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Hey guys,

I've got an R34 GT-T and was wondering if there was a way to restore them to show room condition. There's a few scratches on them and I heard there are places which shave a small layer off the front to make them crystal clear. Does anyone know a place like this in Melbourne or methods to take the lights off and do it yourself?

I've tried PlasticX, scatch X and plastic polish (all Meguiars) but they haven't given me what I want...

Thanks guys

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it was part of a Stage 2 detail. I think Stage 2 is around $300, but it's a WHOLE car detail, headlights are part of it.

What i'm trying to get at is that it's requires MACHINE correction to get it back looking clear.

The the OP, you're in melb, so you're a lucky bastard to have Final Inspection in town. Where bouts do ya live?

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No Final Inspection in Sydney :) ..

Anyone know of anything similar in Sydney ?? :D

MRXTCZ

There a couple highly recommended detailers in Sydney, ones which Final Inspection themselves would recommend (very few detailers are at the level FI would actually recommend their services)

First one.

Dr Detail

Milperra

NSW 2214

Australia

0419 661 170

[email protected]

Second one.

DMS Detailing

Phone: 0422 074 079

Email: [email protected]

website: www.dmsdetailing.com.au

If i don't answer my phone its cause i didn't hear it ring but ill call you back asap if you leave a voice message.

My preferred method of booking is email or the website booking form so we both have a trail of messages, however always happy to have a chat!

Thanks Guys,

Dan

Make sure you'd like your headlights machined polish, it might be included in the level of detail you get, it might not. Best to check.

R34_Wong, you're in for a treat mate :D What colour is your car?

The type of detailing done by FI, DMS, Dr Detail... etc... is PROPER detailing. There are hundreds of hack job artists out there who might charge half of what these guys do, but it's cheap work where the results disappear very quickly.

A lot places will just "fill" in the swirls, scratches, etc, these sort of products are washed away very quickly and you're left with a paint defected car all over again.

FI and the others i mentioned actually CORRECT the clear cote, and then protect it in a layer of something that doesn't involve fillers. It's proper detailing with the TOP products and equipment being used on your cars.

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As soon as i get the clear rubbed off the Carbon Fibre Bonnet.. and resprayed clear.

im gonna try detailing the car myself first. Then gonna' head over to Dr Detail because he seems the closest to my place :(

MRXTCZ

If you are going to get your headlights done, pls post up pics :D as I want to soon as well!

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As soon as i get the clear rubbed off the Carbon Fibre Bonnet.. and resprayed clear.

im gonna try detailing the car myself first. Then gonna' head over to Dr Detail because he seems the closest to my place :P

MRXTCZ

Resprayed clear?

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