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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:02 AM
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Headlight Clearing in Sacramento Area

I apologize if i posted this in the wrong section but does anyone know of any shops that clear headlights in the Sacramento area? I've seen the how-to's but just can't muster up the balls to do it on my own. Thanks everyone!
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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i wish they had a shop down here in new york too..
if anyone one wants to clear my headlights


please let me know and the price..


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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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usually shops wont do it because they dont want to be responsible for damaging the headlights and also being blamed for modifying and making the lights "illegal" i did my buddies headlights and it was pretty damn easy...takes time and patience
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 98b18c-T
...takes time and patience

pretty much
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Old May 23, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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thanks for the response.. I understand there's a shop down south that clears them so I suppose that may be my only bet. Maybe i'll grow some cajones but until then, i'm gonna keep on searchin.. Thanks again
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Old May 24, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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I saw the title of this thread and thought someone finally does this near me. Imagine my disappointment
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Old May 24, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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haha sorry about that A SiQ TL... Still trying, but if i find out anything new i'll let you know
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Old May 24, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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If anyone one in the new york area can do this for me.. let me know

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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by KMProduct
If anyone one in the new york area can do this for me.. let me know

i mean its not that hard to do...you just have to have the balls to mess around with $1000+ headlights...i mean i was scared to touch my buddies 05 TL but i did and everthing turned out the way it was supposed to
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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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you can find headlights on ebay for fairly cheap if you totally ruin your set
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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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A little button called search turned this up. SSM05TL was in the Bay Area and said he had his done by Revo Sport. I'd say look in your local listing for Revo or try to contact SSM05TL........good luck

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sold-fs-parting-out-05-acura-tl-336789/
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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yeah i knew aout revo sport but as far as i know, it's far south... I tried doing some research for a shop here in the sacramento area but couldn't find one similar to Revo..
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Purestructure03
haha sorry about that A SiQ TL... Still trying, but if i find out anything new i'll let you know
Thanks
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 04:26 AM
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where exactly does this revo sport is located, I'd really like to get my headlight cleared but by professionals
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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Rego Sport Tuning
1262 S. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, Ca 91205
(818)547-3337
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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I just put an ad on craigslist in Sac and got a guy who's coming to my house to do it. He says he's cleared many an RSX headlight so I hope he doesn't mess mine up or else I will be fuming!
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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GL with that, let us know how it goes for sure....
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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wanna bet he shows up with some Meguiars plastic headlight lens polish and a Powerball on a drill?
The buffing clear/useable of badly clouded headlight covers is what is considered `Clearing` when you speak to the average person

I `cleared` my buddies lights on the truck- buffed the lens on the outside for 10 minutes and made it much better--- another 10 minutes and it was looking new enough for us to be amazed!- 6 buck bottle of plastic headlight polish at parts store and away you go

Do I think this guy will look at you in disbelief---- when you describe how you want the front end off the car, remove the entire housing, take it apart and the INTERIOR parts are what you want cleared!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
then reassembled and sealed properly- baked seal- and installed back on the car- then put the bumper back on...for how much dude?
I think we miscommunicated as to what I do!

I bought New blacked housings for my TL after reading the DIY and seeing it involved the wifes new oven--that wasnt going to happen

This will be interesting to read about tomorrow on follow-up--- since after doing friends truck we talked about seeing the CL ad for a guy in Sac doing it for $75
And how easy it really is to do with a few buffing compounds and a little technique~
You could make big money-at 75 bucks a car- Just look at the yellowed lights everywhere

I have to do the kids car next- yellowed out lens on some american car- they all look the same to me

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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^ no I put in my ad that it involves opening the housing and removing the amber plastic piece, I even detailed how the housing can be opened by oven or heat gun.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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why not do this?
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/custom-headlights-jnc-641022/
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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really- and he wants HOW much to come do the job?
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Should try it yourself, it's really not hard at all. TrevorT and I did it in about 4.5 hours I think and that was because it was our first time on a TL and we were being very careful. Save yourself the $$ for more mods!
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Purestructure03
I apologize if i posted this in the wrong section but does anyone know of any shops that clear headlights in the Sacramento area? I've seen the how-to's but just can't muster up the balls to do it on my own. Thanks everyone!
Ask JnC he has headlights that he has done see if he has any clear ones. His is the best option I would think because you send the money he sends you headlights then you send yours to him so your car isn't sitting or at a shop.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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well to answer questions 1. I am paying $150. 2. I wanted JnC to do my headlights but he seems to be swamped and I have no clue when he can get to them, I've emailed him asking him when but he doesn't respond to the emails even though he has read them so I have decided to take a different route because there is no clear timeline with JnC. Plus I have to pay someone to install them on top of that, I don't like the idea of messing with my car when I need it to drive everday.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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and removing the amber corners is critical to the cars running...exactly how?
I dont get the concept-but I'm old

Get an under-frame crossbar for 85 bucks and YOU will feel and appreciate it every time you drive.

I can only stare at the outside of my car for so long-- before I get in and drive!!
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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question: what is this guys warranty-guarantee about not melting the lens or mounting tabs, or leaks when rainy season comes?
Honest-serious question
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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he says he's worked on many an RSX, if these fog up he'll open them up dry them out and reseal them.
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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When are you getting it done?
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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they're already done and look great....took em through the carwash a couple of times and no condensation.....5 hours and $150 bucks was the damage, but it was at my house so I just watched T.V.
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