power to cut and finish. Thanks for watching!

[@jam8972]

So happy you posted!💓💓

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

❤️

[@plyallstar]

great video, I'd love to see a engine bay cleaning video, step-by-step

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How do you not have 100k subs already? Your content is great!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Haha slow grind to the top!

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I have watched your channel since 2017. Love your vids. You need more subscribers ✌️

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks for sticking around man!

[@narftastic]

Nice! I love restoring headlights, such a satisfying feeling when you’re done. Definitely do an engine bay detailing video 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I agree! Thanks for watching

[@hondaaccord1971]

Awesome videos man keep up the awesome work you’re so very organized cheers from Nova Scotia Canada

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks! Will do!

[@warpigpiglet8199]

In my opinion, the black housing headlight one looks good too, but still, great work!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks man! I think they both have a good look

[@cavecanem100]

Where did you get the cart holding your detailing supplies? seems very efficient 😊👍

[@miguelare3]

I second that @ALLDAYANTHONY where did you get that cart? Link please!

[@reid_playz95]

Love these videos man! Recently picked up a civic EM1 SiR and there videos have been very helpful

[@reivansantiago7054]

Hell yeah! Engine bay clean up please! This is so satisfying to watch! Watching from Philippines Btw 👍🏼👊🏼

[@littleredsport5806]

When i ceramic coated my car i used it on my lights too and its been holding up well 👍

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Absolutely! Coating is better than nothing at all

[@scooteraustin7828]

Very informative video bro keep doing what your doing , this was from last year but you just helped me out a great deal !

[@samrivera4736]

Thank you for showing me what sandpaper you used. Trying this out but with some plastic X compound. It’s for a off-road truck so should do the job for me.

[@johnnelwhite]

My em1's headlights are just starting to get like that. This is definitely next on the list. Never thought of doing ppf on them.

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

PPF isn’t super common to do, but it’ll help with UV protection and rock chips of course :)

[@MichaelBrianInc]

Solid! 400 grit would’ve been my choice of start especially to take the clear coat off.

[@fsr1910]

Your civic looks nice and clean...

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks dude!

[@TheGedo96]

Finally Civic vlog! :)))

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Sorry I was gone for so long! :)

[@boneysnowman3639]

9:01 "going in dry"

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Not ideal in some cases

[@antares9994]

everytime i watch your videos i always picture you as a person in shorts, white shirt, sneakers and have a camera as a head

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

LOL. that’s not far from the truth

[@tf_r15]

Another super great vid! That's really awesome, very pleasant to watch! Keep that going 😄

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks man!

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

Nice work man, PPF is the way to go as far as protection, I like XPEL, arguably the best.

[@craftycraff7938]

Absolutely love the videos you put out, the time and effort you put into them is amazing! I'm in Pittaburgh and I'm struggling to get my hands on a clean(ish) civic like yours to also restore. Any tips?

[@craftycraff7938]

@Jacob Burnett Will do captain!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I would just be open to traveling to another city to be able to find one that’s worth it

[@brickschiola-williams4877]

Great tutorial, I always look forward to these videos!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks for stopping in to watch!

[@theusedblink]

Next gen Chrisfix here. HEYY GUYYSSS!!

[@ImMIRADOR]

Please do the engine bay cleaning video! Awesome work btw

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Haha will do! Thanks for watching

[@Gsxforsale]

Heat gun to form the film to the lens. That before and after is impressive

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I used a heat gun a bit to get around that bump on the headlight but that’s about it

[@Gsxforsale]

ALLDAYANTHONY looks good 👍🏽

[@odingnarles]

Phenomenal job!!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks man!

[@n3ro209]

Incredible, nice work

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks dude

[@coydog7902]

Dude thanks! Now I can clean the headlights on my Ridgeline and Explorer

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Heyy new subscriber here gotta say I really enjoy your videos keep em coming :D

[@sheco9059]

Wujuuuuu new Civic video I'm excited

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@brandondorsey5064]

I've heard clear coat causes light scatter... Do you notice any reflacted light. Less dense beam pattern? Very interesting to say the least

[@mimmigranaas3440]

So beautiful!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

❤️

[@NOAHCASAS]

KEEPING IT O.E.M. THEY REALLY HAVE A GREAT LOOK ESPECIALLY THE REAR ONE'S

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I think so too! It’s just not often you see clean OEM lights haha

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Hahaha thanks for watching man

[@NOAHCASAS]

