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Old 05-06-2011, 06:06 PM
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Alright well I picked up the Turtle Wax posted above and it was GREAT! I didn't really take before pics, but I've taken some pics from a while back (note that they got 3x worse from the before pics. There were yellow dripping stains and it looked like crap! The before pics dont do justice)

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https://i.imgur.com/CtyY2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VMNbb.jpg

AFTER:
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https://i.imgur.com/lK3WJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uo2dG.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/gcbms.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/SBZgE.jpg

Didn't embed cause pics are large, and didn't wanna down size them so you can see the detail. The turtlewax came with this little packet that had this baby wipes type of cloth that said its purpose was to prevent future yellow/fog, but im still gonna go tomorrow and pick up a wax (Silencer_0 recommended Meguires NXT 2.0 wax) so ima get that tomorrow.

Best thing that the turtlewax was enough for 3 cars. We also did my cousins IS250 and did another car too quickly. All produced fantastic results! Feel like a little kid on Christmas
 
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Old 05-06-2011, 07:07 PM
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Just a heads up Autozone has the Turtle Restoration kit on Sale for $1 off and while you are there they have a deal for $33 where you get 5 qts of Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 oil filter.
 
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Old 05-06-2011, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by faiz23
Just a heads up Autozone has the Turtle Restoration kit on Sale for $1 off and while you are there they have a deal for $33 where you get 5 qts of Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 oil filter.
Yea I got it off walmart for $8... $1 isnt a big deal lol

Also, anyone know the cheapest place to buy Meguires NXT 2.0 wax (in real life, not online).
 
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Old 05-06-2011, 09:57 PM
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I'm glad the turtle wax kit worked out for you too! =D
 
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Old 05-06-2011, 10:30 PM
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I'm glad the turtle wax kit worked out for you too! =D
Yup. Thanks again man!
 
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turtle wax product works great!!
 
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Old 05-07-2011, 12:50 AM
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So did you apply the polish only or did you use all the sandpaper thing and then polish?
 
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Old 05-07-2011, 08:37 AM
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So did you apply the polish only or did you use all the sandpaper thing and then polish?
I did everything (the #1, 2, 3, 4 pads e.t.c.) Although the polish itself made it look great already, but I decided to keep going and follow the steps.
 
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Old 05-08-2011, 12:26 AM
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Also bought the Meguires NXT 2.0 wax and used it. Hopefully they wont haze back. Should I wax the lights every now and then, or is 1 time good enough?
 
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Old 05-08-2011, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark2K8
Also bought the Meguires NXT 2.0 wax and used it. Hopefully they wont haze back. Should I wax the lights every now and then, or is 1 time good enough?
i would wax it every time you wax your car.. aka every 3 to 6 months
 
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thanks a lot how often do they have these im in atlanta ga



Originally Posted by Kimaya
I used Turtle headlight restore kit, from Walmart $8.


Before:


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Not the best pictures (taken on different days and such) but it gives you an idea. Cheaper to get a kit and do it yourself. I noticed a very big difference; they were much clearer afterwards. I was able to remove alot of the oxidation/yellowing on the surface of the lights.

Now to find a way to clear up the clearance strip..
 
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thanks a lot how often do they have these im in atlanta ga
I no unnerstan wat ur askin???
 
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Originally Posted by doctorzig
thanks a lot how often do they have these im in atlanta ga
You can find those kits everywhere. I personally like the 3M kit, but the turtle wax is just fine. Just stay away from the mothers NuLens kit, doesn't work if you have a good amount of sanding to do
 
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Old 10-24-2016, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnydarko
try wet sanding the headlight first, then using plastic polish and a buffer.

This is the way to go if you have the tools necessary.

I'd add that your removing any remaining UV coating from the light so it helps to use a headlight sealant when you are done, like Opti-lens or Blue Magic.

Or, as another posted noted the yellowed discoloration returns shortly.
 
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