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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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I have a Blobey and my headlights are getting rather old looking, i've removed the orange lense and have painted the inside so wouldn't like to get new headlights (mainly due to cost) but is it possible to purchase new lenses?

If not what options do I have? I think they really let the car down due to the dull look of them!
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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I have a Blobey and my headlights are getting rather old looking, i've removed the orange lense and have painted the inside so wouldn't like to get new headlights (mainly due to cost) but is it possible to purchase new lenses?

If not what options do I have? I think they really let the car down due to the dull look of them!
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get them polished matey

a 3m kit should do the trick
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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I've had the polished with 3m and they looked great for a week! Then they look rubbish again. I think some of the dull is on the inside also!
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Just googled the 3m, that's not what I used. I used a polish compound. Are there any threads with results using the 3m?
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i had the local bodyshop do mine,they used a polishing pad on an air line gun with some cutting compound,they looked great for about 8 months then i had to get them done again

i just gave the bloke a tenner to do it and it took about 15 mins
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That's exactly what I did with mine, my mate has a spray shop so did it there. Didn't last as long as 8 months though.
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/39...storation-Kit/
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After you use these kits, you should either keep the lenses constantly protected with a wax, or get them sprayed with lacquer. Will last much longer that way.
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Ah ok thank you. What sort of wax?
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http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=224988
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Originally Posted by Fonzey
After you use these kits, you should either keep the lenses constantly protected with a wax, or get them sprayed with lacquer. Will last much longer that way.
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Ah ok thank you. What sort of wax?
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...ht-protectant/

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Great cheers!
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