Headlight restoration shown in 4 minutes

These headlights were pretty yellow. They have some haze from the inside, most likely they are not sealed properly. After sanding and polishing they came out nice. You can learn how I did them in the video.
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[@Alotipsalo]

"This tutorial is a game-changer! My headlights were severely oxidized, but after following these instructions, they look like they just rolled off the showroom floor. The key lesson I took away from this video is the power of DIY solutions. With a little time and effort, anyone can achieve professional-quality results at home. This video has not only saved me money but also boosted my confidence in tackling car maintenance tasks. Thank you for such a valuable resource!"

[@2.Plus.2.Equals.5]

I find it comical the majority of comments are just nitpicking or complaining about something instead of just saying... Good job.

[@btnw8]

Thank you! A lot can be said but i feel like not everyone wants to understand why I am doing more sanding steps or why I am not using 2k clear coat.

[@typhoontim125]

Super job and video...Just think that a UV Laquer should have been applied to seal and protect rather than the wax

[@thetruth-bf6je]

8 hours to do and 4 minutes to admire😁

[@btnw8]

It took me hour and a half 🙂

[@mickiskid]

What kind of compound, please?!

[@jeetbajwa12]

Amazing 🤩

[@schultzmoney]

was that 7 or 8 types on sandpaper?

[@jwreplogle]

Just do what they did and then mask and paper off the front and spray Dupli-Color Perfect Match 8 Ounce Clear Spray Paint and no wax or anything needed.

[@joebunkers1944]

What compound?

[@albertdelagarza1081]

#1000, #2000 and then finish with #3000 grit wet sanded and apply cerakote........lasted 3 years so far.

[@rajaabdullahkhan3439]

Hmm, so when will the next wax application be required? Since the UV coating has been removed, and now the headlight will prone to yellowing quickly , Thanks

[@jaya.0069]

I re-apply wax to mine monthly and no haze in over a year!

[@rajaabdullahkhan3439]

@@jaya.0069 Noted and Thanks

[@koblih69]

I have refurbished many lights this way and I can say that some of them lasted longer without maintenance than new ones with the original UV varnish. If you briefly re-polish the lights with car paint paste once every 6 months they will last for many years.

[@akisarachannel1970]

Nice...good job

[@btnw8]

Thank you! :)

[@joebunkers1944]

What Wax?

[@whycantiusemnameheredamn9340]

nice result. I used meguir's plastic x, just polished it without sanding(im too lazy). I'm satisfied with the result but the oxidation will reappear after a few months. so how long does the wax protect your headlights?

[@btnw8]

Mine were done almost a year ago and are still looking nice

[@DucPham-ok5ko]

Do we want to put clear coat on to protect the head light ?

[@btnw8]

Yes, it’s recommended to protect them, so they last longer. Use ppf or headlight coating for best results.

[@Bayuhutamamotor]

Wow, this is very useful, bro, thanks for sharing the tips

[@btnw8]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davea5150]

Where can you buy all the fine grit sandpaper. 1000,1200,1500,2000,2500???

[@davidgoans3025]

A paint supply store for automobiles

[@bearpuf]

Beautiful results, but which part of this more than 25 minute procedure fits your title? What is equally important, as mentioned by another viewer, is without some UV protection coating the light will haze again quickly.

[@jaya.0069]

Apply a good paste wax monthly. Over a year with mine and no haze.

[@bearpuf]

I was ignorant that paste wax could act as a UV inhibitor. That's good to know. However, for me at least, having to do that monthly would get forgotten fast. I believe there are wipe on or spray coatings available (ie Meguirs, and others) that can be applied on a yearly basis.

[@btnw8]

The title is about showing the whole process in 4 minutes. Yes, coating is a must if you want the headlight to last longer. However nothing is permanent. Thanks for your comment

[@btnw8]

Maybe not monthly, but a couple times a year.

[@MyGuyKirby]

Ceramic coat them or apply PPF

[@softpink6300]

What if the problem is the inner part?

[@btnw8]

Then you will have to open the headlight and clean it from inside. Seen a video where a dude cleans the inside with a microfibre towel and 2 magnets. Havent tried that yet tho

[@shivanayan5466]

Sandpapers sales 📈

[@ajithsivadas9566]

wow...

[@atiqulrehmanmalik5173]

Everything is Planted

[@user-jn9ss2qy3w]

think i would rather pay a shop to clean mine. to much work

[@jaya.0069]

Aww, get out of that recliner and do something!😁

[@rolybling]

Lazy or what

[@typhoontim125]

Get off the sofa

[@bbo40]

I just replaced mine with new lens (on both wife's car and my own) probably took less time than this did !

