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Old May 4, 2009
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Headlight FADE fix?

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I got some headlights from the weckers and did the headlight mod. Worked out well. But the outside of the headlight is kinda faded and not as clear as I would like. Is there a fix for this? I ve heard in the past that you could sand it down and clear coat it. Do anyone know this process?
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Meguiars Plast-X or a headlight restoration kit that runs about $50.

Wetsand the lenses with 1000 to 2000 grit sandpaper and then buff them with the Plast-X.

I've used it many times and works well. Makes a huge difference.
 
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Thanks

I think I remember seeing something about this on Two Guys Garage.
 
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Originally Posted by crazymikey
Meguiars Plast-X or a headlight restoration kit that runs about $50.

Wetsand the lenses with 1000 to 2000 grit sandpaper and then buff them with the Plast-X.

I've used it many times and works well. Makes a huge difference.
The Meguiars Headlight Restoration kit is 20 bucks at wal-mart, saw it there tonight.
 
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AutoZone and Pepboys have a kit that's about $15.... works WONDERS. Made by Permatex.


 
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^ that stuff is like $50 Canadian. That's the restoration kit I was talking about. COuldn't think of the name of it.
 
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Old May 5, 2009
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Have heard good things about this.

http://www.flitz-polish.com/Flitz-Po...estoration-Kit

Its powered by a drill instead of you.
 
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I bought the Permatex one from Crappy Tire. It was $15. I'll get some before and after shots to see the difference.

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That Permatex kit works great.
 
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Dremel tool and polish works fine, just dont put too much speed on the tool or the lights will burn up.
Total cost=free
 
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