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Old 01-08-2009, 02:36 PM   #1
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Since you're "updating" it, consider updating your lights to the 03+ look:
http://hverheyen.vssi-eda.com/box_pics/lights/index.html
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Old 01-09-2009, 09:27 PM   #2
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I picked up some "PlastiX" at the Autozone today and it worked wonders taking the haze/cloudiness out of my back window. didn't help the slight browning at the very edge, but the rest of the window looks great.

Tried some toothpaste/baking soda to get out the slight scratches in the front glass, but did not have much luck there.

What's the story on "claying" the car? Does this fill in the faint scratches or buff them out?
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Old 01-10-2009, 02:06 AM   #3
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_detailing#Clay_bar
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Old 01-10-2009, 10:48 AM   #4
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Claying the car will remove surface contaniments, but will not remove scratches. For this, you will need an orbital with a fine polish, such as Maguire's Scratch X or comparable. After claying the paint, go over each panel a couple of times with the fine polish on an orange pad. Once scratches are removed, it's time to wax with your favorite product (there are many and I think it's a personal decision).

My car is black, so after I wax, I top off with a coat of 3M hand glaze. Stand back and put on the shades!
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