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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Headlight restore "on the cheap"

First thanks to TDPOWER for your post on the restore. I almost went out to buy the kit but, my wallet squealed. I think it has a leak.
Any way after watching the video he posted I decided to try a "homestyle".
Worked pretty good and I already had every thing I needed in my garage.
I did two lights before I thought about taking pictures. Now I'll try to post them. HOWTO-http://www.saconsign.com/pagea.html
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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That looks good. Did you use a drill to do that? My mustang was to far gone for just the rubbing compound. I was going to use the rubbing compound annually to keep mine up...I'm glad I inspired others to make their headlights look perky again.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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I used my "orbital polisher" it has a large 9" bonnet. And doesn't put out the torque of a drill.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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I've used a very light rubbing compound on my wife's Expy headlights, it brought them up some, by hand. Looks good, props to both of yaa..
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Thanks for the props big poppa, I never would of thought about compound if I hadn't seen Td's video.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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You did good! The least abrasive approach is the best. Leaves more of the factory protective coating. If they are to far gone you may have to get a kit like 3m.
 
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