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Roo
October 7th, 2009, 01:03 AM
Roo's Windshield Repair has added Headlight Restoration to our list of services.

I can restore that cloudy, yellow headlight to like new condition. I also apply a U.V. hardcoat(similar to factory)over the lens to keep it looking new for years.

Restoration increases your night time visibility and increases your safety(you can see pedestrians, animals and other vehicles better and they can see you). Saves you money over replacing lenses and keeps those plastic lenses out of our landfills.:)

Here is a pic of a Grand Cherokee Laredo lense I did. I only restored half of it so I could show potential customers what kind of results they can expect.

Headlight restoration prices start at $79.95/set and there will be a discount for forum members. Just call me (720)256-7078 or send me a pm with your make and model.:thunb:

RockyMtnHigh
October 7th, 2009, 01:31 AM
That's pretty cool!!!

Chris
October 7th, 2009, 08:17 AM
Wow, huge improvement!

Funrover
October 7th, 2009, 08:18 AM
It's like you are looking to create safer roadways..... Why would ya wanna do that? LOL

1freaky1
October 7th, 2009, 10:16 AM
So Reese how long does it take to do a pair? And cost?

Roo
October 7th, 2009, 07:24 PM
Takes about an hour maybe a little longer once I unmask around lights and clean up. Depends on how big the lenses are and to some extent how bad the lenses are. However most will fall into the price mentioned in original post minus FR 4x4 member discount. PM me with make and model and I will give you the bottom dollar. BTW, this includes mobile service to your house/work within (20min of I-25 & 144th) so you can spend the time doing something fun or making money. It would be nice to have a 110v outlet nearby too since my tools are electric.

Roo
October 7th, 2009, 07:53 PM
Here is some before and after's from a job today.

1st pic passenger side before restore
2nd pic passenger after restore
3rd pic driver before restore
4th pic driver after restore
5th pic a competitor's repair completed by drilling first
6th pic a Roo's windshield repair no drill used

Mporter
October 7th, 2009, 09:24 PM
Dang roo....them headlights look spiffy

4Runninfun
October 7th, 2009, 10:45 PM
The ones on my parents outback are TERRIBLE look just like that grand cherokee. I will pass this along to them.

WINKY
October 8th, 2009, 02:01 AM
sooo.... what can ya do fer this headlight?:lol:

http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/broken-headlight-crash.jpg

Roo
October 8th, 2009, 02:55 AM
Dang roo....them headlights look spiffy


Thanks!

The ones on my parents outback are TERRIBLE look just like that grand cherokee. I will pass this along to them.

Greatly appreciated!


sooo.... what can ya do fer this headlight?:lol:


I can actually make the other match that one!:lol:

http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/broken-headlight-crash.jpg

WINKY
October 8th, 2009, 03:05 AM
good answer!!!

i take it you can do motorcycle lenses as well, here is what i have. they have rock pitting from wear at 100mph+ speeds....

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/honda/2002/19991_0_1_2_rvt%201000%20r%20-%20rc%2051_Image%20by%20Honda.%20Published%20with% 20permission..jpg

Roo
October 8th, 2009, 09:23 PM
Yes I can do a motorcycle lens too! Not sure about getting all the rock pecks out though. Depends on how deep they are. Is it cloudy and dingy too?



good answer!!!

i take it you can do motorcycle lenses as well, here is what i have. they have rock pitting from wear at 100mph+ speeds....

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/honda/2002/19991_0_1_2_rvt%201000%20r%20-%20rc%2051_Image%20by%20Honda.%20Published%20with% 20permission..jpg

WINKY
October 8th, 2009, 10:16 PM
no , fairly clear just pitted.

RockyMtnHigh
October 9th, 2009, 12:12 AM
I actually got to see his example this morning, pretty impressive how well it brought it back to life. :thunb:

Roo
October 9th, 2009, 01:30 AM
no , fairly clear just pitted.

Probably couldn't do much with it then Randy. Are they deep pits? The main purpose of HL restoration is to remove the original clouded up coating from the factory, so the light can shine through the lens again and improve visibility. If they are shallow pits then they might come out and be filled it with the sealer I apply but if they are deep they are probably there to stay. I guess I would just have to see it.

WINKY
October 9th, 2009, 01:31 AM
yeah its not a problem, they are fairly shallow. the clarity is fine though. i dont sweat it too much as i run a 35w hid in one and a 130w halogen in the other.. :D

Roo
November 14th, 2009, 03:17 PM
This week only special! November 15-20th

Cash pricing
Headlight Restoration 25% off Reg. $79.95, this week only $59.95 (3yr warranty included)

Rock Chips- Regular $50, this week only $40 for one chip. $10 for each additional on same windshield and will work out a special deal for multiple cars in same location. (lifetime warranty on all chip repairs) This pricing is for chips no bigger than a quarter.

This is for FR4x4 members and anyone you guys refer to me. This deal is only good for this week only!

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Reese

transplant87
November 14th, 2009, 06:20 PM
how much for a 94 f150 there bad, yellow all the way around:mad:

Roo
November 14th, 2009, 07:09 PM
how much for a 94 f150 there bad, yellow all the way around:mad:

I am doing all headlight jobs for $59.95 this week(for FR4x4 family:)). When you say all the way around are you saying the tailights are yellow too?

