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Old 03-19-10, 10:57 PM
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f*** i recently bought new oem ones and their is condensation in them already less than a month old wth, and its only on the drivers side

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Old 03-19-10, 11:26 PM
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wow I've only been back for a day.... try this stuff...
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succinct and to the point..... Bravo Skywalker
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...ghlight=DIY%2A

i just did mine use 600 grit sand paper then 700g,800g,1000g,1500g, then buff them out.
Old 03-20-10, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by N00bie909
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...ghlight=DIY%2A

i just did mine use 600 grit sand paper then 700g,800g,1000g,1500g, then buff them out.

I did something similar to this but just jumped to 800g, and 1000g, throw on some plastix and buff it off looks like new!
Old 03-20-10, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by soaringsc3
I did something similar to this but just jumped to 800g, and 1000g, throw on some plastix and buff it off looks like new!
thats good i had to go low grit on mine they where really yellow But i will post up pics so i can show you how mine came out im just scared i didnt seal them right but im pretty sure i did a good job
Old 03-21-10, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by boostinsc
What can i use to clear them up....What does everybody use to restore their headlights?


use toothpaste and it really work..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKAshYmrExc
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they sell restoration kits for this..i picked one up or 10$ and it worked amazingly
Old 03-21-10, 12:34 PM
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PlastX

$8ish at your local walmart.
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+1 on plastX and elbow grease
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Originally Posted by kpkim01
they sell restoration kits for this..i picked one up or 10$ and it worked amazingly
^^ I got a kit at autozone and it worked great.
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I wonder if seafoam works? Does the job for everythibg else hahaha
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baking soda with wet rugs works too.. 100% guaranteed..(only for plastic lens)

http://www.youtube.com/user/hotmail1.../1/CnQ4tHxnXEI

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Old 11-07-10, 03:29 PM
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and its only on the drivers side

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Old 11-07-10, 03:44 PM
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i used a heat gun work with out opening the lenes


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