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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Can this headlight lens be saved?

So i was looking for some advice, my driver side lens cover is so fogged up and i don't know what to do, I've tried Rainx brand headlight restorer but with no luck, picture posted below is AFTER the rainx restorer. HELPPP.

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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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I dont see a pic.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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pic fail
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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does it work now?
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Yep, looks like a Compound like Ultimate Compound can fix that up.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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no sanding required or are u advising me to use that after to polish the sanding? im not to familiar with "ultimate compound"
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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yes,i know the dealerships also have HL compoud avail..as for price ur prob better off getting something at the local autozone,pepboys..ect. just bring ur lense with you..ive dealt with alot of HLS,i use miguars hl restorer..works magic
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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if u decide to sand be sure to use atleast 1500 grt. then use ur compound
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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alright thanks again guys, responses so fast and detailed, ill keep you guys posted!
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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It can be saved..
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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EASY 2 Fix..!
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Yep, I use meguairs plastix and mothers mini power ball. Meguairs ultimate compound works just as well.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Did you do anything to the inside of the lens? If not you'll probably be able to work with it, but if you did you might be out of luck.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Give this a shot. seems possible.

 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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The 3M kit is only for 2 headlights. The Mothers kit is reusable, and gives you polish to maintain the lens, which I like.


Looks like you could simply polish them without sanding. About $25 online or at O'Reilly's
 
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