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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 07:29 PM
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Amazing what $12 and a power drill can do.

Headlights 101. Took about an hour.



 

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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 06:18 AM
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Nicely done
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 08:14 AM
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what did you use?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Tio Barry
what did you use?
Don't laugh: https://www.harborfreight.com/deluxe...tem-62663.html

Use your 20% off coupon, get a free flashlight coupon, and you are set. Make SURE you wet sand each step, not just the last. I have enough left over to do three or four more cars.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 10:34 AM
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Looks great! Make sure you apply a UV coating, or the lights will yellow again in no time!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by njaremka
Looks great! Make sure you apply a UV coating, or the lights will yellow again in no time!
Ok, what product is used on the lenses? Haven't heard of UV protectant for polycarbonate this side of the aviation industry.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 11:20 AM
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Just use a good clear coat and buff it out after it dries.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 07:26 PM
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I use 303 Aerospace Protectant
 
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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by N0B0DY
I use 303 Aerospace Protectant
I have some of that for my convertible top. Do you just wipe it on the headlights with a cloth?
 
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