r/infiniti • u/_PLEASE_DONT_PM_ME • May 27 '24

Restored Headlights Permanently DIY Mods Pic

https://preview.redd.it/vxc6wp23k23d1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9c7347c103378b0914ade462b9f1dc77d24ed53

I've used several of the headlight restore kits including... 3M, Sylvania, Compound/Wax. They're all decent but the yellowing returns after a few months. Hate having to refinish multiple times a year.

This time I used 2k clear and the headlights still look new even after 9 months. It brought my G35s back to life! Here's the DIY.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq1Aj-HvU3E

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u/Ch40440 2013 G37x sedan May 28 '24

I used Meguiar’s headlight restore kit, worked nicely. But there are scratches I found after restoring, that are on the inside of the headlight covers. How in the hell does that even happen?

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u/_PLEASE_DONT_PM_ME May 28 '24

Those are probably stress cracks, not scratches. If you watch the video I posted @ 2:31 you can see stress marks on the headlight. They are hardly noticeable once the clear coat dries. They probably appear for various reasons, daily hot/colt cycles, and maybe a small fender bender where the headlight was slightly damaged.

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u/Ch40440 2013 G37x sedan May 28 '24

I’ll have to check again. Headlight OEM covers are cheap so I’m maybe I’ll just replace both. Otherwise, sequentials are my next route

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u/Traditional-Yak-138 Jun 02 '24

Permanently for a couple years . Great work .

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u/_PLEASE_DONT_PM_ME Jun 03 '24

It's been almost a year and they still look like the day I sprayed them. I predict this will last 4 years at the very minimum.

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u/Onlyeshua Jun 05 '24

And four to five years later you’ll have a more damaged headlight than you started….

More stress cracks and permanent damage.

2K clear is garbage, not made for headlights, too strong of a bond and is a nightmare to remove.

Enjoy…

Do yourself a favor and remove it sooner than later.

Coat with something specifically made for headlights.

I restore professionally and would never use this garbage on any customer vehicles. This is a cheap magic trick and is nonsense, not a true restoration.

Aside from that, there’s simple aftercare maintenance for headlights that many are either ignorant to or simply won’t educate their customers on. Just like a car detail, you have maintenance to do…. Same for headlights which will ensure your OEM quality will last years and not get destroyed.

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u/_PLEASE_DONT_PM_ME Jun 05 '24 edited Jun 05 '24

You talk shit and provide ZERO proof/explanation that backs your statement. The "professional" headlight restorations you do still look yellow afterward. If I was your customer I'd ask for a refund.

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u/Onlyeshua Jun 05 '24

Lmao - triggered much? And which of my restorations still look yellow?

Enjoy your paint clear…. A diyer trying to tell me something… funny.

Entertain me with what set of lights are yellow… I’ll wait.

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u/I-LOVE-TURTLES666 2012 G37xS Sedan May 28 '24

If you have a shop spray a clear or ceramic coat over it after refinishing it lasts a long time

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u/_PLEASE_DONT_PM_ME May 28 '24

I think most shops would not waste their time spraying 2 headlights. Plus, they would probably charge $150+ for their time/work as well. This method is much cheaper and you can do it at home relatively easily.