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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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So I recently bought a 2003 S2000. The car was great except for the fact that one of the headlights was badly oxidized. Thank god for these forums because I used the guide I found on here and now they are looking as good as new. I used 1000 and 2000 grit wet/dry sand paper and PlastX which I bought from Kragen. Here are the before and after pics:

Before (this pic was taken even after I tried to wipe them clean):



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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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WOW nice job. how long did it take? thats some beautiful work you did
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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The whole process took about 3 hours but that includes taking off the bumper.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Wow, outstanding work man!!!!!!

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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Nice work.. How hard was the bumper to get off? I need to replace the grill on mine and inquiring minds would like to know.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks for all the replies!

Nice work.. How hard was the bumper to get off? I need to replace the grill on mine and inquiring minds would like to know.
Taking off the bumper is pretty simple. Just remove all the bolts and pull. Here's the guide I used:

http://www.ricks2k.com/info/instructions/diffuser.pdf
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Great job!
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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Came out nice
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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Nice, would you mind sharing your steps??
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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-tape off area
-Wetsand head lights with 1500 grit sand paper
-compound
-polish
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