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behlinla · 01-13-2013, 10:16 PM

Consumer reports tested these about a year ago and determined the Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit was the best. The 3M kit was also good. They showed no degradation in clarity after 3 months. They found the sealant on the cheaper kits wore away in 2 months, so try to avoid the cheaper kits. The sealant is really important, because otherwise the bare plastic will dull from the UV in sunlight.

Blkfordtaurusman · 01-13-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sheila

^+1. Then, with the $ you saved, change all the fluids/filters and do a tune-up if needed.

You forgot the years worth of car washes or 100 gallons of gas. (I was just told of the actual cost today). But if you gotta have it. You must pay the price. Even if its $400-$800. Otherwise
1)buy the headlight restore kit. (3m or turtle wax)
2)Slyvania's Silverstar ultras or Phillips extremes
3)FULL POWER HEADLIGHT wiring harness
RJM Injection Tech — Headlight Harness

That's a perscription for 125% increase in light guaranteed to get you pulled over.

All that and you still save $300+

Then again, at the risk of being a hypocrite; I'll still have to pay the cost for the HID's.

ArcticCat650H1 · 01-13-2013, 10:55 PM

I work part time in a Hand Car Wash/Detail Shop/Express detail/Light Mechanical/Oil Change/clean whatever shop. When it comes to headlight restoration we have been using LMC wetsanding compound (tan like color) applied with a pad by hand and hand buffed, or high speed buffed. Works great, and extremely low cost. I think i will have to look into those harnesses. Is there a certain type of bulb required after installing that harness?

loudsho92 · 01-14-2013, 01:04 AM

We have the headlight harness for cheaper and you still use the stock bulb: Headlight Harness 92-07 SHO Source

it'sthatcar · 01-14-2013, 01:13 AM

I think that soon I will be putting a new headlight harness in. Not to ask a dumb question, but does this mean I can run a 100 watt bulb legally for driving beams? Or will it just make maximum use of the bulbs I already have?

+1 on the 3M restoration kit. It worked wonders on my g3 headlights, though I was less pleased with my g4 lights. I plan on re-doing it.

Blkfordtaurusman · 01-14-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by loudsho92

We have the headlight harness for cheaper and you still use the stock bulb: Headlight Harness 92-07 SHO Source

What gauge wiring 12 or 10?

loudsho92 · 01-14-2013, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by it'sthatcar

I think that soon I will be putting a new headlight harness in. Not to ask a dumb question, but does this mean I can run a 100 watt bulb legally for driving beams? Or will it just make maximum use of the bulbs I already have?

+1 on the 3M restoration kit. It worked wonders on my g3 headlights, though I was less pleased with my g4 lights. I plan on re-doing it.

The kit list working with a 100W bulb but it would be at your risk.

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Originally Posted by byrondumas

What gauge wiring 12 or 10?

I do not know. I would have to find out.

sheila · 01-14-2013, 11:31 AM

Fwiw, Xtravisions are good economical bulbs too.

Blkfordtaurusman · 01-16-2013, 06:49 PM

At Advanced Auto all Silverstars are on sale "$5 off". The regular silverstars for $35, Ultras for $45 and ZXE's for $54 until 1/30/13

tesmith47 · 01-16-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by byrondumas

At Advanced Auto all Silverstars are on sale "$5 off". The regular silverstars for $35, Ultras for $45 and ZXE's for $54 until 1/30/13

thanks for that heads up, i need a spare set

01-14-2013, 01:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
loudsho92 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 4817 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Irvine, California Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1992 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,264 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	We have the headlight harness for cheaper and you still use the stock bulb: Headlight Harness 92-07 SHO Source __________________ 92 White SHO -Performance: Turbo 297hp 279ftlb -Drivetrain: CM Clutch,SHONut Mounts,QUAIFE -Suspension: SS Coilovers, 24/26mm,Poly,Gen3,H-Brace, Subframe -Brakes: Cobra front, 11.6 rear -Looks: Sound System,Speedhut,Pilot Fogs,Clear Corners,Gen2 Console, CF Cowl Hood & Trunk http://www.shosource.com

01-14-2013, 01:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
it'sthatcar Devoted Member Member Number: 49561 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Minnesota Chapter: Northern Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SEL Comfort Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,252 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	I think that soon I will be putting a new headlight harness in. Not to ask a dumb question, but does this mean I can run a 100 watt bulb legally for driving beams? Or will it just make maximum use of the bulbs I already have? +1 on the 3M restoration kit. It worked wonders on my g3 headlights, though I was less pleased with my g4 lights. I plan on re-doing it. __________________ 2004 SEL Comfort ~ Shadow Grey Metallic ~ Mach upgrade with Pioneer speakers in the doors and Kenwood speakers in the rear deck ~ tinted windows ~ amber rear turn signal mod

01-16-2013, 06:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
Blkfordtaurusman Senior Member Member Number: 36955 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Il Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2004 Black Taurus w/ Tan Int. 3.0 Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 870 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	At Advanced Auto all Silverstars are on sale "$5 off". The regular silverstars for $35, Ultras for $45 and ZXE's for $54 until 1/30/13 __________________ 1989 Ford Escort (RIP) 1988 Ford Taurus GL(RIP) 1995 Ford Taurus GL(RIP) 1993 Ford Taurus LX(RIP) 2004 Ford Taurus SES [Current ride]

01-13-2013, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,990 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Consumer reports tested these about a year ago and determined the Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit was the best. The 3M kit was also good. They showed no degradation in clarity after 3 months. They found the sealant on the cheaper kits wore away in 2 months, so try to avoid the cheaper kits. The sealant is really important, because otherwise the bare plastic will dull from the UV in sunlight.

01-13-2013, 10:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
ArcticCat650H1 Junior Member Member Number: 52191 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brainerd, MN Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2001 SEL 24V DOHC Wrecked ;-( Visit: My Garage Posts: 27 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I work part time in a Hand Car Wash/Detail Shop/Express detail/Light Mechanical/Oil Change/clean whatever shop. When it comes to headlight restoration we have been using LMC wetsanding compound (tan like color) applied with a pad by hand and hand buffed, or high speed buffed. Works great, and extremely low cost. I think i will have to look into those harnesses. Is there a certain type of bulb required after installing that harness?

01-14-2013, 11:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 9,083 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 22	Fwiw, Xtravisions are good economical bulbs too.

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