How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY

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Headlight Restoration using Clear Coat. This video will show you how to clean and restore your headlights so they will never turn yellow or hazy again! You have seen videos on restoring headlights with bug spray, toothpaste, baking soda, and the kits you buy in the store, but all of these methods are temporary and eventually the haze and oxidation will come back.
My method will first make the headlight clear by wet sanding and then put a UV coat on it to seal it in.
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@prestonsserious 2 месяца назад

Its been 5 years my jeep is finally back yellow lasted so long cant thank u enough gna sell it after i do this magic to its headlights again at 290000 miles itll go for 2300 bucks 😊

@chrisfix 2 месяца назад

Glad to hear the real life experience! Mine lasted about 5yrs as well!

@nathanmartins5543 Месяц назад

@@chrisfixAre u able to drive the car while waiting the 24 hrs for the clear coat to dry? I wouldn’t be able to let the car sit for 24 hrs straight, would it still come out the same if i just wet sand and wax after the 24 hrs?

@AhmedAhmed-yt1pu Месяц назад

@@nathanmartins5543 i would'nt drive since the clear coat hasn't dried up yet and if dirt and rocks hit the headlight it will look scratched up

@A_Sailors_Prayer 26 дней назад

Bout to use this to get past a road worthy in Australia Cheers mate!

@73caprice 19 дней назад

I did this five years ago and it’s starting yellowing again. I don’t have any clear coat left so I just waxed it after wet sanding with 1500 and 5000 grit. Looks great

@SandumXD 3 года назад

This video is almost 7 years old now, and ChrisFix still respond to comments. What a legend!

@MasterGaming-el7jx 3 года назад

Tru

@bear9039 3 года назад

You can see him in the paint

@justanormie69420 2 года назад

Legend boi

@THXIIIRTEEN 2 года назад

This comment is 7 months old now.

@justanormie69420 2 года назад

@@THXIIIRTEEN lol

@sploekgriffy1402 7 лет назад

If you do this on a PT Cruiser, it increases the value by 11 dollars

@brandonpennock9381 7 лет назад

Sploek Griffy i have never laughed at a reply before I read this one

@archieunlmtd3206 7 лет назад

Made my day!

@klvAcosta 7 лет назад

Sploek Griffy lmao 😂

@richishere82 7 лет назад

Sploek Griffy but it cost 20$ to buy the stuff. 😂

@Ewadun 7 лет назад

I recently went to Walmart and spent $13.55, 99cents Store items included.

@mariosaccoccio1688 2 года назад

I followed these directions about 6 years ago, and the lights still look great! I also did the fog lights! Thanks, Chris!

@jdsguam Год назад

Well, I am now officially motivated - 6 years is a long damn time.

@mimos7214 Год назад

@@jdsguam How is it going

@juaquiqui-kun4333 Год назад

@@jdsguam That's enough time for the headlights to get 100k miles older or more, and still look the same from when he first restored them

@robertl955 Год назад

For everyone else, go watch any other headlight restoration "how to" video. This one has dated information, you don't leave the headlight rough so the clear coat can "stick" lol. The smoother it is the better it will look.

@mariosaccoccio1688 Год назад

@@mimos7214 Van is still on the road & the lights still look clear. There is a slight haze in one spot on the "top" of the lens, but overall, it's still looking good! The fog lights were pitted before & are still pitted, but clear, although they don't get much sunlight exposure.

@peggydawson6716 5 лет назад

Chris, can't thank you enough for your videos. I am 67 yrs. old and a widow so I have to do things on a limited income. Thanks for explaining why things are done and in easy instructions to follow. You are my go to guy for my 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4.

@voteqwerty 5 лет назад

Peggy Dawson 👍👍

@innerblaze3244 5 лет назад

Thats heartwarming

@bobbg9041 5 лет назад

That's your first mistake DOGE! If it says DOGE on it RUN AWAY...... I don't know why you ahve to Doge a car that always in service broken down.

@chasealexander9263 5 лет назад

bobbg stay in school

@Datsun7705 5 лет назад

bobbg 97 dodges are better than the newer ones

@JT9K 3 года назад

I literally just did this yesterday to the headlights of my 2009 MKS, and it came out PERFECTLY. Thet dealership wanted $800 for EACH new headlight!! ChrisFix, you're a godsend 🙇 Much Thanks to you

@freezee7547 3 года назад

He’s an alien and genius. Me, We’ve learned so much from his channel and DIY fix the things with the reasonable cost ever. Respect to Chris-fix, forever! And say no more dealerships! Yeah... xD

@JoseRodriguez-ob2ge 2 года назад

$800 for each!!!!!?????? 😳😳😳😳 What the ........

@solomonstello 2 года назад

You saved some serious money doing it yourself! DIY is where it's at!

@renenava5213 2 года назад

800dls per light??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kingofsludge7262 2 года назад

How has it stood up?

@photony Год назад

I’ve done this twice, probably 4 years apart, on my 2004 4Runner. An hour of work to make it look way better and brighter/safer lighting. Thanks, Chris, this works so well!

@rmatt53 Год назад

As others have recomended always go with SYLVANIA Headlight Restoration Kit. Shits the best on the market, and I can't recomend it enough.

@majorburke9735 Год назад

I did this twice too on my 2004 Camry. But it didn’t make it much better. And it got worse quick. I think once the plastic “yellows” it’s too late.

@OffTrail2000 Год назад

What brand clear did you use?

@sweatshopkids 10 месяцев назад

You've had to do this twice on the same car? The video claims it's permanent.

@steveq4178 9 месяцев назад

@@sweatshopkidsit lasted 4 years though even when you buy the car new they eventually haze so don’t get your point.

