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Old 03-28-07, 05:31 AM
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The other day I used Wolfgang's Plastik Lens Cleaning system to restore my headlights... What do you think?










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Old 03-28-07, 05:51 AM
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Wow that looks great, they pretty much look new. Can you give me the link to where you bought that? and how much was it?
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Old 03-28-07, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TruPlaya26
Wow that looks great, they pretty much look new. Can you give me the link to where you bought that? and how much was it?
Thanks everyone... I got it from autogeek.com and I believe it was around $50. There might be some less expensive products but I am not sure.
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AMAZINGGG!!!... (i did the same with some buffer, micro-fiber towels, and ALOT of elbow grease!)
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Originally Posted by E-Z ES300
AMAZINGGG!!!... (i did the same with some buffer, micro-fiber towels, and ALOT of elbow grease!)
It took me 5 minutes total to do this on both lens using the electric drill with the pad provided in the kit. I had tried other methods which took a lot of time and elbow grease but never made any improvements. This kit did it for me in 5 minutes. It has a two buffer pads, electric drill backing plate, a polishing glaze, finishing glaze and had its own high quality microfiber towel incuded.
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I guess you could add some sparkle to your tails as well with the same kit.
Looks great!
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Looks great!

My results sucked with a 5" buffer and Novus plastic polish but I think its because I overused the pad.
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Originally Posted by E-Z ES300
AMAZINGGG!!!... (i did the same with some buffer, micro-fiber towels, and ALOT of elbow grease!)
i feel your pain... i used Meguiar's platic and scracth X. works good. but wasn't working for my elbow though lol.

nice results! looks new! i love it!
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I think you sold me. I just ordered mine off of Amazon.com.
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Thats real nice! I notice my headlights was a bit dirty as well. I was told it was from the inside though. Is it really the outside that needs to be cleaned?/
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Looks like it was worth the money to me.
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Originally Posted by iDrive
Thats real nice! I notice my headlights was a bit dirty as well. I was told it was from the inside though. Is it really the outside that needs to be cleaned?/
Nah, the inside is sealed off so it isnt subject to weather, bug guts, harsh wash mitts, road tar ect...
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I did the same to my lights, but with a cheaper method... its called toothpaste and scrubbing with a sponge :P
It does hurt your arm though
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Originally Posted by Parker Gen
I did the same to my lights, but with a cheaper method... its called toothpaste and scrubbing with a sponge :P
It does hurt your arm though
hehe... if toothpaste works then I'll be using that with my buffer pads when I run out of the stuff that came with the kit.
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