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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Default Ebay Daily Deal 3M Headlight Restoration Kit for $15 shipped

Just in case someone has some messed up head lights like I do, I thought I would share this deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3M-39...mZ220488767189


System Includes:

1 – 3" Disc Pad Holder
1 – 3" Soft Interface Pad
6 – 3" P500 Sanding Discs
4 – 3" P800 Finishing Discs
1 – 3" P3000 Trizact™ Disc
1 – Headlight Lens Polish, 1 oz.
1 – 3" Buffing Pad
1 – Step by Step Directions Brochure

Plastic lenses can yellow with age, reducing headlight brightness, and new lenses can be expensive. The 3M ™ Headlight Lens Restoration System lets you shine and restore plastic lenses, including headlights, taillights, fog and directional lights. Now you can produce professional results with the 3M ™ Headlight Lens Restoration System and a household drill (1200-1600 rpm).
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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I would not recommend using sanding discs, and definitely would not recommend jumping from 800 to 3000 grit
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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I used this kit on a yellowed headlight just yesterday. It got the lens clear again but not as clear as new and also, the yellow is still there. LAME!!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmypop13
I used this kit on a yellowed headlight just yesterday. It got the lens clear again but not as clear as new and also, the yellow is still there. LAME!!
you need to get blue magic, it's made specifically for the yellow, and the 3m polish is for the scratches
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Or just wait on zo6_joe to sell his kits.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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If it's not working for you, you're doing it wrong. I've used this exact kit on 3 different vehicles and it works perfect. You didn't spend enough time w/ the coarser discs if you still have yellow lights. My lights looked like they had scales on them they were so bad. I used the 3M kit (and some Meguiers Plastix) and they look brand spankin' new.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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I saw this kit at O'Reilly's. I did not check the price.

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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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I saw this kit at O'Reilly's. I did not check the price.

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Autozone has it here for $20.
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if only my turn signals didn't have achip in them i would love to use it lol
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Lotus289
If it's not working for you, you're doing it wrong. I've used this exact kit on 3 different vehicles and it works perfect. You didn't spend enough time w/ the coarser discs if you still have yellow lights. My lights looked like they had scales on them they were so bad. I used the 3M kit (and some Meguiers Plastix) and they look brand spankin' new.

agree!! i used this kit on five cars and love the turn out.. brought the light back to new!
cant rush it you have to take your time on the course grit to remove all the yellow film..
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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Novus plastic polish works very good.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Lotus289
If it's not working for you, you're doing it wrong. I've used this exact kit on 3 different vehicles and it works perfect. You didn't spend enough time w/ the coarser discs if you still have yellow lights. My lights looked like they had scales on them they were so bad. I used the 3M kit (and some Meguiers Plastix) and they look brand spankin' new.
I took my time and used the whole kit on one headlight. It didn't get the yellow out. I copied the 3m demonstration vid exactly
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Without recoating the lamp it will just turn yellow again.. that kit is just temporary
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 7deuce-ss

agree!! i used this kit on five cars and love the turn out.. brought the light back to new!
cant rush it you have to take your time on the course grit to remove all the yellow film..
Mama MIA! Got any pics of the lady in your sig?
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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That kit is the best thing out there if you take your time and do it right.
before

and after 3m and whistler

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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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I just flip my headlights down
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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I know ive posted this up a few times today, but this seems to be a real issue with these cars.

Here is what i did.

I did this last night, wet sanded, then dry sanded with 2000 grit.
Then CLEARED with 1500° clearcoat dupont paint.

Here is the result....
BEFORE:

AFTER:



Cost me $0.00 I had the clear paint and sandpaper left over from other projects.
I actually just sanded, then cleared, let sit for about 30 minutes, and they were on the car over night. Clean and clear now
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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I used the 3m kit and got results better than I expected. Got it at walmart for $15
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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I took the polish in that kit and put in on an orange pad with my buffer. Worked very well on my brother's avenger.
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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I just did mine and it couldn't be more simple. I used 320 on a DA sander and took down the little nubs on them, then wetsanded with 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, and then polished with a buffer and some Pre-cut cleaner. They looked as good as new. Few swirls and such, but barely noticeable. I then used some sealer glaze followed by a spray detailer (Turtlewax Ice I think) and they actually look better than new. Keep in mind, this is all stuff I just had laying around, so this cost me $0.
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