headlight restoration BUSINESS PRACTICES 💹

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@dandydonslife9869 9 ай бұрын

Headlight pro, I agree this is the best restoration method I’ve seen, perfect! Practice makes perfect. Love watching and learning from the master, thanks Don.

@MrRoss-wv6jp 9 ай бұрын

You are really getting your use out of that finessit pad. 👍🏽 This method is the bomb!!! I can't thank you enough bro. Wishing you continued blessings to you and your family. 😃

@RunItUpWithOmeezy 9 ай бұрын

He says the more used the better and I trust him I'm sure he has the money to replace it every use

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

@omeezyLK I mean do what works best for you, but in my testing, it isn't better. It just leads to your pad breaking down faster. Pads have a level of cut to them too. If you over saturate it with polish, you are hindering the performance of it. I've been detailing for years polishing paint and never have I had a pad deteriorate like that because I clean them. But as long as the headlights come out clear and glossy, use whatever works👍🏻

@karkule5919 8 ай бұрын

@@DelgadoDetailing So you wash them with soap & water, and what are the best 3" pads you recommend for headlights.??

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

@karkule5919 So far, my favorite has to be the Lake Country Blue HDO Pad. Basically, any stiffer foam pad will do a decent job. If you're going to polish with a 3 inch dual action (this is what I'm doing now), I'll use a lake country microfiber pad with some Griots Fast Correcting Cream, then use an Orange Lake Country foam pad with 3d headlight restore. But honestly, the 3m pad is also really dang good. I've just had better performance with cleaning it after the restoration is done

@Rob3rtoG 8 ай бұрын

I just did my headlights today on my 2009 TSX and they came out amazing !!! I can’t thank you enough !!

@RunItUpWithOmeezy 9 ай бұрын

PERFECT , BACK AT IT AGAIN BOSS MAN 🤝

@artyomandreev1890 8 ай бұрын

I just came across your channel, and i must say, your headlight restoration jobs are a form of art! Do you offer your customers any other options in terms of protection after the restoration? The Meguiars keep clear headlight coat seems really good. But, wouldn't a UV resistant PPF last longer? Or even a good quality ceramic coating? I have watched plenty of your videos, but havent seen you using any other products apart from the Meguiars keep clear, and started to wonder why.

@wizofaffect 8 ай бұрын

You're really really motivating me. Thank you

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

I owe my success in headlights to you brotha. I used to do the popular detailers method if wetsanding with 2k, 3k polish and ceramic and they NEVER came out as good, and they always would go bad in at least 6 months even if i used a 7+ yr coating. Your method is the BEST💪🏼

@eatsleeppopn4839 7 ай бұрын

Another knowlege filled banger 😎

@endzmantv3375 9 ай бұрын

Hey greetings what do you think about the Liquid Polymer headlight repair kit even though I use your method because it has the Uv blocker in the clear cote

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

The meguiars also has uv blockers in it

@kennethlovely3034 6 ай бұрын

Bro good work i do detailing and this is something else under my belt thanks

@jadetiger1 8 ай бұрын

Why do you use 2nd tool for polishing - The AcDelco from G12 series, when it is only 800 rpm. Why not use the same machine that does 1500+?

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

AcDelco has 2 versions of the polisher. The one he has goes up to 2700 rpm

@JayJay-le7vh 8 ай бұрын

@@DelgadoDetailing the one he has goes up to 7800 rpm its the ars1214

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

@JayJay-le7vh oh wait you're right! Up to 2800 on speed 1 haha my bad. Yeah up to 7600 according to what I just saw on Amazon

@JayJay-le7vh 8 ай бұрын

@@DelgadoDetailing yea that one lol. I have 2

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

@@JayJay-le7vh heck yeah🔥

@jairodiaz6057 6 ай бұрын

How do you know what grit to use based on the damage on the headlight? Thanks in advance for your time!

@mikimoto99 9 ай бұрын

I did a Hyundai Santa fe yeasterday. The left side was a piece of cake but when I started the right side, holy crap, it had half the lens with a coating on it, probably 2k. Took me twice as long to sand down. How can you tell initially without sanding, if this is going to happen please? Cheers.

@chuckger1625 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos and I don't know why they are so addicting but they are. In a very tired state - I put on a second coat on one of the headlights I was restoring, and as you can guess it made it go from a great restore to now, a cloudy restore. Do I redo via sanding and all the steps - or should I just use the polishing compound to get back to where it was (which looked good.)?

@grandmastert01 8 ай бұрын

So I bought a roll of the green automotive tape that was ridiculously expensive compared to the cheap blue tape from Walmart and I was hoping that there would be a big difference in the release but maybe it’s just me but these seam to stick the same. What are your thoughts ? I’ve been buying the scotch Blue Original #2090 and they both seam to hold on too much and I’m often doing older cars so I’m worried about pulling on the paint

@steveninverse9579 8 ай бұрын

Came back to update on my first comment about my headlights looking like shit. Turns out I skipped a step, didnt wet sand after dry sanding. Also used P800 unessassarily which gave me a little extra light grit sanding to do to fix the headlight. Rere-did them today(3rd time) I cocktailed, used PlastX with Chemical Guys Headlight Restorer, sealed with Meguiar's Headlight Coating and my headlights came out fucking flawless. Thank you for all the insight.

