Nissan GT-R (R35): Headlight Restoration

Headlight lenses are plastic, and Texas sun oxidizes them. Our own R35 GT-R had gone hazy, which looks tired and cuts down how much light reaches the road.

We taped off the paint around each lens, sanded away the oxidized outer layer, refined the lens back to clear, and finished it with a protective coat so it stays that way longer.

ServicesHeadlight Restoration

VehicleNissan GT-R (R35)

ServiceHeadlight restoration

WhereSpec'd Studios, Houston

After: a clear lens on the lavender GT-R.

The process

Lens taped off and the first sanding pass underway. Sanding removes the oxidized outer layer, which is why the lens looks cloudier before it gets clear.

Working the full lens with a dual-action sander.

Spraying the lens down between steps.

Working across the full width of the lens.

A larger machine and pad for the refining step.

Gloved up for the protective coat.

Spreading the coat across the lens with a foam applicator.

The result

Clear again, projector detail and all.

The finished headlight up close.

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