KnuckleHead
November 14th, 2009, 08:50 PM
I am doing all headlight jobs for $59.95 this week(for FR4x4 family:)). When you say all the way around are you saying the tailights are yellow too?

He said no not the tail lights just the head lights....

CR
November 14th, 2009, 09:13 PM
This week only special! November 15-20th

Cash pricing
Headlight Restoration 25% off Reg. $79.95, this week only $59.95 (3yr warranty included)

Rock Chips- Regular $50, this week only $40 for one chip. $10 for each additional on same windshield and will work out a special deal for multiple cars in same location. (lifetime warranty on all chip repairs) This pricing is for chips no bigger than a quarter.

This is for FR4x4 members and anyone you guys refer to me. This deal is only good for this week only!

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Reese
I am in Longmont and have a fleet of plow trucks,(Dodge 2500's) that need chip repair. I have about 5 or 6 trucks that have 1 to 4 or 5 chips in the windshield. What kind of deal can we work out? Pm me and I can call you or you can call me.

Roo
November 15th, 2009, 12:58 AM
He said no not the tail lights just the head lights....

I didn't think the tail lights would need it but it does happen occasionally.


I am in Longmont and have a fleet of plow trucks,(Dodge 2500's) that need chip repair. I have about 5 or 6 trucks that have 1 to 4 or 5 chips in the windshield. What kind of deal can we work out? Pm me and I can call you or you can call me.

Message sent!

bskey
November 16th, 2009, 01:59 PM
Can you do anything for old glass lenses? My '87 CRX is horrible, but I cant find a fix that works and no one sells replacements for them.

Andrew
November 16th, 2009, 02:26 PM
What if I only need one lens done - and what if it's glass?

I'm not sure what the issue is with it other than being old - and my other lesn was replaced by the dummy who ran a stop sign several years ago and ripped the fender off my Maxima among other things.

Roo
November 16th, 2009, 02:43 PM
http://www.replacementautoparts.com/unified/buy.php?make_text=honda&model_text=crx&ml=crx-hf-001&year=1987&part_name=headlight_sealed_beam&brand_name=osram-fs-sylvania&make_code=HO

Glass sealed beams are so cheap it would be alot cheaper just to replace it. Above is a link to the CRV headlamp.

Sorry guys wish I could help you out.

Andrew
November 16th, 2009, 03:07 PM
The headlamp on my Maxima is $190ish.

Roo
November 16th, 2009, 03:09 PM
What year Maxima? You positive it's not plastic?

Andrew
November 16th, 2009, 03:10 PM
I'm not positive, so I could be wrong. It's a 97.

Andrew
November 16th, 2009, 03:13 PM
hmmm...I found better prices at RockAuto. But they list a "composite" for like $38 so I'm guessing that's plastic, then they have some for $105, but doesn't say composite.

Roo
November 16th, 2009, 03:28 PM
I would bet it's plastic on that year model. Almost all autos went to plastic in early 90's. It would be half the special or $30 this week Ft. Collins is a little further than I like to go but hopefully we could work something out... Do you work up there too?

Andrew
November 16th, 2009, 04:47 PM
No I actually still work in Greeley. Not asking ya to drive way up here and I can't get down there this week anyway.

bskey
November 17th, 2009, 07:05 AM
Hmm, thanks for the link! I've looked all over the place and hadn't found anything. I'll give those a try.

Smash
November 20th, 2009, 10:27 AM
PM sent :thunb:

Roo
November 20th, 2009, 11:19 AM
PM sent :thunb:

Response sent:thunb:

Roo
November 22nd, 2010, 08:32 AM
Pathrat called me last week about restoring the headlights on her Mazda MX3, so I thought I would share the before and after pics with everyone!:thumb: Thanks for the business Stephanie!

Smash
November 22nd, 2010, 09:19 AM
Glad you posted up, I might have some business for you! I'll pass your info along and tell him to mention my name. He's doing some other work on the car now, he might want to get that done first.

Another question... What is the best way to keep the lenses clear? Mine looked great but I'm having a hard time keeping them that way and there are some bad scratches.

Roo
November 22nd, 2010, 09:34 AM
Do you know what the scratches are from? You should just be able to put a coat of polish on them. But if the scratches are bad they might need my polisher. I don't mind coming and touching them up for you sometime when I am over that way...n/c of course!

Smash
November 22nd, 2010, 09:49 AM
What type of polish? I've just been using the PlasticX stuff once every few weeks as the lenses cloud up. Maybe a touch up in the spring! Not worried about it now with winter on it's way. Thank you!

=WINKY=
November 22nd, 2010, 07:03 PM
ill be getting hold of ya Reese to do my chevy metro lights. Can you pm a general quote to base funding from?

Pathrat
November 23rd, 2010, 09:45 PM
Look great, don't they? :thunb:

Brody
November 24th, 2010, 04:59 AM
Send me some cards Reese , or drop them at the house if you are in the neighborhood. I'll get some more spread out for you. So will LaDawn.

6139 Reed Way
Arvada, CO 80003

or give them to Stephanie if you are going to be doing some work on her rig.

Roo
November 24th, 2010, 08:35 AM
I'll just stick some in the mail Brody! Not sure when I will be back over that way.....could be a few days or a few months. Thanks for helping me out!