Do headlight restoration kits actually work? | Mazda MX-5 NC

[@kerrmcdonald7086]

I also done the exact same restoration on my headlights (both very oxidised) about a month ago and they've maintained the clarity well, made night driving a lot better as the lights were brighter without upgrading to better bulbs!

[@CarThought]

Kerr McDonald can’t wait to see if it’s made a difference on a night drive!

[@nigelpeters6178]

Hi. Great video. Did my Mx5 Mk3 sport today. Used the Holts kit after much research. Drill attachment and plenty of pads down to 3000 grit, polishing pad and paste. Recommend using plenty of water and the paste and unless they’re really bad start with the 1000 grit. Also had a spray sealant. For £15.99 it’s brilliant.

[@nightrvn]

Top video mate, found your channel earlier this year when I was looking at buying an NC, had mine now a few months and find myself coming back for useful stuff like this

[@CarThought]

Congratulations mate! Hope you’re enjoying it 👌

[@paulhughes3961]

I used the Cerakote kit and it gives you 2 of everything so you have plenty of material and the Cerakote finish is extremely durable.

[@CarThought]

Might have to try that next! Cerakote are meant to be really good ☕️

[@thefunniestvinesever1000]

Love your videos, I always look forward to them 👊

[@CarThought]

Thanks! Very nice comment 👍

[@bubba99009]

This might be good for the factory radio display as well if it is all cloudy.

[@RatnavelSubramanian]

Gonna try this on my NC this weekend.. Love your videos

[@CarThought]

Thanks 🤘

[@DirkJanFotografie]

Love your videos. I’m thinking about getting an MX5 nb since they’re a bit cheaper usually. Your videos are giving me the confidence of doing some diy on it if I do decide on purchasing one.

[@daveherron7710]

When I had a MK3, i would just used Autoglym polish on them each time i polished the car. Also, the lights are not xenon, they are projector lights using normal bulbs

[@CarThought]

Why do you not have a mk3 now? Very true! My mistake I thought they were.

[@daveherron7710]

Car Thought Sold my mk3 a few years ago, MK3.75 is incoming 😍

[@janreijers208]

Nice interesting video, I will check my own headlights to see if they need this treatment as well.

[@deancoates2467]

a cheaper better option is 2000 wet and dry then g3 compound, did my mx5 sport and worked great

[@SubwayTutorials]

Just bought my first car today, mx5 mk3, not the nc unfortunately but still an mx5! headlights super cloudy so im gonna give your method a try. thanks!

[@CarThought]

Mk3 would be an NC, so maybe you have got an NC?!

[@SubwayTutorials]

@@CarThought I think I maybe have. Hahahaha I always thought the NC was the sportier version! I binged watched all your videos a few months ago which assisted my choice into getting an MX5. Went to collect it today but unfortunately it failed it's MOT due to the exhaust having a hole in it and a fracture in the rear suspension spring. They're fixing it for me and hopefully, I'll have it by Friday!

[@ivorwm2291]

Thank you

[@miniwigproductions3006]

Highly recommend, I didn’t need to sand it at all

[@simongphotography]

Good review and advice

[@CarThought]

Thanks Simon, was a fun experiment!

[@MrSteelface96]

so the number 4 pad should be the finest grit right? perhaps i should just give the number 4 pad a go first and see how it turns out (not much oxidation going on my car just tried the vax thingy only and got a better result directly) i mean it would be unessessary to go through all the pads if the oxiD is very superficial?

[@CarThought]

I would just try the polish first and a soft cloth if it’s superficial mate, sounds like you might make it worse with the sandpaper, if that doesn’t sort it, then go for the 4 👍

[@steffydog]

Good work

[@jasonreviews]

I just used UV clear coat spray instead the ones that comes with last 7months. the 3m or sylvania ones are actually better.

[@CarThought]

I’ve actually heard clear coat used a lot since filming, I bet it’s a much more permanent finish 👍

[@Cownt299]

I'd love to see a little paint restore/preserve series Maybe something to keep you occupied during lockdown 😇 Everyone on here seems to take the "Here's what happens when you have £500 to blow on strawberry-scented snake oil" approach and I'd much prefer to see your "I'm not a detailer" journey

[@CarThought]

Thanks for the comment Dan! £500 snake oil 😂😂😂. I like the idea! The detailer community seems to be a bit OCD though! I do have a rust restoration video coming shortly, feel much more secure with a spanner in my hand and oil on my forehead!

[@RACERProductionsUK]

How have you found the lowered driver’s seat, does it give you any more leg room?

[@CarThought]

Honestly haven’t driven in 2 weeks so don’t have a clue! Sorry. Ask me once uk lockdown has lifted haha.

[@deancoates2467]

what pressure do you have in your tyres? mine says 51 psi but when i do that it feels really lumpy / bumpy on the road, i have heard that you only need around 30 psi but not sure, cheers

[@CarThought]

Are you sure your tire doesn’t say ‘maximum 51 psi’? That seems very high. I run mine between 28-32 normally. Usually take them down to 25 psi on track due to expansion of air in the tire. 51 psi you will run the tyres bald at the centre in no time. What tire size and tire are you running?

[@richardcoates4471]

Should be 29 all round for everyday use. They are very sensitive to pressures and I’m amazed you can keep the car on the road at 51.

[@CarThought]

How long do you think the headlights will last?

[@EpicFishFingers]

I'd say a couple years, hopefully 2 months on, how are they now?

[@drewbale]

Time for you to start detailing that old toy now you have started with the headlights 😂 I used Autoglym headlight restoration it worked for about 1 year I used a drill and similar kit it took me pax 1 hr

[@CarThought]

Coming soon! 😬

[@drewbale]

@@CarThought well if you are near me perhaps we can get together and I can give you some of my limited knolage of what to use and how to use a da polisher with different pads by the way I have an original Mx5 zsport 07

[@cupidstunt22]

I did this to mine when I mopped the whole car. Then I ceramic coated the lights so they should stay good for longer

[@CarThought]

cupidstunt22 does the ceramic coating work well?

[@cupidstunt22]

Car Thought I did the whole car a year ago it still looks amazing after just a wash But you have to do full paintwork correction including de-tar and clay bar for best results. I used to detail for 22 years if you need any tips...

[@CarThought]

cupidstunt22 I’m an awful detailer! Found some molten rubber on my bonnet the other day from a drift event over a year ago.

[@cupidstunt22]

Car Thought maybe when lockdown eases you could give me a call😂

[@maxnijhof1417]

Did you not use the car for next 24 hours for it to dry?

[@CarThought]

Yes 👍

[@dinono10]

T cut. Da polisher. 20 secs done

[@CarThought]

But that would mean having to buy a DA polisher!

[@lh484]

Mine is burnt looking lol

[@The_0p3r8t0r]

Jealous of your factory xenon's. My candles are pathetic and no amount of cleaning or sanding is likely to help there

[@CarThought]

They’re actually projectors, so a halogen bulb with a projector lens. No xenon technology.

[@The_0p3r8t0r]

@@CarThought oh... I thought you said xenon's..must me wishful thinking on my part 😂

[@The_0p3r8t0r]

@@CarThought all the same, perhaps a decent clean will help just a bit

[@CarThought]

@@The_0p3r8t0r I probably did, this was quite some time ago.. I am much wiser and feel a lot older now 😂

[@The_0p3r8t0r]

@@CarThought ha ha yeah they are from a few years ago looking at your channel. Don't feel old. I'm 40 and still learning this stuff and only just got my first mx5.