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Old December 21st 12, 04:11 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
KWW[_2_]
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On 12/18/2012 12:06 PM, Douglas C. Neidermeyer wrote:
> On 12/18/12 9:05 AM, KWW wrote:
>> I got a kit at Harbor Freight on special sale for less than $10, as I
>> recall. I procrastinated a LONG time before doing it but once I did it
>> restored the lenses on both my '99 Hyundai Electra and my wife's SUV so
>> that they look great. Biggest thing is to take your time and, on the
>> final coating don't fall for the temptation to go back over it like you
>> would painting. That makes it streaky. The '99 Elentra's lenses were
>> badly yellowed and looked more like a frosted light before I started but
>> now look as clear as if I'd bought new lenses.
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> On 12/17/2012 8:28 PM, Michael wrote:
>>> Honda wants about $100 to polish/restore the headlight lenses on my
>>> 2000 Accord. I find kits ranging in price from $10-$40. Are they
>>> all the same? Any recommendations as to which is good/bad? TIA.
>>>

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> I wonder how long the new finish lasts. When did you do yours?
>

I did it over a month ago and it is fine thus far. The '99 Elentra was
as bad as they come for yellowing & frostiness.

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