@@modernvehiclecarehey buddy do you have an email address i can reach you on. Based in the UK and need some urgent advise on a GEN2 macan headlight lens. Thanks
Der Klarlack wirft bei Wärme irgendwann falten.. Schleifen und Polieren reicht vollkommen und der Scheinwerfer sieht wie neu aus,hab ich immer so gemacht
Did another Macan. Started with 220 and it took a little over each headlight. First came out mint. Second came out very slightly foggy. Probably wouldn’t notice if the other one wasn’t mint. What brand of 220 do you use? I use 3M wet/dry. Wears out fast and seems to remove quicker dry sanding but then the grit clogs quickly.
Factory protective layer will always be very tough to get through. I restored a relatively new M4 headlight for a customer of mine that was accident damaged. Took me around 9 hours to fully complete the job. Spraying clear coat over a non clear headlight. I.e one that's still heavily grooved from course sanding - will never last. The clear coat and plastic will eventually conflict and repel leaving you with crazing. The plastic should be crystal clear before any top coat is applied 👌🏼
As someone who has restored thousands these past 10 years, I’ve never spent more than 3 hours sanding even the toughest headlights. You need to incorporate 220 grit in your arsenal lol. Also 2K bonds best right over a sanded surface of 800-1000 grit. It lasts up to 6 years, good enough for me to give a lifetime warranty with it
Exactly what cans have you used/seen others use. 99.99% of the time spray can painted anyrhing cracks/peels is because there was zero prep work and te surface wasnt sanded. Nothing for the pain to grab on to.
@@NovaVortex Its fine, i personally dont want to do 600. It'll turn out good still, better than buff and polishing bare plastic. I'm not hating, I only hate on those who says 2k clear coat is garbage
All effort,, I just use Maguires compound with a light abrasive kitchen sink pad you would use on the dishes , simple fast effective, no need to mask , did mine in 10 mins 👍
@@TRUCKER.LT71 from someone that does this every day, a headlight is not a headlight lol you can make soft headlights look better by polishing for 30 seconds lol some headlights will require an hour of sanding. It’s the top coating that makes the difference. German coatings are way harder than Japanese for example
@@modernvehiclecarei just did my neighbors gmc truck and i used the adam’s scratch kit which came with 1000,2000,3000 grit and i used all 3 grits then compound and polished but they still had slight damage could be on the inside. My 1st time using sand paper and it felt like it was barely sanding. They look way better but maybe the damage that’s left is on the inside ? What if i spray 2k on it could that make it worse ?
@@modernvehiclecare After polishing would you still spry clear? I think the clear spray would be more effective and last longer because it can resist the UV damage better?
@@chrisdaigle5410 It's two different methods of repair, it depends how bad the initial defect is. You can't spray onto anything less coarse than 1000grit because it won't bond.
@KoolieBhai it's OK as it did get a light layer of yellowing about a year later but with a bit of meuguiars paint polish cleaned it up again. I think a real ceramic coating would last longer without getting uv damage. If you car isn't directly parked in the sun it will also a while. My drivers side light was constantly in the sun and the passenger side wasn't, so you could see a big difference in transparency.
@@pandalegends2738I’m hesitant to use 2k because I’ve been doing research and apparently it’s not meant to be for headlights instead it’s meant for painted plastic on the body of the car
Nice work. However, why do I wait until the last two steps to put a drop cloth? I feel like having all that sanded plastic on the paint, light spraying water, then running a microfiber cloth over the paint STILL ruins the paint. So I don’t know if there’s a reason to not just mask a drop cloth from the jump?
You could get a better result if you go until at least 3000 grit. I restore headlights since almost 15 years, I go until 5000 grit, the headlight is as clear as water before I even finish it with products.
2k is not for plastic . It will damage the plastic after a couple of years, and if the coating is not removed at the first sign of failure it can and will cause permanent damage. That's why there are spray coatings just for headlights.
@@paulhughes3961 after doing this for 10 years I can confirm without a single doubt that it’s physically impossible for a top coating like 2K to cause any damage to a headlight lol
@@BlackOmegaVirusI disagree cuz cars sometimes can be passed down or given as birthday presents,now r u saying they don't deserve to drive a Porsche just because they can't afford it.
