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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:04 AM
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Mugen Strut bar finally came in the mail today. Now where is the rest of my crap from Japan?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Finally got around to cleaning up my headlights a little bit.
It's not perfect, but Blue Magic worked well for a driveway job using just a rag.

This is before/after, by the way.

 
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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^--- I just see one picture?
 
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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^--- I just see one picture?
It is supposed to only be one photo, you can see that on the left half of the light the haze has been cleared off very well.
 
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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And you didn't have any problems with the solution scratching up your headlights like i see that some people have mentioned? I just want to make sure. But i greatly appreciate any input, so thanks!
Worked fine for me...
Originally Posted by Mixtape
Finally got around to cleaning up my headlights a little bit.
It's not perfect, but Blue Magic worked well for a driveway job using just a rag.
Great! Looks like it worked fine for you too...
 
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Thanks again for the tip man, it worked out great. Now would you recommend buying Lamin-X/Headlight Armor, or the Blue Magic Headlight Lens Sealer to protect it?

If i get the tint/film then i would get the light smoke ones.
 
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mixtape
Thanks again for the tip man, it worked out great. Now would you recommend buying Lamin-X/Headlight Armor, or the Blue Magic Headlight Lens Sealer to protect it?

If i get the tint/film then i would get the light smoke ones.
Your call. I have headlight Armor on my '08 Fit. Can't really tell but I'm hoping in the long run it'll slow down if not prevent the yellow hazing over time. It wasn't easy to put on coz of the contour and the big surface area of the headlights. But I figure put them on now while the plastic is still fairly clear and before it gets more scratches. I put on the yellow film on the fogs. So we'll see over time. Sorry but I'm not a fan of smoked lights. Personal choice.

I used Blue Magic on my older '02 Rex and it worked fine. The yellow hazing didn't really become noticeable till probably a couple years ago (bought it new) so it really takes a while.
 

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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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'08s have that extra groove on the headlight, don't they? '07s do not, i think so that makes it a bit easier. Again, huge thanks for the tips.
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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good stuff. Also saw ur chuckwalla event. Ill be there on dec 2nd. Should be fun.
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Mixtape
'08s have that extra groove on the headlight, don't they? '07s do not, i think so that makes it a bit easier. Again, huge thanks for the tips.
I think the 07 and 08s have the exact same headlights.

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I have headlight Armor on my '08 Fit. Can't really tell but I'm hoping in the long run it'll slow down if not prevent the yellow hazing over time.
Headlight film does help prevent yellowing/oxidation over time. It's evident on my headlights.
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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I think the 07 and 08s have the exact same headlights.
I think so too. They're both GDs'.
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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I finally got my windows tinted!
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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I have heard that halogen bulbs tend to burn Lamin-X film, though. Is that true for Lamin-X, for all films, or false overall?
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mixtape
I have heard that halogen bulbs tend to burn Lamin-X film, though. Is that true for Lamin-X, for all films, or false overall?
Can't tell you anything about Lamin-X. No burns with my Headlight Armor films though a few members here had fog light burns earlier, Headlight Armor sent them replacements.
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Nice shots and good eye on the angles!
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mixtape
I have heard that halogen bulbs tend to burn Lamin-X film, though. Is that true for Lamin-X, for all films, or false overall?
I think the film only burns if you put let's say super high wattage bulbs in your housing. Think of plastic when applied with too much heat.

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Looking good there, buddy!
 



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