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<blockquote data-quote="kc&#039;s" data-source="post: 671245" data-attributes="member: 18507"><p>HI Seenotype</p><p></p><p>good that u seek other opinion and ask around</p><p></p><p>I would strongly suggest u not to do any impulsive action ...... few things u need to take note</p><p></p><p>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</p><p></p><p></p><p>less is more</p><p></p><p>i would only suggest your head lamp to be corrected and Opticoat to seal it permanently</p><p></p><p>My buddy went off overseas for some years & upon return he found his pair of Xenon Head lamp</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-it91I0ZTBAc/TzfWWcw2wgI/AAAAAAAAEfc/8GP-nyX9Rgk/s800/DSCF0059.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>as they have too many cars but very less of shaded place </p><p></p><p></p><p>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 <a href="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car-detailing-forums/398613-the-complete-car-detailing-hands-on-clinic-by-malaysia-car-detailing-guru-kcs.html" target="_blank">http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car...g-guru-kcs.html</a> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>BUT as for this pair.....it was hardly washed by others, hardly driven at night but still the damages</p><p>so, he went to check out this pair of replacement Xenon - it cost more than RM8k</p><p></p><p></p><p>look at the extreme close up pic (was shot by a PAS camera)</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C-rcYx8XWe0/TzfWZvlZm5I/AAAAAAAAEfk/0Mhw0bcENUs/s800/DSCF0060.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>evenly chalked up by mother nature threads</p><p></p><p></p><p>completely washed out by Mother nature ( as we are in Tropical Rain forest - full with acid rains as well)</p><p></p><p>extreme close up</p><p><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_2x2UWRB9e8/TzfWiHva78I/AAAAAAAAEf8/tP3XHSxnKj0/s800/2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>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</p><p></p><p>after polished with PlastX Clear Plastic with rotary, both wool & foam pad at 1500 rpm</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-do7eE20F65o/TzfWncp6cTI/AAAAAAAAEgM/eTlLrvJoNvo/s800/DSCF0341.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>ta da </p><p><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hi2-NqP_L1o/TzfWtbmHcrI/AAAAAAAAEgc/6eC5bXe4p8Q/s800/DSCF0337.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>....isnt that a money shot????? convincing enough</p><p></p><p>another extreme make over </p><p></p><p>close up</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQcizHrK2gY/TzfW3Ixv7pI/AAAAAAAAEg0/sHYjJn7Zs2Y/s800/5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>how can I just walk away (closing a blind eye) - although it only took me less than 30 minutes to get each side done.......</p><p></p><p></p><p>I CHOOSE NOT.... but FACING THE GIANT <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facing_the_Giants" target="_blank">Facing the Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a></p><p></p><p>inspired and reminded by this movie......i took up the challenge </p><p></p><p>for the next 4 hours.....</p><p></p><p>taping the side of the paint & chrome parts.....ensuring it is protected when sanding take place - safety come first</p><p></p><p>1. after taping non affected area (3-4 ply of taping)</p><p>2. SANDING begin Lube with ONR (invest in a sanding backing plate - i trim in smaller for these curvy areas)</p><p>2a. Begin with - 1500 grit</p><p>2b. followed with - 2000 grit</p><p>2c. Finish off with -2500 grit</p><p></p><p>an evenly sanded pic</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LDW0DpHFqhY/TzfW5uQdbwI/AAAAAAAAEg8/bxiHVjzqcOc/s800/DSCF0350.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Restoration continues with polishing off</p><p>Opt Hyper spray Compound - OPT double side wool Pad then Step down to 3" wool pad @ 1500 RPM rotary</p><p></p><p>finishing off with OPT Hyper spray polish - OPT double sided foam pad & 3" polishing pad @ 1200 rpm finishing at 600 rpm</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>ta da</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jpUQZFQqqXg/TzfW89ZEfqI/AAAAAAAAEhE/jvMgSBzUv_0/s800/DSCF0372.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>it was OPTI COAT protected </p><p></p><p>tested with fire - xenon lighting</p><p><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zP-zWvxCV1s/TzfXC3ofqtI/AAAAAAAAEhU/wVAHydKiYUs/s800/DSCF0498.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I could have save my time & effort by walking away.....</p><p></p><p></p><p>to face or not to face......that thin line make a huge difference....</p><p></p><p></p><p>thanks for viewing yet another head lamp restoration guide </p><p></p><p>cheerio</p><p></p><p>All the best ....in yr attempts</p><p></p><p>read more here</p><p><a href="http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?37272-ALIEN-MONSTER-There-is-no-way-Must-change-a-new-one" target="_blank">http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?37272-ALIEN-MONSTER-There-is-no-way-Must-change-a-new-one</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kc's, post: 671245, member: 18507"] 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 [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-it91I0ZTBAc/TzfWWcw2wgI/AAAAAAAAEfc/8GP-nyX9Rgk/s800/DSCF0059.JPG[/img] 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 [url=http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car-detailing-forums/398613-the-complete-car-detailing-hands-on-clinic-by-malaysia-car-detailing-guru-kcs.html]http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car...g-guru-kcs.html[/url] 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) [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C-rcYx8XWe0/TzfWZvlZm5I/AAAAAAAAEfk/0Mhw0bcENUs/s800/DSCF0060.JPG[/img] 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 [img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_2x2UWRB9e8/TzfWiHva78I/AAAAAAAAEf8/tP3XHSxnKj0/s800/2.jpg[/img] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-do7eE20F65o/TzfWncp6cTI/AAAAAAAAEgM/eTlLrvJoNvo/s800/DSCF0341.JPG[/img] ta da [img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hi2-NqP_L1o/TzfWtbmHcrI/AAAAAAAAEgc/6eC5bXe4p8Q/s800/DSCF0337.JPG[/img] ....isnt that a money shot????? convincing enough another extreme make over close up [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQcizHrK2gY/TzfW3Ixv7pI/AAAAAAAAEg0/sHYjJn7Zs2Y/s800/5.jpg[/img] 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 [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facing_the_Giants]Facing the Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url] 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 [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LDW0DpHFqhY/TzfW5uQdbwI/AAAAAAAAEg8/bxiHVjzqcOc/s800/DSCF0350.JPG[/img] 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 [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jpUQZFQqqXg/TzfW89ZEfqI/AAAAAAAAEhE/jvMgSBzUv_0/s800/DSCF0372.JPG[/img] it was OPTI COAT protected tested with fire - xenon lighting [img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zP-zWvxCV1s/TzfXC3ofqtI/AAAAAAAAEhU/wVAHydKiYUs/s800/DSCF0498.JPG[/img] 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 [url]http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?37272-ALIEN-MONSTER-There-is-no-way-Must-change-a-new-one[/url] [/QUOTE]
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