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Old 24 January 2011, 09:48 PM
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Does anyone on here do this? Or know someone that does? My bugeye sti could do with having the main light freshened up.

Or is there a nice simple trick to DIY it?
Old 24 January 2011, 09:59 PM
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Post some pics, Mate. What are you after
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they are just looking a little "old", there are not quite "sharp" as I would like. I can only get pics on the weekend. The clear plastic is looking a little merky and the black back is looking a little faded.
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The word I was looking for is DULL.
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I had the same problem. The plastic had lost its 'shine' and looked a little 'blurry.' I believe its caused by the sun?

My mechanic friend gave me a small bottle of polish they use on freshly sprayed cars and I blitzed the lights with the power tool polisher and said polish.

Came up good as new. I will ask him what its called lol
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Ha! He called the moment I posted that lol

Its called Farecela G3 compound and available at most bodyshops/paintshops. Hope this helps!

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Originally Posted by Camoscooby
Ha! He called the moment I posted that lol

Its called Farecela G3 compound and available at most bodyshops/paintshops. Hope this helps!

That helps a lot. Thanks. Will go order some now, thanks again.
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