Unfortunately, I just lost a big fleet account to one of these people who sand and then clear coat. Watching the person work (in "civilian" clothing... I doubt he would have let me watch if I was in uniform), he follows the exact same sanding steps. He then masks the whole front of the car and sprays clear coat. Obviously, clear coat does not give the same UV protection that Infinity does. What it does do, however, is make the lens look brand new. I mean, his work looks like it just rolled off of the assembly line.
This is a problem for me. If I'm doing something wrong, and the DK method should be able to make the headlights look brand new, please let me know and I'll keep working at figuring out what I need to fix. However, if my results are typical, then I've got to figure out what to do about this other guy. Cause frankly, my dealerships don't give a damn how long the lenses last, as long as it makes it off of their lot. And the way things are shaping up now, I can't compete.
TLDR: Is it reasonable to expect 100% perfection on a headlight restoration? If so, what am I doing wrong so that there are still ultra fine sanding marks on the lens? If not, how do I compete with someone who makes it look perfect using clear coat?
As always, thanks for your help.
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See how, with the mustang, the light makes the lens very obvious, as opposed to passing through as if it weren't there? And the Jeep had a lot of stress/heat fractures, so it may not be the best example.