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Finally did my headlights (2GS)

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Old 08-10-11 | 01:07 AM
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meguaris kit is good. and you did a great job.
Old 08-10-11 | 10:37 AM
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Wetsanding them produces better results then just polishing. I can't even make much difference in mine when I just polish them with PlasticX or IP. Wetsanding is a pain and time consuming to do it properly but it is worth it and they look almost new when done. They last about 3-4 months looking new, then you will start to notice them getting a little duller and duller after that. Waxing/Sealing them helps them look new a little longer. I wet sand my headlights every year or so.

For the lights to last looking good longer I may try Opti-Coat which is basically to be a semi permanent sealant that lasts several years, kind of like a extra layer of clearcoat. I have read using the spray clearcoats you buy at auto stores is not a good idea to use on headlights.
Old 08-10-11 | 10:46 AM
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Still looks hazy...
Old 08-10-11 | 11:03 AM
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They look better in person.
Old 08-10-11 | 03:45 PM
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I saw the infomercial for that stuff this weekend and was thinking of ordering it.
Old 08-10-11 | 06:38 PM
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Interesting. Although I never felt comfortable ordering those kits whether it be 3M or megs. Although I can't say I have the ***** to do the wetsanding on them either. I have a PC buffer and all the stuff to detail, just not sure about my own skills on wetsanding. Either way its a big improvement from your before pic.
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