@@ALLDAYANTHONY YO BRO HOPE THINGS ARE GOING WELL IN YOU'RE PERSONAL LIFE WE SURE DO MISS THOSE VIDEOS

[@NOAHCASAS]

@@ALLDAYANTHONY 9:29 1) D@MN !T 2) FΩ©K 3) $#!T LOL HAD ME LAUGHING

[@stuartjenner6696]

In the UK, we use sandpaper for wood and Emery cloth for metal and paint on vehicles. Or have I got it wrong ? Thanks

[@athaothao2880]

nice clean headlight restoration lens restorer civic

[@MiguelGarcia-cq3il]

I’m definitely interested in you doing a engine bay cleaning. 🤤 This Civic is so clean. Also PS - maybe a red subframe brace with sway bar installation? 👀

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Hmmmm maybe! Thanks for watching dude

[@realstreettuning5359]

What if i do all that but instead of the ppf coating, i use a clear coat? Will it still work?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Yes you can absolutely use clear coat. You would stop sanding around 800-1000 and just spray it on with multiple coats.

[@realstreettuning5359]

@@ALLDAYANTHONY thanks for replying!! I was asking because i have like a full gallon of clear just laying around

[@BradenCarlsonAutos]

How do you have this much patience?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

This is probably the only kind of thing I have patience for. Outside of this I’m like a squirrel

[@christopherlastname7638]

The professional you epoxy clear after sanding!

[@Adrian-od7tv]

FINALLYYYYY YERRRRRRR 🤘🏽🔥

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jdmchickkustomz9417]

I tried to do mine before but I don't have a small buffer so I try to do it by hand I have Maguire's cutting and polishing compounds what is that glass stuff you use that might be what I need. You've motivated me to try to restore my headlights again which I've tried before I'm afraid mines on the inside of the plastic headlight cover that's why

[@michaelfonseca667]

Anthony great job explaining the process. The clean headlights transform the entire front end completely. Where did you get that cart?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks man! I got the cart from Michaels craft store. I think it was roughly 50 bucks on sale and it’s been awesome

[@camflies9105]

Are you planning on boosting it?, your channel is one of the best!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Plans for the motor are still up in the air. Just trying to enjoy the reliability at the moment lol

[@cesarcaro7417]

Love the vidoes homie👌👌 lools really clean....you should do one with taillights👍

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks man! Taillights typically don’t need the same amount of work, but down the road I’ll polish them up! :)

[@cirasarc4413]

Nice vid, where did u get that cart? Looks perfect for small detailing jobs.

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Michaels craft store

[@syman4985]

Any plans on swapping put the single cam?

[@mikestmoves1624]

I know its old video. But after the clear tint to headlight, how did it turned out after months of abuse.

[@ssgenx2847]

I wouldn’t tint the windows. Fishbowl eks look the best.. But if you do, try and find the Jdm bronze color

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I like the fishbowl look but it’s been so hot this summer 🥵

[@aceofspades9515]

Looks damn good man! Great work 👍

[@tonys623]

Acetone vapor polishing nets the best results for crystal clear lenses. After that you can put whatever protection you want on it.

[@qualitytouch]

The headlights on my 98 Build are actually in good shape. going to just polish anyways because although it looks clean they feel tad rough.

[@scottcraft7690]

After the film dries all you have to do is put a coating on it? What coating do you use for that? My headlights are yellow so I need to do this and hopefully they turn out as well as yours did.

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

A ceramic coating like Optimum Gloss Coat would work great. But if you’re looking to save some money you could use something like meguiers ceramic wax

[@scottcraft7690]

@@ALLDAYANTHONY Ok, thanks. I'll give it a go and see what happens.

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

Most people: fuck it just smoke me out. This guy: CRISP!

[@777TCR]

can you link this headlight? ive been trying to look for these in specific for my '03 civic coupe

[@luisduran4053]

This was a great turn out! Definitely gonna try this on mine . What do you recommend to use for sealing the headlight ? Every time they get hit by water they get foggy

[@mclehed77]

Finally a civic video, Now the headlights looks brand new, nice job man . Question tho if I don't have a buffer can I get away with buffing by hand?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

You can definitely do it by hand. Just will take elbow grease haha

[@Dokkado]

Im restoring my 2000 SiR lens as we speak without a buffer. Tbh i would use a sander and buffer

[@steevennunez4801]

I’m not a car expert but I would recommend using the stock air intake. On NAs it best to use the stock one for power, but if you don’t mind the power loss then I’m all for it

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

You’re not wrong at all! My inner ricer just loves hearing the vtec

[@steevennunez4801]

ALLDAYANTHONY 😂😂😂 Nothing better then hauling ass and saving gas

[@brentpadgett7178]

Anytime Restoring head lights I use Jet Seal which yields 12-14 months before yellowing again but if you reapplying before that time seem to stay clear...Love your videos....

