Foggy Headlights Looking Old?
05-01-2005, 07:02 PM
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Foggy Headlights Looking Old?
I just followed some guys steps to renew my old looking headlights. IT WORKS!
I took 600 grit sand paper first, then 1000, then 1500 (ALL WET). Then buffed 3M rubbing compound with a buffer from wal-mart (15.00) , and using the wool bonnet.
PERFECTION, The Damn Things Look Brand Spanking New, WOW.
Guess I won't have to buy new ones, when I get my HID kit (6000K) I will be blinding folks. TRY IT<
I took 600 grit sand paper first, then 1000, then 1500 (ALL WET). Then buffed 3M rubbing compound with a buffer from wal-mart (15.00) , and using the wool bonnet.
PERFECTION, The Damn Things Look Brand Spanking New, WOW.
Guess I won't have to buy new ones, when I get my HID kit (6000K) I will be blinding folks. TRY IT<
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05-02-2005, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FERTIGUK
I just followed some guys steps to renew my old looking headlights. IT WORKS!
I took 600 grit sand paper first, then 1000, then 1500 (ALL WET). Then buffed 3M rubbing compound with a buffer from wal-mart (15.00) , and using the wool bonnet.
PERFECTION, The Damn Things Look Brand Spanking New, WOW.
Guess I won't have to buy new ones, when I get my HID kit (6000K) I will be blinding folks. TRY IT<
I took 600 grit sand paper first, then 1000, then 1500 (ALL WET). Then buffed 3M rubbing compound with a buffer from wal-mart (15.00) , and using the wool bonnet.
PERFECTION, The Damn Things Look Brand Spanking New, WOW.
Guess I won't have to buy new ones, when I get my HID kit (6000K) I will be blinding folks. TRY IT<
05-02-2005, 09:45 AM
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im doin the same thing....except 1000 then 1500 rubbing compound then polish...
started working on one side to see if there is a difference..there is.
it looks more clear, smoother, almost new....but i still have more work to do
important: remember to wet sand....use a spray bottle with a cap or more of car wash soap so the sand paper wont get clogged = better results
started working on one side to see if there is a difference..there is.
it looks more clear, smoother, almost new....but i still have more work to do
important: remember to wet sand....use a spray bottle with a cap or more of car wash soap so the sand paper wont get clogged = better results
05-02-2005, 09:57 AM
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How long are u taking man, it only takes about an hour!
Originally Posted by Shaggz2Dope
im doin the same thing....except 1000 then 1500 rubbing compound then polish...
started working on one side to see if there is a difference..there is.
it looks more clear, smoother, almost new....but i still have more work to do
important: remember to wet sand....use a spray bottle with a cap or more of car wash soap so the sand paper wont get clogged = better results
started working on one side to see if there is a difference..there is.
it looks more clear, smoother, almost new....but i still have more work to do
important: remember to wet sand....use a spray bottle with a cap or more of car wash soap so the sand paper wont get clogged = better results
1 HOUR
05-02-2005, 10:18 AM
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sometimes i dont have the hour.....when ever i have the time... i have to spend it on other things.
homework...study for finals and some girlfriend time
homework...study for finals and some girlfriend time
05-02-2005, 11:28 AM
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Use www.photobucket.com to host your pictures. I want to see...
Did you do both the outside and inside of the lens?
Did you do both the outside and inside of the lens?
05-02-2005, 03:23 PM
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05-02-2005, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FERTIGUK
....but now their nice 
05-03-2005, 08:24 AM
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I wouldnt bother taking the time to open the lights up. Do the outsides first and then be amazed. There is no use doing the inside, all the buildup is from bugs, road chemicals and weather, Nothing on the inside!
05-03-2005, 03:44 PM
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actually 4xmas i bought a product for my dads car.. used it on his chysler convertable and my buddys sc430 as well.. wasnt too bad took about a few mins:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
it didnt work too bad on thier cars.. didnt get EVERYTHING off but i didnt work it in too hard either i just detailed 2 cars
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
it didnt work too bad on thier cars.. didnt get EVERYTHING off but i didnt work it in too hard either i just detailed 2 cars
05-03-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FERTIGUK
I wouldnt bother taking the time to open the lights up. Do the outsides first and then be amazed. There is no use doing the inside, all the buildup is from bugs, road chemicals and weather, Nothing on the inside!
The reason I asked is because a while ago when I did my black housings I
inadvertingly dropped some apoxy glue on the inside of the lens and messed
up the inside of the lens. My lens got a bit yellow from the inside because of
this. That's the reason for my concern. However, when I do this to my
headlights I plan on doing it to both sides to one of the headlights ( messed up
headlight ).
06-21-2005, 05:27 PM
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fertiguk is the biggest fag in the world. Thats not even hisn car! What a con artist!
06-21-2005, 07:25 PM
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No sanding here...
I recently removed the haze from my headlamps as well. Here are pics of the before and after. Driver side is cleaned, passenger side is not... You can really see a difference. I am scared of sandpaper... wet chemistry is better. IMO
so... here you go...
Just another way to do it... Plus, if you get some on your paint, it won't hurt it.
I'll post a finnished pic someday, I would today, but a bird took a big turd on her, and she's a little shy. I need to wash her. Oh well, you get the gist.
Good luck. Oh, took about an hour and a half per lense, and I put a good coat of Turtle Wax on after the polish.
so... here you go...
Just another way to do it... Plus, if you get some on your paint, it won't hurt it.
I'll post a finnished pic someday, I would today, but a bird took a big turd on her, and she's a little shy. I need to wash her. Oh well, you get the gist.
Good luck. Oh, took about an hour and a half per lense, and I put a good coat of Turtle Wax on after the polish.
06-22-2005, 02:24 AM
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Plexus does a nice job maintaining that nice clean look you have
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/
Shit is awesome
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/
Shit is awesome
06-22-2005, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
cheating on me elton?? i heard that you went out to eat with gay guitar boy alex
Yeah, but I bailed on him as soon as he pulled out his acoustic and started
singing lyrically gay songs.
06-22-2005, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by LLWesMan
How the fuck did your headlights get that nasty?
I've never washed or scrubbed mine and they look like your after pics.
I've never washed or scrubbed mine and they look like your after pics.
your headlights are messed up, what happened
mine are almost like new and i haven't done anything to them...
06-22-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LLWesMan
How the fuck did your headlights get that nasty?
I've never washed or scrubbed mine and they look like your after pics.
I've never washed or scrubbed mine and they look like your after pics.