This was all a really good learning experience for Zach. I remember being in my late teens/early twenties learning on stuff and they were great learning experiences. Now I’m 50 and I know a lot of shit. Anyone who watches this should be proud of Zach for taking this on.
I'm sure someone's already said in the comments to pick up the headlight restoration kit that fits on the head of your drill. You're very close. I believe it has 600,800, 2,000, 3,000 and a polish compound that works amazing. But you could use what you have. Redo the 2000 & 3000. Use more water. Make sure each level is done thoroughly and has and even level of frost. Finish with the polish but skip the wax. Good luck.
I know this is late, but what you have is a polycarbonate. Lexan, plexiglass etc. Any kind of hard chemical will ruin it. As you found out. Only use warm soapy water. Dawn is a good soap to use.
I have a boat with the saem instrument cluster. Cannot for the life of me find any infromation on how to set the alarm limits or adjust the depth gauge. Do you know how?
Zach, I have a 1989 Glassport boat. I am in process of redoing the whole floor and stingers. I was wondering if you know of any upgraded gauges for this model boat. Everything i am doing i leaned from your blogs. I really appreciate your knowledge on boats and the repairs you have made to your 98 Bay Liner. I think you did an amazing job on it. Let me know if you have any suggestions on up graded gauges. Thank You Ron
I fear that the treatment you have given the cover will only work temporarily. When the polish is exposed to sun and heat over time, it will become foggy again. The reason that wax / wd40 (and so on) works is the way it fills the scratches from the sandpaper. So when the light hits the glass (or paint on a car) it becomes shiny. Since the wax does not stay n forever, the scratches from the sandpaper will eventually become visible. Suggestion: headlight restoration kit, or sand the plastic down even for even finer grit like all the way to 7000-8000 grit. Finish by polishing with a machine and a polish intended for plastic. That will make the cover look brand new for a verry long time.
You did well, the thing missing would be to clear coat once you buffed out the scratches. Check out ChrisFix channel repairing headlights. I've used the same technique to bring back clear plastic in the past. Thanks for the vids I've been considering bring back an older boat and your vids are excellent 🙂
400 and 800 is too rough that's what you use before you paint. You have to use 2000 3000 then buff and polish. Love the videos you can do a bunch of other stuff I wouldn't ever try.
You need to soak your wet sand paper in water with a few drops of Dawn before you start trying to sand then compound polish with a small electric buffer. NOT BY HAND!
Interesting idea on the Dawn, I'll have to try that! :) I have a power buffer, amzn.to/33nclVO but it's pretty big. It seemed like it'd be to big to use on a piece this small with curved surface. Did you have more of a palm / handheld one like this, in mind? amzn.to/3ka2KIy
Zach, Harbor Freight has a very cheap Palm buffer ( www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/polishers-buffers/variable-speed-polishers/6-in-compact-palm-polisher-69487.html ) that would probably work for this project. They have a Braun that is about $30 more, but it has more versatility. Look for videos about that model on TH-cam. You can get that plastic crystal clear again! Also, there is a rubber type pad that will grip your work piece, or wood and metal, and prevent it from sliding around while working on it. Good luck, you're almost there.
Dude all that sanding is not necessary just use OFF deep woods.. and rub fast with pressure. Repeat if necessary. Then once it's nice and clean seal it with a good wax. Do the same for headlights works amazing. Ya welcome.
You drive me nervous about this video..!!! You where doing good, just sand down to 5000 grit, then you can use a polishing tool with super fine high gloss compound. Spend more time on it !!! Also there are specific polishing bars for glass finish acrylic...
With all the work and resources that have gone into this boat do you have running tally? Im sort of in the same position as you and wondering how far to take the boat apart to rebuild. Is it worth it?
I do have a running tally 😎 worth it? For the knowledge and experience, I think so :) purely financially, not as much, I'm up to about $6k which is still much less than a new boat. But maybe not worth all the time put in to it.