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks for watching dude

[@justmake6601]

Is the link to the film the actual film you used

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Check out vivid film by 3m

[@hustler539]

I wish you had gone more in detail into the ppf application process. Where there bubbles or excess creases you needed to remove? Did you have to use a heat gun?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I used a heat gun after I removed the bubbles and creases!

[@shezie9525]

Also whats the specs on your wheel tire combo? 16x? Offset? And tire size? They fit the car really nice!!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I have a video going over the wheels but they are 15x7.5!

[@poboypowder7567]

If you have internal fog, remove the headlights from your car and take the bulb housing out, sticks hairdryer on hot and sit it inside the housing. It evaporates all of the internal moister and yellowing, then do the external restoration shown in this video

[@projectambr]

its been so long anthonyyy

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Too long my friend!

[@zbi2169]

What happens if i sand down the headlight housing with the white polishing compound?

[@johnnylaw26]

What size wheels and tires you got?

[@zeljanavdic]

That shine tho!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

❤️

[@ort619]

So... Basically, when you see the cloudy white stuff oozing out, you keep working it back and forth from left to right,or up and down? and afterwards it will be really smooth? and it will look amazing, and you'll be very satisfied? did i understand you correctly? Are we still talking about cars?

[@DonisGP]

I've got to try this on my car. Next you should tint the windows by yourself it would be cool to watch

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Oh man I think that would be a sh*t show to watch lol. I can’t tint to save my life

[@squirrelatwork]

How long is that protectant film expected to last?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

This particular brand I used should get at least 5 years

[@cirasarc4413]

I've done this a couple of times and the sanding part sucks. Do u thinking using a electric sander or random orbital sander would help (at least the big surface) or u think they would generate too much heat for the hesdlights?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I think they could work at a low setting

[@stephensmith6673]

Why didn’t I get a notification?? But useful video Anthony 🔥🔥

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Thanks for watching man

[@Chubbamonster420]

Have you been riding around lately in the civic, because I swear I’ve seen you in the meridian area🤔

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Haha most likely!

[@flip1405]

Is there a reason you didn’t leave it a little longer around the edges to tuck the film into the fender and bumper? Just wondering. And kind of suggesting lol. Love the vids!

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

I attempted to do that but butchered it pretty bad haha

[@SeamTressGaming]

Is that a grom on the background?

[@giovannifigueroa6307]

I would like to see what is the proper way to detail the engine bay. I'd like to clean mine but worried I may damage the electronics

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Sounds good I’ll get that in the works!

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

Can you send a link for the back plate? I have the same polishing machine and I just need the backing plate for it

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Search for lake country 3 inch backing plate!

[@Sherukka]

Why do not backlights fade?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Headlights get double the UV exposure due to the mirror housing and how the light reflects back into the plastic. If that makes sense

[@brunoneves1281]

Not only that, the fronts are polycarbonate, and the rear are ABS plastic. You have to seal up the fronts, so they don't yellow, but you don't need to do that after polishing the rears. Diferent kind of materials react differently to UV rays.

[@Gamerkingpro-wv7lm]

What year is this car?

[@bebesota9469]

Hold up are those Idaho plates?? 😍

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

You bet!

[@bebesota9469]

@@ALLDAYANTHONY yeah!!! Help me with my head lights on my 01 Civic lol

[@tonyboone9315]

Where did you get the front bumper

[@Raytothehan]

great video! what did you think about the movie? i thought it was too much hype. the ending was horrible but, hey its a slow paced quentin tarantino movie.

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Honestly, I thought the ending was the most exciting part lol.

[@Raytothehan]

Lol yeah the end was dope, just meant the way they ended the movie. So many unanswered questions lol

[@gabriellee6309]

Where can I buy ppf ?

[@3232myke]

Maybe you can buff out the front end damage on the left front panel?

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

The fender?

[@3232myke]

@@ALLDAYANTHONY yea looks like u hit or got hit , the headlights look real good tho

[@cityrrider]

You should post up video cleaning engine bay I really wanna see it