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Headlight restoration kit

US9718095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2016
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D5/005
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and kit for restoration of a plastic headlight surface including the steps of conditioning a headlight surface by wet sanding with 600 grit sandpaper effective to remove a laminate coating, wiping the headlight surface with a lint free towel, cleaning the headlight surface with an alcohol treated towel, coating the headlight surface with an ultra violet light curable restoration formulation comprising aliphatic urethane acrylate in the range of 25% to 60%, a photoinitiator in the range of 1% to 5%, N-butyl acetate in the range of 5% to 25%, Toluene in the range of 3% to 15%, a Methyl isobutyl ketone in the range of 3% to 15%, a light stabilizer in the range of 1% to 5%, and includes a flow agent; and exposing the coated headlight surface to an ultra-violet light for about 2 minutes. In the preferred embodiment, the formulation includes a hydrocarbon propellant and is applied from a spray can.

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