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And here is my new sealant test.http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/37701-headlight-sealant-spar-urethane-vs-opti-coat-2-0-a.html

Well, I have concluded my original spar urethane longevity test with the two year update. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/19021-headlight-restoration-new-uv-sealant-idea.html And now I am ready to try the unpolished version, and see how long it lasts, but I am testing it head...

Longevity Test- 2 years after restoration Well, this is my final update on these lights with this test, the spar urethane (polished version) has run its course and is starting to fail as the summer heat eats into it. I don't use this method anymore, as I have skipped the polishing step and...

Yeah, the professional extractors like the aztec, powerflite, etc... are pretty pricey but have much more vacuum and heat capability than the bissell. But, the Bissell will get the job done for you, and you really don't need a pricey extractor unless you will be doing this on a daily basis, as...

That should work, or purchase the little bissell green machine, I got one as a spare for when my extractor breaks down, and it was around $90 at wal-mart.

Check out my little write up I did last year, it might help you out. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/23201-my-version-cleaning-nasty-upholstery.html

I usually start out with 400, then go to 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, and now 3000, skip the polishing step and apply the sealant. You don't always need 400, it just depends on how bad the lights are. I think I am going to continue skipping the polishing step and just finish with whatever grit...

I completely agree flash, there has got to be mold hiding behind panels, in the carpet, padding, behind dash, inside vents, etc.... there is no way to remove every mold spore without tearing things apart. I did commercial and residential mold remediation several years ago, and it was no fun at...

I have only used the gloss urethane, not sure how well the semi-gloss would work, probably the same just not as glossy. Maybe someone else will chime in.

I would use opti coat or c quartz on new headlights, although I have not tried it yet, it sounds like the best option for lights already in good condition. I have only used the spar urethane on lights that are already in bad condition needing a full restoration, but on lights that don't need...

Even a spray on clear coat is going to fade away in my opinion. If clear coat was permanent they would spray it on at the factory, if they don't already. So far I have not seen any lights that are UV resistant over their entire life span. It seems like they fail within 5 years depending on...

Yeah, I am still using the 50/50 mixture with the wipe on method. I have always polished after sanding, and now that I see that thats not necessary, then I will adjust my process, and maybe machine sand with fewer steps instead of the lengthy hand sanding. I am really interested in the opti...

Here is a little different approach that I have been wanting to experiment with for quite a while now. I located some spare lights that needed a little work. These will be a "display" only to show the potential customer what headlight restoration looks like. I think someone had tried to...

Another more precise test would be to obtain a paint thickness guage, and see how much each UV treatment lasts or degrades over time. You can get very technical with this. Would a digital paint thickness guage measure the thickness of a coating on a plastic lens? I don't know if very many...

Also, something else to experiment with the spar urethane is multiple coats to see if it would help, also the spray on version versus the wipe on diluted version. When you apply the spar urethane to wood, you use more than one coat, and its not diluted and also its not suppose to be permanent...

I am definitely interested in the opti coat, and would look into testing it versus the spar urethane. Isn't the opti coat a urethane? Once my current test has run its course, I might test out the opti coat and the spar urethane side by side, my guess is the opti coat wins, since they are...

I just use a small measuring spoon. Here is one that autogeek sells that should work pretty good. 1 oz. Measuring Cups When I did the tail lights I did the reverse light part the same as the rest.

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