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Old 09-03-2011, 11:01 PM
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Default Lexus headlight restoration and PERMANENT sealant

I got contacted by someone from the Lexus forums (referred through Ryan Tornio, thank you) for a headlight restoration on his Lexus IS250. These lights had slight oxidation, but worse was an attempted repair carried out sometime in the vehicle's past with less than stellar results. Extra time was required to undo the previous attempt at correction and then restore the clarity and protect the lenses. Foglights were also bad, extreme # of rock impacts. Majority were sanded out for a better finish.

Once completed, all lenses were sealed with Opti-Guard, made by Optimum Car Care. After sealing with this, it basically creates a new clear coat on the surface to permanently protect it. These lenses should never fade or need correction again.




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I know he is smiling now. Great job.
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Great job Jeff! On the way home from your place this morning I got a damn 90mph speeding ticket
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Originally Posted by SSmokin99
Great job Jeff! On the way home from your place this morning I got a damn 90mph speeding ticket
damn ssmokin slow down ur gonna ruin our awesome paint
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Nice work!
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Did you have to take the head lights off?
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Damn they look a lot better. Did they not want you to detail the entire car?
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Nice work!
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Originally Posted by Danny2tek
Damn!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by 98z8uup
I know he is smiling now. Great job.
Thank you

Originally Posted by SSmokin99
Great job Jeff! On the way home from your place this morning I got a damn 90mph speeding ticket
Thanks bro! Now why were you going that fast??

Originally Posted by vikingramair
Nice work!
Thanks

Originally Posted by Camaroking1996
Did you have to take the head lights off?
No, just taped the edges for safety.

Originally Posted by 9WhiteCamaro9
Damn they look a lot better. Did they not want you to detail the entire car?
Thanks
Not this time, but he does want me to do it before winter.
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You do some good work, wish I knew how to detail cars like I know how to repair them.
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Dude, your TOO RAW.

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Originally Posted by whytryz28
You do some good work, wish I knew how to detail cars like I know how to repair them.
Thanks! Check out the Ask a Professional Detailer thread and you can start picking stuff up!
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Originally Posted by BoricuaHec01
Dude, your TOO RAW.
LoL thanks

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13hr day yesterday, so I'm still not quite awake this morning lol.

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