04-22-2014, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine8Six
Hi Richard
I didn't see the before and after but I can tell from your tone that you are very happy with what Chales did to them. I bet he added some UV protective coating to them as well. You couldn't have find better guy in the whole of the USA to restore those.
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I'm actually still quite the amateur at lens restoration. The inside of the lens is no problem because there's no coating and I can polish them quite easily. However, the outer lens has the UV coating which is very hard to get through. I have yet to find a method of removing the UV layer without causing deep scratches that take hours to wet sand out.
I appreciate the compliments, but I still have a long way to go. The only reason I did Richards was because they were in such bad shape that I could do no wrong.
I'll keep at it, though 
Here's a before shot of Richards. I hope you don't mind.
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04-23-2014, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by particlewave
I'm actually still quite the amateur at lens restoration. The inside of the lens is no problem because there's no coating and I can polish them quite easily. However, the outer lens has the UV coating which is very hard to get through. I have yet to find a method of removing the UV layer without causing deep scratches that take hours to wet sand out.
I appreciate the compliments, but I still have a long way to go. The only reason I did Richards was because they were in such bad shape that I could do no wrong.
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My lenses were almost as bad as Richard's. Followed Fred's advice. Wet sand with 1200 grit until no yellow stuff comes off anymore. I didn't have any finer grit sand paper lying around, but rubbing two pieces of 1200 grit together takes their edge off enough to mimic a finer grit. Sanded with those until I didn't see any deep scratches anymore. Then used the step pads of a Turtle Wax Headlight Restorer Kit for a while. Finally used the polishing stuff that comes with that kit on a buffer with modest speed. Used spare amounts of polisher and just kept at it until happy with the result. The whole process is about 2 to 3 hours per headlight.
Btw, I see that Richard's rubber seals are as much turned into mush as mine. Any way to fix this?
Bbtw, what do you use for UV protection?
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04-23-2014, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by rgriffin
They look better than I expected
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ROTFLMAO. A bit of an understatement based on the before pictures! Classy acts you both are. Well done!
Time to start sending Particlewave worse and worse headlights. Maybe from the wrong car... I think I have some from an 1972 Opal Cadet. I'll tell him they are for an 02 Boxster and see what happens...
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04-23-2014, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by N0tt0N
ROTFLMAO. A bit of an understatement based on the before pictures! Classy acts you both are. Well done!
Time to start sending Particlewave worse and worse headlights. Maybe from the wrong car... I think I have some from an 1972 Opal Cadet. I'll tell him they are for an 02 Boxster and see what happens...
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Hahaha! Funny stuff...
Relays are in, guys
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04-23-2014, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by particlewave
Hahaha! Funny stuff...
Relays are in, guys |
Woo Hoo:dance:
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04-19-2014, 08:28 AM
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Yeah, buddy! Just in time, too.
Canadian spring is only 2 months away!!! 
That gunmetal bezel and clear shroud really look nice on silver 
I'm glad that I could help out, Norm 
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04-19-2014, 11:32 AM
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Looks Great!
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04-19-2014, 12:52 PM
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Hey particlewave are mine going to look like clickmans ? They look very nice ! Very close to my Artic silver and I went with the natural/gun metal grey. Can't wait to see them !
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04-19-2014, 01:15 PM
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To avoid any confusion, my car is Seal Grey, not silver. My crappy pic of the car buried in the garage doesn't help.
Fred's gunmetal grey shroud is an excellent match for it. Now that it's done, I almost wish I'd painted the reflector grey instead of black. On the other hand, having the projector "appear" or "emerge" out of the black is kinda cool...
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04-19-2014, 01:16 PM
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Thanks for the positive feedback, guys!
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04-19-2014, 04:45 PM
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Received the kit yesterday. You have some serious metalworking skills young man
Thank you very much
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04-20-2014, 05:53 AM
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Received the kit yesterday. You have some serious metalworking skills young man
Thank you very much
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Just saw that Dave sorry. It got to be the best comment I've ever received... the "young man" part I mean
You are welcome Sir. Was a pleasure
Few more ideas for your 996.... chk this out when you have a min ( http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/51741-2014-porsche-carrera-cup-paddock-lots-pics.html).
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04-19-2014, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
Hey particlewave are mine going to look like clickmans ? They look very nice ! Very close to my Artic silver and I went with the natural/gun metal grey. Can't wait to see them !
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This is just a mock up as I still need to clean and polish the inside of the outer lens since it is quite dirty and hazy, but the outsides have been cleaned up. Got rid of 95% of the yellowing and applied new UV coat
Also still waiting on my relays to arrive. If they don't show up by tomorrow, I'll have to pay $$$ to buy them local. 
Hoping to ship out 3 sets on Monday!
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04-20-2014, 01:20 AM
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Damn I like that ! I wanted a " stealth " look and this nails it great job thanks ! As I stated in PM's I am not in a hurry you don't have to incur additional cost on my account. I can wait until your relays come in. Your call.
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04-20-2014, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
.........As I stated in PM's I am not in a hurry you don't have to incur additional cost on my account. I can wait until your relays come in. Your call.
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Same here Charles, no worries
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04-21-2014, 06:53 PM
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First Ride with the new lights. Thanks Particlewave and Nine8Six
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04-21-2014, 07:05 PM
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More of a front shot.
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04-21-2014, 07:13 PM
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First Ride with the new lights. Thanks Particlewave and Nine8Six
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You, Sir, have ruined the only love I had left for my own boxster car lol
dream car right there (red interior). Mannnnn dunno what to say to you
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04-21-2014, 07:59 PM
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That is one fine looking ride you have there, Tommy! 
I bet the new interior lights looks nice, too
Personally, it was one of my favorite mods. It's really relaxing with all that soft blue light.
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04-21-2014, 08:05 PM
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Oh yes the blue interior lights are so awesome. I had to get a new stereo just to match them I will take a picture of them next time I get the car back out. Crappy and cold the rest of the week here . Here is a pic with the angel eyes lit.
Fred I would say your car is much cooler looking than mine!! But thanks!!
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