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Forum: Technology July 18th 17, 04:27 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:26:14 -0400, Steve W. wrote:

> NOW to keep the lights looking like new for a long time, spray them with
> automotive 2part clear (you can buy it in a spray can or have a...
Forum: Technology July 18th 17, 04:27 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:23:17 -0400, Tekkie® wrote:

> The original lenses had a UV protectant - I had a Toyota which did this
> also. I took it to Sams & had it done. It lasted until my wife wrecked...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 09:26 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:42:33 -0400, Frank wrote:

> I looked over what you posted and you have a mixture of abrasives and
> surfactants and a bluish coloring agent.
>
> Blue tint is often added to...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 07:46 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:17:33 -0400, Frank wrote:

> There is always grit to worry about on the road.

I've ridden a motorcycle in my youth for tens of thousands of miles, so,
I'm aware of what...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 07:27 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:15:29 -0000 (UTC), Danny D. wrote:

> This kid is taught that gasoline is a commodity (tier 1 at Costco being
> good enough) and that motor oil, despite the outlandish claims,...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 07:15 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On 17 Jul 2017 14:02:27 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:

> Wait a minute, this is your kid's car?
>
> Sheesh, buy the $5 kit and make HIM do the work.

It's not as simple as that.
It's not my kid and...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 07:03 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:39:00 -0400, Retired wrote:

> $30 to have it done is nice. However the Sylvania $20 kit does include
> UV block.
>
> Kit contents:
>
> 1 oz. Surface Activator
> ...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 04:16 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:11:15 -0700, Oren wrote:

> Danny,
>
> My wife took our cars to Sam's Club Auto Center to have the headlights
> restored, last year. Cost ~$30 and has a 5 year warranty. They...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 04:30 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:49:42 -0400, wrote:

>>It's only been 4 months now but the my lights look great.
> I've used several with excellent but short term results. They look
> like...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 03:28 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:58:29 -0500, My 2 Cents wrote:

> 50 bucks for both, new with bulbs. I know what I'd do. Be sure to
> check the shipping costs. Since the kid is college bound give...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 03:27 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:52:59 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> That would depends on where suburbia is. In the snowbelt, the roads are
> salted and sanded and that can have an effect. Obviously that...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 03:02 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 01:39:32 +0000, Stormin' Norman wrote:

> This product?
>
> http://amzn.to/2utIFqd
>
>
> Did you also use the sealer?
>
> http://amzn.to/2utBzSp
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 02:42 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:31:57 -0500, Vic Smith wrote:

> You have to try it yourself. I used Blue Magic on 2 cars and it cleared up fogging,
> yellowing and very minor scratches. It cost about 6...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 02:10 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:56:27 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> Nothing will make them as good as new.

That seems like pragmatic advice.
The news ones aren't all that expensive either.
But to a kid they...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 02:09 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

On Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:40:23 -0400, Frank wrote:

> Problem is not just oxidation but erosion by particulates like sand.

I read all the pages I referenced where I find it hard to believe the
lenses...
Forum: Technology July 17th 17, 01:07 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 40
Views: 2,834
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Do the Toyota Camry headlight polishers actually work well?

Overall, do those yellowed polycarbonate headlight deoxidizing chemicals or
1600-grit polishing solutions actually work well enough to be
indistinguishable from new?

We bought for a college kid an...
Forum: Technology December 14th 15, 06:56 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

.. wrote, on Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:18:05 -0600:

> "When replacing only two tires, the new ones go on the front.

I have never owned a FWD vehicle but I don't know if the drive
wheels matter for where...
Forum: Technology December 14th 15, 06:54 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

The Real Bev wrote, on Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:54:31 -0800:

> You guys just made me go out and look :-( 4 Falken tires from America's
> Tire, fronts a year old, rears maybe 4 months. No dots, and the...
Forum: Technology December 14th 15, 06:44 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

Vic Smith wrote, on Mon, 14 Dec 2015 09:56:13 -0600:

> I assume they just mounted the tire and balanced it on the machine.
> Think about it. You can save 1/2 ounce of weight by spinning the tire
>...
Forum: Technology December 14th 15, 02:34 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

Vic Smith wrote, on Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:08:30 -0600:

> They are basically marks on tires which are supposed to indicate
> "balance points." A red dot represents radial runout, a yellow dot
>...
Forum: Technology December 14th 15, 12:53 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

The Real Bev wrote, on Sun, 13 Dec 2015 21:05:30 -0800:

> Dot? Explain...

It's part of the match mounting process to ensure the least amount of
imbalance at the time the tire is mounted on the...
Forum: Technology December 13th 15, 04:57 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

The Real Bev wrote, on Sun, 13 Dec 2015 08:53:11 -0800:

> Unfortunately, sometimes it's too late to stop them :-( The used
> Japanese engine installer I HAD to go to was required to adjust the
>...
Forum: Technology December 13th 15, 07:24 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

Oren wrote, on Sat, 12 Dec 2015 18:38:56 -0800:

> I'll be your huckleberry Danny. Do as you like.

Thanks for being on my support team!
:)
Forum: Technology December 13th 15, 07:23 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

Oren wrote, on Sat, 12 Dec 2015 18:41:47 -0800:

> When the huckleberries are ripe, grab your bucket and run.

What I love about knowing how to do something is that you
then know whether the pro is...
Forum: Technology December 13th 15, 01:37 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 239
Views: 12,887
Posted By Danny D.[_4_]
Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch

Tekkie® wrote, on Sat, 12 Dec 2015 16:33:59 -0500:

> All the time he wasted on asking questions and arguing with you he could
> have spent he could have made a freek'n tire himself. I'm surprised...
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