Headlight Restoration | HOW TO + Rear Light Fix | ST150

After a thorough clean, I decided I needed to revisit the headlights and do it properly this time, I bought a kit off Amazon but even that didn't totally work, until I found a aerosol clear coat specifically designed for headlights, which, after a full sand-back and polish, left these headlights looking brand new! I can't recommend the E-TECH headlight clear coat enough!
Here is the eBay link to where I bought the clear coat: www.ebay.com/itm/123821292309
E-TECH also make a full restoration kit, including the clear coat which I would buy if doing this again, you can find it here: www.amazon.co.uk/BITS4REASONS...
Here's the link to the kit I bought if you want the cheaper option: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
The Ford part number for the rear light clips is: 1231405 you can get them here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284347254215
Check out the video where I split and painted the inside of my headlights: • Smoked/Tinted Effect H...
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[@chrisprice4614]

Watching your videos has made love my st again.I Have just ordered her some new tyres and the parts to get her though an mot. Now I am on the look out for other parts to make her look good.

[@robsmith7430]

Good job buddy, excellent results 👍

[@timmellor6685]

I do enjoy your videos as you have problems that we all experience,and I can relate to them.

[@martinsylvester6691]

Good job with the headlights mate spot on.

[@ashleyadams611]

Smashed it again, edits just keep getting better and better!

[@MendItModIt]

Thanks buddy

[@martynroberts780]

They look so good! I need to do my headlights so thanks for the video

[@MendItModIt]

Make sure you get that clear coat mate it works “magic” 😂

[@CalliVR]

i bought me a fiesta st in white with blue stripes as my new car after driving a boring fiat stilo for 4 years. my fiesta is perfect and i love it so much, it does have a few things like foggy lights some scratches etc , normal for a car almost 17 years old, im so happy to find your channel see all these helpfull tips and your positive vibe makes the videos really relaxing to watch! love it

[@MendItModIt]

Love to hear it, thank you my friend. I hope you enjoy the car! Mine have gone foggy again, I would suggest perhaps trying out a different clearcoat. There is a 2k clear for headlights by Spraymax, that’s what I plan to try next time. But do be carful if you use 2k products as they are nasty, you need to wear a respirator to spray with them 👍🏻

[@Charmer2011]

They look like new now, mine need doing so badly lol, I'll follow your steps when I do mine tho there really good 👍

[@694069406940]

great video and that car looks amazing

[@MendItModIt]

Thank you 😊 I can’t believe how much it’s changed since I got it!

[@DriveWithAndy]

Looks good man

[@MendItModIt]

Cheers bro, that clear did an unreal job to finish them off 👌🏻

[@norm4260]

13:05 do you plan to do a video on the bumper sag by the lights? I had a quick look at mine and it would seem if you apply outward force where the black clip meets the floor pan underneath the radiator cage it lifts the bumper up eliminating the gap by the light.

[@lunch2102]

Mate, that vista in your backyard is awesome

[@MendItModIt]

Vista? You mean the view?

[@lunch2102]

Affirmative

[@MendItModIt]

@@lunch2102 😂😂 thanks mate, it is a lovely part of the world. Looks good at night now too that I can’t actually see where I’m going 😂

[@lunch2102]

@@MendItModIt oh yeah, the lenses look great too 😂

[@keithroberts5611]

A good headlight restoration well done!! I can't understand why it was necessary to remove the headlights? If you follow the instructions there's no spatter and of course the correct speed on the drill head, Tapeing the headlight is a must do to protect the paintwork,Dry sanding produces better results overall, I find grit size first P500 this removes the damaged surface that is exposed to the sun (ultraviolet radiation) Use a blower to remove dust from headlight + Only light pressure on the drill head remember to overlap side to side action and up and down, Change grit pad to P800 and continue as before, Then Spray lens with water glass cleaner starting from top to bottom let the liquid run down the lens, Wipe down using a clean micro cloth, When the lens is dry buff with polish making sure a higher speed is used keeping the polishing head moving, Again use a clean micro cloth to remove any dust before spraying a clear coat leave to dry a second coat maybe needed depending on product selected, 👍🇬🇧🤔

[@ryanpayne8483]

I used some grease from t-cut, 5 minutes of rubbing it in with tissue and they looked brand new

[@norm4260]

I really struggled with this clear coat, if you follow the directions to spray 8 to 12 inches away it goes on dry and cloudy, you have to keep it 4 inches away to get a wet coat, but even then I ended up with some hazy streaks. The headlights looked better before applying it.

[@hardytch8264]

I got exactly same problem, how did u sorted?

[@norm4260]

@@hardytch8264 I bought a selection of sanding pads 800/1000/1500/2000/2500 to use with my random orbital polishers. I went over the lights til they were clear and shiny. Then covered them with a thin layer of Gtechniq C4, which is meant as a back to black plastic restorer but it also works as a UV blocker on headlights. It's been 6 months since applying it and they haven't yellowed yet. I read to steer clear of lacquering the lights because it can peel and cause bigger issues!

[@liam-08837]

So how do you know if it’s on the inside rather than the outside

[@jossym]

Mine were so filthy it failed the MOT and I got rinsed £360 for two new ones. Pretty sure most of the crap was on the inside.

[@benlomax7513]

Hows the E-tech lacquer holding up? Looking at re-doing my headlights again as they have started to go hazy again after a year or so (I used the auto glym kit which is sand and polish only)

[@MendItModIt]

Yeah mine seem to have done the same, was cold when I sprayed mine, might look for an alternative next time but normally really impressed with their products

[@ryang1751]

What bulbs do you have in for your main headlights?

[@MendItModIt]

They’re Beamtech H4 LEDs

[@ryang1751]

@@MendItModIt Nice one, cheers!

[@user-vp1tf1eg9c]

😅

[@Goodser]

Can you get inside the lens in anyway?

[@MendItModIt]

Front or rear mate?

[@Goodser]

@@MendItModIt front lens I think everytime I go car wash suds get in there and one light has streaks on inside . It's getting worse and worse. Did the buffer before but this is the inside

[@MendItModIt]

@@Goodser oh yeah you can split the lenses but you have soften the adhesive and pry them apart. That’s how I painted the insides black