@michaelolson571 Год назад

Chris, you are the man. You've given me the confidence to try so many of these fixes that I never have before. You're an amazing teacher and awesome film maker. Thank you for all that you do.

@gravemind6536 6 месяцев назад

I did the headlights on my Mums car in 2020 (Had lots of time in lockdown) they were arguably too far gone and far worse than the ones in this video, I used his methods and was able to remove all the haze from the lights but they had also yellowed badly too but I only managed to remove 85-90% of the yellowing. However 3 years on from the work I did they still hold up and for around 100-200 dark miles until my Mum got used to the headlights being brighter she kept trying to turn off the full beam that wasn't on. This was a car she had bought cheap used for £600 so its pretty crap however I completely transformed the lights.

@nunayobusiness7521 3 года назад

i love how even after 6 years chris still replies to comments on this video, thats dedication! =)

@st.michaelthearchangel7774 3 года назад

Yes!

@Nub00005 3 года назад

Dude I thought the same thing. He is truly super humble and is so great full to be where he is.

@cosmicchairs 3 года назад

But he promised us to show how to clean car interior .... And no video yet:(

@codalexxs2864 3 года назад

lmao he still hasn’t noticed yours

@chrisfix 3 года назад

Of course!

@jayajay6622 5 лет назад

Last Tuesday my daughter and I attempted to refurbish the headlights on her 2007 Camry. We followed your technique step by step. While the wet sanding had us a bit worried at the beginning, the end result was brilliant. Thanks so much for sharing this adventure and I want to let you know that our “High Five” upon completion felt soooo good!

@lockergr 5 лет назад

That's great! About to do my 07 Camry as well. Did you use the Meguiar's G12310 PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish, 10 Fluid Ounces he recommends? Not sure how that step works.

@xzcrzykiller7055 5 лет назад

lockergr I’m thinking about doing this. Did you use the polish? If so how and what step do I do that?

@lockergr 5 лет назад

XZCRZYKILLER I've not done it yet so I can't say. Will try and update once I do. But for my understanding it should be used after the clear coat spray. It's supposed to get the orange peel off which I guess is the flakiness in the clear coat.

@xzcrzykiller7055 5 лет назад

lockergr ok thank you please do try to keep me updated.

@debbievidal9536 5 лет назад

I've just tried this and the headlights are still hazy

@robertbeauregard7157 Год назад

Thank you Chris. My 2008 MDX failed inspection due to yellowed/hazy headlights. Less than $50 at an auto parts store, and 30 minutes of my time, my headlights look brand new. Can't wait for 24 hours to do one more wet sand and then wax. You are a real treasure.

@gravemind6536 6 месяцев назад

I did this to my Mums cars it somehow had a valid MOT with the lights only being advisory and they were very far gone arguably too far gone I restored them but could only remove about 90% of the yellowing and haze I did this in 2020 whilst bored in lockdown and she was highly impressed with the headlight performance afterwards and kept trying to turn off the full beams due to the new levels of brightness. 3 years later the restoration is still holding up very well too. I used 5000 grit and 7000 grit sandpaper followed by T cut polish and turtle wax to restore them I imagine if I used better equipment I would have done even better.

@tomgoffnett5624 9 месяцев назад

I've been on the internet since the early 90's and this is the best instructional I've ever seen, heard or read. Nicely done. I had exactly zero questions after watching this instructional. Just saved me 400 dollars.

@tinyhotopicbitch 7 лет назад

The PT cruiser is good practice in case you mess up you just take it to the junk yard.

@13kkempton 7 лет назад

Oh ppulleeez!! I love the "my car is better than your car". I have owned 3 and each lasted 200k + miles. Great compact in the snow, the turbo has 225 horses and still running strong. Good car that Plymouth just decided to make is less so year after year until it's elimination. Chevy, now there is a company that made trash for years and years and just now coming back a bit.

@rbreeze789 7 лет назад

spudnic88 my neighbor used to have a purple pt cruiser with wood paneling on the side 😷

@SugaryCoyote 7 лет назад

Or drive it off a cliff and go about your day

@MK-ex4pb 7 лет назад

Brett Werner is amazing how hated these ugly pieces of shit are

@bxtboi 7 лет назад

spudnic88 XD

@dugwayrd 5 лет назад

I did this to two vehicles recently. The price to replace the set of headlights was $350, this made the headlights look amazing for less than $20. Thank you sir!

@chrisfix 4 года назад

Awesome!

@polishmafia1573 4 года назад

Did this actually work? I’m extremely nervous to do this... how long will this also last? I don’t get how using sandpaper which scratches it is a good think and then somehow magically the clear coat does it lol... just hard to believe.

@josegomez6549 4 года назад

@@polishmafia1573 then maybe don't do it lol. If you don't understand how it works then it's not for you..

@piergiorgiocestra3833 4 года назад

Have you used plastic primer before spraying the clear coat layers? The product that Chris used says that it bonds on plastic, mine doesn't and I'm scared it may look like crap...

@pierre4857 4 года назад

@@polishmafia1573 sandpaper removes the haze..by scratching it away, clear coat fills the scratches and adds a protective layer..lol

@ChiTownBossFJB 2 года назад

Just did this yesterday and I cannot believe how good my headlight looks! If you are having any doubts trust me, if you actually follow the steps you should be fine! Thanks ChrisFix!!!

@mccarthermitchell2873 4 месяца назад

Did this process today on some 7 year old headlights that were plain awful. I messed up a little on the 2nd coat and had to restart but the end result, following Chris' step by step instructions, gave me brand new looking headlights. I can actually see at night now.

@topixartist Месяц назад

By restart do you mean re sand?

