PART 1: HEADLIGHT RESTORATION

SCOTT WITH DALLAS PAINT CORRECTION & AUTO DETAILING IN PLANO TEXAS PERFORMS A HEADLIGHT RESTORATION
www.dallaspaintcorrection.com
Products Used:
1. Griot's Garage 11241 3" Orange Polishing Pad (Set of 3) - amzn.to/3bkO84V
2. Griot's Garage 10813STDCRD 6" Dual Action Random Orbital Polisher with 10' Cord - amzn.to/2wtsufI
3. Meguiar's M10532 Mirror Glaze Ultra-Cut Compound, 32. Fluid_Ounces - amzn.to/2wivj3s
4. Meguiar's M20532 Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish, 32 Fluid Ounces, 1 Pack - amzn.to/3dk5nVy

[@DanielSilva-ll2ni]

Exactly, Scott. That is one reason why I really enjoy your videos... You’re a third party and don’t have an agenda like Chem Guys or some of the others. They’re helpful, but only focus on their products. Your years of knowledge and experience keep us “DIYers” watching. Thanks!!

[@ewlinitis]

So if you ownd a business and sold stuff.... you would sow videos promoting other peoples stuff ? I don't get it, enlighten me.

[@faheemzia8983]

Scot probably has the most authentic videos and real info then most on KZbin.

[@cindyhale6748]

i love your funny words lol even on easter it's still funnny lol. I love all your videos they are so helpful for a new woman who has loved cleaning cars for years but learning new tricks from you are a true pleasure.

[@katebeedot6964]

love the way you get down to fundamentals plus the lady on the fence!!

[@mrlooneycooney8948]

Love your video and I totally agree on what you said! On hard jobs I even used a 120grid to roughen it up before going on to 400/600/800 . Then I went through from 1200 up to 6000 before buffing and recoating . Mostly on hard used vans i used hard sanding, I had contracts from dhl/ups, but also policecars etc...and those were driven hard all the time..headlights were a disaster sometimes and needed to be clean since they also drive alot at night. And in my experience, starting this rough gave the best results to deepclean the lenses.

[@andypitz1]

Thank you not only for the actual information but also for addressing the fact that a lot of us are just getting into this and are looking to gain confidence in our techniques. Great video

[@fabuloso3635]

Your the man! I love your long descriptive videos for a beginner like me its GOLD. I keep talking up a storm I'm taking notes :)

[@kevinfinn9885]

Love this guy! He's super funny and always has a great outlook.

[@visionaryrecords7644]

I love restoring headlights I always use 1000,2000 or 1500 sandpaper but after this video it's time to elevate my business . Thank you Scott!

[@rockyringo1247]

I like all of your videos, sometimes I forget to hit that button when I binge watch after work, thanks brother

[@arungraeff4547]

Scott your the man!!! Love you passion and that you don’t have an agenda!!!!🙏🙏👏 happy Easter!!

[@rpgbanana]

Scott your awesome, anyone who complains about your "long winded" videos just don't get it:) Thank you for all your effort

[@John-bu9yz]

I’m a weekend warrior detailer but just started doing mobile detailing since I had some much stuff already I spent an additional 2-3k$ in equipment professional chemicals ect but if I didn’t watch this videos I’d have spent a lot more on junk I didn’t need or stuff that do the same things THANKS FOR THE GREAT ADVICE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@Snicker60515]

Glad to see someone sweat as much as I do when I'm doing the hard labor. Great video as always!

[@fredslayton]

Scott, you should change your channel name to “The Detailed Detailer”. It may stop the “long winded”comments...plus a lot of us appreciate all of the extra detail that you go into

[@ericcastaneda6323]

what is the lowest grit you can go if the lens is pretty pad?

[@FernandoGarcia-qe3oc]

Your a very wise person. Love this video. Great job😏🙃

[@tukulitozakayamas2103]

a get a question. at the end if you are going to use a wax or a sealant you can sand up to 3000. but if you are going to use a clearcoat you only need to sand up to 1500 to 2000 grit?

[@mikej5154]

If you had one go to All in one or one step what would you reccommend? I hear HD speed alot..

