Headlight restoration best service?

Asheth · 07-10-2014, 09:18 AM

I'm located in Maryland have a 2009 Z looking for best place to get my headlights restored. I tried a mobile guy from Annapolis and it was ok but he didn't put a UV coat on. I had my headlights done by 180 custom(drove to NYC). They said it would be more noticeable after they paint the housing and it was. They aren't it horrible shape but I'd like to get them as close to new looking as possible with UV coat so it lasts.

Anyone know a GOOD headlight restoration service in MD,VA, or DE preferably Maryland.

Arrvaxx · 07-10-2014, 09:27 AM

They are super easy to do yourself if you're talking about the scratches and stuff.

Asheth · 07-10-2014, 10:13 AM

From my reading and searching the in store kits aren't very good. I saw the DIY recommending Delta Kits. I can try to tackle it myself but I have a disability that could make it difficult. Many "simple" "easy" things are sometimes difficult for me.

Arrvaxx · 07-10-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

From my reading and searching the in store kits aren't very good. I saw the DIY recommending Delta Kits. I can try to tackle it myself but I have a disability that could make it difficult. Many "simple" "easy" things are sometimes difficult for me.

Ahhh. Got cha. I know a lot of dealerships are offering it now. That might be an option.

Asheth · 07-10-2014, 10:18 AM

Thanks I'll check the dealers. Most of the ones I found online seem to just use the kits from stores.

Asheth · 07-11-2014, 11:22 PM

Found a guy in timonium great job lights look brand new and this was 1 week after another guy did a off the shelf type of kit. M n J headlight restoration. Look like they where fresh from the factory.

axmea? · 07-11-2014, 11:37 PM

Buy your own DA polisher and chemicals. No need to go to those guys. Then you have the tools long term to detail your car/s.

Asheth · 07-11-2014, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Buy your own DA polisher and chemicals. No need to go to those guys. Then you have the tools long term to detail your car/s.

I had posted above that I have a disability that makes the "easy" things difficult for me. Otherwise I would do it myself if I could. I have to pretty much pay someone to do many things I use to be able to do myself. I still love my car so I still like to get things done to it.

07-10-2014, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Headlight restoration best service? I'm located in Maryland have a 2009 Z looking for best place to get my headlights restored. I tried a mobile guy from Annapolis and it was ok but he didn't put a UV coat on. I had my headlights done by 180 custom(drove to NYC). They said it would be more noticeable after they paint the housing and it was. They aren't it horrible shape but I'd like to get them as close to new looking as possible with UV coat so it lasts. Anyone know a GOOD headlight restoration service in MD,VA, or DE preferably Maryland. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

07-10-2014, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	They are super easy to do yourself if you're talking about the scratches and stuff. Asheth likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

07-10-2014, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	From my reading and searching the in store kits aren't very good. I saw the DIY recommending Delta Kits. I can try to tackle it myself but I have a disability that could make it difficult. Many "simple" "easy" things are sometimes difficult for me. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

07-10-2014, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Thanks I'll check the dealers. Most of the ones I found online seem to just use the kits from stores. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

07-11-2014, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Found a guy in timonium great job lights look brand new and this was 1 week after another guy did a off the shelf type of kit. M n J headlight restoration. Look like they where fresh from the factory. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

07-11-2014, 11:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Buy your own DA polisher and chemicals. No need to go to those guys. Then you have the tools long term to detail your car/s. __________________ >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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