Ok, so I know its not a big deal, but IM EXCITED!

[Gipp]

I know most ppl here have done this multiple times, but finally cleared my corners today. Im not very good at these types of things, so I was very skeptical, but the tech article is AWESOME and made it very easy! I advise anyone who has thought twice about this to just go for it.. very easy.

Heres a pic I took after popping out the corner, thanks guys!

 

[2000 LS]

Congratulations

 

[SPSully]

the color match the inside bezel comes out pretty nice too. I really like mine. Even though its black to black, the gloss to it makes all the difference


way to go

 

[rainjacks]

Looks great. Good job.

 

[605RezlifeLS]

since this topic is already about headlights I've been meaning to ask how to clean of the ugly ass condensation of my left headlight, when I took them apart I thought it was on the inside but the inside looks brand new, the outside looks like it needs to be polished up or something, any ideas? plz respond so i dont have to make a topic lol

 

[TicTacTone]

3m makes a good polishing kit for plastic, if that doesnt work, 1500-2000 grit sand paper and then a polish always worked for me.

 

[kwazy]

you cant do this to the 03+ can you?

 

[605RezlifeLS]

3m makes a good polishing kit for plastic, if that doesnt work, 1500-2000 grit sand paper and then a polish always worked for me.

AWESOME! YOUR THE MAN!

 

[KD00LS]

3m makes a good polishing kit for plastic, if that doesnt work, 1500-2000 grit sand paper and then a polish always worked for me.

Doesn't the 3M kit involve sanding discs on a drill?


Disclaimer for headlights... sort of a double edge sword. The oxidized part of the plastic is actually the factory protectant, so when you polish it you remove it. You'll have to touch the headlights up about once a year.

 

[01LSVT]

3m makes a good polishing kit for plastic, if that doesnt work, 1500-2000 grit sand paper and then a polish always worked for me.

To add to this, the headlights should be WET sanded! Please do not take dry sandpaper to your lenses!!!

1000 grit - wet sand
1500 grit - wet sand
2000 grit - wet sand
3M rubbing compound rubbed in by hand or with a wheel.
Meguiars Plast-X rubbed in by hand and wiped clean.

Mark

 

[Lucky_Ls]

Doesn't the 3M kit involve sanding discs on a drill?


Disclaimer for headlights... sort of a double edge sword. The oxidized part of the plastic is actually the factory protectant, so when you polish it you remove it. You'll have to touch the headlights up about once a year.

I did this sortly after I installed the Angel Eye's and I didn't take enough time and care with the kit. Now instead of nasty yellow condensation I have a hint of white glaze over each headlight. I'm going to do each headlight over again taking time on each step instead of rushing through the process just cause it's getting dark outside and I want to show off my new Angels Eye's at work the next day...

 

[Lucky_Ls]

To add to this, the headlights should be WET sanded! Please do not take dry sandpaper to your lenses!!!

1000 grit - wet sand
1500 grit - wet sand
2000 grit - wet sand
3M rubbing compound rubbed in by hand or with a wheel.
Meguiars Plast-X rubbed in by hand and wiped clean.

Mark

What type of towel/cloth should I use with the rubbing compound?

 

[PetesSweets86]

Ya I gotta get rid of the condensation in my headlights when I get them done.... :'(

 

[SPSully]

To add to this, the headlights should be WET sanded! Please do not take dry sandpaper to your lenses!!!

1000 grit - wet sand
1500 grit - wet sand
2000 grit - wet sand
3M rubbing compound rubbed in by hand or with a wheel.
Meguiars Plast-X rubbed in by hand and wiped clean.

Mark

and DO NOT sand in circles. go horiz with one grit and vert with the next. it will help make sure its uniform through each grit and if you sand in circles it cause focal points and you'll need to replace them after that

 

[3.9Style]

To add to this, the headlights should be WET sanded! Please do not take dry sandpaper to your lenses!!!

1000 grit - wet sand
1500 grit - wet sand
2000 grit - wet sand
3M rubbing compound rubbed in by hand or with a wheel.
Meguiars Plast-X rubbed in by hand and wiped clean.

Mark

I couldn't have laid it out better myself. THE KEY part IMO...is the Meguiars Plast-X polishing compound. Of note, I used that last summer to polish the tail light section on my '87 Trans-Am, and it's amazing stuff! Please post before & after shots if any of you do this, since however miniscule a thing this is, the results are well worth it and it shouldn't be over looked!

P.S- Another "stupid but over looked" step, is to make sure your lenses are COMPLETELY dry before putting them back on, I have a good practice of letting them sit overnight with a paper towel over them(single layer) so that any unseen condensation is absorbed by the paper....which can prevent that dreaded inside lens condensation(not that it's hard to remedy, just a pain in the arse!)

 

[01LSVT]

What type of towel/cloth should I use with the rubbing compound?

Just use your fingers. It's a little time consuming, but you get the best coverage that way and you aren't putting more scratches back into the lense with an abrasive towel. Otherwise, I'd use a microfiber towel.

Mark

 

[PetesSweets86]

Windex that B1tch!

 

[JWerner2]

Just use your fingers. It's a little time consuming, but you get the best coverage that way and you aren't putting more scratches back into the lense with an abrasive towel. Otherwise, I'd use a microfiber towel.

Mark

With Plast-X? that stuff is way to thin for that method IMO.

 

[01LSVT]

With Plast-X? that stuff is way to thin for that method IMO.

He asked what he should use for the rubbing compound, not the Plast-X.

What type of towel/cloth should I use with the rubbing compound?

Just use your fingers. It's a little time consuming, but you get the best coverage that way and you aren't putting more scratches back into the lense with an abrasive towel. Otherwise, I'd use a microfiber towel.

Mark

 

[JWerner2]

Oh I am soooo sorry I made such a mistake!

 

[605RezlifeLS]

To add to this, the headlights should be WET sanded! Please do not take dry sandpaper to your lenses!!!

1000 grit - wet sand
1500 grit - wet sand
2000 grit - wet sand
3M rubbing compound rubbed in by hand or with a wheel.
Meguiars Plast-X rubbed in by hand and wiped clean.

Mark

GOOD STUFF, have a cookie

SOMEONE POST PICTURES PLZ