runaway parents Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 So I went threw the proses of restoring my head. lights. I think I did something wrong . Did this a year ago. Went threw the sanding proses. Sprayed the clear coat on it . Things was looking great, at that time. As time went on the clear coat started to peel. What did I do wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom& Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Last month I replaced my head lights, I had used restoration kits with limited results but finally decided to go new, a week after replacing them I had to take my wife to emergency eye surgery in the middle of the night 90 miles from Reedsport to Eugene OR, best $262.00 I ever spent. 2011 vnl730 D13 435/1650 I-shift singled mid 2015 Keystone Raptor 425ts 2015 Smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Please share where you purchased these from? I also recently did the sanding, spray and wax; better but not new condition. Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom& Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Amazon 2011 vnl730 D13 435/1650 I-shift singled mid 2015 Keystone Raptor 425ts 2015 Smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Forget it, they're not worth it...Been there and done that. Contact Dave Dixon on the forum and get the HID upgrade kit for the bulbs and harnesses and get new housings from an outfit in N Carolina.....Forgot their name. But remember this, make sure the wiring gets done right. I've had 3 firms wire mine and all of them messed it up causing melted harnesses 4 times. One goofed X2. Both bulbs on each side should not come on together, only the one he sends you. If they do, they will melt the connection like mine did. There may have been improvements since I got mine over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybanshee Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Amazon Got my HID kit from Retrofit Source 2007 Volvo 780 Ultrashift Trailersaver Hitch 2017 Momentum 397th 3 Yamaha Banshees 2 Honda 400EX's Polaris Outlaw 50 Polaris Outlaw 110 EFi 2018 Polaris RZR S 1000 Stealth Black 2019 Polaris RZR S 1000 Titanium Matte Metal 2015 Polaris RZR S 900 VooDoo Blue https://i.imgur.com/e0ajU8Pl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom& Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 I have David Dixon’s retrofit in my old lights and they are IMO the best way to go and they were for the last 3 years, but my lense houseings got so bad that I had to go this route, when the new lights start to give me problems I will retrofit the new houseings with David’s lights. 2011 vnl730 D13 435/1650 I-shift singled mid 2015 Keystone Raptor 425ts 2015 Smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Dave recommends the housings from Advantage Truck Parts. They are the DEPO housings. If you are buying the upgrade kit, you can get the housings from Deepspace for the same price that Advantage charges and he will install the upgrade kit into the DEPO housings at no charge. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 This is David’s company http://deepspacelighting.com/ or he can be found here by sending a pm to Nuke-E. First rate guy and product. He can supply housings as well. Nigel 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 http://www.advantagetruckparts.com/search.php?mode=1&search_query_adv=Headlights&brand=&category[]=18&searchsubs=ON&price_from=&price_to=&featured=&shipping= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTPA Announcer Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Dave Dixon X 3 Best price and fantastic service ..... Hands down.... Denver and Ms Judy Geitgey 2006 VOLVO 780 41 ' Redwood NTPA Event Announcer dngeitgey@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 2 hours ago, VegasFlyer said: Dave recommends the housings from Advantage Truck Parts. They are the DEPO housings. If you are buying the upgrade kit, you can get the housings from Deepspace for the same price that Advantage charges and he will install the upgrade kit into the DEPO housings at no charge. That's them, the bunch I couldn't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 I had the headlights on my wife's car "professionally" restored at a body shop. Within 6 months they looked crappy again. Just better to get new ones. Pricey yes but that is the way to go. Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Sounds like I did every thing right . But the idea doesn't work .I guess you cant believe what you see as advertised on "head light restoration " videos what a waste of time and money . Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpatrickc Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 I see there are now LED headlight upgrade kits. Has anyone tried them? How do they work? 2006 Chevy Duramax, DRW, ext cab, Long bed, Reese 18K hitch 2011 Carriage Cameo Ham radio operator, WA3UOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar274 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 23 hours ago, NTPA Announcer said: Dave Dixon X 3 Best price and fantastic service ..... Hands down.... X 4 worth every penny!!!! http://deepspacelighting.com/ Bob&Kay 2012 VNL730 I Shift D13 2.47 ratio 2018 Mobile Suites 40 kssb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 12:31 PM, runaway parents said: So I went threw the proses of restoring my head. lights. I think I did something wrong . Did this a year ago. Went threw the sanding proses. Sprayed the clear coat on it . Things was looking great, at that time. As time went on the clear coat started to peel. What did I do wrong? Hi runaway, I am not a paint expert but I think the problem is the clear paint it's self. Not all paint a created equal. I have the Deep Space Lights myself. I won't leave home without them. Best of luck, Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 OK, here is the scoop on lights...or at least my opinion. There is only ONE light set to buy if you are not putting OEM LEDs on. Deepspace Lighting HIDs. It is well worth the money - they work exceptionally well. You are simply deferring expense if you put on anything else, and you are wasting your time buffing and painting....unless your expectation is to repeat many times. Just spend the money, buy the best and be done with it. You will not be disappointed. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Well last year I was tired of the sanding and polishing the head lights. So I sanded then with 320 or maybe 400 grit. Tested with water over the sand makes just to see if they sand marks show Ed through . They did not. Before sanding the lenses were cleaned with the proper prep cleaner for automotive paint. Before sanding and just before spraying the lenses. So then sanded the corner and back the sides a half inch or what I could. With an out 220 grit would have a better grip so to keep the edge from coming loose. Then sprayed them with regular automotive ( Martin Seynor) clear coat . This was not from a can. Yesterday I waxed them and they look great. I did another truck at the same time and they still look as when painted. I had the clear material so cost was already covered. Just my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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