Id be worried about the laquer eventually flaking with stone chips tbh id rather sand then fast cut polish inleast its still its natural form it does the job but how long for is my worry
Lacquer is 1k, 2k is urethane with hardener, same type of clear coat on the vehicles body color. Polishing still leaves it bare plastic with no protection
Try test area with finer grits and see how effective it is in removing the factory coating. In general most German headlights will require a coarser starting grit as opposed to Japanese headlights with softer factory coatings
Better hope it's not windy, raining, or a bug lands on that while drying.. Because you'll spend 4x the time just trying to get that thicc 2k clear off..
Yes of course but just make sure to sand a little more when you get to 600 to make sure all those 320 marks are completely gone before proceeding to 800 grit
Because it’s not meant for headlights it’s meant for painted plastic on the car apparently it can cause long term damage like spider cracking which is a pain in the ass to get off and most people don’t see that because they usually get rid of the car before that happens
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Was shaking my head "nope" from the beginning... Then that final spray and reveal. Amazing 👍🏻
Glad you liked it! Thanks
@@modernvehiclecarehey buddy do you have an email address i can reach you on. Based in the UK and need some urgent advise on a GEN2 macan headlight lens. Thanks
@@earllewis4396 modernvehiclecare@gmail.com or you can message me on IG
@@modernvehiclecareif I follow your steps I don't need to compound and polish after or do I?
@jerryguillaume6435 that’s correct
That's crazy to think that Porsche that costs big penny required a headlight restoration after only 8 years.
It is crazy lol factory coating is defective
Acrilic Plastic on Porsche is the same as on Chevy Spark
Hello Boss, there is something I want to ask you about. Should we apply 3 coats of varnish?
Ive been watching your videos but i have no idea what a tack is
It’s the use of a tack cloth to pick up dust that would otherwise get trapped under the clear coat
Der Klarlack wirft bei Wärme irgendwann falten..
Schleifen und Polieren reicht vollkommen und der Scheinwerfer sieht wie neu aus,hab ich immer so gemacht
Polishing will only improve the look. The headlights need uv protection to avoid permanent sun damage to the lens
Saw this translated and knew bro was gonna get cooked
Nice work! Did my first Macan a few weeks ago. The factory clear was TOUGH. Wish I had had 220 on hand. Over 2hrs to finish starting w 320
Thanks man! I agree the factory clear is super hard on those headlights
Did another Macan. Started with 220 and it took a little over each headlight. First came out mint. Second came out very slightly foggy. Probably wouldn’t notice if the other one wasn’t mint. What brand of 220 do you use? I use 3M wet/dry. Wears out fast and seems to remove quicker dry sanding but then the grit clogs quickly.
The video make it look easy 😂
Factory protective layer will always be very tough to get through. I restored a relatively new M4 headlight for a customer of mine that was accident damaged. Took me around 9 hours to fully complete the job. Spraying clear coat over a non clear headlight. I.e one that's still heavily grooved from course sanding - will never last. The clear coat and plastic will eventually conflict and repel leaving you with crazing. The plastic should be crystal clear before any top coat is applied 👌🏼
As someone who has restored thousands these past 10 years, I’ve never spent more than 3 hours sanding even the toughest headlights. You need to incorporate 220 grit in your arsenal lol. Also 2K bonds best right over a sanded surface of 800-1000 grit. It lasts up to 6 years, good enough for me to give a lifetime warranty with it
My e46 is over 20 years old and still has crystal clear lenses somehow
That’s amazing!
glass vs plastic ;)
Ive replaced my E46 headlight lens once already, it needs a restore now.
@@ThroughJermainesLensE46 lenses are plastic...
Park in garage ?
100k€+ car need headlamp restoration. Brutal
It happens lol
Cheap plastic german crap
For all you sand and polish guys, THIS is the way. I’ve done a few cars with the 2K method and the result is outstanding. Great work.
Tip- Pop the hood, and avoid having to mask the surrounding paintwork.
Relatively new car and such destroyed headlights?
Yes Porsche is slacking with the headlight coating quality lately
Nice work. I just dont trust spray cans. Ive seen the clear burn or crack in a few months.
Thanks bro, it’s not a regular can. It’s a 2part can. 1 part clear and 1 part hardener. It lasts 3-6 years on average
Exactly what cans have you used/seen others use.
99.99% of the time spray can painted anyrhing cracks/peels is because there was zero prep work and te surface wasnt sanded. Nothing for the pain to grab on to.
