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Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« on: December 25, 2011, 05:33:46 pm »

My headlights are cloudy at the top of the lenses, and seem slightly scatched in this area too.

Got this kit for Chrimbo, so I'm going to use it tomorrow, as long as it's not raining!

I'll take before, during and after pics so you guys can see how good it is (or not!)






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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2011, 07:30:44 pm »
looking forward to this

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2011, 09:21:50 pm »
looking forward to this

Should have pics up tomorrow night Rob. Fingers crossed it does the trick!

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2011, 09:23:31 pm »
Where did Santa get this kit from ???

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2011, 10:45:06 pm »
Where did Santa get this kit from ???

My Father-in-Law got it for me. I'll ask him tomorrow and let you know  :happy2:

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2011, 10:51:32 pm »
Thanks :happy2:

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2011, 05:43:52 pm »
Had a quick go with this this morning. I spent 15 minutes on each lens, and I'm really pleased with the results. Still a bit to do, but most of the greeny haze has gone already.

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2011, 05:49:53 pm »
Your image code is wrong...

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2011, 06:03:00 pm »
looking forward to this

See above Rob. Pretty pleased with initial results.

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2011, 11:43:41 pm »
my lenses look dusty from the inside :S can you shed any light on this problem (no pun intended) lol :D

do you think this kit will take small stone chips out too?

thanks

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011, 05:50:32 am »
Your image code is wrong...

What, on my profile sig pic?

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2011, 06:16:51 am »
my lenses look dusty from the inside :S can you shed any light on this problem (no pun intended) lol :D

do you think this kit will take small stone chips out too?

thanks

Dusty from the inside? Are you sure this isn't some sort of hazing that is actuallly on the outside? Do they feel rough or matt to the touch? I'd give them a thorough clean and then take a look under a magnifying glass.

Stonechips. Mine had some minor stone chips, and these have been reduced in size already, and are less obvious. I guess it depends how deep they are as to whether you can lose them completely.

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2011, 06:04:16 pm »
I did mine yesterday while doing a paint detail on my car

I used the DA with a medium (orange) foam pad and Merenza compound followed by a qualty sealant - results look the same as yours  :happy2:

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2011, 06:53:11 pm »
I did mine yesterday while doing a paint detail on my car

I used the DA with a medium (orange) foam pad and Merenza compound followed by a qualty sealant - results look the same as yours  :happy2:

I'm glad we've found 2 good solutions to the problem then. They look horrible with that mouldy looking haze on them

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Re: Meguiars 1 step Headlight Restoration Kit
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2011, 05:19:20 pm »
I have finished this now, and I'm amazed at how good the finish is. They look incredibly good. Not quite brand new, but a million miles away from how bad they were. I mean, I was considering replacing them they were so bad.

I'll find out where my father-in-law got it from and post it, but it's a thumbs-up from me!

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