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Old May 9, 2017 | 01:21 AM
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Our cars are getting older and my lights were giving away the age of the car. So, here is what I did. Worked great! Used the kit to sand and buff with a drill.





Sorry it was not the same headlight but both sides were in horrible condition and both side turned out great. Embarrassed that they looked that bad for so long!

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Old May 9, 2017 | 01:55 AM
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Wow looks so much better!
Just had mine redone by my buddies shop when they were touching up some other things. Ended up making the car look so much better.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 07:24 PM
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I was always skeptical about if restoring worked. All those as seen on TV ads! Good to know that body shops will do also. The kit I used retailed for $30 but I got it for $15. But definitely would have paid full retail. Thanks sick430!
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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:22 PM
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Yeah, I actually bought a kit online. But my buddy ended up doing it for me. Wish I had before and after. Mine were really bad.

your car is one of my favorite 209's.
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Old May 10, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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Yeah it works quite well. Make sure you seal the headlights or apply the plastic protector film thing or you'll be in the same situation very quickly.
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Old May 11, 2017 | 12:26 AM
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they put an automotive clear coat on mine
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Old May 15, 2017 | 12:07 AM
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Yeah, I actually bought a kit online. But my buddy ended up doing it for me. Wish I had before and after. Mine were really bad.

your car is one of my favorite 209's.
Thanks - this forum is has a number of nice rides that have helped me. I dig both the 208 and 209s. I wish the CLK line continued as neither of the E coupe or C coupe W204 did that much for me. But the W205 C63s sure does! I am hoping that is my next car but we will see in time.
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The 05 was the best of the W209 55 from what I read in the forums.

I have a friend who owns a car lot and they are now clear coating the lenses. On my to do list as well.

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