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Old May 19, 2009 | 02:53 AM
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if you messed with the inside of the lens you are screwed.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 03:00 AM
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For Next Time......http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...new/index.html
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Z04
if you messed with the inside of the lens you are screwed.
yeah i did the inside to......
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cmoose11
thanks for the help.i already wet sanded from 1000 to 2000 but not best results..the only thing i didnt do is sand them for 20min..
i think the main problem is that i sanded the inside??
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Z1 sold me lenses a few years back.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lgear080
Z1 sold me lenses a few years back.
thats nice...yeah i went on there site but they only have 1 set of hid headlights but no lenses..
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by overZealous1
sand then paint. if it comes out with bad orange peel, sand with the 2000 and polish. test the clear and plastic compatibility first though on a corner or something. this is all pretty easy man.
will set ya back like $5. worth a shot.
i think ima give it a shot for my last resort...regular clear coat right???from a spray can??
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Old May 20, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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sucks man. i know how you feel. i did the same thing. had some water spots... tried to get it out.. messed it up...

after hours... and countless trips to home depot.. i threw in the towl and just went for the 06+ headlights lol
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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Z04
if you messed with the inside of the lens you are screwed.
+1, not sure why you opted to do this anyway.

Just pickup the lenses as everyone has stated and update the thread with pics.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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^^^^^^^+1 some people just don't listen.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
+1, not sure why you opted to do this anyway.

Just pickup the lenses as everyone has stated and update the thread with pics.
Originally Posted by Z04
if you messed with the inside of the lens you are screwed.


There is some sort of film on the inside, once you've messed it up there is honestly probably no way of returning it to even decent condition. One of my lenses is spidercracked in a small section, I will probably either end up getting the ebay replica's or upgrade to 06+ HID's down the road.

Good luck OP.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
+1, not sure why you opted to do this anyway.

Just pickup the lenses as everyone has stated and update the thread with pics.
just thought it would work sense thats how you restore lights??? but once agian like i said i think the main problem is the inside.
thanks for your advice.

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^^^^^^^+1 some people just don't listen.
listen to what?..
Originally Posted by Done Deal DR


There is some sort of film on the inside, once you've messed it up there is honestly probably no way of returning it to even decent condition. One of my lenses is spidercracked in a small section, I will probably either end up getting the ebay replica's or upgrade to 06+ HID's down the road.

Good luck OP.
first time ive herd that there is some sort of film in the inside??hmmm yeah thats were i f*** up.. but hey..no turning back right, what has been done has been done..i sure learned from my mistakes..and i hope this helps any one else...
thanks for your advice..
and good luck with your lights.


I will up date what i do thanks to all.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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The thing you need to solve your problem is a real buffer or a really high speed drill and some good 3m buffing compound. Just take the lenses by some local body shops and ask them how much they will charge you to finish wets anding them and buff them out. It will most likely be cheaper than a new set of lenses and will turn out nice. Wish i was local id do it for you. Just need someone thats good at wetsanding and buffing paint. Good luck!
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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yeah maybe a body shop can do it?? i got the mothers power ball and bought 3m rubbing compound and buff it with a corded heavy duty drill...and still not what i want..
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Old May 21, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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I just hit a deer today and it busted the tabs on my headlight. It screwed my car up pretty bad but i think i can give it to you cause im going to need a new headlight light anyway. Ill keep you updated. Theirs nothing wrong with the lens, its not cracked or anything. Its the driver side lens by the way.

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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Dang, that's the lense I need hpro!
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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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I guess well have to pick numbers or something then
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Old May 21, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Follow overZealous1 instruction. I have fixed a few headlights (not perfect but better than it current condition) that way if not ask me about outside lens. I know I have a few lying around.

~Robert
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Old May 21, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LaoSiFu
Follow overZealous1 instruction. I have fixed a few headlights (not perfect but better than it current condition) that way if not ask me about outside lens. I know I have a few lying around.

~Robert
Have you been able to fix damage on the inside of the lens?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Done Deal DR
Have you been able to fix damage on the inside of the lens?
Just did the best I can. I couldn't perform perfection under the condition that was given to me.

~Robert
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