WTB: Post facelift LH headlight

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WTB: Post facelift LH headlight

Postby Legacylad » Mon May 09, 2016 8:11 pm

Just putting it out there to see if anyone has got a post facelift spec b left hand headlight sitting around.
Looking for one with a nice clear lens.
Mine has gone very yellow and cloudy. I've tried restoring it a few times, but it pretty quickly turns to shit again.
Let me know what you've got!
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Re: WTB: Post facelift LH headlight

Postby bigBADbenny » Thu May 19, 2016 12:21 am

I can restore and seal it if you like.
Wet n dry, Festool w/ ceramic, then UV resistant polyurethane clearcoat or any sealant of your choice, eg optilens...
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Re: WTB: Post facelift LH headlight

Postby Legacylad » Thu May 19, 2016 7:05 pm

Thanks for the offer Benny.
I haven't been able to find a headlight at a reasonable price so far, so my best option at this stage is to have another crack at the restoration myself.
The problem I seem to be having is with the UV sealing at the end. Obviously they aren't doing the job as lens is going slowly to yellow again. The ones I have used have looked a bit smeary and lose the clarity on the lens once I have put them on.
Any suggestions of a good product to use? I see you mention Optilens, have you had experience with this one?
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Re: WTB: Post facelift LH headlight

Postby bigBADbenny » Thu May 19, 2016 10:48 pm

I used uv resistant clear urethane, mixed 50/50 with spray thinners, and applied with a lint free cloth as per the spar urethane DIY on lgt.
It was a super hot day so it didn't level perfectly but otherwise looks great 6 months later.
It's a headlight-out job to do properly.

Or look up reviews of optilens and similar products.
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