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Old 05-28-2007, 04:40 PM
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Well the headlights on my Del Sol were hazy and the light output was suffering. So I decided to do a quick clean job. Searched, but didn't see anything posted on it before.

First you need some basic supplies. Toothpaste (make sure it has flouride) and a microfiber or buffing cloth.



Next apply a semi thick layer of the tooth paste to your lights.



Just buff the toothpaste off with some decent pressure and rinse with water. Here is the before and after pics.



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Old 05-28-2007, 04:46 PM
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Nice work, looks brand new.
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Old 05-28-2007, 04:51 PM
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Works great for a cheap *** like me :P
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Old 05-28-2007, 04:52 PM
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Looks real good man.. I'm gonna try that out tommorow or tonight.
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Old 05-28-2007, 04:52 PM
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Damn! Nice job man.

I have used 1000 grit sandpaper followed by 2000 grit wet sand. Then to finish it off i use rubbing compound and a coat of wax. Your way looked a lot easier. I might have to try it on my wife's integra.
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How does the light output look after you are done?
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Old 05-28-2007, 05:19 PM
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Just did this today so as soon as it gets dark I will check. Mine were bad, the aux lights on my Del Sol were brighter than the low beams :1
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combine that with a buffer wheel and a drill and you'll really have something
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Old 05-28-2007, 08:36 PM
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Yeah I was scared to use the buffer wheel because I know some will mess up plastic. (my headlights are plastic)
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Old 05-29-2007, 03:19 AM
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Checked the light output after it got dark and it is very noticeable. I wish I would have thought to take before pictures of the light output.
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