[@evo8power]

Hi Scott. I’ve been doing 1500, 2000, 3000, compound, polish, ceramic and I’ve had lights out there for years that look the same as the day I did them. It’s all in the technique

[@Lobo_cafetero]

I love you Scott!

[@erikgamboa8299]

Its about the "love and time" put into a vehical... Keep talking my friend! Keep talking!!

[@agustinvazquez3266]

Your videos are so informative, it shows how detail orientated you are. I think the thumbs down you get in your videos are from chem guys or other detailers that do not have your skills. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with future detailers and enthusiastics!!

[@ScottPBrown]

(fast) "no way that guy does't know what that means..." - hilarious ! Hey Scott - sending you (whatever it should be called: wishes, prayers, actually sending them if we are so entitled, etc.) Many blessings, for being so selfless, and completely giving of your time (most valuable asset) in these unbelievably thorough, comprehensive, and exhaustive list of topics - videos on your channel. Never a promo, always pure in their intent to do nothing but be helpful. Critical (none of that pol correct crap) of a product or process when they need to be, yet with never any negativity. Gratitude from N. GA (pron: jaw-ja), more specifically N Atlanta.

[@DrumBass98]

Keep doin what you're doin. You're authentic.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

thank you..much love my friend:)

[@gmitch239]

Did you use car soap or dawn in your soap mixture? Gonna try this on a family members car tomorrow.

[@rickviehdorfer4755]

This is very good, quite informative. Given that OE headlights can run into thousands of dollars (the cover alone on my BMW headlights is over $225 apiece) this information is worth every penny.

[@andrewvaldez8783]

Does anyone ever protect there tail lights Scott? If you plan on keeping vehicle for long or not.

[@cblackmail]

Scott,Could you use a small DA with the same grit as you are using? (ie 2" or 3")

[@Liberatus]

Beginning to learn how, I like the full lesson-Thanks man

[@AlmaRockeraOficial]

How much money 💰 do you put aside or charge per job for paying your taxes?

[@Pmkt916]

Can you recommend other clear coat restorer that are budget friendly? Thanks

[@eddiefoy3701]

Ever try heat to smooth out polycarb? Does a nice job on small scratches, and haze. Re-flows the surface nicely. A nice butane/propane heat gun (NOT an open flame, a screen prohibits a flame to pass)

[@rockymcallister4258]

I just watched the first video. Great stuff! My only critique is that maybe you should have mentioned that clouding of the lense, may happen from the inside. Bad gasket around the lamp or a crack in the housing... Polishing the outside will do nothing for the inside. I learned this the hard way! 😄. Cheers! Love your work!

[@biffnarzilla4649]

After the initial 800 grit sanding, it's easy to not really get all the rest of the "un/under-sanded" areas that you need to go back over. When done with the initial sanding and the surface is dry, take a simple crayon and circle the areas that need the "extra work" - then re-sand with the 800 grit paper. Don't use a marker like a Sharpie... the solvent in the solvent-based markers might actually begin to "melt" into the plastic layers.

[@mynsxt6]

I found that mothers mag and aluminum polish will get you to cleanville with these lens much faster and with no taping off or sanding at all. with a DA and an aggressive cutting pad

[@maxversanes112096]

I messed up and used 800 grit but it was more textured and left big scratches??? What should I do I'm just practicing on my wife's car

[@fredslayton]

You want to “start” at 800. Then wet sand in the other direction using 1000, then rinse with rubbing alcohol, then wet sand with 2000, then 3000. Scratches will be gone. Polish and clear coat to get perfectly restored headlights.

[@sscrystal1085]

will this work for glass headlights??

[@chattanoogamobiledetailing]

Whats your warranty

[@JoseAlvarez-rz6sl]

Where do I find the sandpaper at a auto shop or a hardware?

[@Okie-Tom]

Nice video Scott. How can you tell if all the clearcoat is gone and your down to polycarbonate only?

