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Old 03-07-2011 | 05:33 AM
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Headlight rock chips!!!

I have some rock chips on my headlight very minor but they annoy me!!! does anyone know if these can be removed i'm not sure if they can but i want my headlight to look brand new!! i'm a daily driver with the G and always on the L.A freeways any suggestions? this might be a newb question but i need help!!! so any help would be awesome thanks
Old 03-07-2011 | 10:07 AM
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There's no point worrying about it. You fix them now and they will just come back at another point down the road.
Old 03-07-2011 | 07:12 PM
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but is it possible to get it fixed
Old 03-07-2011 | 07:34 PM
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ya you can do it yourself to. Especially if you have an orbital. Here's a link to it:

How to Restore Scratched and Pitted Headlights | eHow.com
Old 03-07-2011 | 07:45 PM
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yes you can get it fixed just follow the directions above or have someone else do it
Old 03-07-2011 | 08:54 PM
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I think you can restore them and apply 3M clear bra.. I know you can still chip your lights with them, but IMO they will minimize the damage done to them.
Old 03-08-2011 | 11:25 AM
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If they are slight chips the adhesive in the clear bra will will them up and make them less noticable. I highly recommmedn you get paint protection film on them ASAP to prevent further damage.
Old 03-08-2011 | 01:23 PM
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The last time i had chips on my previous car, I did sand and buff. Then 3M clear bra on it.
works fine for another year, until i sold the car.
Old 03-08-2011 | 02:24 PM
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I would think if you can catch a fingernail in them, sanding would not do any good. You might lessen it a bit perhaps.
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