Headlight Restoration on the budget.

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May 10, 2010 | 07:12 AM

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DDLexus

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good post. the before and after photos tell the story.

May 10, 2010 | 12:43 PM

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intermec

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used the same product but I paid $10.00 @ WalMart
and posted result here

http://siennachat.com/forum/index.php/topic,2343.0.html

I don't even need to use the sanding paper. Just wipe and rub

Jun 2, 2010 | 10:30 AM

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StlLexusTe

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I use this with a buffer, then apply everytime I wax the car
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1231.../dp/B0000AY3SR

Jun 2, 2010 | 06:16 PM

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racersky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yuri.ber

No, I didn't mask up the car. That nasty hole you see in the bumper will be gone soon with repaint of the bumper. What's the reason to protect the bumper if you gonna repaint it?

Masking off other areas around the headlight helps prevent any mistakes in burning corners of a panel like the hood, fender, and bumper. I used to work in a detail shop and seen countless times where my co-worker would burn the edges of cars when doing headlight restorations.