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> 3m Headlight Restoration
elwaylite
post Jun 26 2009, 11:21 AM
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Just got finished, took about an hour, a drill and some patience (first two I have).

The car is only 2.5 years old, but had a lot of hwy miles which means marks, some haze and even a paint mark where someone bumped us.

They werent restored to perfect, but it did clean them up. For $28, Id recommend this every few years.

First two are of the initial headlights (you can see marks;they are clean)

Second is after the 500 grit sand

Then two shots from the final.

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post Jun 26 2009, 11:44 AM
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Or you could buy some bulk paint protection film off Ebay. Install it and trim off the excess. Fading and chipping are now a thing of the past. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)
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post Jun 26 2009, 11:46 AM
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Good idea for a new car for sure.
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post Jun 26 2009, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE (normandelli @ Jun 26 2009, 11:44 AM) *
Or you could buy some bulk paint protection film off Ebay. Install it and trim off the excess. Fading and chipping are now a thing of the past. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

Hmm, the stuff I have seen is hugely expensive - what film are you talking about?
EDIT: NM- just found some 3m on ebay, enough to do the lights many times for $20

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Good idea for a new car for sure.


Not JUST a new car. I've put on quite some miles on mine before I decided to put them on my headlights.

When I did, my headlights were quite pitted in some areas already. Since you already buffed yours clean, why not spend a few extra bucks to make it stay that way? If the film gets really marred later on, you can simply peel it off and put on a new set. No damage done.
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post Jun 28 2009, 07:04 PM
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QUOTE (normandelli @ Jun 26 2009, 12:44 PM) *
Or you could buy some bulk paint protection film off Ebay. Install it and trim off the excess. Fading and chipping are now a thing of the past. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)


Would you please pass on the link? Sounds like a great idea! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Jun 29 2009, 08:46 AM
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Would you please pass on the link? Sounds like a great idea! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

I just bought this, way more than I need but I am hoping to keep the extra and just replace the stuff if it gets banged up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
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post Jun 29 2009, 09:30 AM
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Just remember guys, when you lay down this stuff, you can safely SCORE the film and just peel off the excess. Best done with an X-acto knife.

If you cut too deep, you'll slice into the headlight lens.
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post Jun 30 2009, 08:53 AM
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elwaylite: Can I ask you to post a close-up picture of the finished lights. Something similiar to the first two pics. I need to do something about mine as well but I wanted to see the real difference before I decide.

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post Jun 30 2009, 08:00 PM
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Out of town right now, will try too when I get back.
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There is a BIG difference between the paint protection film and the headlight protection film also. The headlight film is almost an 1/8th inch thick. My lights on my cars are crystal clear (but the paint is chipped) because the material absorbs the impact. You can also got to http://www.xpel.com/ and get precut kits as well as http://www.headlightarmor.com/.

Some day maybe my NEXT new car I'll get the paint film also. Headlight film is mandatory ESPECIALLY with the HID's because the chips cause glare.
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