[bfc_xxx]

I don't mind paying a professional but the choices here are limited. There is noone here doing that. I've talked to the guy (who is a professional) that painted my roof and hood. He told me that he restores lights for friends but his main job is painting cars and theirs a certain risk on me, but on the other hand I am thinking that I do not have to lose anything,

[baroudeur]

It's the ultra violet protection film that is breaking up.  Look at the air bubbles between the lens and the uv film where the film has lifted at the breaks.

I've seen  blisters in the film when tape is used the deflect headlamp dipped beams for use in Europe and the reflected heat destroys the bond which is why I never use any deflectors home made or otherwise.

Heavy handed cleaning with any abrasive based "cleaner" will eventually wear through the film.  Car wash  traffic film remover pre-wash sprays can also affect the film.


Link here  Polymer degradation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia from Wiki about oxydation of  polymers.

[bfc_xxx]

I finally fixed my front lights. Here is the result:







I believe they restored well. Not 100% but even when I drive in the night I can tell the difference.

[Surferdude]

Looking good.   

[Shambles]

They look good to me.


What did you finally decide to get done to them? A professional finisher, or did you get that black cat to lick 'em clear

[bfc_xxx]

They look good to me.


What did you finally decide to get done to them? A professional finisher, or did you get that black cat to lick 'em clear

Ahahaha, I am using the cat to clean the bumber.

A professional finisher did the lights and waxed the body at the same time.

The scrathces dissapeared but If you look closely you will see some "cloudy" areas (thin lines) inside the plastic but that was beyond repair. That is also visible in the night with lights on and car not moving, but on the other hand my visibility when I drive is a lot better now!!   

[Dazzler]

A very good result... Did he charge much?

[bfc_xxx]

A very good result... Did he charge much?

He also polished my car, so I guess for the lights it was about 30€.

[Asterix]

Nice result... 

[Dazzler]

A very good result... Did he charge much?

He also polished my car, so I guess for the lights it was about 30€.

Definitely worth that 

[bfc_xxx]

Finally a few months ago (in June) I decided to replace my headlights. The polishing work was good but the night driving was terrible. The light beam had been affected by the scratches and the polishing work and I considered it was dangerous.
I decided to go with HELLA which is actually the same with hyundai quality and a lot better quality from DEPO and other brands.
The cost for both was 221€ including shipping from Germany to Greece while the dealer wanted 240€ each (480 both). I installed them by myself and it took me about an hour and that's because I was super carefull not to scratch anything!

Here are some photos:

The package:



What's inside:



Before:



Without eyes:



Finished:

[Dazzler]

   for the pix and info!

[tla]

Excellent work! 

I like the care you took with the masking tape to prevent scratching.