If you use 1k clear coat it will fail with time.
Porsche should pay for the crappy job on those headlights
Even with warranty they still won’t pay smh!
If this is the same as the cayenne, it's a turn of 1 bolt and the whole headlight comes out, would be easier
Yes Porsche headlights are sometimes easy to remove but it’s best to do a job like this while the headlights are on the car for many reasons
Lol but you could at least open the hood. Would have to tape it then
Why not just raise the hood?
Because cleaning an engine bay is a lot harder than wiping the hood lol
Та ещё затея покрывать лаком на улице))) Как обычно прилетит какая-нибудь пыль, пёрышко и т.д.....
Just tack twice man 😂
@@modernvehiclecare better to do it in the garage man 😅👍
How much to charge for something like this or just using the polisher?
Depends on your local market and level of experience. Check my website to see how I price my jobs
Good job bro 100
Thank you bro
Even the computer can pronounce Porsche correctly. No excuses.
None at all 😂
Bruh, clearcoat wont hold on a 1000 grit surface, 600 will work just fine
Yes it will bro lol I give a lifetime warranty with the service
Finish1 clearcoat says scuff with 1000 to recoat clear. 800-1000 is good, 600 too coarse
@@toycoma98constant hating😂 method works I tried it, should do it yourself trust me it will turn out fine
@@NovaVortex Its fine, i personally dont want to do 600. It'll turn out good still, better than buff and polishing bare plastic. I'm not hating, I only hate on those who says 2k clear coat is garbage
All effort,, I just use Maguires compound with a light abrasive kitchen sink pad you would use on the dishes , simple fast effective, no need to mask , did mine in 10 mins 👍
Maybe on an old Toyota but definitely not on a Porsche like this lol
Wasn't an old car , , headlight is a headlight , poor quality headlight for a Porsche if it needs that much work anyway
@@TRUCKER.LT71 from someone that does this every day, a headlight is not a headlight lol you can make soft headlights look better by polishing for 30 seconds lol some headlights will require an hour of sanding. It’s the top coating that makes the difference. German coatings are way harder than Japanese for example
@@modernvehiclecarei just did my neighbors gmc truck and i used the adam’s scratch kit which came with 1000,2000,3000 grit and i used all 3 grits then compound and polished but they still had slight damage could be on the inside. My 1st time using sand paper and it felt like it was barely sanding. They look way better but maybe the damage that’s left is on the inside ? What if i spray 2k on it could that make it worse ?
@@modernvehiclecare In my experience 20 years+ its a lot easier to restore a VW, Mercedes headlight then a neglected Lexus/Toyota headlamp.
I am sorry what do you mean? I have the same Porsche like that and my headlights are really really bad.
CT, you can schedule an appointment right on my website. The link to the booking page is in the about section of the channel
What’s there not to understand I have the same vehicle what do you charge for headlight restoration on the same type of vehicle
Can you do a video on how to spray correctly? Just bought a can and have my first appointment this weekend
Full video of this Porsche is dropping today! I will make another video explaining how I apply clear coat step by step soon!
What do you charge for the same type of Porsche like that?
I have pricing on my website!
Sick attention to detail🤯
Have you had trial and error with going to higher grits like 1500 or 2000 in the past?
Thanks and yes I go up to 5000 when using the polishing method
@@modernvehiclecare After polishing would you still spry clear? I think the clear spray would be more effective and last longer because it can resist the UV damage better?
@@chrisdaigle5410 It's two different methods of repair, it depends how bad the initial defect is. You can't spray onto anything less coarse than 1000grit because it won't bond.
Hey man 2 questions. What do you use to tack down the clear coat and does this technique work on stone chip damage or just uv damage
Hey bro, I use a tack cloth and yes it works for all headlight damage including deep scratches
@modernvehiclecare thanks man, do you use a damp cloth?
на улице красит из балончика и одел распиратор на всю голову)) у меня друзья в гаражах машины красят в медицинских масках)))
That ok for regular spray paint but for 2K clear coat you need to be outside or in a professional spray booth
Products?
Link is in the about section!
Hai sir I am from india, 2k spray max not available in India, then 2k clear is useful
Yes uee 2k clear any brand
I would use the polishing method instead or ask a body shop to clear coat them
I went from 400 to 2500 then used the cerakote headlight restoration kit.
