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Did mine this morning using the 3M kit (the kit that does not use power tools).

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Use 5mm socket

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if you don't have the headlight removal tool, use a 5mm socket

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Use air pressure

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if you are going to remove the washer cover, use air pressure after removing the headlights instead of prying them up (I broke one of mine prying; $60 mistake)

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Did mine this morning using the 3M kit (the kit that does not use power tools).

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Use 5mm socket

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if you don't have the headlight removal tool, use a 5mm socket

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Use air pressure

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if you are going to remove the washer cover, use air pressure after removing the headlights instead of prying them up (I broke one of mine prying; $60 mistake)

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Did mine this morning using the 3M kit (the kit that does not use power tools). Very happy with the results. A few comments: mine had slight hazing/yellowing, but were in decent shape to start with if you don't have the headlight removal tool, use a 5mm socket if you are going to remove the washer cover, use air pressure after removing the headlights instead of prying them up (I broke one of mine prying; $60 mistake) you can use a manual bike tire pump and a straw (of the right diameter) to get the washer extended, then unclip the cover from the sprayer I spent maybe 2-2.5 hours on mine; would take less time now that I've done it once they aren't perfect, but look much better than before; if you want perfection, I think the clear coat would need to be sprayed instead of wiped on as is done w/ this 3M kit Before: During (after sanding but before clear coat): After:

POST 2Original post

They look awesome! Must feel good to have them clear again.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I should've taken a picture of the puddle that was left after the wet sanding - it's easy to see where that layer of UV damaged plastic ends up.

POST 4Original post

It look very good! Let us know if the finish hold-on after a couple months. I was looking at this kit but decided to go with 2K clear.

POST 5Original post

Looks good, these small touches add up to help a car from looking old.

POST 7Original post

Great job, huge improvement, actually your headlights looks like new again now, very nice... Cheers,

POST 8Original post

you can also put xpel film on headlight to protect from UV as well. this what i have done....no yellowing.

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