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Old 07-05-2016 | 10:50 AM
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The 3M kit really works well; but...follow the directions! (That's hard for me to do. I tend to plunge in and make a mess of things, Oh, well.)

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PS: After "restoring" the lights, apply Xpel overlays to maintain the gain.
Old 07-05-2016 | 10:57 AM
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I got a better idea... give me the new one on the left and I'll give you a nice slightly yellowed one to match the one on the right. That way you have matching yellow'd lights. Problem solved!
Old 07-05-2016 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by relinuca
The 3M kit really works well; but...follow the directions! (That's hard for me to do. I tend to plunge in and make a mess of things, Oh, well.)

relinuca

PS: After "restoring" the lights, apply Xpel overlays to maintain the gain.
Excellent point. I used Lamin-X on mine.
Old 07-05-2016 | 04:13 PM
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Looks close enough to me. A new one is really Expensive and refurbished is 500 - 800 and run the risk of still not being a perfect match.
Old 07-06-2016 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tokika
I've used the 3M kits on two vehicles and been very pleased, but both needed it so they are still even. $35 on Amazon.
tokika, that headlight came out great. I think I'll look into the 3M kit.

Thanks to everyone else for the feedback.

Probably will drop it back to the bottom of the "to do" list for the time being though. Still need to install two new wastegates and try to mend a chewed up lower boost hose. And replace the 3rd brake light with an LED model to match the taillights. And, then there's the 928's to do list (don't even go there ).
Old 07-06-2016 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kcattorney
Probably will drop it back to the bottom of the "to do" list for the time being though.
Hmmmm.... not so fast.... the TT forum hasn't had a chance to chime in yet. You need to cross-post.

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Old 07-07-2016 | 12:56 AM
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D!ck would prefer my car just be sent directly to the crusher.

With me in it.
Old 07-07-2016 | 08:51 AM
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can you see the difference when the lights are on at night? If not, I think they are good to go. If you try to do them again I'd recommend a kit with the 3M Trizact polishing pads. I use these for work and I find them to be the best.



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