@mccarthermitchell2873 Месяц назад

@topixartist when I applied the 2nd top coat, I touched it with a towel, and it bunched up and crackled. So yes, I sanded it back down with sand paper and restarted the whole process

@topixartist Месяц назад

@@mccarthermitchell2873 happens to me but when I sanded it down again the crackles were still there somehow

@moonlightninjaman 21 день назад

Yeah ive got crackles now. Not sure how to prevent this. Any tips?

@fishinforlikes1611 21 час назад

@@moonlightninjamanI just botched my clear coat as well. Tried sanding it down and I think I did it too soon or not enough sanding. Trying some varsol (paint remover) now and will update you if that gets rid of the crackle. Update- varsol didn't do much...sanding is the way to get the crackle to disappear. Lots of sanding lol

@starlight7365 3 года назад

I subscribed just because Chris still replies to comments even after 6 years.

@chrisfix 3 года назад

Welcome aboard! And I spend 4 hours every day reading and responding to you guys!

@user-kg3yc9zd7c 3 года назад

@@chrisfix woah that's crazy. You must be that type of person who has a schedule for every thing.

@christianbrooks1079 3 года назад

@@chrisfix can we get a timing belt video? 😁

@aaryabhardwaj9255 3 года назад

Same and because i want to see more bmw car thing he is doing currently

@prismadiaz1121 3 года назад

Same !

@brandoncriner5480 2 года назад

I'd recommend adding this in the description so it's easier to know what the steps are: 1. Tape around headlight 2. Wet sand 400 grit swirl pattern 3. Wet sand 400 grit horizontal pattern 4. Wet sand 600 grit swirl pattern 5. Wet sand 600 grit horizontal pattern 6. Thoroughly clean 7. Wet sand 2000 grit swirl pattern 8. Wet sand 2000 grit horizontal pattern 9. Thoroughly clean with alcohol and let air dry 10. Tape plastic bag around area of headlight 11. Spray 1st coat clear gloss UV rated 12. Wait at least 5 minutes 13. Spray 2nd coat clear gloss UV rated 14. Wait 24 hours 15. Apply Carnauba car wax 16. Buff out wax 17. Remove taped off material

@rmcvyp8633 2 года назад

clear coat for PLASTIC

@VaperWare 2 года назад

You missed the 3rd clear coat

@soonerdave22 2 года назад

Thank you!

@tonycervantes4816 2 года назад

Why use of 2000 grit after 600 grit ?? Brandon .

@brandoncriner5480 2 года назад

@@tonycervantes4816 Because you always go to a finer grit

@mariosaccoccio1688 Год назад

I De-fogged the headlights on my wife's 2013 Corolla yesterday and it came out great! More importantly, the lights on my Caravans, done years ago, are still looking great! Thanks, Chris!

@chrisfix Год назад

Nice work and glad the video was helpful!

@gravemind6536 6 месяцев назад

I told my Mum during lockdown I was going to sand the headlights and polish them on her 2005 MK5 Golf she said whatever and was not interested I was bored and just gave myself the task. When she next drove the car in the dark she was shocked and told me she keeps trying to turn off the full beam. She was very pleaseantly suprised with what the work did.

@Sparky62764 Год назад

Just done this to a older car that I seriously thought I was gonna have to buy new headlight assembly and decided to try this, after doing this it literally looks like I put new headlight assemblies in, what a difference this made, great video and thanks for sharing

@scatcat1994 7 лет назад

I reckon in just a few videos this guy has increased the value of my bike by a few hundred dollars, many many thanks.

@chrisfix 6 лет назад

Awesome! That is what I like to hear!

@kingkevin88888888 4 года назад

A random guy at my local salvage yard told me to take these exact steps to permanently clear up my headlights and it works just as in this video. Great step by step how to.

@chrisfix 4 года назад

That's awesome! Thanks a lot!

@airrolmedestomas 3 года назад

Im afraid to scratch the headlight with sand paper .it is ok sir?

@philipgligorov5848 3 года назад

@@airrolmedestomas if you scratch it a little bit with the 400 grip ir 600 grip just sand it with 2000 grip over the scratch and it will disappear

@gravemind6536 2 года назад

@@airrolmedestomas Don't be scared of that you will likely be fine and using sandpaper even with sub 1000 grit will not cause irreversible damage. As long as you polish the lights up well after sanding them they will last good.

@vikingwind25 Год назад

I just did my 2010 CRV and 2000 Explorer using this process. Works great and is easy to do. Beats the expensive Sylvania, Mothers and other kit methods out there today. Thanks Chris!

@chrisfix Год назад

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

@betterwithrum 11 месяцев назад

saw this video 8yrs ago when you first uploaded it Chris, didn't need it then, but man is it coming in clutch today. Bought a truck (Dodge RAM) and the state safety inspection. Just got back from Home Depot and about to put this video to work. Thank you!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

+Phillip Paul, I cannot reply to your comment for some reason so I hope you see this. You do not want to buff the lens smooth. You want to have scratches and follow the 400-600-2000 exactly like in this video. The 600 grit puts deep enough scratches into the surface of the lens while the 2000 light sand, cuts any surface roughness off. This allows for the clear coat to adhere properly so it wont peel in a year. If you make it smooth, the clear coat wont grab onto anything and it will peel. You can also have a problem with the paint running.

@GigaDonk 9 лет назад

ChrisFix So basically 400-600-2000 is a must? Not just 600-2000, or 2000 alone?

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

GigaDonk You can do 600-2000 but not just 2000. You need the deeper 600 grit scratches to help the clear coat adhere for a good long time!

@c.lalthuamluaiilalthuamlua3904 9 лет назад

ChrisFix

@antoniodebeljak 9 лет назад

Why you dont use wd40 ?

@devanandhurry3063 9 лет назад

@getsmarter5412 2 года назад

Hey- I did this 5 years ago, and now they're starting to fog up again. Actually I'm happy with the results, I came back as a refresher before I do it again- I even still have all the materials. Thanks!

