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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Smile DIY:Restore Headlights in 10 Seconds

Materials:
1. Latex glove or a simple cloth
2. Transmission fluid, literally any.

Steps:
1. Take your latex glove/cloth and apply transmission fluid on it.
2. Start rubbing your headlights and see the magic. MAKE SURE YOUR HEADLIGHTS ARE DRY! THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!
3. ?????
4. Profit



NOTE:
Transmission fluids may get washed by rain water, so make sure to reapply.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Totally lame idea.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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wow. this is a new low.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Or buff then seal
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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It's not that hard to do it properly
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Pics ???
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NeverBoneStock
Pics ???
Dear those bashing above, if you can't spare 10 seconds of your life to do this and rather spend 30 minutes buffing, then don't do it.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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This is fkin stupid. You're wiping oil on a plastic. Of course its going to make it look better temporarily. Take that oil and wipe part of the radiator support and watch the magic polishing properties make the plastic shine! Until it washes off of course.. Lock this dumbazz thread
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Never put harsh chemicals like brake fluid, transmission fluid, kerosene, acetone, etc on the headlight lens...you will permanently damage the lens, and will never be able to fully restore them.
Doing it right in 30 minutes > reapplying transmission fluid until you have to buy new headlights.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Wow, I used this method to polish a few square inches of my radiator support. It totally works and I can't wait to see how it holds up to the elements!!(sarcasm)

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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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wow another civic owner
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Real men don't even have any ATF in their garage (or in their cars)
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by K51
Real men don't even have any ATF in their garage (or in their cars)
a challenger appears!

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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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toothpaste.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by RMichael
toothpaste.
I heard this as well. But it must be plain original toothpaste.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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I bought the turtle wax headlight restorer and it worked wonders on my B13.
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by K51
Real men don't even have any ATF in their garage (or in their cars)
You already have ATF in your car, the power steering system uses it because ATF is pretty much hydraulic oil. (please spare us the detailed hydraulic oil is mineral based vs ATF is .......)
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Meguair's Ultimate Compound on a buffing pad with cutting ability works wonders just tape off surrounding areas.

Not the best before and after pictures but the plastic is as clear as ever the next step for me is to replace the cracked housings.


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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ian99rt
You already have ATF in your car, the power steering system uses it because ATF is pretty much hydraulic oil. (please spare us the detailed hydraulic oil is mineral based vs ATF is .......)
Yeah, but you know what I meant The whole 6MT v. 5AT thing.
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