[@typhoontim125]

@@bbo40 Very wasteful!!!

[@grandwonder5858]

3 hours and a boat-load of money to get this done!

[@renogunzddragon1900]

Boat load .you just not good with money

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

@@renogunzddragon1900🏆🏆🏆🤑🤑🤑😆😂🤣

[@NajiahMotor]

Keren..

[@rafaeleliz3289]

800 grit Ver , 1200grit Hor, 1500 Grit Vert, 2000 Grit Hori, 2500 Grit Ver

[@matthewlove6985]

4-minutes? More like all afternoon.

[@alexnguyen7244]

😂😂😂

[@gladememmott3001]

He's talking about the length of the video........ Way to make yourself look stupid 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gladememmott3001]

He's talking about the length of the video. Way to make yourself look stupid 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@diniesuhaili1048]

he literally said "shown" in 4 minutes

[@Terrestrial..1]

Took me 5 minutes with some oven cleaner paste (vim) then hosed it off.

[@btnw8]

I have to try that

[@johngray8249]

Better to use T-cut, no problem and done in a couple of minutes

[@user-rw6rx4sc7j]

A Headlights Cleaner from ABRO 3 minutes .

[@hectorraigosa7149]

Why do that. All you need is mothers wheel polish. Same results.

[@TheJoker-jv3ou]

Just did mine today with mothers and it came out amazing!

[@btnw8]

Aluminium polish won’t work for these headlights, u need to sand the rotten 2k clear on top.. otherwise you will have a line and difference between the 2k and the non coated part of the headlight

[@jamespinckard4210]

Just saw another video where the guy used mothers mag polish and was finished in 2 minutes. No brainer..............

[@Ron-sk8wo]

The time is sped up

[@Conservator.]

Of course it’s sped up. That’s to save you time watching the video.

[@foxxy2017]

I'm looking for the Crackhead technique the man did on my car. Idk what he did to get my headlights so sparkling but I know I don't want to pay him $20 a light 😂 this too much😂

[@DJLILM09]

some of the sanding can be skip

[@btnw8]

Yes, I agree

[@Conservator.]

Smaller steps requires less sanding. 1.5x grit size steps is optimal I think.

[@kingsmead646]

Then go and buy new headlights. 😂

[@valpadilla1]

I j7st us3 a rag with a drop of breakfluid. Clear headlines in 2 minutes or kess. 😂

[@btnw8]

Never tried that, will try it on scrap lense and see what happens 😂

[@waynelynch3862]

Most of us think the job is 4 minute due to title. Way too much prep & restore. Just go with the toothpaste for a 6-12 month job. Tape if your messy.

[@btnw8]

You cant get this result with a toothpaste

[@jamesjohnson8345]

Then cw circular with 300 grit, then ccw circular with 600 grit, then ovally with 1200 grit, then opposte ovally with 1500 grit, then triangular with 500 grit, then . . . BS.

[@yogeshsoni8135]

8 hours of the work shown in 4 minutes 😂

[@barneyh7393]

Might have been easier to jus buy another car 😂

[@Conservator.]

By using small increases of grit size, you don’t need to sand a lot. I find it’s much less work to use small increments because large increments requires a lot more sanding. The sanding should take much more than 10 minutes.

[@robeszr]

its no protection on headlights since u sand it down so after 2-3 months its worst then before :)) smart.... :))

[@JohnDoe-gi1vr]

Right. Just get new lights on partsgeek

[@kkkkk-sh2fq]

ピカール知らんのか？

[@geostrong3606]

Too much work buy new ones easier

[@btnw8]

Easier if you pay someone to do it, but for sure not cheaper haha

[@Conservator.]

The new matrix headlights will set you back well over $2000 each.

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

I see, I see 👵

[@gigabyte2573]

Clickbait title !

[@btnw8]

Its meant to show the whole restoration in 4 minutes. I guess it can be missunderstood.

[@gigabyte2573]

@@btnw8 Yes it catches the eye ! maybe it would of been better if you had added the words 'in a 4 minute video' 👍

[@typhoontim125]

The moans about the 4 minute thing in these comments 🙄..Lads would ye ever cop on!

[@bryanp4827]

We wouldn't need all of this BS if headlights were still made of glass...🙄🙄

[@webizzle1]

Man aint nobody doing all of tht. 4 minutes my ass . 4 minute vid sped up smh 🤦🏿

[@fabnola4120]

Toothpaste works better and faster

[@btnw8]

Might be faster, but I don’t think it’s better

[@shootitstraight6769]

Bullcrap

[@winthropbaker5494]

Bs