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    Last edited by cb7; 08-13-2008 at 08:43 PM.

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    wow, that looks amazing when it's done correctly. thanks for the instructions btw.

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    cool. We sorta did the same thing with blinker lights and tail lights. Wet sanded them then clear coated them. I mixed alittle bit of black basecoat in with the clear coat to give it a little tint. It turned out good.

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    so its works on headlights ..?..bc... mine have this film over them and they look nasty....
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    Quote Originally Posted by 00CiViC00
    so its works on headlights ....bc... mine have this film over them and they look nasty....?
    Was that a question?

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    Looks like I know what Im doing tomorow... hahaha. Thanks man, thisll help my interior alot!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Black Paper Diary
    Was that a question?
    so does it work on headlights.....? :jerkit:

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    Quote Originally Posted by 00CiViC00
    so does it work on headlights.....? :jerkit:
    English is your friend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black Paper Diary
    English is your friend.

    im sorry i forgot this was english class..... :jerkit:

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    looks good... nice info...

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    nice i think im gonna try it

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    ayo must be from cb7tuner.com i remember that write up i was thinking about posting it but never got to it...good post

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    Outstanding work! I have the Novus three stage polishig kit.

    Good Stuff!

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    Good stuff. We may need to Ask the admins to give you Detailing and show tips forum
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    ^ yo they had one, but guess it wasn't popular enough.

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    I was wondering if the Mequier's plastic polish would do the same thing?
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