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DShox
04-09-05, 16:42
hi me again,

simple one for most - one of my headlights has discoloured :cry: - is it a case of removing the headlamp and putting in the oven or simply sanding the outside casing meaning its a 5 min job to restore it to its former clear glory!?!?

Ta

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Ewen
04-09-05, 18:52
Bnmth meet today......I was told T-Cut works wonders....havent tried it yet tho
SupraStar 3000
04-09-05, 18:57
try Brasso first. If the fade is on the outside this should work.

http://www.dependable.co.uk/images/products/13.1.01.jpg
DShox
04-09-05, 21:51
ah ok thanks - got plenny o' t-cut and brasso..use the brasso on my exhaust :clap: !
SupraStar 3000
04-09-05, 21:53
try on a small area first. Just incase you get unexpected results
S7EVE
04-09-05, 22:00
I use: NOVUS - Fine Scratch Remover - Restores Original Appearance to Plastics.

Boy does it work well! Takes a few applications but from when I purchased the car to now, the difference is huge.
Daston
04-09-05, 22:07
where can I get this Novus from and for how much as I think mine need doing as they are just starting to fade
black cat
04-09-05, 22:29
just a polish with i fine cut will clean em up nice. Ive used t cut before. then use extra gloss protection or super resin to ceal, ohhhh baby id get out side now if it wasnt dark........ i feel dust getting on it right nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

tt steve. :p
black cat
04-09-05, 22:33
liam used something like this on mine
http://www.autobodydepot.net/scripts/depot.exe?pgm=itemdet.bbx&id=MMM+39010&custnum=WEB-CUST++&password=&sesid=0904144741

tt steve.
dangerous brain
04-09-05, 22:40
Dood its gonna be on the inside. Some cooking of the light is going to be required to get the sealant off. search up in technical I'm sure there is a step by step in there. Otherwise flog out a few quid and get spanking new lovely glass ones.
S7EVE
04-09-05, 23:00
I got my Novus from the previous owner of the car, chucked in all his gear for me.

But I've found the same stuff for sale here:

Novus (http://www.pinballheaven.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=78)

You will be able to clean the outside of the light cover, but to get them MINT/as new is an oven jobbie!

Thats the next step for me!
black cat
04-09-05, 23:07
another job for Lovatt me thinks........ :respekt: :respekt:

tt steve.
dangerous brain
04-09-05, 23:09
I should have kept myself a stock of these things to do a rolling replacement I'd be rich now.
black cat
04-09-05, 23:14
dont get why face lift ones are so expensive........ rip of bast**ds.
dangerous brain
04-09-05, 23:16
dont get why face lift ones are so expensive........ rip of bast**ds.
because they are so rare. You can't get them new from toyota which only leaves you second hand off cars that dont need them anymore ie smashed
black cat
04-09-05, 23:19
what about from japan.??
Ian R
04-09-05, 23:22
Lovatt did mine inside and out look fantastic
black cat
04-09-05, 23:27
Lovatt did mine inside and out look fantastic

i assume your headlights :limp:

ian when you put them back on did they fit exacly as they had come off?? mine dont seem to be a snug.

tt steve.
Ewen
05-09-05, 19:49
Yep, T-Cut worked for me