Are These Headlights Too Far Gone

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Jun 1, 2014 | 09:45 AM
  #1  
Hi Folks,

These are the high dollar HID units on a 2001 RX300. I can hear ballast whine and low beams are a little cool at first start but white after warmup and high beams are a warmer period..

So, are these beyond polishing?

Thanks

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Jun 1, 2014 | 09:50 AM
  #2  
Only one way to find out... Try it!

IMO, I don't think they are too far gone. Try the 3M headlight restoration kit, I've found it to last the longest.
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Jun 1, 2014 | 10:18 AM
  #3  
Will do and report back.
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Jun 1, 2014 | 10:27 AM
  #4  
Not at all man mines were just as bad and a rain-x headlight restoration kit made em look new
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Jun 1, 2014 | 10:46 AM
  #5  
This is what I do:

Stay away from sanding.
Use a product like Plastix to clear out the haze.
Wax the lens.
Dull haze comes back in 6 months (argh!)

Salim
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Jun 1, 2014 | 11:03 AM
  #6  
Quote: This is what I do:

Stay away from sanding.
Use a product like Plastix to clear out the haze.
Wax the lens.
Dull haze comes back in 6 months (argh!)

Salim
Agreed. I use polishing compound with my high speed buffer on a low speed setting. Yes, it takes some talent to use a buffer, but the results are outstanding. Just remember not to stay in one place too long. And keep it wet.
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Jun 1, 2014 | 06:02 PM
  #7  
Thanks Guys,

I got the 3M with kit before your replies came in.

I could have done better but this is my first learning curve run at it.

Its my 16 year old's first car and getting those to light better was a priority.

I'll take more time next run.

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Jun 1, 2014 | 06:30 PM
  #8  
Quote: Thanks Guys,

I got the 3M with kit before your replies came in.

I could have done better but this is my first learning curve run at it.

Its my 16 year old's first car and getting those to light better was a priority.

I'll take more time next run.

Within few weeks you could tell the actual output.
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Jun 1, 2014 | 06:33 PM
  #9  
nice results.
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