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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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Ever since I got the car, one of the top things on the list were getting new headlights. After probably having the worst set on the board (not something I want to be known for lol), Im happy to announce - my baby can finally see! The shots were taken last night, so excuse how dark it is. Im going to detail her today, and probably pull the side moldings aswell so I'll try to take some more pics.

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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Much improved.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Huge improvement! Looks great.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Keep them waxed so the new ones won't haze over like that again any time soon.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Oh trust me, Im going to do whatever I can to make these things last.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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i didnt think they could get that bad... the new ones look much better.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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She can see now! Wow yours prob were the worst iv seen by far! Great mod
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Holy crap that's by far the worst set I've ever seen. Great investment!
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
Oh trust me, Im going to do whatever I can to make these things last.
I think it's just weathering that does it. I know it's not age alone, becasue my '98s are as perfect as new but that car never sees any sort of weather except bright sunlight.

Regular coats of wax will likely be your best defense if you drive the car in all weather conditions. I've seen guys with 70-80k+ daily driven miles (even snow/salt) on the stock lenses and they still looked great, but they'd been waxing them since the begining.
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Yeah, I know.

Im the 3rd owner of the car. And my buddy who owned it before me, took pride in the paint...but not soo much in the headlights. Me on the other hand, I try to take pride in total apperance. So, she's going to have these new purdy lense' for quite awhile as far as Im concerend
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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wow! what a difference, much improved.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Those were bad but some girl here at work takes the cake for the worst lenses. I'll try to get a pic if possible.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Jesus, those were bad! Look 100% better now. Please tell me what you used and the steps. Thanks, Steve.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by toofazt
Jesus, those were bad! Look 100% better now. Please tell me what you used and the steps. Thanks, Steve.
Step 1) Take out credit card...

Step 2) Order Whistler STYLE headlights from company of choice...

Step 3) Install them when they arrive

I know what you're thinking but he did NOT polish his stockers... If you look the stockers were FULL Whistler modded and these new ones are the store bought ones...
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Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
Step 1) Take out credit card...

Step 2) Order Whistler STYLE headlights from company of choice...

Step 3) Install them when they arrive

I know what you're thinking but he did NOT polish his stockers... If you look the stockers were FULL Whistler modded and these new ones are the store bought ones...
Lol, oh....
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wow those were horrible. very nice improvement!!
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Keep them waxed so the new ones won't haze over like that again any time soon.
Great tip right there!


Ling_650vette - Looks great man, congrats!

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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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they look great! I refferbed my father's 94' caravan's headlights which were hazed like crazy by wet sanding them and about 4 layers of clear coat...those bitches are SHINY!


Looks great man!
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Big improvement. Looks great
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Damn they were getting a little rough dont you think? They look waaaay better now man
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