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Old 05-31-2012, 09:10 PM
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Some more pics



checkout the reflection on the right on the fender and headlight on pic above

Sean is the man when it comes to detailing
http://www.apollodetailing.com/
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i will give him a call to detail mine too, its a bit faded
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Originally Posted by RylisPro
I don't wanna break any rules by advertising prices, best to call him
he gave me a really good deal on the headlights cuz I had a whole detail
but still really affordable if you want just your headlights done right

He did seal the headlights with some Japanese nano-sealer stuff
although I am still going to Omega Werks where Vincent is going to put a film on my headlights
First off, this guy does a great job! That is magic!

Its not breaking the rules to tell us how much it cost.
If that was true you could also be breaking the rules by advertising the service alone without the prices.

Curious why you didn't buy the detailing equipment yourself after spending $900+ on TPMS tools.
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Originally Posted by eklipz98
Curious why you didn't buy the detailing equipment yourself after spending $900+ on TPMS tools.
I'm lazy haha!
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Originally Posted by RylisPro
Originally Posted by eklipz98' timestamp='1338569607' post='21746498
Curious why you didn't buy the detailing equipment yourself after spending $900+ on TPMS tools.
I'm lazy haha!
LOL, me too, I understand!
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Wow that looks really nice - so he does Mobile detailing?

I need someone to do a detail job on my NSX but so far have not found anyone I trust to work on the car yet......nothing fancy since the car is hardly ever left out but still want to get her cleaned up
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Clear film install at Omega Werks
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I've used Novus plastic polish for years with a lot of success:

http://www.novuspolish.com/

Its a three step plastic polish that can restore/polish lots of different plastics, including 00-01 AP1 plastic rear windows and headlights. My AP1 plastic window used to get fogginess/scratches and this took them out pretty well. The damage would eventually return, but it would help. After I swapped my top to glass I used the polish on the plastic window and still got $350 for it via Ebay given the decent condition. The new top cost $550 so $200 net cost I felt was a steal.

I've used this plastic polish on a lot of car headlights: Tacoma, Integra, WRX, Sequoia, ES300, etc. Works really well, it's something I'll have in my garage a long time and I would highly recommend it. Ebay sells sets for $23 with shipping. Just apply elbow grease and some patience.

Keep in mind if your headlights are foggy, pitted, etc, it will keep getting that way so you'll be using this regularly. Unless you get clear film, of course.
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Sorry for the crappy pics taken with my aging phone. Pics are from when I did my Tacoma. Results were more noticeable in person.

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