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    Re: Autopia Guide to Headlight Restoration

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    yup.it was surely a huge improvement from before. Esp the passenger side. I really like how it turned out. i gotta thank this forum
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    Re: Autopia Guide to Headlight Restoration

    I wonder how well the DP paint coating would work for preventing future hazing.

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    Re: Autopia Guide to Headlight Restoration

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    I wonder how well the DP paint coating would work for preventing future hazing.
    While it will slow it down and help reduce sunfade/oxidation, it is designed to be applied to paints. DP Wheel Coating may actually provide more protection, but both will need to be reapplied.

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    Re: Autopia Guide to Headlight Restoration

    Thanx for this how to tips in there , very much handy .

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    Re: Autopia Guide to Headlight Restoration

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    Thanx for this how to tips in there , very much handy .
    My pleasure of course!

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    Re: Autopia Guide to Headlight Restoration

    Quote Originally Posted by Todd Helme View Post
    While it will slow it down and help reduce sunfade/oxidation, it is designed to be applied to paints. DP Wheel Coating may actually provide more protection, but both will need to be reapplied.
    Reapplied because the UV protection is worn out and can no longer prevent yellowing? Or reapplied because the coating wore off and is no longer there?

    What kind of interval of protection can you expect on a headlight before reapplying and do you have to polish away the old coating or can just apply right over it?

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    Re: Autopia Guide to Headlight Restoration

    Quote Originally Posted by bcwang View Post
    Reapplied because the UV protection is worn out and can no longer prevent yellowing? Or reapplied because the coating wore off and is no longer there?

    What kind of interval of protection can you expect on a headlight before reapplying and do you have to polish away the old coating or can just apply right over it?

    Thanks!
    Both. The UV protection from the factory has worn off so adding a coating will replenish it for the life of the coating. Once the coating has worn away additional protection will be needed.

    You can coat over the existing coating provided that the headlight has not begun to yellow/fade but you will want to prep the surface by cleaning it and removing any wax, polish, oil or soap residues. In terms of durability, I am not sure but at least once a year.

 

 
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