@chrisfix 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@kingofsludge7262 2 года назад

How well did it hold up?

@jimflys2 2 года назад

Yes, that is about what you can expect. Consider the superior products that are applied from factory supplied headlights. They go yellow. Nothing lasts forever and all finishes are but temporary, but it is better than just buffing. A good 2K clear spray might be a better option as it is a catalyzed finish, but it is expensive and you must wear a proper respirator and not a dust mask when shooting it. Maybe get another year or two out of the finish over the airdry non cat finish.

@un.gatocurioso 2 года назад

5 years is pretty good

@gravemind6536 2 года назад

Keep waxing them every 3 months and you should avoid them fogging up again. Only so many times you ca restore them.

@driftyboizz 8 дней назад

Thanks for teaching me more in 5 months about engine maintenance, care, parts repair and prevention on a lot of aspects from it, than my automotive career has done in 2.6 years, love your dedication!

@kmlumd44 24 дня назад

This is a really good introduction to headlight restoration. Like most of his videos, he makes the task so approachable. Doing this shows the impact clear coat has, how unintimidating wetsanding is with stellar results, and is a good transition into familiarity with fixing bad clear coats on cars. My experience found that it does require more sanding than youd expect, that using different sanding motions increase results exponentially, and that it seems almost impossible to do damage if wetsanding with the ultra high grit because the layer removal is so gradual--you start to get to a point where you can sense when you're done sanding. I can see how paint work is such an art.

@kennithjaramillo6408 6 лет назад

Hey Chris, the thing that I love most about your channel is that even though this video is like what, 4 years old, you are still replying to people’s new comments. That shows commitment and it also means you care. Keep up the good work buddy! People care about your videos! (Especially me)

@chrisfix 6 лет назад

Thanks Trey! I do my best to answer as many comments as I can!

@m2rkiller 6 лет назад

Yeah, or maybe replying still because of the bull shit that's still continuing to get out to people!

@Dark_Lantern_ 5 лет назад

Matt Rivera or may be just it's because he likes reading a bunch of comments (like a lot of normal people do) and sometimes replies them just for fun. I'm pretty sure he's making this videos for fun too, so I bet he enjoys reading critiques and compliments about him.

@JackLoPinto 5 лет назад

Trey to add to your comment when it comes to a good video production "content is king" and when it is good information (like Chris presents) it will be timeless. In other words have a long shelf life out there. Take this subject matter for example the headlight lenses used to be made out of glass and if they still were we would not be having this discussion. But they were limited to a round or rectangular shapes. When the plastic design came out, all these new sleek molded designs started happening. Removing the headlight from just being stuck in the grill to actually evolving and incorporating the lenses aerodynamically into the body design and the fender. With awesome flexibility and creativity came one chink in the armor! The plastic surface is softer and more porous then glass and it is not impervious to UV or the sun damage as the glass lenses were. So I think Chris's choices for topics I feel come from our asking questions about current timely issues that we are currently experiencing.....and one of them is our plastic headlight assembly's are failing due to time and the elements. Sorry that was more then 2 cents worth but Chris you have inspired this old dog to possibly jump ship from my current mundane career of working for the man and starting my ownmobile detail business.!

@TanNguyen-yg5hw 5 лет назад

Trey Jaramillo jeery morning no goodbye

@thewizdad 3 года назад

Spraying tip: Start and end beyond the headlight, this prevents overspray on the headlights. Anytime you use a sprayer use this technique.

@Stedemn 2 года назад

Please explain?

@miketomlinson5028 2 года назад

@@Stedemn Long response-bear with me. When you spray the clear, you're going to move the can from side to side. When you make a pass with the can, start a foot or so before the spray pattern reaches the light. Press the button and make your pass across the light. Don't release the button till you are past the lens. This keeps the spray pattern consistent on the surface of the light. Consistent pattern=consistent coverage.

@SportsTalkLine 2 года назад

Thanks!

@sbura_ 2 года назад

Its like pre firing

@KevDoy 3 месяца назад

Kept this one in my back pocket for a while having not needed when it was posted. Here all these years later as a refresher since my headlights are now ready for a new coat. Thanks Chris!

@thevoyager87 Год назад

Hey Chris, been watching your videos for a while now and cant help but thank you for how helpful these videos have been! I just got my first car a couple days ago and I'm so excited to start working on it, starting with the headlights!! Keep up the awesome work my man!! ❤🚘

@bigtimepimpin666 4 года назад

If you want to double the value of a PT Cruiser, fill up the gas tank.

@KenBuscho42 4 года назад

Or, how about: "I'd like some wiper blades for my PT Cruiser?" "Sounds like a fair trade, here you go."

@lukesegovia6310 4 года назад

Lol I was wondering why he even had one

@ForeverStarWatcher 4 года назад

My former employer had a pt cruiser for employees to drive, everyone called it the pt loser cruiser

@onusgumboot5565 4 года назад

Too funny. My wife had a PT. I hated it. A drive of more than 10 miles was torture. What a piece of crap

@PM-ik5vu 3 года назад

LOL.

@robertsills2519 3 года назад

Chris, I appreciate the time and effort you put into make these video's available to your viewers. They are always very informative, clear, concise and to the point. Because of your expertise and the way you present your video's, you make it look easy and inspire novice like myself to give it a try. Keep up the good work, it is much appreciated!

@manuelstarr3602 2 года назад

You know Chris, I've lost count of the number of your videos I've watched and I have ALWAYS learned something from every video. I am now 75 and been in transport all my working life. Thanks son. Cheers

@adelaideo7417 10 месяцев назад

You are so clear with your instructions anyone can do this! Every time I thought of a question, you totally addressed it in the next clip. Thanks so much!