@@ZachsGarage1 That's not bad considering what you'll end up with in the end. I'd love to go as far as you have but the family wants to enjoy it in the spring and I take my sweet time. Your videos have helped me with all the engine work I had to do and the lower end work. Got some soft spots on the floor I'll tackle in the spring. Your videos have been fantastic and will reference them as I go along with my rebuild. Keep up the great work!
@@twinklenutz thanks for the kind words! Glad to hear. I'd recommend not going as far as I did with the deck rebuild unless you absolutely have to! Lol 😝
This was all a really good learning experience for Zach. I remember being in my late teens/early twenties learning on stuff and they were great learning experiences. Now I’m 50 and I know a lot of shit. Anyone who watches this should be proud of Zach for taking this on.
orbital. buffer and compound
Would a headlight repair kit work?
That's what I was thinking.
Electric buffer probably will give you a bit better finish...but for what you are trying to accomplish, did a good job.
Absolutely love your channel I’m in the process of redoing my exact boat these videos Have helped me out a lot
I with the headlight polish/restoration kits guys I feel like it would have worked really well
Think so too. Brass polish or toothpaste works as well. Finish with a clear coat.
Meguiar's makes a headlamp restoration kit that works great.
Buff the plastic out. You can make it like glass again with a buffing compound and a soft wheel.
Always aggravating when you creat more work for yourself! I know that feeling myself😭
No mistakes no learn . You making lot of fun while your project 😎👌😎👌
Headlight restore kit is what I would have said also. It comes with a polish compound that clears it up
Polishing compound is the way to go. The stuff you use on your car. T Cut etc
I'm sure someone's already said in the comments to pick up the headlight restoration kit that fits on the head of your drill. You're very close. I believe it has 600,800, 2,000, 3,000 and a polish compound that works amazing. But you could use what you have. Redo the 2000 & 3000. Use more water. Make sure each level is done thoroughly and has and even level of frost. Finish with the polish but skip the wax. Good luck.
Really enjoy the videos going to get started on my boat restoration you put in a lot of good information where did you get your captain seats
thanks! Seats: amzn.to/3lDtxyw
I wonder if the stuff you use to clean headlight covers would work well in this situation
I know this is late, but what you have is a polycarbonate. Lexan, plexiglass etc. Any kind of hard chemical will ruin it. As you found out. Only use warm soapy water. Dawn is a good soap to use.
Just get a 3M Headlight restoration kit. it has the sand papers and buffing compound to fox that up the easy way. all you need is a drill to use it.
I have a boat with the saem instrument cluster. Cannot for the life of me find any infromation on how to set the alarm limits or adjust the depth gauge. Do you know how?
Nice work. Im working on restoration of a Bayliner 1992 2855. :)
Zach, I have a 1989 Glassport boat. I am in process of redoing the whole floor and stingers. I was wondering if you know of any upgraded gauges for this model boat. Everything i am doing i leaned from your blogs. I really appreciate your knowledge on boats and the repairs you have made to your 98 Bay Liner. I think you did an amazing job on it. Let me know if you have any suggestions on up graded gauges.
Thank You
Ron
Thanks! I didn't find anything on new gauges specific to my model. I'm still using the original guages
Use a headlight polishing kit and it will clear up
1200 would be your best start then 2000 then 3000 , ive used that sequence on aluminum pitted truck wheels and it came out amazing !
you hav to use some kind of orbital sander with a certain amout of RPMs for it to work!
I fear that the treatment you have given the cover will only work temporarily. When the polish is exposed to sun and heat over time, it will become foggy again. The reason that wax / wd40 (and so on) works is the way it fills the scratches from the sandpaper. So when the light hits the glass (or paint on a car) it becomes shiny. Since the wax does not stay n forever, the scratches from the sandpaper will eventually become visible.
Suggestion: headlight restoration kit, or sand the plastic down even for even finer grit like all the way to 7000-8000 grit. Finish by polishing with a machine and a polish intended for plastic. That will make the cover look brand new for a verry long time.
