Super Difficult Headlight Restoration😲 | Dodge Dart Headlights

Not everything goes as planned. This video is a perfect example of what you can run into when restoring headlights. Now you know to be extra cautious when doing Dodge Dart headlights🤣
Make sure to check out ‎@theheadlightrestorationpro ! Although I do it slightly differently, I learned of this method from him.
✨️Here are the products I use for headlights!✨️
🔥Power Tools🔥
Ryobi Brushless Drill: amzn.to/48wFJJA
Ryobi Right Angle Drill: amzn.to/4aJmBIO
ACDelco mini polisher: amzn.to/41V4vAo
Ryobi inflator (I use it as a blower): amzn.to/3O0KMty
✨️SANDING DISCS✨️
P500 grit: amzn.to/48wGbrg
P800 grit: amzn.to/3O0Km6s
P1500 Trizact: amzn.to/3O2TsPU
P3000 Trizact: amzn.to/3vzOF2e
🚨EMERGENCY DISCS (For Kias and 2k cleared lights)
P320 grit : amzn.to/3U19FJg
P220 grit: amzn.to/3RTYHTj
👉🏼OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED👈🏻
3m Automotive tape: amzn.to/48R49Nt
3m headlight restoration kit: amzn.to/48tW4i7
3 inch interface pads: amzn.to/48StNla
Chemical guys headlight restore: amzn.to/3HfsUXY
3D Headlight Restore:
amzn.to/4ahpgtw
Meguiars ultimate compound: amzn.to/3S0kdWq
3m respirator: amzn.to/48CWe72
Hand sanding blocks: amzn.to/3ShzraT
Meguiars headlight coating: amzn.to/3RZKIey
3m finesse-it polishing pad: amzn.to/47uFz3T
4 Ah ACDelco battery: amzn.to/47yvIKn
2 2 Ah ACDelco batteries: amzn.to/3tIlBoJ

[@J_Manley]

Thanks for the tips. I knew my Dart was special. It always seems like things are more difficult on this car.

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Lol 😂

[@browardheadlightrestoration]

Here is why you had a bad day. When you double or triple the sponge pads, it absorbs your torque, If you only used a single sponge you would have removed much more material!

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Yeah, I normally only use one, but I didn't want to dig to deep in the areas around the bulge

[@samueladams584]

Ryobi right angle drill, that's nice.

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Yeah its a lot more comfortable for me as it feels like a mini polisher, and that's what I'm used to. Normal drill will also work too

[@garethdavies7564]

prep is the key to any thing ... i used the vapor kit first time last week it blow my mind with a coating on top 👍

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Yep!

[@browardheadlightrestoration]

Oh, and another thing, I do lights every day, That right angle drill while comfy is a NO-GO! There is no clutch, that's going to bite you in the ass one day, while using 3 layers of tape is good practice you still need your clutch.

[@DelgadoDetailing]

You might be right, but I haven't ran into any issues using it. I feel like I have wayyy more control with it compared to a normal drill. It's all down to preference. Maybe I'll learn the hard way one day lol

[@btzemat210]

I had a hard time with my 2017 focus RS. It took me 6 hrs. Took my time, taking brakes, and it came out good.

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Hey bro the Focus lights are actually the #1 most difficult lights I've ever done. It took me 6 hours total as well🤣

[@henry_3r776]

Would like to see you’re set up man that Ryobi pack-out look awesome Great job !

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Thanks man! I'll make a video on it soon😊

[@24notw]

bro! i struggled a lot on a 13 Ram i used 320, 500, 800, 1500, and 3000 but still got scratches from the 320 and they ended up looking a little hazy at the end after the polishing and clear coat

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Yeah man unfortunately, if you use any pressure at all with the 320, you're gonna have a hard time getting those scratches removed. One thing that has helped me is splitting the light into sections, and using brand new 500 grits on each section. I've had good success removing 320 grit marks that way. Repeat with the 800 to get the 500 out, but after that, the 1500 and 3000 step is really quick

[@samueladams584]

I was trying to find the Lexus you did but its only in shorts

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Yeah, unfortunately I didn't shoot a long video of that lexus. Next time I get one in I'll do a longer video on it👍🏻

[@Notdb1gabe]

Do you wipe down the headlights with an ipa before the spray or directly spray over ?

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Nope! Just directly spray over. The IPA would remove the UV blockers from the restoration polish. But if you were to use something different from the Meguiars, like let's say 2k clear, then yes you would need to ipa wipe

[@Notdb1gabe]

@@DelgadoDetailing gotcha good to know I’m going to be offering this now as a mobile detailer the information you provided is greatly helpful I appreciate it

[@DelgadoDetailing]

@Notdb1gabe That's awesome! Yeah its been a great addition to my mobile detailing services. I'd highly recommend practicing at a junk yard first as it definitely has a learning curve

[@Notdb1gabe]

@@DelgadoDetailing I’ve previously done headlights with 2k however it takes too long this seems more like a cost effective viable solution for my wholesale client who flips cars no doubt

[@DelgadoDetailing]

@@Notdb1gabe Nice!

[@elite943able]

Ive tried to do this twice by hand on my Dart and they look so mediocre 😢

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Unfortunately, the Dart has one of the most difficult shaped headlights to restore

[@melchoralvarado6178]

How much warranty do you offer before they turn yellow or foggy.

[@DelgadoDetailing]

So if they follow my instructions on after care and use the kit I provide, I warranty it for 1 year. In reality, it should last about 2 years if they take care of them

[@cryptocentercartel1264]

@@DelgadoDetailing So if they don't buy your kit do you still offer a warranty?

[@DelgadoDetailing]

@cryptocentercartel1264 I don't sell the kit separately, it's included in the price of the restoration.

[@Sam-pc4fe]

What do you charge for a job like this?

[@DelgadoDetailing]

$100 starting price. These were $150

[@samueladams584]

Double stuff method

[@DelgadoDetailing]

🔥🔥

[@cryptocentercartel1264]

Triple stuffed!

[@DelgadoDetailing]

Yep haha