Help polishing xenons - Page 2

Arctic · 17th April 2020, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Rp61973

I believe I am right in stating that all this rubbing down and polishing hard work will be in vain unless the plastic is refinished with a suitable clearcoat to prevent further degradation of the plastic surface.

Hi Paul
yes I have read that people have seen hazing of the lights again 3-6 months later if no protective coating is used, as above mine have stayed clear which I am happy with until they start to haze or even if they I will leave well alone, the old saying don't try and fix something that's not broken

T-Cut · 19th April 2020, 13:44

This is what I've used. When you buy a clear coat / laquer, the vital thing to check is that it specifically gives UV protection. Without that, it's all a waste of effort.

TC

Robti · 22nd April 2020, 10:59

Well just lifted my headlights from the back room and lenses are all sticky, only gave them a thin single coat left in back room out of sun for a day and then in sun till now, help what now

Robti · 22nd April 2020, 11:00

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

This is what I've used. When you buy a clear coat / laquer, the vital thing to check is that it specifically gives UV protection. Without that, it's all a waste of effort.

TC

Well the only tin on the bay is just under £200 and direct the postage is more than the product, any links?
Thanks

vitesse · 22nd April 2020, 11:36

https://e-tech.uk.com/e-tech-restore...ght-clear-coat

Regards

Robti · 22nd April 2020, 11:43

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Originally Posted by vitesse

https://e-tech.uk.com/e-tech-restore...ght-clear-coat

Regards

I seen that but at double the price delivered than elsewhere (although oos) I will wait

Arctic · 22nd April 2020, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Robti

Well just lifted my headlights from the back room and lenses are all sticky, only gave them a thin single coat left in back room out of sun for a day and then in sun till now, help what now

Sometimes they can take 48 hours if you are not using the car leave them off and longer, do not touch the lens

Robti · 22nd April 2020, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Sometimes they can take 48 hours if you are not using the car leave them off and longer, do not touch the lens

so how do I get the coating off as I brushed against the lens when Carrying them ?
Thanks

T-Cut · 22nd April 2020, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Robti

I seen that but at double the price delivered than elsewhere (although oos) I will wait

This is where I got mine, with free delivery: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-TECH-Re...YAAOSw9YFdGnGl

Nine times in ten, eBay is the best bet.

TC

Robti · 22nd April 2020, 17:55

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

This is where I got mine, with free delivery: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-TECH-Re...YAAOSw9YFdGnGl

Nine times in ten, eBay is the best bet.

TC

Well spent an hour searching the bay, Amazon and google and couldn’t find any stock bar the manufacturer site and someone selling a tin for just under £190 ish.
Thanks

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vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,536 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	https://e-tech.uk.com/e-tech-restore...ght-clear-coat Regards