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Old 02-23-2017, 03:28 AM   #19
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Also check chrisFX channel. In one video he uses this product over a Chrysler I think and he shows the whole procedure


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Old 02-23-2017, 01:11 PM   #20
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This may sound crazy but I have seen it done and it does work. Buffing the lens with bug repellent that contains DEET bug repellent. I know sounds crazy but it works. Now I cannot say this is going to last as long but it works fast and easy. I have seen it done and 6 months later they still looked great. Maybe combining this with some of the other methods to make the job quicker. Just a thought.
https://youtu.be/9-jtpzzFoNo
Here is a demo video.

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Old 02-24-2017, 05:27 PM   #21
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If your headlights are only a little hazy than you can use any mildly abrasive compound. That usually means a rubbing or polishing compound meant for car finishes but many people get away with using toothpaste. Toothpaste works because it's a very mild abrasive compound (whiting toothpaste is more abrasive and works better). If you have really yellow or clouded over lenses than you need to go with the wet sanding & polishing route or wet sanding & clear coating. The clear coat method is the best for long term durability as the polished lenses with go back being hazy after about 6 months unless you're very diligent about waxing them every couple months.

You can use any old spray can clear coat that's sold at Walmart, Home Depot, etc (Dupli-Color, Kryon, and Rustoleum are the most common). The most important thing when clear coating is to sand and clean the surface as the clear coat doesn't bond well to a super smooth or dirty surface. A 2K clear coat is the best for ultimate durability but they are generally only sold in auto body supply stores and are much more expensive than the common 1K clear coat.
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Old 12-18-2022, 06:43 AM   #22
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Sanded down my headlight and clear coated it. it looks great. It is still slightly more yellow than the brand new headlight on the other side, but its barely noticeable. I even forgot about it completely until I remembered that the other day.
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