Quinster Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Got the demon eyes and sequential indicators done last year but my lenses are terribly faded. I'm not paying out for new lenses but wouldn't mind paying someone to sort the originals. The guy that done the demon eyes says he can't fix it but I think he was just being lazy. I wasn't happy at all with the service from him. Can anyone offer a cheap solution? I've tried toothpaste a few times but it's not that great. Can't afford new ones so any tips are appreciated. Thanks. Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bodyshop. Then clear coated. Easy to do and shouldnt cost the earth, mine cost 50 quid. Check build thread for pictures! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi i found the Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit very good - worked for me http://www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/meguiar-s-headlight-restoration-kit or try halford fo the product 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Those kits are great but unless you seal them after, they'll eventually go naff again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) The megs kit has a UV sealant in it I believe. I sorted my sons fiesta lights a while back and resealed with Chem guys "jetseal" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 17, 2017 by Paul K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I used to use metal polish and a polishing drill bit with my electric drill. Used to do it every 6 months or so, and they'd come up lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) You just need to give them a coating in anything with UV protection. Clear coatings a bit OTT. When I did mine last year I used Gtechnic C4 to protect from UV. There are plenty of threads on this topic: http://www.350z-uk.c...ealight-refurb/ http://www.350z-uk.c...ht-restoration/ http://www.350z-uk.c...ht-restoration/ http://www.350z-uk.c...light-restored/ http://www.350z-uk.c...udy-headlights/ http://www.350z-uk.c...-be-cleaned-up/ http://www.350z-uk.c...tion-using-srp/ http://www.350z-uk.c...fogged-up-help/ You should be able to do both lights in under 10-15 minutes (if you are using powertools), it will obviously take a bit longer if your doing it by hand. Edited March 17, 2017 by Randy_Baton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 DA polisher (or drill with applicator) and metal polish gave a quick cut for me, pristine in not much longer than it takes to mask up the surround. Then 2 layers of a UV sealant like the gtechniq mentioned above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Lucky its only the outside mine have started to go mossy inside along with dampness 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridz Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have had good results on my Zed headlights using Megs PlastPx followed by Megs Headlight Protectant. Having got the lenses haze free, I just do a monthly coat with the Protectant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I think they may be going on the inside as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I think they may be going on the inside as well. It can look like that with the mirrored surface. You can't be certain until you clear up the outside. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) A bit 2000 or 3000 grit sandpaper if really bad, followed by a DA polisher or foam polish pad on a drill bit with a nice dollop of cutting compound to Polish them back up. Mine were faded and compound worked a treat, meguiars is a good brand and easily obtainable. Halfords sell it for £12 a bottle. Ebay will offer you drill bit Polish pads as well for £5 or so UK domestic. Not to mention you can use the rest of the compound on any minor scratches you have on your paintwork. Edit: you can use a microfiber cloth with the compound to restore a clear surface. I was scared at first taking sandpaper to cars. Especially when your done and it's all white and scuffed up. But it polishes up easy enough. At least with plastic you don't run the risk of burning through clear coat like paint! As others said a sealing agent will help protect them, but it's not hard to apply some elbow grease once in a while to remove the oxidisation if you don't. I haven't. Edited March 17, 2017 by Exec 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 But as with polishing paint, the more you do it the less you're left to work with next time. Always better to protect more and polish less. Always. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I think they may be going on the inside as well. It can look like that with the mirrored surface. You can't be certain until you clear up the outside. This. Its decieving - it can look like the inside of the lens is going hazy but 9 times out of 10 it's still the outside. It's weird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Think I'll attempt this soon. Thanks for the help. I'll post the results ( before/ after ) Thanks again Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I've recently done mine although the haze was only really on the top half of the lights. I used the meguires two step kit and it's surprisingly good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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