blackops22

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Well after spending numerous hours on doing a full restoration in turning some stock headlights into Whistlers, they unfortunately did not turn out the way I wanted.

Everything went well until when I peeled off the tape covering up the chrome centers, thats when the original chrome paint peeled off with the tape! So I figured I would repaint the chrome part with chrome paint... however the chrome I used wasn't the exact same chrome -- appearing as a polished aluminum color.

So now I am stuck with some headlights I do not want. I'd keep them and fix them up a bit more but my wheels aren't polished aluminum and rather have another go at a new pair (I am a perfectionist).

Oh yah I spent 10 hours restoring the plastic on the front of the headlights. Starting from completely hazed plastic to wet sanding them (400 to 2000grit), to Novus 1-2-3 steps, and then Zaino buffing them. They look brand new crazy mint. Just the paint needs touch up.

Heres some pics --- Whats does everyone think I should do with them?

99kamarokid

iTrader: (5)

i wish i got my plastic to look like that.. well if you dont want them shoot me a pm

transam5.7lt1

iTrader: (18)

Yeah, I agree, they don't look that bad, but its your call.

blackops22

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Offers open at 120$ shipped (same price I paid for them but perfect lenses instead of yellow hazy ones).

socmguy

iTrader: (18)

damn, sorry about your lights!

Cobra2WS6

iTrader: (22)

looks fine

Ls1CamaroGuy87

iTrader: (7)

yeah, you probably used a tape that was too adhesive

I will buy both lenses from you.......yes or no?

shaun

they look good to me. i think the might look ok once you get them in the sun. put them back on the car and as long as they reflect the light good id say keep em.

transam5.7lt1

iTrader: (18)

The only downfall on that is the type of paint, it doesn't last.... heat will break it... its just my opinion.... I did fix one of the taillights in my firebird by painting it with that, it look good for a couple of days and then paint turns regular grey.....

litemup02

iTrader: (39)

Mine did the same thing, only one actually. but not enough to notice.

Whistler

iTrader: (46)

The trick is to take the tape before sticking it to the chrome, and sort of "de-sticky" it for lack of a better term. Pull at it with your fingers, or stick it to your jeans a few times to make it less adhesive.

99blancoSS

iTrader: (115)

OR use painters tape. IT less sticky. I have a set of oem headlights if your interested. pm me

airfix

iTrader: (30)

If you sell them erik I demand $20 for all the sanding and polishing of the lenses i did.

blackops22

iTrader: (2)

hahaha shhh your my slave labourer earning 10cents an hour --- don't tell everyone!

Corvettekid82

iTrader: (20)

I'd just paint them all the way black and see how it works. Personally the "chrome" paint would drive me nuts.

BayAreaSS

iTrader: (10)

They dont look that bad. How did you like the novus stuff?