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Old 03-26-11, 05:03 PM
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Default Drill-less headlamp restore!! A+!

So I decided to restore my headlamps today but didn't have a drill to buff as most kits require, went to my neighbor to ask to borrow his, no prob and off I was to buy a kit at advance autoparts.


First reaction was to buy a 3m kit as a previous poster suggested. (after reading his post, I was inspired) when I got to the counter, I asked the gent if he thought this was a good product, he said it's good but not the best. I asked what was the best and he said CV headlamp restore. It came in a chrome shiny box and at first glance wouldn't have been my first choice. Well here's the results!
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Best part is that it comes with this crazy sealant so it's supposed to last a lifetime...... We'll see. Comes with sand paper, small microfiber cloths, polish, sealant and glove for $25 bucks. And I didn't need a drill!!!!!!!
Old 03-26-11, 05:11 PM
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gonna use lamin-x and will last forever
I used drill and it took minutes...
nice to see someone using elbow grease
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the results look great

did u have to take the lights apart or did u just buff and polish the outside?
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How Many threads are we gonna have of this????????????????????...?

you've been a member since '06, so u must know this type of fix has been posted over a zillion times on this forum.

meh..
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It looks good!
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that turned out pretty good...can u post up a pic of the stuff you bought? if you haven't already thrown it away?
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Originally Posted by MIGS
How Many threads are we gonna have of this????????????????????...?

you've been a member since '06, so u must know this type of fix has been posted over a zillion times on this forum.

meh..
LMAO he just showin his work you know how many noobs we've had since 06 i dont but i bet theres a crap ton
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Looks better!
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Originally Posted by MIGS
How Many threads are we gonna have of this????????????????????...?

you've been a member since '06, so u must know this type of fix has been posted over a zillion times on this forum.

meh..
Im more or less highlighting this specific brand. I guess I could have thread jacked someone and said "hey, I used this stuff and it works good" but then where's the fun in not having forum ***** come after you. And being a member since 06 doesn't mean I've been on this website every day since then.
But thank you sir for your positive feedback.
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Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
the results look great

did u have to take the lights apart or did u just buff and polish the outside?
Just buffed and polished, only took about 10 mins a headlight
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Looks good man I need to do mine soon...
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Originally Posted by 4thHorsemn
Just buffed and polished, only took about 10 mins a headlight
interesting

my problem lies on the inside if im not mistaken but im sure a good buff wouldnt hurt either.

thanks
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