ES300 W/TSX retrofit pics..
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Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I have started the other headlight and am almost done with it. I have to clear up the plastic lenses due to the fact that they are used and very pitted with some cloudiness. I might be able to install on the car on Monday ( my one day off of work) if the weather agrees. A bit chilly outside in Iowa. I will post more pics when they are installed.
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I did wetsand with 1500 grit, then used Meguiar's Plastx. They are very clean looking with no light on, but when lit up, I can still see small hazy scratches where the light projects thru. They are not crystal clear. I can't expect them to look perfect, right?
Any suggestions on this?
Any suggestions on this?
i'll post up some pics after i wash my car this weekend.
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I finished off the second light. Went out to the store and bought some 2000 grit sandpaper and wetsanded both lenses again. Then buffed them out with some 3M rubbing compound and finished up with PlastiX. I am satisfied with the outcome. They are not 100% brand new looking. I would say 90%. And that would equal an A-.
The picture is kinda like a before and after shot. One wetsanded and the other buffed out.
I have Monday off, so the install will happen then. (Fingers crossed)
The picture is kinda like a before and after shot. One wetsanded and the other buffed out.
I have Monday off, so the install will happen then. (Fingers crossed)
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here are some not so good pics that my friend took on new years eve. there is some glare and i linked the pictures because they're big.
http://i14.tinypic.com/2la79dv.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/2vkcbjs.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/4bzl0ev.jpg
i got rid of all the scratches but i couldn't get out the small cracks and pits. they look pretty good for 10 year old headlights though.
http://i14.tinypic.com/2la79dv.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/2vkcbjs.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/4bzl0ev.jpg
i got rid of all the scratches but i couldn't get out the small cracks and pits. they look pretty good for 10 year old headlights though.