Headlight Restoration - Superglass

[Ebenezer]

I use a kit from gcabrasives for polishing the nicks and scratches out of my underwater camera acrylic dome

I see thay also have lens repair, headlight repair and clar coat repair kits now

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[Gazcw]

Something that's bugged me for the last few years was the appearance of the headlights on my QPV; they'd let down an otherwise gorgeous front-end and the time had come for me to do something about it... I'd had a go several times myself with off-the-shelf kits (Meguiars Headlight Restoration Plus) but with sub-standard results. Following an article I read in a magazine a few years back and having looked at some reviews online, I opted to give Chris Vagg at Superglass a go - based fairly local to me in Epsom, Surrey (https://headlightrestorationinepsom.co.uk/).

The results, as you can see below, are very impressive - Superglass is a US-headquartered franchise who own the IP of the compounds/chemicals of the substances used. Chris came to my driveway and worked on these for around 3 hours, and the sealing finish comes with a 2 year guarantee. At a cost of £50 + VAT per headlamp it's a mere drop in the ocean relative to the price of replacing the entire headlamp. Fortunately for me, the lens clouding was solely on the outside - I couldn't comment on how you'd go about taking the unit apart and dealing with internal defects. Chris is a brilliant chap and I'd highly recommend him for anyone else considering restoration of their headlamps.

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When are you running the Maserati get your lights done round my house day?

 

[Brendan]

I've noticed my headlights up close have tiny cracks/scratches, from a few feet not that noticeable.

I've tried autosolve(stuff for cleaning metal), plastic X, wd-40, medium grade polish, T cut, rubbing compound none of which have had any affect.

I'm guessing what I've used has been too mild, and I need to sand them... However, what if the cracks are inside the light? Obviously, if this is the case no amount of sanding will rectify this, and I don't want to ruin the headlights as they are so expensive. From looking at them, it's difficult to tell.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[zagatoes30]

I need to have a go at the 147 lights, might just need to be brave

 

[CatmanV2]

I got a refurb kit from ebay. It was great

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[Grantoonriusmo]

I've noticed my headlights up close have tiny cracks/scratches, from a few feet not that noticeable.

I've tried autosolve(stuff for cleaning metal), plastic X, wd-40, medium grade polish, T cut, rubbing compound none of which have had any affect.

I'm guessing what I've used has been too mild, and I need to sand them... However, what if the cracks are inside the light? Obviously, if this is the case no amount of sanding will rectify this, and I don't want to ruin the headlights as they are so expensive. From looking at them, it's difficult to tell.

Any suggestions? Thanks.






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Are you trying to do this by hand? If so, you are unlikely to generate enough heat to flatten the laquer down. You will have more success with a DA machine polisher. Failing that wet sanding by hand, compound and finally polish.

 

[makeshiftUK]

I've noticed my headlights up close have tiny cracks/scratches, from a few feet not that noticeable.

I've tried autosolve(stuff for cleaning metal), plastic X, wd-40, medium grade polish, T cut, rubbing compound none of which have had any affect.

I'm guessing what I've used has been too mild, and I need to sand them... However, what if the cracks are inside the light? Obviously, if this is the case no amount of sanding will rectify this, and I don't want to ruin the headlights as they are so expensive. From looking at them, it's difficult to tell.

Any suggestions? Thanks.






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Just use Superglass and be done with it... it's pocket change relative to the price of a new set, and their work comes with a 2 year guarantee. They'll be able to advise you whether the cracks can be remedied with their treatment or if they're internal.

 

[Brendan]

Not feeling too brave. I'll try supaglass but I doubt they come out my way.

 

[makeshiftUK]

Not feeling too brave. I'll try supaglass but I doubt they come out my way.

They're a franchise, you might find they have someone else more local that covers your area - worth a shot.

 

[Brendan]

Thanks, I'll have a look