Results of a new headlight restoration kit I came across.

[Deride]

Got a new headlight restoration kit recently, unlike the 3m kit (which is pretty good) it has a clear coat that is UV activated/protected.

Before


After much sanding/buffing and adding the clear coat...


Re-installed in the car


Cured them for ~20 mins each with a UV lamp, the kit recommends only 10 minutes. Well, 20 is not enough I think I'll do an hour per headlight next time. (fingerprinted the left hand side re-installing it.)

The kit is still at the shop I'll let you guys know the brand name of it on Monday. It was not a cheap kit, our shop cost was $70

[evolutionmovement]

Very interested in knowing more about the UV clear coat.

[Deride]

Our shop's supplier said that it is a kit that Ford is backing/recommending. Has a 3 year warranty as well. I'll let ya know more on Monday when I grab my kit from work.

[evolutionmovement]

Awesome! I'd like to treat the Focus before it ages and the Legacy, if I ever do anything with it, so i don't have to weld new lenses in over the projectors again.

[Legacy777]

Thanks for the info, that's interesting about the UV cured clear coat.

[Deride]

Here's the kit on the manufacturer's website.

http://www.prestaproducts.com/Headlight ... tails.aspx

[James614]

Cured them for ~20 mins each with a UV lamp, the kit recommends only 10 minutes. Well, 20 is not enough I think I'll do an hour per headlight next time. (fingerprinted the left hand side re-installing it.)

According to the site this is intended to be done on the car, and takes 8 hours to fully cure (they don't say it out right, but mention you must wait 8 hours before washing the car).

I find the UV cured sealant interesting, I have to wonder how much better it works than the clear coat most people use for the same purpose.