When operating a car, the owner is often faced with the problem of damage to optics. This is a natural process and does not depend on the driving style or how the owner monitors the headlights. Naturally, a damaged element is easier to replace than to repair. But this approach will require certain costs from the owner, and it is not always possible to find an original, high-quality spare part. In this regard, motorists are increasingly restoring the optics of their car on their own.
The restoration methods are varied, it is only necessary to decide with what type of damage it will be necessary to work and what material at hand will be needed in this case.
Before starting the process, it is necessary to decide what material was used in the manufacture of the headlight. If it is plastic, then cold welding is usually used. Defects in polypropylene are usually repaired by conventional welding. It is worth remembering that different materials cannot replace each other during repairs.
Turbidity is a common defect in long-term use. This defect may seem harmless, but it directly affects the light transmission of the headlight glass, which can lead to sad consequences when traveling.
The main malfunctions of the car optics include:
1) Cracking.
2) Destruction of the headlamp fixing elements.
3) Wear of the sealing material in the seams.
The most common damage is various chipping and abrasion. The easiest way to fix this problem is with a sander followed by polishing. This is not the worst problem. Car owners pay little attention to it, although over time, each chip can develop into a crack. And this is already a more serious problem.
Headlamp fogging can cloud the headlamp mirror layer, resulting in the entire headlamp being replaced. Moisture accumulated inside leads to oxidation of the contacts of electrical elements.
Crack, as mentioned above, is a serious problem that requires a timely solution. The most common cause of cracks can be stones from oncoming vehicles. Another reason may be a sharp temperature drop or chemical reagents, which are abundantly strewn on the road in winter. It is quite difficult to eliminate such a defect, but if you can get to the damaged element without problems, then you can do everything yourself.
Headlamp fasteners are destroyed mainly by moisture and temperature fluctuations. Often the reason may be the poor quality material used in the production of the part.
The material that seals the headlamp deteriorates under the influence of chemicals and from the time of operation. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor the protective layer of the headlight.
The optics restoration procedure is laborious and will require a lot of patience and time. The first is a complete cleaning of the work surface. Then you need to wash the damaged area and let it dry. Further, the cleavage must be filled with a restoring compound. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the occurrence of air bubbles. Their number should be minimized. Then it takes time for the adhesive base to dry completely. At the last stage, grinding and polishing is carried out.
