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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Where can i get my headlights restored

Hey i got a 07 g35s sedan with the active headlights and the outside and inside of my lenses are starting to fade. Im looking for somewhere i can send them into and get them all polished up. I don't wanna do it myself so thats why I'm turning to a shop. I don't mind spending the cash as long as they can get the job done. If you know anyone or anywhere please list them id like to get this fixed. Already talked to Oneighty customs and they didn't really seem interested in doing it. Thanks
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Dude... Did you call that shop I told you about in the southwest suburbs? I'm sure they could help.

Why specifically did 180 say they weren't interested?

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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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yeah i called him he quoted my 500 with black bezels and a halo but I'm still deciding if i even wanna touch the lights. i might leave them chrome just for a cleaner look. also keeping my options open seeing what else I'm available to
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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jezzzzzz people! pls try this product before even thinking about sending your lights to someone just to clean it up. oh, and if the inside is all hazed up i don't think it's restorable

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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Yeah if you can try cleaning them yourself, I would say try that. And I do agree with you that keeping them chrome might be a better look or cleaner in a way. Especially with the wheels you are getting. It might pull it together better.

Still surprised 180 didn't jump on it??? Do you have any pictures of the hazing? Might help with people helping you out.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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We can do this!

Exterior refinishing is $60
Exterior Headlight Refinishing

Moisture damage repair / interior refinishing would be $125.
Headlight Moisture Repair - Services

Honestly these prices are straight up labor. It takes our guys around 2 hours to do the exterior polishing and 3-4 hour for opening, repairing, and resealing. We know what we are doing, and this is how long it takes to do it correctly. This is NOT a DIY kit... we fully hand-wetsand all surfaces, then do a 3-stage polish to ensure an actual change in the surface of the light, with cutting, buffing, and polishing compounds.

There is a 1 year warranty on all service, and we do it in 48 hours. Shipping them back to you is just $5.

If you're interested, just place the order on our site and send them in! Or PM/post/call 314-205-3033 if you have any questions. Thanks!

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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Hey not sure who you spoke with, but if you only asked for refinishing headlights it's not exactly our specialty, we prefer to paint and modify the headlights with LEDs. The service Diode offers is good and the price is fair. Restoring the headlight lenses is not a 1-2-3 job and a kit from Amazon will NOT do the trick unless it's some very minor exterior haze/yellowing.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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We have several articles here (Headlight Restoration) explaining how to fix your headlights if interested. It's actually a pretty simple process as long as the lights are not in terrible condition. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help.

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