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Old 12-14-2009, 05:03 AM
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I can attest to how sweet this kit is!!! It cost me 35$ though.. Stupid AutoZone... However it was WELL worth it!!

My headlights were way worse... But they are crystal clear now!
 
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Old 04-13-2010, 03:56 PM
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usin one of these kit is dumb you can just wetsand the lights with 1500 sand paper then just buff them with buffing compound ive also seen it done with toothpaste i just do it any time a car needs buffed it takes about 15 mins
 
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Old 04-13-2010, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993firstgennewbie
usin one of these kit is dumb you can just wetsand the lights with 1500 sand paper then just buff them with buffing compound ive also seen it done with toothpaste i just do it any time a car needs buffed it takes about 15 mins
They just demonstrated the methods above on Power Block TV over the weekend.
 
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Old 04-15-2010, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993firstgennewbie
usin one of these kit is dumb you can just wetsand the lights with 1500 sand paper then just buff them with buffing compound ive also seen it done with toothpaste i just do it any time a car needs buffed it takes about 15 mins
i use toothpaste. u be suprised how good that stuff works.
 
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Old 04-15-2010, 09:42 PM
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i used the mequires polish an my headlights came out great.. heres a tip.. you can paint over the headlight with clear paint.. will keep them from hazing over again..my buddy that tints rear taillights showed me that trick..
 
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Old 04-18-2010, 01:57 PM
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Even cheaper if you use Mothers Mag and Aluminum wheel polish and a buffer.Then seal the lights over with a good hard paste wax and they will stay that way for a long time.

It was shown to us at a detailing seminar many years ago as a way to cure the then yellowing headlights of the Shadows and Early Escorts.
 
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Old 05-24-2010, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993firstgennewbie
usin one of these kit is dumb you can just wetsand the lights with 1500 sand paper then just buff them with buffing compound ive also seen it done with toothpaste i just do it any time a car needs buffed it takes about 15 mins
You dont have to be a dick!

The kit is WAY faster then hand sanding.... I have hand sanded MANY headlights. This is much quicker and comes out much more even. Plus you dont slam your finger into the little nubbies molded into the headlight (some cars have them).

Plus i cant imagine what a PITA it would be to do fog lights. I did my fogs in about 5 minutes per side.

Before and after pix...



 

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I see no after?
 
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i have found a kit that comes with the sander, buffer, multi grit sand papers, and compound and polish that works extemely well
takes a little more time and effert to do but it works the best
if used right you can turn a old dingy light to looking like a new one
i got my kit from my matco tools guy, i beleive most auto parts stores can get them as well
 

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