That’s cool, some kits can make headlights look better for sure
How is that cerakote kit method holding up as of right now?
@KoolieBhai it's OK as it did get a light layer of yellowing about a year later but with a bit of meuguiars paint polish cleaned it up again. I think a real ceramic coating would last longer without getting uv damage. If you car isn't directly parked in the sun it will also a while. My drivers side light was constantly in the sun and the passenger side wasn't, so you could see a big difference in transparency.
@@pandalegends2738would u say the cerakote kit is worth it?
@@pandalegends2738I’m hesitant to use 2k because I’ve been doing research and apparently it’s not meant to be for headlights instead it’s meant for painted plastic on the body of the car
What does it mean to “tack”
To wipe with a tack cloth before spraying clear coat, it picks up dust
Nice work. However, why do I wait until the last two steps to put a drop cloth? I feel like having all that sanded plastic on the paint, light spraying water, then running a microfiber cloth over the paint STILL ruins the paint. So I don’t know if there’s a reason to not just mask a drop cloth from the jump?
You could get a better result if you go until at least 3000 grit.
I restore headlights since almost 15 years, I go until 5000 grit, the headlight is as clear as water before I even finish it with products.
How many years warrenty to give you
Lifetime warranty
They just don’t make shit like they use to! I’m so glad my car has glass headlights!
Where can we get the coating
Link to all the products is in the about section
When your sanding what do you use to hold the sand paper ??
Just my fingers but I am used to it lol I do fold the sandpaper over twice so it kind of works like a sanding pad
Grip it the veryctip of the sand paper with 2 fingers
And where are you located?
CT
Please say your in the uk I’ll happily pay you to do my lights
US bro sorry lol
All good bro don’t worry I’ll have to give it a go my self
Don t pay mate , Maguires compound works fine
How many layers of heavy coat?
1 light and 1 heavy
What kind of brand do you recommend ? I want to buy light coat , thank you
Я правильно понимаю что этого лака все равно не надолго?
It lasts 3-6 years on average
Cheapest way to get new headlights
2k is not for plastic . It will damage the plastic after a couple of years, and if the coating is not removed at the first sign of failure it can and will cause permanent damage. That's why there are spray coatings just for headlights.
@@paulhughes3961 after doing this for 10 years I can confirm without a single doubt that it’s physically impossible for a top coating like 2K to cause any damage to a headlight lol
Is it not better to take the lamps out and do it in garage ?
Maybe for diy but as a service it’s best to leave on the car for many reasons
some cars require the bumper to be removed to access the headlights.
Why not use random orbital sander??
I just prefer to work by hand most of the time. Less of a risk of damage and I get get behind a plastic edge that a machine can’t get to
You might cut through the tape, have to do it by hand after the sander anyways
If you have a car like this and you can't afford new headlights, you're sad
Not everyone buys new Porsche’s 😆 client just purchased the car with 100k miles…new headlights would cost thousands to replace
@@modernvehiclecare wenn man diese tausende Euro nicht hat, sollte man diese Auto nicht fahren.
@@BlackOmegaVirus that's why you'll never be able to own a car like that stupid financial decisions ajjajaja
@@BlackOmegaVirusI disagree cuz cars sometimes can be passed down or given as birthday presents,now r u saying they don't deserve to drive a Porsche just because they can't afford it.
@@FIRSTLAUGH509. ja, ich hab einen Porsche und ich kann mir neue Scheinwerfer leisten. Als ich das noch nicht konnte, hatte ich einen Opel.
Что такое tack? Чем пропитана салфетка перед нанесением лака?
Что делать если образуются подтёки?
Вы покрываете spray max, только этот лак подходит?
Просто открой капот 🤷♂️
Cleaning a hood is a lot easier than cleaning an engine bay lol
I wish I had these coats in Africa. Don’t even know what’s the product and brand.
It’s 2k clear coat, I have a link in the about section of my channel
@@modernvehiclecare thank you very much man. I will make online order.
@@modernvehiclecarechecked and there is nothing In description. Will check your bio.
Подскажите как лак называется в конце наносите???
