headlight restoration kit
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headlight restoration kit
I was thinking about ordering a 3M headlight restoration kit to clean up the headlights on my 04 XJ8. Anyone out there used this, and if so, how satisfied were you with the results? Also, looking at the car it looks like I might want to remove the front bumper to get better access to the whole headlight area. How involved is removing the bumper? Thanks.
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The kit you mentioned should work fine. I did a similar process that is detailed in the following link......
http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ing.html?cat=6
http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ing.html?cat=6
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Thanks, Mitch
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I would'nt waste money on that. I have used Headlight Restoration Service ( www.hrslights.com ). I have used them in the past. I hope this helps.
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Proper Headlight Lens Restoration Techniques
Here are a couple of helpful Youtube videos I have put together demonstrating the proper techniques that I employ for headlight restoration on a Porsche Carrera and a V.W. Jetta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ab8aRZ9mAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=260TxpkxgOk
Also I attached 2 pics of a 2000 Jag Type S that I did today that required this service......
What a difference before the correction
And after the correction
Dave @ Innovative Detailing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ab8aRZ9mAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=260TxpkxgOk
Also I attached 2 pics of a 2000 Jag Type S that I did today that required this service......
What a difference before the correction
And after the correction
Dave @ Innovative Detailing
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Autozone sux. I am not buying there anymore. Their pricing is ridiculous. I bought a 5 gal jug of Castrol Syntec motor oil at Autozone for $33 and fram filter $9.50. I was at walmart shortly after and looked, same oil was $22, filter $8. now $18 for the same headlight kit I paid $24 for. I sent a complaint to corporate about their pricing and they said see the store manager. The store manager DOES NOT control pricing. What a joke. I hope they go bankrupt.
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When I was buying and selling used cars, I used to restore headlights with 3 progressively fine grit wet/dry sandpaper, then old fashioned polishing compound, then 3M glaze with a wool pad on my Milwaukee HS polisher, and then wax. In fact, I still have everything but the sandpaper. I think I'll go this route on my "R" after all, as I have some light hazing on the upper portions of my HID's.
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