@s743af 6 лет назад

I tried a number of products to get the headlights on an older car we have clear again... with no success. They always clouded up again. We just decided not to drive it at night anymore and then I found your video and thought it was worth a shot. My 15 year old took one headlight and I did the other. It was quality time for us both and fun at the same time. The results were AMAZING! We were just hoping it would stay that way. BTW, I waited until 6 months elapsed before commenting and I'm happy to say this process works... permanently!! Thanks for posting this video and for instructions which were very easy to follow. My headlights are bright again and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. Outstanding!

@airviator9194 4 года назад

Surprised that he didn't use soapy wooder

@crystalsnekk1022 4 года назад

nice :D ;D

@AbolfazlMirzaei 4 года назад

soapy wooder didn't exist then. :-D

@jerryray3228 3 года назад

Wooder

@florret2003 3 года назад

@@jerryray3228 That requires the use of a tree.

@LilBarrillo 20 дней назад

I did this on my 2003 Honda Accord and it looks absolutely stunning. I thought I messed up because of the haze the next morning but the wet sand and polish did the trick. You’re the best Chris!!

@maureendoyle8247 Год назад

Chris, I walked through the steps provided in this video yesterday and now have clear headlights. Thank you so much for saving me money.

@JohnNorris411 7 лет назад

I actually did this today on our truck. I was always polishing it with toothpaste every couple months to get a somewhat clear non yellow lense. Today I wet sanded with 600 - 1200 - 2000 - 3000, then alcohol wipe. Taped it off and put 3 passes of Krylon Color Master acrylic crystal clear with durable cover max technology (quoting the lable) and later in the day after it all dried nice I finished it off with a quick coat of carnauba wax. It came out awesome, crystal clear, looks like a brand new Glass Lense. I was using the clear coat from a previous project and they did not have any non yellowing clear coat at my local shop, so will have to order a new can from amazon, so for now I will be driving with one super clear lens and one yellow faded out lens. But this really does work great and is super easy.

@colemanmerrill 7 лет назад

John Norris I just did mine and I'm waiting to 24 hours for it to dry. It doesn't look super clear after I sprayed the clear coat on, do it dry clear after the 24 hour period?

@JohnNorris411 7 лет назад

Mine got clearer as it dried but looked pretty clear pretty quick. Should be noticeable right away.

@JohnNorris411 7 лет назад

I did finish both headlights on that suv then l did the same to my other truck. They all look good.

@JohnNorris411 7 лет назад

After it dries if it does not look clear, maybe you got the wrong clear coat? I know they have some that are opaque. you can always try more coats to see if that works.After it is all dried, you can also try applying a polishing compound like used to polish your car. to smooth out the finish more. Finish it off with a wax like carnuba wax to help protect the clear coat as it is not as industrial or durable as the clear coat on your paint job. They do have some heavy duty clear coat spray paints out there that have a hardener added to the paint that will last much longer. these cans have a button on the bottom that you depress, this releases the hardener into the clear coat in the paint.

@RPDBY 6 лет назад

mine is also in small cracks all over the headlight after clear coat

@Amyzgr8r 2 года назад

I'm amazed!!! Update: I actually did this and the results were fantastic! I can't thank you enough for all the empowerment you provide. God bless you!

@kimberchick8527 2 года назад

Awesome. I've been looking for comments on if someone had done it. Thanks fore saying something! I'm about to do it on my Santa Fe.

@Amyzgr8r 2 года назад

@@kimberchick8527 He inspired me to change my own headlights, tail light, interior light, and that AC filter that's under the hood (I already knew how to replace the cabin one). I even used this headlight recovery trick on the faded solar lights around my property. ChrisFix is truly my hero!

@jlkeeper8901 Год назад

@@Amyzgr8r hey Amy, every time you sanded, did you do 5 minutes each time or how long?

@Amyzgr8r Год назад

@@jlkeeper8901 Oh, I didn't really time it. Just eyeballed it.

@RPDBY Год назад

Ive done this using the same clear coat and it all was in spider webs after 10 minutes. Did three coats and that did not help a single but. Then talked to a professional, they said need a plastic adhesion promoter, used that (doing everything form scratch again), this time the clear coat did not have the spider web, but the headlights are hazy and dont look "amazing". Now when i rewatch the video i realize that his headlights are hazy as well, it is just his comments that made me think they did look great.

@chrispocklington4416 2 года назад

Anything to do with vehicles your my go to, so clear and easy to follow it’s truely a blessing having you do this for us all. Thanks so much truely appreciate it.

@dukeofdaily2091 3 года назад

I finally decided to do this, and it worked awesome My truck's headlights were super cloudy, but now they look almost brand new! Definitely one of my favorite channels! Thanks man!

@MrMills-rs4zg 7 лет назад

I just did this on my 350z, WOW what a difference. Small tip is when you move on to the 2k grit, sand until it seems clear while youre sanding, I.E. you dont see much haze while its wet. Learned that the hard way.

@MiLLz830 7 лет назад

Mr. Mills I messed up, the clear coat got bubbly and peeled. do I have to start over or just add wax

@MrMills-rs4zg 7 лет назад

Black Titan I would re-sand it. I didn't sand my right one enough with the 2k grit the first time so I went over it again with the 400 then 600 then spent a lot of time on the 2k. After re doing it the light looks great. I would re do

@MiLLz830 7 лет назад

Mr. Mills I only have 600 and 2000 grit, should I start from the 600 grit and up. would that be enough to get the clear coat off completely?

@MrMills-rs4zg 7 лет назад

Yea you should be fine

@user-po7xi9uw3j 6 лет назад

Mr. Mills Did you also respray them with clearcoat?

