Zeiretto Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Think they came out pretty alright. Used a Headlight Restoration kit from Turtle Wax. It was the one thing about my car I really hated since she's in mint condition otherwise. Anyway, pics! Before: After: And another comparison: Next up, refurbing the wheels (plus I need a cool exhaust )! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Much better...did you do them by hand or use a DA polisher!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 By hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 By hand. Dedication! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Dedication! This! DA is always the way for me with the lights... lazy I know Edited February 23, 2013 by Littler (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Haha, it wasn't that bad really. I was very motivated to get them cleaned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Da? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Da? Dual action polisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Dual Action Polisher! It's a polishing machine. We have one but I didn't have the right pads. edit: beaten by Littler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ah, do you do the inside of the lens as well or just the outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ah, do you do the inside of the lens as well or just the outside? You can do both if your happy to split the lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Yeah just the outside. I'm sure they'll go bad again in a couple weeks/months (even though I applied some sort of Lens Seal stuff that came with the kit) but I'm set on getting glass pre-facelifts or normal facelifts in the future anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looks much better Can you buy plastic headlights new still? Surely they take years to go bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looks much better Can you buy plastic headlights new still? Surely they take years to go bad... 1/2 years depending on UV exposure, good bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 1/2 years depending on UV exposure, good bit of kit. 1/2 a year! Probs not worth it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looks loads better, matey. Good effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I've sealed the outside of mine with a UV coating to protect it, and they have bin like it for over a year now and haven't showed any signs of yellowing at all Hopefully it will last a little longer than 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Good job mate, I've got to do mine, got all the stuff just need some spare time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 1/2 a year! Probs not worth it then. That's 1-2 years mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Used to take me 2 mins on the old NA. Brasso ftw..!! Not touched my new facelifts on the TT yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I've sealed the outside of mine with a UV coating to protect it, and they have bin like it for over a year now and haven't showed any signs of yellowing at all Hopefully it will last a little longer than 2 years Any link for this product? I am halfway through re lens ing a spare set and want them to last a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 That's 1-2 years mate Woops I may ask toyota for a price on jspecs?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Any link for this product? I am halfway through re lens ing a spare set and want them to last a bit! I can't remember what's its called, will make a point of digging it when I get chance and post up what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Nearly finished mine. Has take. At least 8 hours of polishing and coats of G3, Meguires Plastix and a fair few polishing pads for drill. Nearly there. Yours look great mate, very clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Woops I may ask toyota for a price on jspecs?! You can pick up UK's second hand on here for a reasonable price, and they won't be yellowing any time soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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