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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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i bought an okay set of eg6 headlights, i wasn't really happy with them so i did some magic and they came out like this.



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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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umm...what was your magic?
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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mkay, why don't you go ahead and tell us how you did what you did to those lights?
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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i sanded them with 2000 grid sand paper, bought a cheap can of clear coat, sprayed it on super heavy, wet sanded them again, then buffed them out with meguiars wax and a buffer.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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plastic polish?
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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im guessing simple green and some vinegar
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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i'd like to see a BEFORE picture, before we deteremine the amount of "magic" that was just seen.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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They have been doing this to 88-93 mustangs for years.

Just use different grits of polishing compound and a nice wax coat...
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Just use scratch-x and that shines them pretty good.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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aren't the 92-95 headlamps glass? what could work for 96+ on the plastic lens?
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GetawayinMoscow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just use scratch-x and that shines them pretty good.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yep, i can attest to this.. Ive done it on several fords (used to detail cars for a living).
you have to re-aply every couple of months, but it works. Ive been told toothpaste works as well, but havent tried it.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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Headlights look good, but the secret has been out "at least" a year. Good work though.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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I did the same with my clear cover for my gauge cluster. I wet sanded the clear cover with like 3000 wet sand. Then I ran my buffer on a low setting like 2000 rpm or something. Pushed the button to keep it spinng w/out touching the trigger. Set the buffer on it's back so the wheel is up. Used some 3m compound I forget what it was, I use it at work. Anyway got ALL the scratches out and had the cover shining like new. --- Bad side I broke my first cover , it got caught by the buffer and flew out my hands. But if you take your time and do things right also knowing how to operate a buffer like a pro, u should b ok. SRY for the gigantic paragraph.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16b2b &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aren't the 92-95 headlamps glass? what could work for 96+ on the plastic lens?</TD></TR></TABLE>

jdm 92-95 civic headlamps are plastic. however, usdm are glass.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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I can vouch for Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish...that stuff works wonders for my foggy headlights and reverse lamps.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16b2b &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aren't the 92-95 headlamps glass? what could work for 96+ on the plastic lens?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Yay spraypaint on your JDM headlights,

Rubbing alcohol, polish, simple green, or good old elbow grease did the same thing to mine... and I dont have to worry about a clear coat chipping on the highway...
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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well koala, you do realize that the original finish on the jdm head lights are clear coated, so all he did wasre=spray and got rid of the old in with the new. So either way it will chip soon or later... i think i wrote those sentences right...
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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Seriously...Whenever presenting a "look what imporvements I made" type thread...We need to see the original as well.
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16b2b &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'd like to see a BEFORE picture, before we deteremine the amount of "magic" that was just seen.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what he said...my headlights are 10 years old and look like those after some windex
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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One hopes you took a "before" pic lol
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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dude, this is what everybodys looking for man, works like magic .....after you apply just rubb and you will see the original shine, even works on corner and tail... i mean you know its for almost any plastic...... Dont even waste time on clear coat spray , waste of time and look like **** after 2 weeks of driving.....

I applied on my jdm head and corner too......
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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yes...and we will all travel to japan to buy it...where could one find it here?
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pdiggitydogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes...and we will all travel to japan to buy it...where could one find it here?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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dude, do some research and order from online man. well I brought mine at canada. you should be able to find this at japanese super market in the state if you have one over there
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