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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Default How do u make headlights look brand new?

I have a 1 piece on my da how would i make them look brand new? Cause they have alot of scratches, and whats the best way to take out the yellow? any suggestions?
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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the only way to make headlights look new is to https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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Noobs helping noobs, Novus 3 step

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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Have u tried novus?
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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I usually sand/scuff them and shoot some clear on them. Always come out looking brand new.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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try plastix from Meguairs, its awesome made my 1 pieces look brand new!
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GURU-DA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they have alot of scratches</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is key, so sanding is your best bet.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Do they sell that at auto zone?
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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I try meguairs on my headlights i clean the outside and the inside in it work, there still some scratches but they look better then before. thankz
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by solbrothers &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i wouldn't sand headlights. it will remove the UV protection and make them fog/oxidize quickly</TD></TR></TABLE>
Never had a problem yet and a good quality clear gives you all the UV protection you need.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by solbrothers &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i wouldn't sand headlights. it will remove the UV protection and make them fog/oxidize quickly</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL

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A coat of wax every few washes and you're good to go.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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Wetsand and buff is the best way to go.
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