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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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very nice work.....
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Ill send you mine the lenses are off rite now and iv been trying everything! One of them still has a bit of nightshade on it lol
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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damn, thats pretty impressive you made them look better than new. lol
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 71-Camaro-98
I just dont understand how the lights will stay this way.. I clean the **** out of mine and they begin to cloud again in three days. At this point they are 11 years old... What will keep the older headlights from continually breaking down and hazing up again once they have been cleaned with your kit?
Any answer to this^^?
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Nipples should be easy to cut off... I was just always wondering if the way the plastic was molded if there would be a hole or weak spot there.

I think its the UV that breaks down the plastic. You may clean them up, but eventually with enough exposure to the sun they will fade again...just look at any car with plastic lights sitting in the junk yard. Unless the lenses were made out of glass, they will fade/fog.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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very nice. i just did mine and was amazed at how easy it was. Should have done it a long time ago!
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 02:48 AM
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So was the back of the housing cleaned up too? The angle on the cleaned up lenses shows less of the back housing compared to the first pic, however, there is a noticeable color difference? Why is that?
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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it's just a difference in angle. . . if you look at the rubber seal and such, exact same headlights...
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Damn, those look great. How long until production of this kit?
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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i need this asap. that looks amazing
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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any updates?
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Put me in line.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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im going to buy this kit. i already tried buffing mine up and removed the nips but those pics the lenses look brand new.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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In for this!
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Default Here is the Restoration Kit.

Thanks for being patient everyone. We have put together a kit that will get you the same results you see in the lights above. I personally can restore a set in about an hour but keep in mind I have been doing this for 13 years now. Some lights will take longer depending on their current condition and you own ability. We include instuctions with pictures to guide you through the process taking alot of the guess work out.

Deluxe Headlight Restoration And Sealer Kit


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Cloudy sun damaged headlights not only look terrible but are also potentially dangerous for night driving. Cloudy sun damaged headlights cut down on the actual light projected from the vehicle to the road nearly 50% which gives you less time to maneuver around road hazards. On a very dark street your headlights will become nearly useless.

If your looking for a kit that will remove the cloudy, burnt plastic look from your headlights restoring them to like new condition then this is the kit for you. Unlike the quick fix kits you see on the market with just the clear sealant that only masks the burnt plastic which will ultimately flake and peel off. This kit will remove the cloudy haze look from the lights and will also add a layer of protection shielding them from the sun's harmful UV rays.

This kit will work on all plastic polycarbonate lenses without removing them from vehicle. Great for mobile detailers, car lots and even the do-it-yourself car lovers out there who maintain their own vehicles. Included are easy to follow instructions with pictures to guide you through the whole process from start to finish.


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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Any instructions for a dimwit such as myself?
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gh0st
Any instructions for a dimwit such as myself?
If you read his post instructions are included with it, and I doubt you will get them unless you buy the kit.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Very happy the kit finally exists, will more than likely be ordering in the near future
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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How do you grind or cut the damn nipples off. Will buy as soon as I get that answer.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by edzsilverss
How do you grind or cut the damn nipples off. Will buy as soon as I get that answer.
I cut mine off with cuters and then sanded them down.

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