Kc's Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My buddy went off overseas for some years & upon return he found his pair of Xenon Head lamp after polished with PlastX Clear Plastic with rotary, both wool & foam pad at 1500 rpm close up an evenly sanded pic Restoration continues with polishing off Opt Hyper spray Compound - OPT double side wool Pad then Step down to 3" wool pad @ 1500 RPM rotary finishing off with OPT Hyper spray polish - OPT double sided foam pad & 3" polishing pad @ 1200 rpm finishing at 600 rpm IPA Wipe down Ta da the permanent OPTI COAT Opti-Coat 2.0 forms ceramic bonds (Si-C)at very high temperatures and will not be damaged by extreme heat. Therefore, it can be used to protect wheels, brake calipers, engine compartments without any issues. from here ta da it was OPTI COAT protected tested with fire - xenon lighting I could have save my time & effort by walking away..... choose this day to face or not to face......that thin line make a huge difference.... Full write up http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/2012/02/doctor-head-lamp-rm-8000-head-lamp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kc's Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 revised version My buddy went off overseas for some years & upon return he found his pair of Xenon Head lamp as they have too many cars but very less of shaded place the last series, in my Hands on Car detailing clinic , we talk about restoring oxidized Head Lamp...due to car wash ...aggressive sanding by road side ..... due to wear & tear http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car-detailing-forums/398613-the-complete-car-detailing-hands-on-clinic-by-malaysia-car-detailing-guru-kcs.html 2 factor contributing to such oxidations,firstly the roadside foam wash (harsh chemicals & sponge use during washes) often this sponge soaked & filled with dirt, grim and sand that is not wash away became - TA DA sand paper) try to send for just one wash on just detail black car and check out the finishing this is the 2 most thrased exterior part of the car (our halogen uses heat the filament to a greater degree create light during night use -Reflector optics) and sun during the day..and combine with the roadside sand paper wash..ta da.. it is just like scrapping off the UV resistance protector, worst still if it is Projector (polyellipsoidal) with a High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps BUT as for this pair.....it was hardly washed by others, hardly driven at night but still the damages so, he went to check out this pair of replacement Xenon - it cost more than RM8k look at the extreme close up pic (was shot by a PAS camera) evenly chalked up by mother nature threads completely washed out by Mother nature ( as we are in Tropical Rain forest - full with acid rains as well) extreme close up ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I always like to take up impossible task, as if I fail....no one can blame me....but If i succeed ...It must be the Higher hands after polished with PlastX Clear Plastic with rotary, both wool & foam pad at 1500 rpm ta da ....isnt that a money shot????? convincing enough another extreme make over close up how can I just walk away (closing a blind eye) - although it only took me less than 30 minutes to get each side done....... I CHOOSE NOT.... but FACING THE GIANT Facing the Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia inspired and reminded by this movie......i took up the challenge for the next 4 hours..... taping the side of the paint & chrome parts.....ensuring it is protected when sanding take place - safety come first 1. after taping non affected area (3-4 ply of taping) 2. SANDING begin Lube with ONR (invest in a sanding backing plate - i trim in smaller for these curvy areas) 2a. Begin with - 1500 grit 2b. followed with - 2000 grit 2c. Finish off with -2500 grit an evenly sanded pic Restoration continues with polishing off Opt Hyper spray Compound - OPT double side wool Pad then Step down to 3" wool pad @ 1500 RPM rotary finishing off with OPT Hyper spray polish - OPT double sided foam pad & 3" polishing pad @ 1200 rpm finishing at 600 rpm ta da it was OPTI COAT protected tested with fire - xenon lighting I could have save my time & effort by walking away..... to face or not to face......that thin line make a huge difference.... thanks for viewing yet another head lamp restoration guide cheerio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfections Detail Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Nice turn around on those headlights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kc's Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Nice turn around on those headlights! Thanks perfections for your kind words glad to know another optimum fanatics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfections Detail Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yea I love optimum products, but I think I love it more when you post a thread and say ta da! I laugh every time. You do some great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kc's Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Yea I love optimum products, but I think I love it more when you post a thread and say ta da! I laugh every time. You do some great work thanks Optimum Fanatic \ I am known for this OPTIMIZER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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