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Old 07-12-07, 11:32 AM
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Default Anyone offer headlight polishing/refinishing?

I parked my car next to a newer GS today, and noticed how dull and yellow my headlights look compared to it

Their set was like clear as hell, while mine was yellowish. Anyone offer this service, and perhaps within driving distance of South Jersey (10 mins from Philly).

Perhaps I can drive in during the day and get it done by the night? I understand it would require the front bumper to be removed and such...

Headlights are HIDs btw if it matters.
Old 07-24-07, 08:10 AM
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any detail guy can do it.
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You can try using a clay bar with a spray detailer yourself.....you could get rid of that yellow.
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Mother's Aluminum/Billet polish- it's for metal but works wonders on clear plastic - get it and apply it and you'll have almost new headlights again.

good luck man.

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I'm more thinking of taking it apart and cleaning/polishing the insides. It's dirty on the inside.
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I've seen some kit that Pep Boys sells. It's actually fine sand paper(2000 or higher grit) and polish. If you don't mind taking it upon yourself here's a link for other options.

http://www.autogeek.net/headlight-lens.html

Here's another from Maguiars.com

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/fo...ead.php?t=8011


You can get lots of different techniques if you do a search online. Fine something you're comfortable with and go for it.
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Ok I found this sticky thread over in the detailing section

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=285498
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