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Old 08-21-2012, 02:15 PM
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Anyone in the Los Angeles area 323/213/626 etc area. That does headlight restoration. My 08 Z headlights are pretty hazy. Let me know of any place or person to go to. I know itll require sanding etc. Thanks!
Old 08-21-2012, 02:57 PM
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Let me know if you find any, I'm in the same area and my headlights are foggy aswell
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I'm searching around, definitely want this done. let me know if you find someone too.
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2000 grit sandpaper. sand w/water. Compound. Wax. Finished!
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get the sylvania restoration kit. i just did mine and they look new again. only took 15mins per light. got it off amazon for $25. and theres a diy video on youtube
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I need somebody that can open up the headlights and clean the inside of the cover. Anybody wanna make a couple bucks?
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Originally Posted by shystieone
I need somebody that can open up the headlights and clean the inside of the cover. Anybody wanna make a couple bucks?
Inside is a BIG job. All you can do is literally clean them and do a light polish. There is a coating on the inside of the lens so you have to be careful not to ruin it.

The outside is easier and I can do it for anyone who wants to come down to Irvine.
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mothers powerball kit works good, mine looked like frosted glass, now they look new
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Originally Posted by IDrm350
Inside is a BIG job. All you can do is literally clean them and do a light polish. There is a coating on the inside of the lens so you have to be careful not to ruin it.

The outside is easier and I can do it for anyone who wants to come down to Irvine.
I used that product but I was too ***** to wet sand it... I'll hit you up in the near future
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Toothpaste and a terry cloth towel. But you'll need to seal it or it comes back after a month. I did it to my dad's 04 tundra and was good as new. You'll need some elbow grease though.
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^wanna work on mine?
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Originally Posted by shystieone
^wanna work on mine?
If you find somebody to buy my rims I'll work on them. Lol.
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I ended up finding someone, he did a amazing job! I'd post his work and all. But don't know if that will violate forum rules.
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my local walmart down here in San Diego has an automotive shop that does tires and oil changes and they also do headlight restoration for like $40 maybe check there. I had my old prelude done there like 4 years ago and they did a pretty good job.
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I do headlight restoration and detailing.
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