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Old 06-01-14 | 10:45 AM
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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

Old 06-01-14 | 10:50 AM
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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.
Old 06-01-14 | 11:18 AM
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Will do and report back.
Old 06-01-14 | 11:27 AM
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Not at all man mines were just as bad and a rain-x headlight restoration kit made em look new
Old 06-01-14 | 11:46 AM
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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!)

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Old 06-01-14 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by salimshah
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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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.

Old 06-01-14 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 2therock
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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nice results.
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