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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Just got finished, took about an hour, a drill and some patience (first two I have).

The car is only 2.5 years old, but had a lot of hwy miles which means marks, some haze and even a paint mark where someone bumped us.

They werent restored to perfect, but it did clean them up. For $28, Id recommend this every few years.

First two are of the initial headlights (you can see marks;they are clean)

Second is after the 500 grit sand

Then two shots from the final.

( I know this isnt a Scion, but my car is too new and I wanted to let everyone know how it works)







Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Thanks for the info and time to post it!!! Looks good and is good to know!
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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For $28, whats included in the kit, some 500 grit, and some polish?
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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the drill insert that all the pads attach too, 500 grit, 800 grit, a 3000 grit (i think) pad, the foam applicator and polish cream. You use a standard drill for everything.
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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aha, nice!
i was going to say, for 28$ it better not just be 1 sheet of sandpaper and creme!
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Oh yeah, whole kit for two headlights.
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nice kit
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