@LetThereBeHeadlight 8 ай бұрын

Hoping its work keeping you busy and that all is well with you and Fam.

@goldenbear31 9 ай бұрын

Hey HRP, was wondering when you are doing more difficult headlights like Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes… would you recommend always starting with P320 to save time and product?

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

That's what I do

@JourneyInward 8 ай бұрын

Can I use a DA polisher with the same pad you use and the 3m compound to get same results.

@RazoE 9 ай бұрын

Geez. These look like the best outcome yet! One question, I performed a great restoration using your method. I then wrapped them in plastic wrap after a few days of drying (I did a projector retrofit on them) and shipped them out. The customer said they left a residue and they looked like crap. Same with his foglights. What do you recommend for this situation? Edit: it was the meguiar's headlight coating. I've also noticed on a different set of lights that it never really seems to dry and it'll get ruined very very quickly

@KeatSweat 8 ай бұрын

Try a different clear coat. Just because he recommends that one, doesn't mean its the only one

@Fee_turz 8 ай бұрын

Ordered the 3M N.02648 with a number on the bottom R-1293 is this the correct pad?

@Fee_turz 8 ай бұрын

Followed steps and for some reason headlight is crystal clear but there is still a yellow haze.. please advise to correct problem

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

You most likely didn't sand long enough with the p500. Once you move to the p800, if it still looks yellow, go back and do more with the 500

@Fee_turz 8 ай бұрын

@@DelgadoDetailing thank you

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

@@Fee_turz of course!

@richardhopkins9017 8 ай бұрын

I tried 2 clean up 1 on Highlander used 800 then 3000 disappointed I dont know what's wrong, 3000 needs cleaned or drop 2 500?

@Sam-pc4fe 8 ай бұрын

What do you charge for a job like this?

@2003VWPassatW8Automatic 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤Sir: do you advise restoration of the taillights ? I see the upper taillights are a little foggy on my car and my husband was wondering if that could be done . Or how about spraying protective spray only ? Thank you sir ❤

@user-vp1rs9ww2u 9 ай бұрын

It’s the exact same process

@user-vp1rs9ww2u 9 ай бұрын

It’s just easier

@jdtakk 8 ай бұрын

Hey Brother. I've followed your method with excellent results. Have u made a video about how to maintain your lights after u've done it? I remember u taking about how long ur personal lights have lasted because u've maintained them. I want to learn what I need to do. Thank you.

@user-vp1rs9ww2u 9 ай бұрын

I need help… I start with 3m p500 and get it all done I used 2 of them . Next I used a 3m p800 and use 2 as well then I hand sand it to get the drill swirls out then I wet the light and my 3000 trizac pad and when I’m done I still see the straight scratches from the p800. I don’t know how to get rid of them . I use a drill for the sanding . Please help 😢. I do good but Ik it can be a lot better .

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

You are pushing too hard. To help me make sure I've removed the p500, I do a hand sand at the end. If I still see lines after p800 drill, I know I need to go more. For me, I needed to implement a p1500 step as the p800 with a heavy hand (like mine lol) can leave deep scratches. So I usually do p500, p800, p1500, p3000 trizact

@user-vp1rs9ww2u 8 ай бұрын

@@DelgadoDetailingthanks

@stevenvietvu5714 9 ай бұрын

How are you able to get all the swirls out going from 800grit to 3000grit?

@ericb8205 8 ай бұрын

Ok i just did a restoration on a 2010 Honda accord this morning. Did everything like I normally do which is exactly your technique and products. Previous ones always come out perfect crystal clear. But these no matter what have a white almost haze to them. Customer loved it. They were extremely bad before. But I redid the one side 3 time for my own perfectionism. And nothing got out that white haze. Maybe it was inside? I don't know have you ran into that? Customer was very happy Eben though I pointed it out and told her I'm not 100% happy with them. She didn't care and gave me a $25 tip on top of what I charged.

@astronomical4583 6 ай бұрын

He mentions in another video that if they've been only polish "restored" that hazyness is always going to be a possibility

@ericb8205 6 ай бұрын

@astronomical4583 yea but this did 500 800 3000trizact polish and spray exactly his teqnuiqe and products. It's worked perfectly every other time.

@jw6809 8 ай бұрын

Quick question brotha. I bought the harbor freight set you talk about for the backing tool. Do you use the P500-800-foam pad they included or just toss those. I feel weird tossing them but I have no reference to how quality they are compared to these 3M ones. What do you do with them? Same with the Polish they throw in there. Any info is appreciated!

