Doctor Head lamp - RM 8000 head lamp rstoration guide by The Detailien

For U create my inmost being & U knitted me in my mothers wombI am fearfully & wonderfully make
My buddy went off overseas for some years & upon return he found his pair of Xenon Head lamp


as they have too many cars but very less of shaded place




at my previous class, I taught about about restoring oxidized Head Lamp...due to car wash ...aggressive sanding by road side ..... due to wear & tear Car detailer: The complete car care / car detailing hands on clinic by Malaysia Car Detailing guru KC's

2 factor contributing to such oxidations,
firstly the roadside foam wash (harsh chemicals & sponge use during washes) often this sponge soaked & filled with dirt, grim and sand that is not wash away became - TA DA sand paper) try to send for just one wash on just detail black car and check out the finishing
this is the 2 most thrased exterior part of the car (our halogen uses heat the filament to a greater degree create light during night use -Reflector optics) and sun during the day..and combine with the roadside sand paper wash..ta da.. it is just like scrapping off the UV resistance protector, worst still if it is Projector (polyellipsoidal) with a High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps

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 = USD 2600


look at the extreme close up pic (was shot by a PAS camera)


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)

see again


extreme close up


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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

before pic



after polished with PlastX Clear Plastic with rotary, both wool & foam pad at 1500 rpm


close up




ta da


....isnt that a money shot????? convincing enough

another extreme make over

close up shot



see again


close up


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 Facing the Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

* use abundance of water - helps alot
an evenly sanded pic


Restoration continues with polishing off
Compounded double side wool Pad then Step down to 3" wool pad @ 1500 RPM rotary

finishing off with polish - foam pad & 3" polishing pad @ 1200 rpm finishing at 600 rpm

from here


ta da


it was COATed for protection

Originally Posted by haywiress Just a quick question, tint the headlights (clear) for protection does the 'protection' in the long run?

it does a little but...it is the harsh enviroment - tboth heat from interior shines out & exterior...adding to side washing..TA TA

therefore ......once we have leveled up the paint .... now we have to permanently coat it again, where as all commercial either repaint it with clear coat (in no time it will crack, as heat transfer out from inside - oxidized )... that was the reason it sort of came back

Tbut for me I will opti coat permenantly

Opti-Coat (Opti-Guard) is a hard wearing, ceramic clear coat for superior resistance to scratching (9H) and chemical etching from environmental impacts. It provides permanent protection.

A layer of Opti-Coat measures approx. 2 microns in thickness, or about 100 times thicker than your typical wax or sealant. Unlike paint protection sealants such as PTFE, Nano Sealants, GlassPlexin that degrade over time and are easily removed through washing with water or chemicals, Opti-Coat does not degrade and cannot be removed by chemicals such as heavy duty truck weash or even caustic degreasers. It is totally resistant to these chemicals and produces a permanent film that is chemically bonded with the factory paint layers.


tested with fire - xenon lighting



I could have save my time & effort by walking away.....


choose this day



to face or not to face......that thin line make a huge difference....


thanks for viewing again

cheerios

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Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-14-2012, 03:42 AM Excellent work my friend!

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Wow, those lenses were really bad! It is pretty amazing, though, just how far gone a headlight lens can look yet it can still be brought back to new looking once you know the process. Nice work, as always, KC!

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Feb 17th, 2012, 12:38 PM#4

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Re: Are you challenged by Mother Nature

Great work as always KC!

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LegacyGT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,941	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Fantastic work KC's, I love the passion you put into your work. __________________ :dancebanana: Club Flex 3401/PE14-2-150 -Bill

02-13-2012, 11:18 PM	#3
Flannigan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 1,333	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Great work!!! Those lights look brand new! __________________ TLC Auto Detail Facebook Page TLC Auto Detail Blog

02-13-2012, 11:39 PM	#4
SkateForGirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 761	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Nice

mjlinane Location: Round Rock, TX	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-13-2012, 08:37 PM Fantastic work!! Thanks for the tutorial. The number of headlights like that are definitely increasing.

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Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-13-2012, 09:52 PM Quote: Originally Posted by mjlinane Fantastic work!! Thanks for the tutorial. The number of headlights like that are definitely increasing. thanks for you kind words mjlinane I am grateful for your detailing-ship & encouragement that spurs me on keep it up [QUOTE] Quote: Originally Posted by integritydetail If you were taught rinseless washing first you'd be asking questions like: why are you wasting so much water, and how do you get around the whole car quickly without waterspots. :-c

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rzatch	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-13-2012, 11:07 PM It pays to have friends with talents. Another fine job

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LegacyGT Location: Des Moines IA	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-13-2012, 11:11 PM Very nice KCs, I love the passion you put into your work

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detailchick	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-14-2012, 03:39 AM Let there be light! Follow your bliss!

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Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-14-2012, 03:42 AM Excellent work my friend!

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Dr Oldz	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-14-2012, 07:01 AM Sweet job! Those things were hammered. They look awesome now.

