HELP: Any reliable detailling shop in penang/ butterworth ?

[seenotype]

Recently my new ride's headlamps get some little scratches due to tiny stones 'kissed' when driving fast in highway....and wondering whether can remove the scratches or not

 

[kc's]

Recently my new ride's headlamps get some little scratches due to tiny stones 'kissed' when driving fast in highway....and wondering whether can remove the scratches or not

HI Seenotype

good that u seek other opinion and ask around

I would strongly suggest u not to do any impulsive action ...... few things u need to take note

every head lamp is injected plastic ....t is made from a hot injected mold...... and the outermost surface is the hardest coat, once it turn oxidizes or you remove it...ta ta....it will turn oxidation sooner than u expected


less is more

i would only suggest your head lamp to be corrected and Opticoat to seal it permanently

My buddy went off overseas for some years & upon return he found his pair of Xenon Head lamp

as they have too many cars but very less of shaded place


the last series, in my Hands on Car detailing clinic , we talk about restoring oxidized Head Lamp...due to car wash ...aggressive sanding by road side ..... due to wear & tear http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car...g-guru-kcs.html

2 factor contributing to such oxidations,
firstly the roadside foam wash (harsh chemicals & sponge use during washes) often this sponge soaked & filled with dirt, grim and sand that is not wash away became - TA DA sand paper) try to send for just one wash on just detail black car and check out the finishing
this is the 2 most thrased exterior part of the car (our halogen uses heat the filament to a greater degree create light during night use -Reflector optics) and sun during the day..and combine with the roadside sand paper wash..ta da.. it is just like scrapping off the UV resistance protector, worst still if it is Projector (polyellipsoidal) with a High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps

BUT as for this pair.....it was hardly washed by others, hardly driven at night but still the damages
so, he went to check out this pair of replacement Xenon - it cost more than RM8k


look at the extreme close up pic (was shot by a PAS camera)

evenly chalked up by mother nature threads


completely washed out by Mother nature ( as we are in Tropical Rain forest - full with acid rains as well)

extreme close up

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I always like to take up impossible task, as if I fail....no one can blame me....but If i succeed ...It must be the Higher hands

after polished with PlastX Clear Plastic with rotary, both wool & foam pad at 1500 rpm

ta da

....isnt that a money shot????? convincing enough

another extreme make over

close up

how can I just walk away (closing a blind eye) - although it only took me less than 30 minutes to get each side done.......


I CHOOSE NOT.... but FACING THE GIANT Facing the Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

inspired and reminded by this movie......i took up the challenge

for the next 4 hours.....

taping the side of the paint & chrome parts.....ensuring it is protected when sanding take place - safety come first

1. after taping non affected area (3-4 ply of taping)
2. SANDING begin Lube with ONR (invest in a sanding backing plate - i trim in smaller for these curvy areas)
2a. Begin with - 1500 grit
2b. followed with - 2000 grit
2c. Finish off with -2500 grit

an evenly sanded pic

Restoration continues with polishing off
Opt Hyper spray Compound - OPT double side wool Pad then Step down to 3" wool pad @ 1500 RPM rotary

finishing off with OPT Hyper spray polish - OPT double sided foam pad & 3" polishing pad @ 1200 rpm finishing at 600 rpm



ta da

it was OPTI COAT protected

tested with fire - xenon lighting

I could have save my time & effort by walking away.....


to face or not to face......that thin line make a huge difference....


thanks for viewing yet another head lamp restoration guide

cheerio

All the best ....in yr attempts

read more here
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...MONSTER-There-is-no-way-Must-change-a-new-one

 

[seenotype]

HI Seenotype

good that u seek other opinion and ask around

I would strongly suggest u not to do any impulsive action ...... few things u need to take note

every head lamp is injected plastic ....t is made from a hot injected mold...... and the outermost surface is the hardest coat, once it turn oxidizes or you remove it...ta ta....it will turn oxidation sooner than u expected


less is more

i would only suggest your head lamp to be corrected and Opticoat to seal it permanently

My buddy went off overseas for some years & upon return he found his pair of Xenon Head lamp

as they have too many cars but very less of shaded place


the last series, in my Hands on Car detailing clinic , we talk about restoring oxidized Head Lamp...due to car wash ...aggressive sanding by road side ..... due to wear & tear http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car...g-guru-kcs.html




BUT as for this pair.....it was hardly washed by others, hardly driven at night but still the damages
so, he went to check out this pair of replacement Xenon - it cost more than RM8k


look at the extreme close up pic (was shot by a PAS camera)

evenly chalked up by mother nature threads


completely washed out by Mother nature ( as we are in Tropical Rain forest - full with acid rains as well)

extreme close up

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I always like to take up impossible task, as if I fail....no one can blame me....but If i succeed ...It must be the Higher hands

after polished with PlastX Clear Plastic with rotary, both wool & foam pad at 1500 rpm

ta da

....isnt that a money shot????? convincing enough

another extreme make over

close up

how can I just walk away (closing a blind eye) - although it only took me less than 30 minutes to get each side done.......


I CHOOSE NOT.... but FACING THE GIANT Facing the Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

inspired and reminded by this movie......i took up the challenge

for the next 4 hours.....

taping the side of the paint & chrome parts.....ensuring it is protected when sanding take place - safety come first

1. after taping non affected area (3-4 ply of taping)
2. SANDING begin Lube with ONR (invest in a sanding backing plate - i trim in smaller for these curvy areas)
2a. Begin with - 1500 grit
2b. followed with - 2000 grit
2c. Finish off with -2500 grit

an evenly sanded pic

Restoration continues with polishing off
Opt Hyper spray Compound - OPT double side wool Pad then Step down to 3" wool pad @ 1500 RPM rotary

finishing off with OPT Hyper spray polish - OPT double sided foam pad & 3" polishing pad @ 1200 rpm finishing at 600 rpm



ta da

it was OPTI COAT protected

tested with fire - xenon lighting

I could have save my time & effort by walking away.....


to face or not to face......that thin line make a huge difference....


thanks for viewing yet another head lamp restoration guide

cheerio

All the best ....in yr attempts

read more here
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...MONSTER-There-is-no-way-Must-change-a-new-one

so do i need to find any polish shop to polish the scratches off ?

 

[kc's]

so do i need to find any polish shop to polish the scratches off ?

any pics to share for a better judgement prior to suggestion