[@fredslayton]

Your answer is at 18:43-18:59

[@2010stoof]

Dang. The yellow one below looks like my trucks headlights. Wish you did that one

[@trscsaeg]

What kind of tape is that

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

dear Scott i was always wondering.......why only the front car lens are getting oxidizes and not the rear? are the same material...ara both exposed to uv light.....why the rear lens dont get oxidized?

[@buckeye9252]

Im gussing its a combo of the paint in the lense + the fact that since it colored its harder to see the light oxidation.

[@willberger3063]

You crack me up :)

[@patricktuggles4815]

The worse the lens the lower grit you start at?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

yes that would be correct

[@Criticalthinking788.]

Let there be light, for Easter. Lol

[@patrickguida3979]

Scott. I'm a new viewer of your video's. When use a buffer to train you say what type of pad, maker and type of solution, amount of solution. Start speed then full speed 4,5 or 6. You need to add amount of pressure your using. You know the amount of pressure to use like the back of your hand. For this beginner it makes the difference thank you. Patrick G

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

i have heard others say use moderate pressure...ok what does moderate pressure mean?..i could say many different things but at some point those who truly want to learn will have to take the jump and just try it out on their own:)

[@chiphill4856]

Lookin good! Try alternating sanding directions a little more, then finish evenly, side to side. It will go faster. ✌🏼

[@TheTbailey869]

"Oh, my God, I hope this guy doesn't have a long video..." They don't know you very well, do they, Scott?

[@johngym3187]

Good info video….you know you talk too much but keep doing it 😂lol

[@michaelhuppman6413]

What's next? The chipped chrome on the bumper. That seems to need more attention :)

[@charlesdetailn8514]

Thanks for another great video Scott!!! Quick question about headlight restoration. Can you dry sand??? Seen some videos where they dry sand for the first step. They use 800 grit too. Thanks in advanced

[@jeffjeffrey4956]

No

[@richardfox3924]

6:05

[@andresbelingon6317]

Replace with after market lense if not OEM...

[@jeffjeffrey4956]

You are saving money on a gym membership so I'd say you're double dipping here. (;

[@m3talc0re]

On most cars, probably leave the headlight assembly on the vehicle. But for the one on here, it's 2 pins to remove the entire thing... XD

[@yodo6414]

Most kits start at 800 grit

[@AmericanConstellation]

Best way...is to just buy new ones! You can buff the old ones...They turn bad again quickly. Just get new ones...and take good care of them...

[@roba3784]

Authentic? Check out 15:39 - that's elbow grease ladies and gentlemen.

[@joe1071]

"it's Jesus's Resurrection, he's flipping out, 'come on get to the point'" lol. Scott, I would be shocked if you didn't sell Cutco knives, Kirby vacuumes, or Vitamix at Costco at some point in your life

[@1nickf33]

Tip: Put his video on 2x speed

[@Stevespecs]

Actually glass has better optical qualities than polycarbonate. The finest optical systems have glass optics.

[@gustavomolina8399]

Scott, you never added the link to the "opti coat". Thanks!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-lens-headlight-coating.html

[@MichaelA-fu1kt]

What the heck was dripping out of your nose?

[@shawnbeck2303]

Mag wheel cleaner. 5 minutes put it on. rub it off. Clear lenses. Mag wheel cleaner $6.00 at Walmart. Shawn.

[@keithroberts5611]

The lens itself is horrible to start with unable to see thought!! Because of its construction!! Secondly I can't think of any restoration kit that the grit size starts at a high as 1000=1500 Grit?? For anyone thinking of restoring there own headlights, The best and tested brand is probably the 3M restoration kit, It takes all the guess work out for you!! Leaving you to concentrate on doing the job, Just follow the instructions properly it's fool proof, And the results are show room finnish,!!!🤔🇬🇧👍

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

Dude do you ever stop talking lmaooo

[@highrzr]

Yes, "Please get somewhere"! Do more. Talk less.

[@AlexAlex-vo8ep]

Fast forward thru this....as usual he babbles on and on. Could have finished all in one. video, but likes to hear himself talk. Didn't bother watching #2.. found other videos that get to the point without all the BS.

[@hkbsud3431]

talk too much....go find a girlfriend

[@DarioSpeed.]

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