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08-28-2005, 05:35 PM
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headlight restoration
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i'm a ninja.
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: Texas
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has anyone tried restoring their headlights using the how-to article on this site? it's something that i really need to do, because mine are disgusting, but it just sounds a little tedious. i would love to just buy a new set but i don't have $300 lying around for that. any input would be great!
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1998 V6
true dual flows
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MGW shifter
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08-28-2005, 07:54 PM
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Re: headlight restoration
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I liek gramer
Join Date: Jan 2004
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
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There was a thread about a month ago, someone did it and it came out perfectly. If I get my reflectors out and I'm happy, I may try it.
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08-28-2005, 08:58 PM
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Re: headlight restoration
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Training to be a cage fighter
Join Date: Jul 2005
City: South Bay
State: California
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yea i tried it. i was skeptical at first because i didn't want to take sand paper to my headlights but i figured what the hell. I only had 1500 grit available so that's what i used. And yes it does take a long time but worth it to save 300 bucks i think. I didn't take time to mask it off or anything. just took a nice size square of the 1500 and dripped water from a water bottle every few seconds. I wish i had spent more time on them because it looks like i missed a couple spots. i spent like a good half hour on each one. it's hard to tell if its working at first because it gets this white film and crap running all over the place. afterwards it didn't look like much but when i rubbed in my scratch remover it looked good and felt oh so smooth.
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08-29-2005, 09:26 AM
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Re: headlight restoration
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
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go by the directions dont take shortcuts and be prepared for a LONG time.... they turn out good though.
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08-29-2005, 09:26 AM
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Re: headlight restoration
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
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after you get them where you want em keep them protected with wax as you do the paint on the car (for uv protection and fading)
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
Polished Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
10th Anniv Brakes, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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08-29-2005, 11:57 AM
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Re: headlight restoration
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i'm a ninja.
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: Texas
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cool. i will definately do that. thanks!
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1998 V6
true dual flows
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and slow as hell...
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08-29-2005, 12:59 PM
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Re: headlight restoration
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
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just take your time and follow the directions.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
Polished Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
10th Anniv Brakes, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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08-29-2005, 01:41 PM
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Re: headlight restoration
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Only a V6
Join Date: Aug 2005
City: SIN CITY
State: Nevada
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I Also Wanted To Buy New Headlights Until I Had Bought Some Scratch Remover And I Used Sand Paper (the Finest One) And Sanded The Headlights Applied Some Scratch Remover And Now They Look Great, But Yeah You Have To Take You Time On It. It's Veryy Easy To Miss Spots. Take You Time That's The Whole Secret.
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08-29-2005, 04:06 PM
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Re: headlight restoration
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I liek gramer
Join Date: Jan 2004
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
Posts: 19,163
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Mami, that's what happens when you type in all caps, and that's even harder to read than all caps...
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