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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Any update on this?
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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sorry guys, I got really sick this week. But it's raining now, so it might have to be next week. It might work out better. let me know what you guys want to do. Hey Goldenfri, thanks! let me get you sometime next week.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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Just out of curiosity, how long did this stuff last for? I have read mixed reviews online about it that say that it only clears them up for about 2 weeks?
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ian05s2k
Just out of curiosity, how long did this stuff last for? I have read mixed reviews online about it that say that it only clears them up for about 2 weeks?

I use this

and apply it with this

and it lasts about 2-3 months before I need to reapply it.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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I'm thinking about using the same stuff and applying it when it gets warmer. I heard that you don't need to reapply so often if you 303 and then wax the headlights.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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The kit works great. It is quick and easy and it does last a pretty long time.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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Look into the Xpel headlight protectors for < $40. It will maintain clarity underneath them and protect against rocks and what not, too.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Or color match your headlights so they blend in with the front end, and duct tape Super Bright LED flashlights to your side mirrors and call it a day.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Polishing headlights is temporary. It will fade the same way later in the future, trust me. Only the way is to sand it all off and apply plastic primer and automotive clear and your good to go. I've done hundreds of headlights like that. Volvo semi truck lights over 350k with no problem. Sorry to steal your thunder man.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:52 AM
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Clearcoat will prevent further UV damage, but it does not protect against cracking from rocks/road debris.

http://www.xpel.com/products/headlight.asp

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007X7MY2/
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