@OGRH Месяц назад

This channel is not only one of my top 3, as far as usefulness goes I could probably say Chris is my number one favorite creator on all of RU-vid! This guy is genuinely a national treasure! Much of this stuff, I already know, but all of it includes subtle details That can save every day people looking to improve the quality of their lives thousands of dollars. Please don't ever stop doing what you're doing or the way that you're doing it. You have the perfect theme, subject matter, & layout. Nothing you're doing will ever get old, or fall out of favor. I've been following you for a very long time & the day you stop making RU-vid videos, I'll know this platform Is obsolete.

@OGRH Месяц назад

I guess what I'm saying is thank you for everything!

@brucedohner3825 10 месяцев назад

Very thorough diy video. Easy to follow, clear instructions. I feel prepared to tackle this restoration on my own car! 👍🏼

@JR-mk6ow 6 лет назад

I've done that 3 months ago. Still looking good. My dad was impressed, thank you very much

@rngcatastrophe5749 6 лет назад

😂

@chrisfix 6 лет назад

Awesome glad to hear it!

@jhgaming4818 6 лет назад

Yo dude

@lostintime8651 5 лет назад

Mine is dead and there was never ever any way to impress him.

@jomardeusexmachina2145 5 лет назад

any news on how it looks now after 8months? im interested to do the same.

@JohnDoe-yl4ls 2 года назад

Chris I never seen a RU-vidr who responded to his old videos like you do. It might seem silly to hear this from a random guy on the internet but I'm proud of you my guy. Keep up the amazing work and never change!

@UncleFranke Год назад

Chris - this video is excellent. My 2007 BMW Z4 had some mildly oxidized headlights. I started with 600 grit and soon to that someone had tired to correct these before (I’m the second owner). Once all of the sanding was done and I had a nice even haze I shook the clear coat for a good 2 minutes. I carefully applies VERY light coats, waiting 10 to 15 minutes between applications. After 3 coats I checked for uniform, even coverage. I then applied my last coat and waited overnight to remove the tape and bags. Wow! Just beautiful. Pure carnuba wax was carefully applied and removed. The results are spectacular. Thanks Chris - I WAS nervous sanding, but I trusted you and the results exceeded my expectations.

@shkumbinhasani3486 3 месяца назад

How long did you wait to apply wax?

@charlesfelix9955 9 месяцев назад

Nice video. You have to love how everyone is now an expert on how you should change your video and what they would do. Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial.

@RJ_Last 3 года назад

Quick Tip: If you're lazy like me, wait until its raining hard outside and then start the sanding part.

@teagueappleton5674 3 года назад

haha good one

@lalamorena22 3 года назад

🤣🤣

@dadosmtherealones7814 3 года назад

lol work smart not hard 😂👏🏾

@loganonamac7 3 года назад

@Jeremy K Tape it beforehand, and then pray it starts raining soon enough.

@toyahill299 3 года назад

lol

@scottytownsend638 2 года назад

Wow thanks so much Chris! Just did this on my mk1 Audi TT and the results are totally astonishing. I tried several methods over a few weeks and this was hands down the best. Nothing else comes close. Personally I removed headlights and made a little spray booth :)

@gravemind6536 6 месяцев назад

Did this on my mums MK5 Golf during 2020 lockdown she was impressed and the restoration is holding up well over 3 years later.

@MarioSaccoccio Год назад

I have used this method for years with great results every time! Thanks, Chris!

@johnnyskinner6321 Год назад

I have 2011 4runner and the headlight has a multi faceted lens so it was much more challenging. but it does look much better, DEFINITELY. Probably should have spent more time sanding but I was afraid I was doing too much so there you go. Thank you Chris We're pleased 😀

@Randomness662 3 года назад

Love this dude, so nice to hear the passion and enthusiasm in his voice in present day videos; sounded a little tired in this one. Keep it up Chris, you're so many peoples' hero with the work you do!

@tonyabila6935 2 года назад

Facts only! 💯💯💯

@violeman 2 года назад

This is the way Dad and I fixed ours also!! Such an amazing technique that he would do it to customers headlight covers as well!! Thank you for sharing because the word needs to get out on how things like this can, help people save loads of money in this crazy expensive World we live in.

@bfranny5231 9 месяцев назад

This video has been helping the community for damn near a decade now 🙏🏻

@micahe4289 8 месяцев назад

thank you!!!!!!! my lights were so dim on my 09 altima because of how hazy and yellow, now they are almost crystal clear, it’s nice to be able to see the road clearly now!❤

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

All products I use are listed in the description as well as links to update pictures of the headlights 1 year and 2 years later. You can also follow me on social media: Instagram→ instagram.com/chrisfixit Facebook→ facebook.com/chrisfix8 Be sure to tag me in any before/after shots you guys take! Thanks!

@BTNH515 7 лет назад

ChrisFix Great work. Hope u do more for the teens that are into Automotives. better tricks and education to help

@theresaorourke9143 7 лет назад

ChrisFix TV CT garden

@JimMaz 7 лет назад

This was a great tutorial. Thank you.

@Yakimurai 7 лет назад

ChrisFix I actually restored my headlights using your method. but I skipped the rubbing alcohol because I'm affraid it will damage plastics. Thanks

@agnesmatilda3691 7 лет назад

to get

@yoisyoudeadass 4 года назад

Girl: you're from Jersey right? Say that thing again. Chrisfix: *whispers* "Wuater"

@temp-9265 4 года назад

Wooder*

@MoreKnowledgeShorts 4 года назад

lmao

@Gideon_Judges6 4 года назад

Never get the soapy wooder too close to the electrizzity

@milkspiller99 4 года назад

My brothers met chris at a autozone in old bridge nj

@knowledgewind 4 года назад

Joey R. Get her a black guy she'll love you forever...

