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Feb 18, 2004 | 05:57 PM

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troposcatter

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From: Laveen

Yeah the lenses are polycarb. a few have had glass but they are rediculous in price and extremely prone to rocks. Ive replaced all of my windshields about once a year and the T bird and the F150 are both due again, and I've only had the F 150 a little over a year and replaced two headlights due to rocks. I kinda wish they made the headlight for the F150 in polycarb.

Feb 18, 2004 | 06:23 PM

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MTMike

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From: Helmville MT

You might try StoneGard for the headlights. I used it on my Audi after I got tired of replacing $100 headlights every year. Stops the sandpitting also.

http://www.stoneguard.com/sgcontent/default.asp

mike

Feb 19, 2004 | 06:43 PM

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Jerrybo66

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From: AZ.

Otto..
I have a great idea. Why don't you gamble your ten bucks and buy the product to see if it works. Then come back and let the rest of us know the results. No use of us all getting snookered if it doesn't work Wouldn't it give you the warm fuzzy feeling that you helped your FTE buddies find a good product or avoid a ripoff ? .........( Maybe I don't wanna hear your answer) :~)

Feb 19, 2004 | 06:52 PM

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Torque1st

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I liked the old sealed beam headlights, CHEAP to replace and you got a new lens with every bulb!!!

Feb 19, 2004 | 08:45 PM

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Andysutt

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From: Conway Arkansas

I agree... I have the old sealed beam type in my 66
But they are upgraded to halogen "blue" lights
Cant tell they are blue really, but w/ the 95 amp alternator upgrade and the new halogen instead of sealed beams... it made it brighten things up

Jul 26, 2004 | 06:59 PM

#21

ScubaSteve

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From: Lehigh Acres, FL

AeroShell makes a product called "Flight Jacket Plexicoat" that's great for all Plexiglass windows and plastic lens type applications. It's made for aircraft applications, but also does a very nice job on auto lenses. Look for it in the pilotshop at your local airport, or do a search here on the internet. I've found it for as little as $7.50, and as much as $15 for a 16 oz bottle. It's fast, it protects from UV rays, and it last.

Jul 26, 2004 | 11:50 PM

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smandzak

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From: Royal Oak, MI

After many years of us fighting this, and having to resand every few months, I eventually discovered that after the sanding (starting at 600 and going up to ~1500) a coat of automotive grade clear coat will make them look crystal clear again, and also prevents the oxidation from happening right away.

Figured this out after the 93 Chrysler Minivan started to yellow the minute the factory protective finish started to flake off. Many months later and it still looks like the day I did it. I'll never even consider paying the replacement cost again.