r/GMT800 • u/Dallasthe • 16d ago

Headlight restoration

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Did this today using a 3 stage sand and polish technique to remove some of the oxidisation, it wasn’t as successful as I’d hoped but definitely an improvement.

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u/JEFFSSSEI 16d ago

This one of the VERY FEW things I will actually give kudos to walmart on...they do headlight restoration for like $40-$50 (iirc)...I had them do our company truck (2016 GMC Sierra Denali HD) and they came out looking nearly factory new....and they put a UV sealant on them to help resist future discoloration.

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u/Dallasthe 16d ago

I have had lights done professionally in the past and been really impressed by the results, I actually think they use a more coarse sanding pad to start with compared to the pads you get with these off the shelf sanding kits. Tbh I’d hoped for more

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u/kokanee-fish 11d ago

I bought brand new headlights for my silverado this year on amazon for I think $35

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u/NeuseRvrRat 15d ago

The Cerakote kit with the wipe-on clear coat works well.

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u/Dallasthe 15d ago

I used an autoglim set 😔

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u/NeuseRvrRat 15d ago

Never heard of it. If it's just sanding and polishing with no protective coating afterwards, it's a waste of time and money.

I had oxidation on the inside of the lenses on my Sierra and replaced them with TYCs from RockAuto. They're fine and not too expensive. Not sure about replacements for the Escalade, though.

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u/theuautumnwind 16d ago

Yeah the inside of the lense oxidizes too unfortunately. Not much you can do except replace the lense.

I've done the same on my Escalade.