Permanent Headlight Restoration 2024 (DIY with 2k Clear Coat!)

Looking for a permanent headlight restoration you can do yourself? Tired of cloudy headlights reducing nighttime visibility? Here is your answer! I'll show you how to use a 2k clear coat (the #1 rated method) for a crystal clear, long-lasting fix at home, without a headlight restoration kit. This cheap & easy DIY method will save you money and will result in brighter, safer nighttime driving with new-looking headlights. Follow this step-by-step guide and restore your headlights like a pro!
Parts Used in Video:
2k Clear Coat: amzn.to/4bznGUw
3M Sand Paper Set: amzn.to/3UQ0J8q
Compressed Air Rechargeable: amzn.to/3KsOZ6X
Sponge: amzn.to/4dVwyFr
Plastic Drop Cloth: amzn.to/3ywx1xM
Painter's Tape: amzn.to/4dXg7J4
Tac Cloth: amzn.to/3QZ3frH
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Parts Used in Video: 2k Clear Coat: amzn.to/4bznGUw 3M Sand Paper Set: amzn.to/3UQ0J8q Sponge: amzn.to/4dVwyFr Plastic Drop Cloth: amzn.to/3ywx1xM Painter's Tape: amzn.to/4dXg7J4 Tac Cloth: amzn.to/3QZ3frH

[@hwalker4955]

Followed these directions and new looking lights! Good advice and direction!

[@G35GarageNation]

Love to hear it! Brings the whole car back to life!

[@rAAARREE]

Gonna give this a shot thanks!

[@G35GarageNation]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@victorgutierrez4377]

Great job!!!!

[@G35GarageNation]

Thank you!! Hope it was helpful!

[@JohnnyGAdventures]

That's great if you have the skills

[@G35GarageNation]

Take your time if you decide to do it: it should only take 2 hours max if you go slow.

[@olivergrajales400]

Could i also use any other 2k clear coat

[@G35GarageNation]

It's best to use the one we linked, it's highly rated and will last. Others may flake or yellow fast.

[@yo-xzn8600]

Umm what should you do if it looks runny?

[@G35GarageNation]

That is orange peel. Make sure to do VERY light coats to avoid it. If it looks bad then you will just need to sand/polish to remove it and respray with very light coats.

[@yo-xzn8600]

@@G35GarageNation got it thanks

[@yo-xzn8600]

Should I use something even more lower as I only used 800, 1000, and 2000 grit sand paper? Or should that work to remove the orange peel

[@G35GarageNation]

@@yo-xzn8600 Yes you can, as long as you go back to 800 - 1200 - 2000 after using 400 for example.

[@toycoma98]

2K clear coat is the best way to restore headlights. Buffing and polishing, ceramic coating it DIY or from a detailer is a waste of money. Its still bare plastic. Clear coat has actual UV protectant or resistant in the paint.

[@G35GarageNation]

Agreed, I've tried the buffing/polishing technique with all types of brands, nothing lasts. 2k clear is the only way.

[@Lola6654]

Does the tac cloth need to be wet?

[@G35GarageNation]

No, tac cloth should be dry.

[@Genno1012]

I read about doing this with 2k clear but overtime apparently it starts cracking and the headlights are ruined

[@G35GarageNation]

I did this 11 months ago. They look brand new still. Zero cracking and they are completely clear.

[@Genno1012]

@@G35GarageNationnice maybe I’ll try on my 90s Honda