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Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - The Detailien - 02-14-2012, 07:47 PM Quote: Originally Posted by rzatch It pays to have friends with talents. Another fine job Thanks Rzatch for your kind words Quote: Originally Posted by LegacyGT Very nice KCs, I love the passion you put into your work Thanks Bill for your many kind words of encouragement Quote: Originally Posted by detailchick Let there be light! LOL...I like that....thanks for reminding me of the Higher Hands Quote: Originally Posted by Todd Helme Excellent work my friend! MA MA mIa!!! Thanks Buddy for your kind words Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Oldz Sweet job! Those things were hammered. They look awesome now. Thank Dr Oldz for your kind words [QUOTE] Quote: Originally Posted by integritydetail If you were taught rinseless washing first you'd be asking questions like: why are you wasting so much water, and how do you get around the whole car quickly without waterspots. :-c

kc's Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kuala lumpur Posts: 449	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Quote: Originally Posted by jjkacz Great work KC! What kind of car was that? The head lamps were really cool. __________________ If you were taught rinseless washing first you'd be asking questions like: why are you wasting so much water, and how do you get around the whole car quickly without waterspots.

02-15-2012, 08:54 PM	#12
seech Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 28	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Great job sifu!!! __________________ http://detailien.com http://prodetailing.blogspot.com http://theseech.blogspot.com

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kc's Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kuala lumpur Posts: 449	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Quote: Originally Posted by seech Great job sifu!!! Thank you master Jedi __________________ If you were taught rinseless washing first you'd be asking questions like: why are you wasting so much water, and how do you get around the whole car quickly without waterspots.

02-15-2012, 09:17 PM	#14
Vegas Transplant Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: metro dc Posts: 405	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Thanks for showing how it's done. Wonderful pictorial. Facing the Giants is an excellent film- Casting Crowns is an awesome band.

02-16-2012, 06:09 AM	#15
kc's Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kuala lumpur Posts: 449	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Quote: Originally Posted by Vegas Transplant Thanks for showing how it's done. Wonderful pictorial. Facing the Giants is an excellent film- Casting Crowns is an awesome band. thanks bro vegas transplant for you kind words wow...thanks for the sharing casting crown __________________ If you were taught rinseless washing first you'd be asking questions like: why are you wasting so much water, and how do you get around the whole car quickly without waterspots.

02-16-2012, 08:16 AM	#16
Danube Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 259	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Marvelous recover! __________________ Flex 3401

02-17-2012, 04:06 AM	#17
sohail99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 998	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Amazing restore on that headlamps!!! Great work as always Kc! How did the headlamps come to that orange peel-ey texture btw?

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02-14-2012, 10:21 PM	#7
Nappers Senior Member Location: Yreka, CA	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien AWESOME!!!!! Work and perserverence paid off for you! Awesome side by side comparo's! __________________ Aaron's the name If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

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shoeless89 Senior Member Location: Union, KY	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Fantastic work! __________________ Rule 62: Don't take yourself to d*mn seriously Cincinnati, OH Shawn

02-15-2012, 08:06 AM
jjkacz Senior Member Location: Atlanta, GA	Re: Bi Xenon Head lamp damaged by mother nature - KC the Detailien Great work KC! What kind of car was that? The head lamps were really cool. __________________ JJKACZ

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Re: RM 8000 Head lamp - Damaged by Mother Nature but Restore by MD Guru KC Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAccoon sweet..... instead of settling for half past six work.... u went all da way and save the owner 8k.... that is worth the effort. thanks buddy...it wonderful to read your posting too....we actually saved the ride...it was a 22 hours job...this is just only 1 part Quote: Originally Posted by JiMastra superb outcome bro.. speechless to see the end result.. now its more of like a new head lamp already. respect super sifu! Thanks Jimastra...u too can be super...come to join me in my next detailing clinic Quote: Originally Posted by nishantdarshana x 2. Hi Nishantdarsha ...u too can do it that is the reason of my thread ...to share with you step by step how i did it Quote: Originally Posted by nocturnal hats off mate!!respect !! HI buddy nbocturnal...with just a little patience & plenty of passion u can do it too Quote: Originally Posted by s1tl epic restoration has just gone to another stage. epic restoration EPIC IS EPIC no ing behind.....let yr yes be yes & no be no...... thanks buddy Still waiting for your epic posting...how long more le....??? Quote: Originally Posted by fishbonezken Sweet restore unker!!! Thank buddy ...So lets keep our date & dates ya... Quote: Originally Posted by muyo that was one of the epic turnout on the mini headlamp. great work Doc KC! cannot call unker, must call handsome unker thank you sir Quote: Originally Posted by seech Fuiyoh!!!! Sifu at work!!! Looks who is talking ...the most famous Detailer Quote: Originally Posted by V53 Speechless result... Thanks buddy Quote: Originally Posted by l2s_turbo nice do up.. by the way what car is that? Thanks buddy l2s Quote: Originally Posted by l2s_turbo Wow.. great job.. my headlamp also turn into like that.. come & be train.....u then go and restore others __________________ Malaysia Detailing Guru 016 220 9227 www.thedetailers.blogspot.com http://www.detailien.com Show Me Your Work!!!

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   Great job as always KC. Your client must be ecstatic that you saved him at least RM8K = $2600 USD!

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   Looks awesome!
   
   One thing I always do is make sure I have a good coat of sealant (I use UPGP) on my front and rear lights. I have plastic lenses over a bi-xenons in a car that has been parked outdoors for years and the UPGP has kept them looking brand new.