R34 Headlights

[R34_Wong]

Hey guys,

I've got an R34 GT-T and was wondering if there was a way to restore them to show room condition. There's a few scratches on them and I heard there are places which shave a small layer off the front to make them crystal clear. Does anyone know a place like this in Melbourne or methods to take the lights off and do it yourself?

I've tried PlasticX, scatch X and plastic polish (all Meguiars) but they haven't given me what I want...

Thanks guys

[Howie]

Tried Meguires Heavy Cut #9?

[R34_Wong]

Not yet... I've got the medium cut... but is it safe to use on headlights?

Tried Meguires Heavy Cut #9?

[Howie]

Worked great on my windows and headlights.. check out the thread I posted "stains on windows" in the styling forum.

[SS8_Gohan]

you'll need a machine, and aggressive polish. Just take it to Final Inspection, Brunswick, he'll fix the car up for ya.

my headlights (after correction)

[LawzzZz]

you'll need a machine, and aggressive polish. Just take it to Final Inspection, Brunswick, he'll fix the car up for ya.

my headlights (after correction)

Wow, how much does it cost to get the head lights looking like that?

[sotck4door]

Damn...thats better than brand new...

[75coupe]

yeah tell us the price son....

[SS8_Gohan]

it was part of a Stage 2 detail. I think Stage 2 is around $300, but it's a WHOLE car detail, headlights are part of it.

What i'm trying to get at is that it's requires MACHINE correction to get it back looking clear.

The the OP, you're in melb, so you're a lucky bastard to have Final Inspection in town. Where bouts do ya live?

[Vik]

No Final Inspection in Sydney ..

Anyone know of anything similar in Sydney ??

MRXTCZ

[R34_Wong]

OMG, sex me up! I've got a booking with them end of year for stage 1... STAGE 2 now baby!!

Thanks man! (I'm in Caufield/Wantirna)

Edited October 29, 2008 by R34_Wong

[SS8_Gohan]

No Final Inspection in Sydney ..

Anyone know of anything similar in Sydney ??

MRXTCZ

There a couple highly recommended detailers in Sydney, ones which Final Inspection themselves would recommend (very few detailers are at the level FI would actually recommend their services)

First one.

Dr Detail

Milperra

NSW 2214

Australia

0419 661 170

[email protected]

Second one.

DMS Detailing

Phone: 0422 074 079

Email: [email protected]

website: www.dmsdetailing.com.au

If i don't answer my phone its cause i didn't hear it ring but ill call you back asap if you leave a voice message.

My preferred method of booking is email or the website booking form so we both have a trail of messages, however always happy to have a chat!

Thanks Guys,

Dan

Make sure you'd like your headlights machined polish, it might be included in the level of detail you get, it might not. Best to check.

R34_Wong, you're in for a treat mate What colour is your car?

The type of detailing done by FI, DMS, Dr Detail... etc... is PROPER detailing. There are hundreds of hack job artists out there who might charge half of what these guys do, but it's cheap work where the results disappear very quickly.

A lot places will just "fill" in the swirls, scratches, etc, these sort of products are washed away very quickly and you're left with a paint defected car all over again.

FI and the others i mentioned actually CORRECT the clear cote, and then protect it in a layer of something that doesn't involve fillers. It's proper detailing with the TOP products and equipment being used on your cars.

[Vik]

As soon as i get the clear rubbed off the Carbon Fibre Bonnet.. and resprayed clear.

im gonna try detailing the car myself first. Then gonna' head over to Dr Detail because he seems the closest to my place

MRXTCZ

[RusH_]

wow, that black 34 looks freakn amazing, its almost like a mirror

[N1GTR]

Im about 2 and a half weeks off from running a GB on headlight restoration. Cost will be $120 for the pair.

Here's an example;

[Turbo Piston]

As soon as i get the clear rubbed off the Carbon Fibre Bonnet.. and resprayed clear.

im gonna try detailing the car myself first. Then gonna' head over to Dr Detail because he seems the closest to my place

MRXTCZ

If you are going to get your headlights done, pls post up pics as I want to soon as well!

[SS8_Gohan]

to the NSW people, both Dr Detail and DMS are MOBILE detailers, they can come to you

[LawzzZz]

to the NSW people, both Dr Detail and DMS are MOBILE detailers, they can come to you

Weeehee!

[LawzzZz]

As soon as i get the clear rubbed off the Carbon Fibre Bonnet.. and resprayed clear.

im gonna try detailing the car myself first. Then gonna' head over to Dr Detail because he seems the closest to my place

MRXTCZ

Resprayed clear?

[Vik]

Yeah, rub down all the clear or gel coat on the hood.

Respray clear ontop and bake her

MRXTCZ