Where to purchase headlight lenses
12-01-2012, 05:10 PM
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Headlight as a unit only. Find a professional shop that cleans those lenses, there ought to be several around, get them to do it.
I paid about $150 for both headlights plus the protective 3M film covering. Looks like new, crystal clear. Before, i butchered the job myself.
I paid about $150 for both headlights plus the protective 3M film covering. Looks like new, crystal clear. Before, i butchered the job myself.
12-01-2012, 05:41 PM
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my progression was 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2500
then i went in with some rubbing compound to cut it more, then went to a less abrasive polishing compound then did a final cut and polish.
to finish them off i coated them with a protective urathane UV coating. this sealed the lights and made the lens look like GLASS. it also protect from fading and yellowing.
topped it all off with a coat of wax
is there a way to post pics on here natively or do i need a third party site?
then i went in with some rubbing compound to cut it more, then went to a less abrasive polishing compound then did a final cut and polish.
to finish them off i coated them with a protective urathane UV coating. this sealed the lights and made the lens look like GLASS. it also protect from fading and yellowing.
topped it all off with a coat of wax
is there a way to post pics on here natively or do i need a third party site?
12-01-2012, 06:29 PM
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my progression was 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2500
then i went in with some rubbing compound to cut it more, then went to a less abrasive polishing compound then did a final cut and polish.
to finish them off i coated them with a protective urathane UV coating. this sealed the lights and made the lens look like GLASS. it also protect from fading and yellowing.
topped it all off with a coat of wax
is there a way to post pics on here natively or do i need a third party site?
then i went in with some rubbing compound to cut it more, then went to a less abrasive polishing compound then did a final cut and polish.
to finish them off i coated them with a protective urathane UV coating. this sealed the lights and made the lens look like GLASS. it also protect from fading and yellowing.
topped it all off with a coat of wax
is there a way to post pics on here natively or do i need a third party site?
12-01-2012, 08:25 PM
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http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...oration+system
Best kit ever.
For proof I can post pics tomorrow. I just polished one that was laying down at junkyard ground for god knows how long ( yes I broke mine and paid at "remove ur self" junkyard 20$ with ballast
) The key is that rubbery pad. After u sand it with provided paper, use that pad with a little water. Press it hard and firm, go slow and don't worry about getting warm just take ur time. Or if you in ct area just come on down we buy that kit , 12 pack of Guinness and we can do it together.
Btw 50$ that's one expensive pizza
Best kit ever.
For proof I can post pics tomorrow. I just polished one that was laying down at junkyard ground for god knows how long ( yes I broke mine and paid at "remove ur self" junkyard 20$ with ballast
) The key is that rubbery pad. After u sand it with provided paper, use that pad with a little water. Press it hard and firm, go slow and don't worry about getting warm just take ur time. Or if you in ct area just come on down we buy that kit , 12 pack of Guinness and we can do it together. Btw 50$ that's one expensive pizza
12-02-2012, 04:40 AM
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What UV coating did u use?
Enquiring minds and all that....link?
Enquiring minds and all that....link?
12-02-2012, 04:42 AM
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I've used this kit and it works well except for the pitted part on the top of the lenses.
One thing I've learned the hard way is to put a dropcloth over the engine as well as mask the lenses...polishing compound gets thrown all over and can be difficult and time consuming to get off.
One thing I've learned the hard way is to put a dropcloth over the engine as well as mask the lenses...polishing compound gets thrown all over and can be difficult and time consuming to get off.
12-02-2012, 05:22 AM
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EDIT:
Is this OK? CLICK HERE FOR SPRAY
Quick research says some poeple recommend using mineral sprits along with the the spray as a diluent. Is that correct?
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12-02-2012, 06:44 AM
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