Lens Restoration

techumper · 04-03-2012, 11:45 PM

Hi Guys,

My Z's hazy headlights were killing me, hated the way they looked so I took to restoring them. Worst one was the passenger's side...

I had an Infiniti G35 and did the same thing to the lenses. I used a kit called "BG Lenz Saver", for both the G and the Z...the pics speak for themselves!!

Hope you guys enjoy and maybe this can be a solution for anyone who just can't stand the sight of hazy lenses!

Anyone else have or had this issue w/ their Z?

In order: Before and Afters

Before Restoration by xfix9, on Flickr

Before_Drivers_Side by xfix9, on Flickr

Kit by xfix9, on Flickr

Prep by xfix9, on Flickr

After_Restoration by xfix9, on Flickr

Finished Look by xfix9, on Flickr

After_Passengers_side by xfix9, on Flickr

After_Dark by xfix9, on Flickr

G35

G35_Before by xfix9, on Flickr

G35_After by xfix9, on Flickr

Amuse370 · 04-04-2012, 01:02 AM

Wow that looks great, great job now i know what to use if that happens to mine

BlackZeda · 06-02-2012, 12:08 AM

I am having this issue with my headlight lenses as well. I believe the root cause is overspray from the detailing solution that I use. The first thing that I tried was Meguier's headlight cleaning, but with limited sucess. Now that spring has arrived I will be using something a little more aggressive and that is the 3M Headlight Restoration Kit which is a series of sand paper and a polish. It will freak me out at first "frosting" the lens, but I have read that this method works great. I will post some before and after pictures after I am done this weekend. Thanks for posting.

shaun66 · 06-02-2012, 02:20 AM

I've just noticed this on my headlights to it's driving me nuts!! Need to look into this.

willskip · 06-07-2012, 04:51 AM

looks good. i need to try this on my headlights.

kenchan · 06-07-2012, 01:48 PM

the hell... my G35C is 8yrs old (i am the sole owner) and the lens is clear... wat are you using to damage the lens in the first place? i would start there.

good job on the polishing though.

RayMaN · 05-28-2015, 12:21 AM

I've read clear coating will help prevent this.. Not sure which to use though

axmea? · 05-28-2015, 02:16 AM

You can polish the haze off but will come back if not clear coated (wax can delay it but not for long). Using clear is a must but not as simple as spraying on good quality spray clear coat. Wet sanding is necessary to remove imperfections. The light will enhance any imperfections that naturally occur no matter how good a spray painter you are. It is a lot of work but worth it if you are picky about your car. I also recommend covering the entire car not just the hood and fenders. Low mil. plastic is cheap.

RayMaN · 05-28-2015, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

You can polish the haze off but will come back if not clear coated (wax can delay it but not for long). Using clear is a must but not as simple as spraying on good quality spray clear coat. Wet sanding is necessary to remove imperfections. The light will enhance any imperfections that naturally occur no matter how good a spray painter you are. It is a lot of work but worth it if you are picky about your car. I also recommend covering the entire car not just the hood and fenders. Low mil. plastic is cheap.

Great info! Which product would you recommend for the clear coat?

04-03-2012, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
techumper Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cali Posts: 26 Drives: 09 370z M6 Touring Rep Power: 14	Lens Restoration Hi Guys, My Z's hazy headlights were killing me, hated the way they looked so I took to restoring them. Worst one was the passenger's side... I had an Infiniti G35 and did the same thing to the lenses. I used a kit called "BG Lenz Saver", for both the G and the Z...the pics speak for themselves!! Hope you guys enjoy and maybe this can be a solution for anyone who just can't stand the sight of hazy lenses! Anyone else have or had this issue w/ their Z? In order: Before and Afters Before Restoration by xfix9, on Flickr Before_Drivers_Side by xfix9, on Flickr Kit by xfix9, on Flickr Prep by xfix9, on Flickr After_Restoration by xfix9, on Flickr Finished Look by xfix9, on Flickr After_Passengers_side by xfix9, on Flickr After_Dark by xfix9, on Flickr G35 G35_Before by xfix9, on Flickr G35_After by xfix9, on Flickr Last edited by techumper; 04-03-2012 at 11:47 PM. Reason: grammar

04-04-2012, 01:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amuse370 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Hills Age: 39 Posts: 523 Drives: 11' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 15	Wow that looks great, great job now i know what to use if that happens to mine __________________ 2011 Nismo 370z Berks High Flow Cats \| Stillen G3 Intake \| GTM 25 Row Oil Cooler \| M370 \| UpRev tune \| H&R Spacers \| Sparco Fighters \| Top Secret Catch Cans \| M7 Japan Titan \| RS1 Fenders \|

06-07-2012, 04:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
willskip Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 53 Drives: '10 370z silver 6MT Rep Power: 14	looks good. i need to try this on my headlights. __________________ Stillen Gen 3/ Invidia Gemini CBE/ 15mm front & 20mm rear spacers/ Swift Spec-R Springs/ SPC Rear Camber Arms/ GT-R start button/ Evo-R LED foglight

05-28-2015, 02:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	You can polish the haze off but will come back if not clear coated (wax can delay it but not for long). Using clear is a must but not as simple as spraying on good quality spray clear coat. Wet sanding is necessary to remove imperfections. The light will enhance any imperfections that naturally occur no matter how good a spray painter you are. It is a lot of work but worth it if you are picky about your car. I also recommend covering the entire car not just the hood and fenders. Low mil. plastic is cheap. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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06-02-2012, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	I am having this issue with my headlight lenses as well. I believe the root cause is overspray from the detailing solution that I use. The first thing that I tried was Meguier's headlight cleaning, but with limited sucess. Now that spring has arrived I will be using something a little more aggressive and that is the 3M Headlight Restoration Kit which is a series of sand paper and a polish. It will freak me out at first "frosting" the lens, but I have read that this method works great. I will post some before and after pictures after I am done this weekend. Thanks for posting.

06-02-2012, 02:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I've just noticed this on my headlights to it's driving me nuts!! Need to look into this.

06-07-2012, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the hell... my G35C is 8yrs old (i am the sole owner) and the lens is clear... wat are you using to damage the lens in the first place? i would start there. good job on the polishing though.

05-28-2015, 12:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
RayMaN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 128 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BK M6 Rep Power: 11	I've read clear coating will help prevent this.. Not sure which to use though