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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Incase anyone did'nt know, i just found out about this and did it to my lex. I know its a old trick but i figured if some of yall did'nt know i would show you tha dif before and after. A little bit off toothpaste, a rag, and some good old fashion elbow greese!!!


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Yeah you can tell that i need that front fender!!!!!!!! FN DEER!!!
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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looks good ... i also came across a way to restore those old looking head lights .... you can use engine bright or gunk degreaser .... how ever i didnt get a chance to try it my self... its was recommended to me by a pro mechanic ....... im on asap !!!! will post b4 and after shots
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Mothers metal polish works better. I do mine every year. I have some headlight restoreer which I plan on using soon. It is guarenteed
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Great Idea
However..Meguiars Plastx could do better..in terms of optical clarity etc..
You could use the treatment on the turn signals too. They are yellow.
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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I'm waiting on my Wolfgang kit to come in no more elbow grease just pop it on the drill and go
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Good results for something that is already at hand. Toothpaste, that is.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Choas
I'm waiting on my Wolfgang kit to come in no more elbow grease just pop it on the drill and go
Mine just arrived on the porch. Planning to use it Friday night, or some time over the weekend. Can't wait to see how yours does too.

Bad news is, I just noticed condensation in my driver's side headlamp. I guess I now have reason to bake 'em and clear 'em. I just hope the headlamps fit in my oven better than my taillights. Too bad the schedule for the headlamps is accelerated; I wanted to install the ghost-eyes at the same time. Just a little too rich for me right now after tires, wheels and a full suspension.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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I had some Flitz metal polish and the polishing ball on hand, just did the lenses on the Lexus and a Corolla. Both came out great, without too much work. Nice to be able to see the road again at night.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ray92es
Mothers metal polish works better. I do mine every year. I have some headlight restoreer which I plan on using soon. It is guarenteed
Yeap, but I use Chrome polish...
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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Just used the Wolfgang kit and it is awesome! It couldn't have been easier. I actually got better results than the clearing attempted by my service shop a year back. They look like new! I can't believe the chrome that's been hidden within that lens all this time.

They're beautiful!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Do I just apply to the outside of the lens or do I have to remove the headlights and clean the inside? The link in the DIY section was for a lens cleaning product but I didn't see how to apply it.

Edit- Nevermind, found the answer when I searched for the wolfgang kit

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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do u have to use a buffer for these products?
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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You can use either a buffer or a drill with the Wolfgang kit.

I used a drill. Very quick. Very easy! Best of all - GREAT results!

Look at the reflection of the projectors! Wow!




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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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I was looking around for the Wolfgang kit and found it at autogeek.net where clublexus members get 10% off with the coupon code CL-0902 Be sure to check out this topic: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/59305-killer-deals-with-clublexus-pricing-pakshak-pricing-updated-nov-2004-a.html for other discounts.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Slooooooow
Just used the Wolfgang kit and it is awesome! It couldn't have been easier. I actually got better results than the clearing attempted by my service shop a year back. They look like new! I can't believe the chrome that's been hidden within that lens all this time.

They're beautiful!
Good job... told you it was easy
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