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UtahVXer
10/11/2005, 11:24 PM
Anybody tried this:
http://www.autobarn.net/09135.html ?
mbeach
10/12/2005, 08:56 AM
It looks like it contains the same products that others have used to restore their lenses (fine grit sandpaper and a lubricant).
VXcaver
10/12/2005, 09:32 AM
Slightly off the subject, but a while ago I clearcoated one of my faded headlights with automotive clear just to see what would happen. I prepped the transparent surface with 2000 grit sandpaper and cleaned it really well, and the clear adhered well and restored the lens to like-new. Two years later the AZ sun has begun to fade it a bit again, but it still looks okay. I'm guessing an auto paint shop could clear a pair of lenses pretty cheaply.
Whaleboy
10/12/2005, 01:29 PM
This is because by sanding it, you have removed the UV coating on the plastic. So now it will yellow twice as fast.
Maugan_VX
10/12/2005, 07:26 PM
toothpaste

works for scratched CDs/DVD's too.
MZ-N10
10/12/2005, 07:30 PM
toothpaste

works for scratched CDs/DVD's too.

lol r u serious? im gonna ahve to try it
Navigator
10/13/2005, 07:54 AM
Blue Magic chrome polish does a fine job restoring the headlights.
WormGod
10/14/2005, 07:18 AM
Blue Magic chrome polish does a fine job restoring the headlights.

So does a sledgehammer and a call to your insurance company. :p

My VX looks like a pirate right now. One headlight brand new, the other looks like it has a cataract. Simply lovely. I need to do something before winter sets in. I completely abused my VX this summer. Little to no care and ridden harder than ever. She at least got her 30k this week and runs better than ever now.