@adub-111 2 месяца назад

I just tried this on my 2014 Kia Soul this morning and it works! I was afraid to commit to the high gloss so I used wax like another video showed. But now that I see that I actually will work for me next time I will sand it down a little bit better and use the gloss. Thanks Chris! You are very trustworthy source for this near 60-year-old woman

@chrisfix 2 месяца назад

Glad this worked well for you! Thanks!

@andsto 4 месяца назад

finally did this on my 2009 Toyota Rav4 - I was nervous....it didn't look that much better after all the sanding... UNTIL i sprayed that clear coat. Amazingly clear results!! Thanks ChrisFix

@DeliDel215 3 года назад

I swear Chris Fix you have helped my detailing business so much man you are the goat 🐐 💯

@Tylerdanczak 3 года назад

Chris your instructional video really gave me the confidence to work on my dirty old Mazda 3 lights. It only took about 2 foo fighter albums and they turned out beautifully!!!

@BirdbrainedPhoenix 2 года назад

My wife's car is a Mazda 3, and the headlights look terrible. I was considering doing this, and hearing you had success helps me get up the nerve to try it. Thanks!

@DepressedHandsomeSpaceCop 2 года назад

Sandpaper works better than Foo Fighters albums, but you do you.

@slc6900 Год назад

You are truly the best! I am a single 60 year old female who has never had enough money for repairs of any kind or anyone to ever help me. I have cried so many times about troubles that have happened with my vehicles thinking now what? I can't do that as in different repairs ...but then each time I found you except one issue recently. You have always had such clear verbally and visually videos. You have saved me so much money! And you gave me a pride or great feeling when I was done saying ... Wow I did it myself! The one thing I did not find from you that I needed help with was for a 2005 Buick rainier specifically how to get the washer fluid reservoir out and check to see where fluid is pouring out from. In my case it was a crack in the base of the rear fluid pump. Car shop said they checked it out and there was a huge hole or maybe they said crack and wanted est. Of $400!! There was neither! My lights tho had some kind of vinyl cover over them that was peeling off and then once I just pulled all the film off .... my headlights were ruined and I could not see clearly out of them and nothing ever worked that I tried but I kept making them worse. So thank you so much again!!

@benghazi4216 Год назад

Mam, you should be commended for your attitude! Keep on keeping on so to speak

@drivinglessons5813 Год назад

Dude, you are amazing. I am so gonna try this, on my car. I bought headlight cleaning kit, $34 X 2 , one for each headlight. And one turned out okay, the other still shit. Thank you for this well done, step by step, thorough and clear to understand video. I can't wait to see some of your other videos.

@kcmaldonado3948 4 года назад

I'd go through all of this and my transmission would then go out or something.

@Attachments. 4 года назад

Kevin Cody thats how it is lol

@mathewboyd903 4 года назад

Man I feel your pain, that really sucks man. I hope things get better for you :)

@The_oli4 4 года назад

luckily he has a video on that too :P

@brittenialee7765 4 года назад

Lol

@Ryan_Carder 4 года назад

This is why I went w year and a half without fixing my AC

@endlesspossibilityes 4 года назад

You’re the best dude. I’m learning so much from you. Thank you for the high quality, in depth, step by step videos. And you have a great attitude as well. That makes a big difference. Gratitude, from Nashville, TN

@evemito Год назад

I originally found a video years ago of someone doing this to their car. Having watched your other videos, I was glad to find your video. I didn't have the four or six hundred grit, just some of the fiber ones, but it came out wonderful. Thanks so much

@chrisfix Год назад

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

@benjaminandersen2424 Год назад

This worked great for us! We just did my sisters and my car and they look fantastic! Many years later and this video is still helping people thank you!

@gravemind6536 6 месяцев назад

Did this to Mums car in 2020 the results hold up to this day its brilliant.

@Cdenham2221 5 лет назад

I followed these instructions in the video, and the headlights on my 03 Highlander look new! Amazing, just amazing. Thanks Chris!

@dipped_apples_n_more847 4 года назад

I did this and applied the clear coat and it hazed up so what do I do now

@Radditz68 3 года назад

Amazing video, I watched and did this 1 year ago and forgot to comment lol but: I was skeptical about using clear coat paint, folks said it's only a temporary fix and it will yellow again within 6 months. But, after a year the headlight is still looking great. No yellowing or chipping. Thanks a lot Chris!

@TheOddest1 11 месяцев назад

Been watching for multiple years and I just barely got my first car. I'm really excited to put some of these videos to use, including this one :)

@Orion227 2 года назад

So glad there is a DYI. Thank you, your voice style and presentation is excellent. I feel confident to do this myself.

@michaeldepow6663 2 года назад

Hey chrisfix, I just discovered your videos by accident. I have a remodeling business so I great with my hands. My issue was I don't want to break things on cars but your vids definitely showed me that almost anyone car work on cars, at least the older ones. Great job bro!

@JB-fn7ky 2 года назад

Just did ‘06 Pilot, After watching every video I possibly could, Chris’s made the most sense. The only deviation I made was using Maguires headlight coating vs. clearcoat. Couldn’t be more pleased with the results, thanks Chris!

@elianmeza6595 Год назад

Crazy seeing how far you came from your old videos man really glad to see you have come so far!

@stulora3172 Год назад

Wow!! just doing this on my twenty year old Jeep, and the results are so much better than I had hoped for!!

@alsouthern7190 5 лет назад

I did this to my tooth, now i have a beautiful smile!

@bendover8250 5 лет назад

Al Southern I would use cape cod cloth on a gold tooth

@robloxminecraftgamer-0-578 5 лет назад

Me to

@rus4play 5 лет назад

@Skitungen 5 лет назад

Copy cat

@kammyc1573 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@_wouter52 2 года назад

Great video! I like how you show us why we don't need to worry when the headlights don't look shiny after the first coat of clear gloss. It really helps to not overthink the results :)

@DieseltheWhiteTailedBuck Год назад

Your pfp looks like a skin for Bdubs...

