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Old 02-25-2010, 08:05 PM
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Whole point is we shouldnt have to at all other than normal whipe downs
 
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Old 02-25-2010, 08:34 PM
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i cleaned mine with a dremel tool, buffing wheel, and rubbing compound. it cleaned up nice and has stayed clear for 3 years.
 
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Old 02-25-2010, 09:51 PM
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They should protected with some kind of polish from day 1 to prevent UV and heat damage.I'm going to use the Restore headlight Lens polish and protector on my 3rd gen. that I'm getting tomarrow.Oh yea, I haven't said anything yet but, I'm going to be selling my truck very soon.
 
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:02 PM
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^ uh no, i don't think you've mentioned that little bit of news.
whats the matter with your old one, mileage too low ?
 
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:11 PM
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At least put the truck to 450000
 
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:14 PM
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I've started a thead about it.Nothing wrong with my old one,just won't need it .
 
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I purchased a restoration kit from http://www.headlights-restore.com. I did the "full" restoration, three different wet sandings, then the polish. After that, only saw about a 20% improvement. Then applied the protective coating and wammo, like magic saw an over 85% improvement. The kit cost $35 (including shipping) and I did get my $ worth.

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Old 03-16-2010, 08:48 AM
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And here I spent the big bucks on some gel tooth paste and a drill buffing wheel. I figured this plastic is the same as a CD, worked great on my Intrepids.
 
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Old 03-16-2010, 11:33 AM
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Thanks , Question, did you do the outside and the inside also, if so how do you remove the lenses, maybe it is only the outside that goes bad?

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Old 03-16-2010, 09:23 PM
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Just the outside, if I remember right it's oxidation of the plastic that causes the yellowing/fogging. Maybe put some tape on the paint so you dont scratch it.
 


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