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Old 12-03-2021 | 01:41 PM
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I went with the Sylvania kit

Old 12-03-2021 | 01:43 PM
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This is what the headlights looked like before.



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Lots of sanding. A couple of hours per headlight start to finish.





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Final product. The pictures do not do the justice. I could not be happier with the outcome.




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Originally Posted by 911 Rod
Final product. The pictures do not do the justice. I could not be happier with the outcome.
Nice job.
Old 12-03-2021 | 03:44 PM
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Yeah, those look great Rod!
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those look great!
but should only take about 15 minutes each not hours......I guess you get paid by the hour
Old 12-03-2021 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbodan
those look great!
but should only take about 15 minutes each not hours......I guess you get paid by the hour
Depends on how bad the lenses are. Mine were down to the coating and required hours to get rid of the holograms.
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Put clear film on them after refinishing, and you won't ever have to do it again...

https://www.invisiblemask.com/imask/...oduct_id=44435


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Nice work 911 Rod.
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Thanks guys
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Originally Posted by garrett376
Put clear film on them after refinishing, and you won't ever have to do it again...

https://www.invisiblemask.com/imask/...oduct_id=44435
Or clearcoat. It's cheaper (if DIY) and permanent.
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The kit came with a bottle of clear. Easy to put on, just pour a bit on a cloth and do 1/2” wipes till it’s done.

Is it just me that doesn’t like these plastic wraps for headlight, bumpers whatever?

just doesn’t feel right.
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Originally Posted by 911 Rod
Is it just me that doesn’t like these plastic wraps for headlight, bumpers whatever?
No. I feel the same way.
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For me protective film is the automotive equivalent of plastic slipcovers on a sofa.


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