Guest Standard Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hello, Just finished wet sanding and polishing one of my Jspec head light lenses. I want to put a film over it such as these http://www.autoanything.com/lights/60A1218A0A0.aspx Has anyone had experience with this brand? Is there anything similar available from a European company - particularly that's factory shaped/cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Save yourself the hassle and get some glass ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Standard Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Save yourself the hassle and get some glass ones I'd rather spend that kind of money on something else. So far it's cost me 15 quid for the materials and taken about an hour of my time. They weren't bad to begin with, I just need to protect them from the UV now. Rather than coat them every two months, a film would do the trick and protect them from scratches/stones! Unfortunately we don't have Pep Boys, Lamin-X, X-pel and other outlets available over here. So far I've found this company and left them a message http://www.ekmpowershop9.com/ekmps/shops/bodyguarduk/headlight-kits-74-c.asp I've ordered a bottle of Meguiar's protection in the meantime. Edited May 25, 2014 by Standard (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Once the damage is done you can't stop it, they will continue to yellow even with a film on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Standard Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Once the damage is done you can't stop it, they will continue to yellow even with a film on. Depends on what you mean by 'damage is done.' Sanding down the lenses removes the factory UV coating. Rather than coat them with an after market product frequently, a UV film would *should* be a better and longer term solution. If you just meant that age takes it's toll, then yes, they'll never be factory condition! Any ways, if anyone has done a DIY lens refurb and has any tips on the after care maintenance, please let me know. EDIT: Btw, I know the camera/picture quality isn't great, but what do you think of the lenses? These are original, first time refinished to my knowledge. Edited May 25, 2014 by Standard (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Laquer it. Take the yellowing away by sanding, go upto around 1500 grit, then just laquer on top. Perfect durable finish. I did one of mine back in 2009, and it is still as clear as it was the day it was done. The car is kept outside as well, so its not like its covered from the suns rays etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Standard Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Laquer it. Take the yellowing away by sanding, go upto around 1500 grit, then just laquer on top. Perfect durable finish. I did one of mine back in 2009, and it is still as clear as it was the day it was done. The car is kept outside as well, so its not like its covered from the suns rays etc Hey, I've already done the sand job(s), from 2000-3000 grit. And I've since applied Meguiar's protectant for the UV. Lacquer is not a bad idea, for repelling chips/pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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