Link is in the about section
Can i use regular gloss clear coat as my country doesnt sell it on the store due dangerous compounds
No don't it wont last a year, then hard to remove, you need 2k
Id be worried about the laquer eventually flaking with stone chips tbh id rather sand then fast cut polish inleast its still its natural form it does the job but how long for is my worry
Lacquer is 1k, 2k is urethane with hardener, same type of clear coat on the vehicles body color. Polishing still leaves it bare plastic with no protection
How do you determine what grit to start at?
Try test area with finer grits and see how effective it is in removing the factory coating. In general most German headlights will require a coarser starting grit as opposed to Japanese headlights with softer factory coatings
Top tip: Do this in warm weather!
Not when it's cold
Ask me how I know. 🤦🏾♂️
whats your warranty brother?
I have all the details on my website bro
You could’ve lifted the hood and the headlights stay there 🤣
😂
And then all the dust and spray paint gets in/on the engine 🤣
Then the car will need an engine bay detail lol
What happnened to the scratches the 1000 grit left behind ? I thought ypu moved on up to 3000 grit then compound and polished ?
The clear coat filled in the scratches, I’m using the 2k method in this video
Why do you need use 2 different coat ?
Thank you
Light coat helps heavy coat adhere better.
I need to do this. What is “tack” exactly? A product?
Well from what I saw on Google, it's just a cloth that picks up dust and debris. Microfiber clothes can be used as an alternative
How much do you normally charge?
I have pricing on my website!
How much did you charge?
Lol 😹
😂🤣
Show us what it looks like now, if it lasts
Is this Spray Max 2K clear coat?
Yes
Better hope it's not windy, raining, or a bug lands on that while drying.. Because you'll spend 4x the time just trying to get that thicc 2k clear off..
I did this with my headlights and destroyed them due to cheap clear coat and now looks like at the step tack.
Try again with 2k this time lol
1000 grid ? And then clear coat?
For this car it was 220,400,600,800,1000 then clear coat
Tack? Wanting to do my old cadillac
What is tacking?
It's basically a 💯 lint free cloth that's used to prep the surface for pain / clear or whatever the application.
Tack cloth available at any paint store.
Why not polish before applying the clear coat???
It won’t last as long as going over a rough surface.
@modernvehiclecare thanks for the reply. Restoring my headlights today so thanks for letting me know
clear coat needs mechanical adhesion, will not stick to smooth surface.
What clear coat are you using ?
2k
What does tack mean? just wipe it with towel?
I see all doing this tack thing can anyone tell what is it???
Just use a ceramic coat much easier and lasts alot longer
As someone that has done this professionally for 11 years now, I can confidently say that 2k lasts about 10x longer than any ceramic lol
do you know the thickness of ceramic coat vs 2k clear coat?
@@toycoma98I think 2k clear coat is much thicker right?
@@KoolieBhai Ceramic coating is microscopic. 2K clear is the same as the clear coat on your cars body color, can be buffed.
I don´t speak english, what is Tack?
I google it, but is not clear the translation xD
My conclusion is a type of fabric with alcohol?
Hello sir can i use 320,600,800,1000 grit? because 400 is not available 😂😅
Yes of course but just make sure to sand a little more when you get to 600 to make sure all those 320 marks are completely gone before proceeding to 800 grit
@@modernvehiclecare thanks for your advice sir i will try this method..
@solomonzanoni8565 anytime bro!
The only real way to restore headlights! All those wax/polish videos are a waste of time!
Bruh
What does tack mean? Thanks
А рассказать ему что капот лткрывается и обклеить можго более аккуратно вы ему не рассказывали😂😂😂??
What is 2k?
What does tack mean?
I heard that 2k is meant for body work and bad for headlights yes look like new but heard they damage out later down the line
What is tacking !
Wipe with a tack cloth to pick up dust/debris before clear coating
What is tack?
Is anyone able to tell me what he means by tack
220 is waaaaay too low
220g 😮
Open hood, lol
What is 2k
Hare eso a un auto que tengo por alli
So why do people mke such a big deal about 2k being bd???
Because it’s not meant for headlights it’s meant for painted plastic on the car apparently it can cause long term damage like spider cracking which is a pain in the ass to get off and most people don’t see that because they usually get rid of the car before that happens
So I’m just thinking about sanding then using meguiars headlight spray and then some paste wax
What do we mean “tack”
Well from what I saw on Google, it's just a cloth that picks up dust and debris. Microfiber clothes can be used as an alternative
🤦♂️🙅♂️
😆😆
Pop the hood