Pro's and Con's

[hidsolutions]

Hello every one, Im new here but Ive been reading over the H/L resto board and I personally have had a great sucess taking headlights down with 400 wet to get rid of pits, working my way to 600 wet and using a urathane based clear.( PPG Deltron) I have not had any complaints nor have had any complaints of yellowing headlights.

Asking an educated question, Why isnt this method more common practice?

[t4k]

I think the main reason is you have to be set up to spray a coating like PPG clear. Most of us are windshield repair techs. and we do have have air compressors and spray equipment on our trucks. With the system like Delta sells you can do the same job without any of the expensive spray equipment.

[GlassStarz]

If you spray you get overspray wipe it on and you dont also the automotive clear has 3 problems it is more expensive and takes longer to dry and prone to pealing with extreme weather changes

[hidsolutions]

The easy way I have personally solved most of the issues are, I use a Jeep Cherokee which has a large support for an engine driven compressers mainly used for inflating tires on the trails, I have it plumbed with a few coalesing filters and I use a spray gun, thrift store sheets and blankets work wonders for fighting overspray and I can use a variety of air tools, since the system is 12 gallons pressurized to 160psi.
The Clear I use is PPG Deltron, dries tacky in 5 min, cures in 45 min.

I tried it 3 years ago, and the lights on my personal cars still look as good as the day I did them and they sit in the texas sun on a daily basis.

[t4k]

I have no need for air, I still have great results after 2 years, mine completely dries in 20 mins. and I buy all my supplies at Home Depot for $12.00.

[GlassStarz]

my entire headlight kit fits in a lunch box dont need to have my car anywhere near because i use no spray or power other than a cordless drill. repairs done in 10 minutes dry in 20 and perfect everytime and look good long term why would anyone need all the other stuff? I was taight a long time ago maximum result with minimal effort
Kit cosist of
1 8oz bottle lube/ist step
1 8oz bottle mineral spirits thinner
1 8oz bottle top coat pre mixxed
sand paper
roll of blue scott paper towels
corless drill with 3m hook it driver
rolling seat

[t4k]

I hear ya GlassStarz....I forgot about the rolling seat from harbor Freight Tools.

[hidsolutions]

I have no need for air, I still have great results after 2 years, mine completely dries in 20 mins. and I buy all my supplies at Home Depot for $12.00.

hmm, would you mind sharing the secret, I would certainly love to cut time, materials. the Rig I need it for the other things I do. like stopping and helping stranded motorists with flats and such.

[t4k]

I have no need for air, I still have great results after 2 years, mine completely dries in 20 mins. and I buy all my supplies at Home Depot for $12.00.

hmm, would you mind sharing the secret, I would certainly love to cut time, materials. the Rig I need it for the other things I do. like stopping and helping stranded motorists with flats and such.

I'm sorry, I had no idea you were saving stranded motorists with your system. Keep up the good work!

[hidsolutions]

I also do road side assistance so having air is bliss on the side of the highway.