Meguiars also makes a plastx it is a clear plastic cleaner and polish
Headlight restore kit would work
You did well, the thing missing would be to clear coat once you buffed out the scratches. Check out ChrisFix channel repairing headlights. I've used the same technique to bring back clear plastic in the past.
Thanks for the vids I've been considering bring back an older boat and your vids are excellent 🙂
YaI’ve done the acetone thing on plastic to really sucks. I was using goof off
Use a torch it will clear it up. Just don't scorch it. Must keep the torch moving.
Really? Hadn't heard that one yet, might give it a try 🤠
Plastic polish! Com’on man!
15:50, thank God!
400 and 800 is too rough that's what you use before you paint. You have to use 2000 3000 then buff and polish. Love the videos you can do a bunch of other stuff I wouldn't ever try.
Sand w 1000. Then 2500 followed with 3000. Then polish and wax. Or even better, headlight restorer kit. 100% guaranteed will work.
Yup, headlight polishing kit
That saved some bucks! And you saw Andy from Boatworks Today gave you a shoutout as he stole your snap fix trick?!!!
No way! Do you know which video I did that in? I know I've done it before but can't remember which one, I've lost track after 70 videos lol
You need to soak your wet sand paper in water with a few drops of Dawn before you start trying to sand then compound polish with a small electric buffer. NOT BY HAND!
Interesting idea on the Dawn, I'll have to try that! :) I have a power buffer, amzn.to/33nclVO
but it's pretty big. It seemed like it'd be to big to use on a piece this small with curved surface. Did you have more of a palm / handheld one like this, in mind? amzn.to/3ka2KIy
Zach, Harbor Freight has a very cheap Palm buffer ( www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/polishers-buffers/variable-speed-polishers/6-in-compact-palm-polisher-69487.html ) that would probably work for this project. They have a Braun that is about $30 more, but it has more versatility. Look for videos about that model on TH-cam. You can get that plastic crystal clear again! Also, there is a rubber type pad that will grip your work piece, or wood and metal, and prevent it from sliding around while working on it. Good luck, you're almost there.
U need to buff it if your going to get it clear. Just sanding i dnt think thats going to work.
You need some Plastic Polish now.
Dude all that sanding is not necessary just use OFF deep woods.. and rub fast with pressure. Repeat if necessary. Then once it's nice and clean seal it with a good wax. Do the same for headlights works amazing. Ya welcome.
Applying acetone to a plastic surface is a rookie mistake.
Big time rookie!
Get a can of clear coat and spray it
I agree with buffing it out.
Lmao at the witchcraft.
I know someone who has one if you wanna use it :0
Novus plastic polish
Spray clear over it
Sand it and clear coat it.
🇺🇸👍. Do the plastic the same as your badly fogged headlamp covers of your car and it will be perfect as if you put in a new one👍🍺🥩🌽🥔. 🥛💤
You drive me nervous about this video..!!!
You where doing good, just sand down to 5000 grit, then you can use a polishing tool with super fine high gloss compound. Spend more time on it !!! Also there are specific polishing bars for glass finish acrylic...
Clear coat, spray can.
Rubbing and the wax.
Spit it out boi. Way too long
You can buff it extra fine with sandpaper, then use a heat gun to lightly reconstitute the plastic to a fresh appearance.
With all the work and resources that have gone into this boat do you have running tally? Im sort of in the same position as you and wondering how far to take the boat apart to rebuild. Is it worth it?
I do have a running tally 😎 worth it? For the knowledge and experience, I think so :) purely financially, not as much, I'm up to about $6k which is still much less than a new boat. But maybe not worth all the time put in to it.
@@ZachsGarage1 That's not bad considering what you'll end up with in the end. I'd love to go as far as you have but the family wants to enjoy it in the spring and I take my sweet time. Your videos have helped me with all the engine work I had to do and the lower end work. Got some soft spots on the floor I'll tackle in the spring. Your videos have been fantastic and will reference them as I go along with my rebuild. Keep up the great work!
@@twinklenutz thanks for the kind words! Glad to hear. I'd recommend not going as far as I did with the deck rebuild unless you absolutely have to! Lol 😝