@Michael-hg6ky 9 ай бұрын

Another beauty HRP.....I notice you leave the last stage polish to dwell just a little longer on those lately to soak up the oils ....and you are right....."you are just that good"...no brag just a fact Jack.

@SLLLC-904 7 ай бұрын

What’s your average starting price?

@byronshepherd8415 8 ай бұрын

what's the average invoice for restoring headlights?

@prestonphillips3375 3 ай бұрын

My Acura is 225 at the dealership

@byronshepherd8415 3 ай бұрын

@@prestonphillips3375 cheers

@karkule5919 8 ай бұрын

Hey man, can you tell me what you have the customers sign before you start a job, or what type of things to cover in that wording..? Like pre-existing damage..?

@ChristopherCologneASMR 9 ай бұрын

Dude idk how you get them looking so good dry sanding them. I tried it this weekend on two sets and I couldn't get the same results. One set (my moms car) was a set I did a few weeks ago and I made them look worse at first. Lol. I had to wet sand and buff them. Idk if it's the sanding disc's I was using or what. I'm thinking it's the sanding disc's but either way man you do the damn thing on that dry sand.

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

I do his method with great results. Are you using the 3m sanding discs?

@ChristopherCologneASMR 8 ай бұрын

@DelgadoDetailing no. I used some sanding disc's that came with the velcro backing plates. They don't seem to be worth a damn so I think that's the problem.

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

@ChristopherCologneASMR Yeah I started off with those too. I was trying to save cost cuz the 3m ones are expensive, but let me tell you, there is NOTNING out there that performs as good and as accurate as the 3m ones

@miguelnavarro907 9 ай бұрын

Do you use new set of sand paper for each headlight?

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

The only disc you can re-use is the 3000 trizact. You can do about 2 cars with it

@robertcook2605 9 ай бұрын

Have you tried 3M trizack 5000 and 8000??

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

Not needed for headlights. Most compounds & polishes can cut up to 3000 grit

@RomanCorella 8 ай бұрын

Hello Mr. Pro, have you done many 2015 silverados. If so, are they uniquely difficult, or something?.

@jeremyhill2920 8 ай бұрын

I know you don’t discuss business/money but I would be interested in how you got your name out to the public/advertising? I understand you have been doing it a while and the business comes regularly but I would love to know best advertising practices starting out for this type of business. Any info is very much appreciated!!!

@amitmalul8360 9 ай бұрын

Hi why have you skipped the p800 this time?

@steveninverse9579 8 ай бұрын

Did my headlights the 1st time ever a week ago. Fucked up the clearcoat buying the wrong stuff. Got all the right stuff but had to wait to redo for good weather. Redid today and gotta say, PlastX did a MUCH better job than Chemical Guys did. Headlights looked better the 1st time smh

@DelgadoDetailing 8 ай бұрын

I'm really liking the 3D Headlight Restore rn

@Number1HeadlightRestoration 7 ай бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼

@Keepnthem 3 ай бұрын

Well… I tried. I thought I could do this, but all I did is make a worse problem. I don’t know you do it but i could not get the pad to run back and forth smoothly! It jumped and bucked and put some big ass deep scratches in the plastic. And even took some paint off on the edge of my fender, even though i taped it all off. It was a disaster! And i’m a mechanical kind of guy! What the hell am I doing wrong????

@diegozapata04 9 ай бұрын

The prove always clear view all video master and business ❤

@headlighthoudini 8 ай бұрын

Completion has killed me. Everyone around here doing it now. And cheaper. I can't cut my price would be no since of doing it

@roysla 9 ай бұрын

Perfection sir ....my only issue is when i spray the clear coat it doesn't look glossy like yours do

@Playswithfire3782 9 ай бұрын

Your probably not laying it on heavy enough or spraying it on dry. If you follow the directions and do 2 coats, you will more than likely get orange peel. One decently heavyish coat and it should be clear.

@chrissanchez6610 9 ай бұрын

So in order to get a glossy finish, you have to do one heavy coat. The can says to do a second coat, but every time I've done that in the past, I get more like a frosty finish and it doesn't look great. Since I've been doing the Headlight Restoration Pro's method using one single heavy coat, they come out flawless! I used to be a wet sand headlight restoration guy, but I'll never go back after using this method haha like Nacho Libre would say "It's the Best"

@RunItUpWithOmeezy 9 ай бұрын

One heavy coat make sure you spray around the edges of the light first to "seal it" then continue to the middle parts just be careful short sprays if you spray too long in one area it'll start a "dripping" effect

@roysla 9 ай бұрын

I definitely don't do heavy enough . Thanks everyone will do on my next restoration

@bobtouchette5308 9 ай бұрын

The last couple times I’ve watched his videos I’ve timed his spray coating time and it has been around 20 seconds. I know that will differ with the size of the headlight but it’s something to go by. This guy is the best I’ve seen yet and I’ve seen a lot of videos. Kudos to you HLRP!