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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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Hi I was wondering if anyone know where i can i find a how to on clearing out the headlights making the lens clear gettin rid of the grits that come on headlights there was a how-to a while ago on how but i can t seem too find it be greatful if someone can post the link in here if found

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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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you can use any glass/plastic compound and sand with super fine sand paper (forgot the #) repeat steps if needed...
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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Use 1500 grit sand paper.
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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wow, 1500, my rear end isn't even that smooth
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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or u can buy any plastic polisher.. you can find them at pep boys or autozone, use a dry towel, and start rubbing the headlight, then wipe it off with another dry towel, theres couple of threads here that shows you how to clean up your headlights,
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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got a buffing pad that you've used......try buffing the headlights with that....will take that pale yellow discoloration right off
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