@BearCreekCows Год назад

Did this today just as you instructed and it worked 100%! Thank you for the step by step video.

@rezzer7918 11 месяцев назад

Incredible Instructional. Magnificent results, actually. *THIS* is the method I choose to adopt; THE best, relative to others I've watched.

@LadySkippy 4 года назад

Just tried this on my old Toyota Corolla. The lights were so hazy that I didn’t feel comfortable driving at night as the lights had gotten so dim. This method worked perfectly ! They turned out so nice. Thank you so much for this video.

@Nikkk6969 3 года назад

Same for my ugly 99 Camry, and wow do clear headlights do a lot to the appearance!

@devinbishop1882 7 лет назад

Honesty THE best how to RU-vidr by far!!! Thank you chrisfix

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot!

@Meatlove Год назад

I followed these steps with my totally yellowed headlights on my 21 y.o. Opel Corsa. I had no finer sandpaper than 600 grit. I gave it a try and it worked wonders. Done sanding within the hour. Sprayed them in 4 layers. The result the next day was kind of dull. (Orange peel) Since I didn't have any sandpaper to buff it up, I used Commandant M5 polish with a polishing pad on my cordless drill. The end result really is amazing! And I still think the paint cures a bit more to full clarity. This video saved me from buying new headlights, so thanks man! Total costs under $10,-

@U2Bfamilypage 2 года назад

This is an easy process that renders stellar results. Thanks Chris!

@crowneproductions9908 7 месяцев назад

I did this like 9 years ago when this video was new posted on my 2002 VW Jetta 1.8T and it worked like a goddamned charm. Here I am in 2023, 2 vehicles later (2014 Dodge Avenger, and now on my 2021 Chevy Colorado Z71) and I have a wife and kids and a home (I was like 22 when I did this with the Jetta) and my wife's 2016 Nissan Rogue headlamps are so foggy that it's literally dimming the lights at night when she drives. Was looking back trying to find this video because I remembered how great it worked on the Jetta almost a decade ago and boom baby! Found it. Thanks my friend. Headed to the hardware store tomorrow after work for supplies and will be working on my wife's Rogue this weekend.

@chrisfix 7 месяцев назад

I'm glad this worked well for your VW way back then and you're doing it again! Crazy how time flies!

@morbidbeauty_ 3 года назад

As someone that loves to do their own upkeep on everything they own, keeping it as pristine as possible-- I'm so incredibly grateful for this video! Thank you so much! You definitely just saved me hundreds of dollars, my girl is getting up there in age!

@centurybug 5 лет назад

Just brought my dream car (2004 wrx) home this weekend, but the headlights are a little hazy so I'm gonna try this tomorrow. Thanks to you, I'm not afraid to work on my car myself!

@chrisfix 5 лет назад

That’s awesome!

@camochick4617 5 лет назад

you won't be disappointed ,i bought some crap from Pep Boys and it didn't work but what Chris showed us really works !

@Protecto.r Год назад

You are the G.O.A.T Chris. You are my go to for all things related to DYI vehicle projects

@the_real_canadian_ 23 дня назад

My moms 350Z had very yellow headlights and now it looks brand new, thank you Chris! Another great tutorial!

@edwingaleana9257 18 дней назад

What clear coat did you use?

@robwillison5074 3 года назад

Really impressed with all of the videos I have watched on your channel. Well thought out, detailed and easy to understand! Well done! Now, I’m going to try to wire my LED hatch light on my Jeep based on one of your other videos I watched yesterday. Electrical is my weakness so hoping for the best. Thanks again for the tips and keep posting!

@gingerhunny 5 лет назад

Ladies, sand thoroughly. Chris makes it look easy. My first headlight I had to resand and repaint because I didn't get down to the plastic. It crackled. Now that I have sanded properly the job is beautiful on my 2003 Avalon. Thanks Chris!!!

@eyeswideshut2800 5 лет назад

That's the biggest problem with them all, it's all about removing all the grime or streaks and texture..lol

@zachmiller9175 5 лет назад

I had that problem too but I think it was due to spraying the paint too heavily. It's important to use very light coats when spraying plastic

@georgelopez9517 2 года назад

I just did mine, and the clear coat looks like it’s cracked. I spent an hour sanding but I don’t know what to do. Once your headlights also looked cracked, how exactly did you sand it in what order? 600 the. 2,000 and then spray coat again?

@gingerhunny 2 года назад

@@georgelopez9517 I had to purchase new lights as the re-finish job only stayed nice for 6 months.

@eddieng7296 Год назад

I used his method. And the result was amazing!!! I completed both headlights less than 2hrs.

@noeltaylor3594 Год назад

Seven years since this was first posted. This is awesome. Wow!

@mvtorigian4364 2 года назад

...QUALITY CONTENT!... Dude, I really appreciate that you explain the how, what and why of each step. I noticed this on your box oven instructional as well (my first exposure to C-fix) which brought me here. Thank you, oh and congrats on '1M' accomplishment.

@cl868 7 лет назад

Holy shit fam dude your a blessing like fr some guy tried to get to pay him $30 for cleaning my headlight one for $7 I doubt they wear permanent this is just a life saver thank you . I'm on your notification squad now

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

Glad the video was helpful and welcome aboard!

@SmoothOperata 2 года назад

I just finished doing every step of this video and it took me approx 30 mins. I stopped after spraying the top coat! Now my headlights look spanking new! I used Rust-oleum Universal Advanced Formula Clear Durable Topcoat! Thanks mucho!