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Old 04-30-2016, 10:55 AM
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2500 grit wet or dry (use plenty of water), any compound for clear coat finishes (like 3M Finesse It II), 3" buff pad on right angle die grinder (drill works but takes longer) and finish with new buff pad and any liquid polish safe for clearcot finishes.
This. I have a mobile guy I've used for touch up paint work that does this with the headlights, he did a coworker's Lexus man it made it look brand new!
Old 04-30-2016, 11:24 AM
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This. I have a mobile guy I've used for touch up paint work that does this with the headlights, he did a coworker's Lexus man it made it look brand new!
I agree that it works on most headlights but the C6 issues are from within the lense itself. It wouldn't help with fogging and"crazing" issues that are what seem to be inevitable.
Old 04-30-2016, 11:35 AM
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I have a little hazing on the inside, about which there is nothing to be done, and a fair bit on the outside from miles of abuse. I used a 3M headlight restoration kit, but instead of using the drill bit supplied, I used the pads on my 3" Griot's RO, polisher, followed the instructions, and they turned out great! I then sealed them the same way I did the car paint.
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Well I did it. Bought the 2005 A4/3.15 lemans blue with black top/interior today. The ride home was great and I will confirm that is a much better car than the 2000 vert I sold recently. I really love the C5, that will always be dear to me, but the C6 has grown on me finally and I prefer its dimensions. This one is fully loaded including the Nav with only 35000km on the odometer.

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Originally Posted by snuggy
Well I did it. Bought the 2005 A4/3.15 lemans blue with black top/interior today. The ride home was great and I will confirm that is a much better car than the 2000 vert I sold recently. I really love the C5, that will always be dear to me, but the C6 has grown on me finally and I prefer its dimensions. This one is fully loaded including the Nav with only 35000km on the odometer.

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You're going to love it!!! The LS2 comes from the deep to pull a smile on your face.I must have a rare car. Because my 2005's Headlights never leaked or fogged up?? You will loves smashing gears or just cruising softly. They really drive smoothly for a sports car. The C6 feels so refined, and easy to drive. The C7's must be unreal. I just want to go for a ride in one. Anyone in western MA??? Please
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Originally Posted by jarin12ga
You're going to love it!!! The LS2 comes from the deep to pull a smile on your face.I must have a rare car. Because my 2005's Headlights never leaked or fogged up?? You will loves smashing gears or just cruising softly. They really drive smoothly for a sports car. The C6 feels so refined, and easy to drive. The C7's must be unreal. I just want to go for a ride in one. Anyone in western MA??? Please
I was into the gas coming home... It pulls hard.. The lights are perfect and not showing any sign of fogging or crazing.. The power top, lights that illuminate the roadway, push button ignition , keyless entry are all welcome improvements over the C5. It does have the Slp loudmouth ll and I was worried at first but I love it !! Sounds like a 400hp car should!!!

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