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Old 12-23-06, 10:38 AM
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Had a sneaking suspission it was Armor All.

So if I use the 2000 grit sand paper, will it really mess up or scratch the hell outta it?

If I use the 2000 and then use the Plast X you think it will look clear and new?

I just dont want to make it worse and not be able to see my needles that still actually work.
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2000 is a POLISHING grit
Old 12-25-06, 08:09 AM
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I've got the same thing on my 97, and my 92 had the same thing but a little more severe!! I use the plastic x polish on my headlights and it works like magic after 2 or 3 layers. That's a good idea using it on the guages!
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I think the trick with plastic x, or my favorite the 3 step system from novus is to use a machine to polish. Walmart has these chepo ones that are 5-6" and cost like 20$. And now they sell micro fiber bonnets for them. I've found they work great. 95% of what the air powered angle polisher sytem I payed 150$ for.
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forgot to add, used the 2000 & or 1500 grit papers to take the majory of the crap off first. the trick is to use one single pice of wet/dry paper untill its very dull, then move up to the next grit & do the same. Lots of water, and make sure there are no contaminats between the headlight & paper. Sand with one grit for 2x as long as you think you need to, then double that amount of time, and your about half way done with that grit.
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Everything is closed today so I will be grabbing some 2000 grit tomorrow and working on my instrument cluster.

My headlights are not yellowed out yet, so they can wait.

I will also be picking up my new stubby antenna at the post office and installing that too


Looks to be a good day
Old 03-08-07, 11:01 AM
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Well I couldnt get it done with the 2000 grit and the plastiX.

When I placed my order for coilovers from L-Tuned (Carson) I also grabbed a new plastic. It was only $20.20 or something. Now it looks perfect

Thanks for all the help everyone!
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