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Old 04-15-15, 06:27 PM
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Thumbs up Big update to my tired headlights!

So,
I sent my tired assed, dull, leaky, dim headlights to King Phillip along with a set of TSX projectors.

Look at what he sent back!!! Projector retrofit, lens clear, inside cleaned, sealed, lens fully treated to last indefinitely.

I am seriously blown away. I have had them back for a while but I just installed them and sent light through them for the first time today. The cutoff line is crazy, I'll get pics of that next.
I have never been able to see like this at night.

That dude is a true craftsman.
I want to send him every part on my car, one thing at a time to get "THE TREATMENT". I wish I lived close by.

Big thanks !
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Old 04-15-15, 07:17 PM
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So fresh so clean
Old 04-15-15, 08:13 PM
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Thank you T! I'm seriously glad you like it! When you adjust the focus of the cutoff line, just park facing a wall on an even surface, about 3-4 feet away. Ideal would be for the cutoff line to be right below your knees, then after a quick test drive, you can adjust it further more to your wanting. Thank you again T!
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amazing i wish i had spares
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that looks so clean!
Old 04-15-15, 09:21 PM
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That looks freaking amazing. I.m going to give mine a go and see how well they come out. If they suck, I know who to contact!!!
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Wow!!! Those look amazing! The headlights look better than new.
Old 04-16-15, 05:03 AM
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T, those turned out great! KP-great work man! Nice!

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Wow if I didn't know any better, I would assume those are glass! Please post the cutoffs sooon!
Old 04-16-15, 10:49 AM
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i taught him everything he knows...lol jk. good job buddy. Sounds like you have a lil side gig on your hands now!!
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Thanks guys! Sorry I don't have a good camera right now, so I had to use my GoPro to take shots of the light projection and cutoff line.

GOPR0742 by damoneydada, on Flickr

GOPR0744 by damoneydada, on Flickr

Mark, thank you for teaching me the ropes master. LOL
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What process was done to get this to look like new....Are you willing to share how you did the cleaning/clearing up of lenses?
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It's pretty much the same process everyone knows already. Only difference is, I take off the old glue, and replace it with new one, the same kind manufacturers use. And after all the sanding and polishing I install headlight protection film.
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I theoretically did all that to the set of lights I did myself......... They DID NOT come out looking like these lights KP did though.....

No comparison....

There must be some "Special Sauce". ;-)
Old 04-16-15, 03:46 PM
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Those look truly awesome, but is it my imagination or is the light pattern extremely limited vertically? Not to mention not much of a spread to either side of the car. That doesn't strike me as very safe for night driving.


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