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HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 5:03 am
by canf
Do anybody try to remove insede tarnish/Black haze/bulb burn marks? I saw alot of car which headlamps like that,there is nothing in outside but inside is very bad.
I think high heat or bulbs uv generate this, how can be cleaned when it opened, yellow-x is capable of to clean them or anyother chemicals needed.
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 7:06 am
by t4k
I do not remove the lens cover. If there is damage inside, it's better for the owner to replace the headlight assembly.
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 11:54 pm
by canf
t4k wrote:I do not remove the lens cover. If there is damage inside, it's better for the owner to replace the headlight assembly.
Dear t4k ,do you use spar varnish/mineral sprits 1:1 method now or what you use in these days or any updated method could found for clear coats.
Thnx..
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 5:35 am
by t4k
canf wrote:t4k wrote:I do not remove the lens cover. If there is damage inside, it's better for the owner to replace the headlight assembly.
Dear t4k ,do you use spar varnish/mineral sprits 1:1 method now or what you use in these days or any updated method could found for clear coats.
Thnx..
I use Delta Kits' system now.
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 5:47 am
by canf
Hımm, i see , is there anything wrong with minvax spar urethane/mineral spirits 1:1 mix method or just you want to change.
Do you recommend minvax method for me, i ask it because i write from Europe so, 1 bottle Delta 2K clear coat's shipping is 178$ so it does not make sense to buy it. i must find another protection method.
your opinions are important for me, i could not find it yet
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 6:23 am
by t4k
canf wrote:Hımm, i see , is there anything wrong with minvax spar urethane/mineral spirits 1:1 mix method or just you want to change.
Do you recommend minvax method for me, i ask it because i write from Europe so, 1 bottle Delta 2K clear coat's shipping is 178$ so it does not make sense to buy it. i must find another protection method.
your opinions are important for me, i could not find it yet
I recommend you use a product specifically made for headlight restoration, whether it be Delta or whatever you can find in your area at the best cost to you.
Good Luck!
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 6:36 am
by canf
i cant find special product in my country, i only found yatch varnishes, meg plastix, aerospace 303, yatchbrite pro-polish, car waxes ext and now what can i do? There is nothing special for headligts so i want to go with marine varnishes but i understand you dont offer it? is it harmfull or what ? it was very popular, now what is it problem? Thanks
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 6:58 am
by t4k
It is just best to use a product that is specifically manufactured for the task at hand.
Get a couple of old headlights from a junk yard and practice with the method or product of your choice. Then set them in the sun for a few months to see how they weather.
You need to come up with a method that pleases you and that is readily available to you.
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 7:22 am
by canf
Ok, but i dont understand still why you quit using minvax method? it is tested,it stayed 2 years,a lot of peole offer this method now too.if you dont,what you know? please tell what is wrong with this method
Re: HL inside cleaning
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 7:37 am
by t4k
canf wrote:Ok, but i dont understand still why you quit using minvax method? it is tested,it stayed 2 years,a lot of peole offer this method now too.if you dont,what you know? please tell what is wrong with this method
I never had a problem with any product I have used in the past. I just prefer to use a product that is made for the task at hand. I don't know what else to tell you...