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Old 05-02-2007, 05:34 PM
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Default I polished my headlights today.

With the help of Detailer's Paradise and couple fellow AWers, here are the results:

Before (190K miles)

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/7507/headlight_before_polish.jpg">

After

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/7507/headlight_after_polish.jpg">


Steps:
Using a Porter Cable random orbital buffer/sander-
Dry 400 grit sandpaper
Wet 400 grit.
Wet 600 grit.
After that, I used my drill in conjunction with a four-step polishing kit from Detailer's Paradise. Needless to say, I'm very happy with the outcome. Thanks for the help, guys!
Old 05-02-2007, 05:35 PM
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Looks GREAT! Nice job. Now for the rock chips in the paint... ;-)
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Wow, what a difference. Great job.
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definitely impressive
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Wow night and day, good job!
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Tell me about it. I've been keeping my eye out for a local S4 bumper for years.
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Great Work Pat
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Holly molly. Pat that looks incredible. Pitting and all capoof gone
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that looks great
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