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MaichBlack
#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:38:00 AM
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I saw an advert some time back on head lamp cleaning but can't quite remember the name or location of the company. I wanted to have the head lamps of my car cleaned - the yellowing that comes gradually with time (original head lamps - not Taiwanese stuff) - and I needed help from the SK family.

1) Anyone who knows where I can have it done?
2) Approximate cost.
3) Any known side effects/disadvantages of having it done?

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Djinn
#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:52:00 AM
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I am also interested in knowing the same....anyone?

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Lyanne
#3 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:20:00 AM
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If im not wrong i think i last saw them at the Total at the Junction of Argwings Kodhek and Valley road.






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Njunge
#4 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:45:00 AM
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Guys,
Am not aware it's available in Kenya though i have seen it elsewhere offered alongside valet services.It's not rocket science and with the right compounds,a high speed drill and a polisher,you can do it at home.I can't remember the name of the compound but it's something like diamondite/diamonite........BTW,you may refer to the process as restoration and not cleaning.....and besides your lenses,you can can even eliminate scratches on your mirrors and windows and make them look like new....

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the hawk
#5 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:58:00 AM
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Maichblack,

Visit the following site. They claim to be in Nairobi,be warned i have not used their services i just happen to be interested in the same for my car.

http://sparklinsolutions.com/

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MaichBlack
#6 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:28:00 AM
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@Njung'e a.k.a. Guka. Your knowledge amazes me. I should buy you a couple of summits one day. I can learn alot from you! Thanks alot.

@the hawk. Thanks alot. I'll have a look at the website.
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jaribu
#7 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:37:00 AM
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I had my car cleaned for the same at Nbi West,behind Tamasha for just 400 bob. But that was before the cleaner's kiosks were demolished by city council earlier this year. They used special rubbing compound until the headlights were sparkling clean again. But despite the demolishions,the cleaners and mechanics still operate around and they may assist you.

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Njunge
#8 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:41:00 AM
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@Maich,
Thanks for the offer..........I'll drink those summits til i inconvinience you...-:)

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MaichBlack
#9 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:51:00 AM
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@ jaribu. How long ago did you have them cleaned/restored? Are they still okay. I have visited the site given by @ the hawk and then called them. They are charging 4,500/= and the guy was trying to scare me ati I can go to some guys who'll charge me less but after approximately 2 months my headlamps will have deteriorated so badly I might be forced to replace them!!! I didn't know if I should dismiss that info as a sales gimmick or friendly advice. Knowing about your experience will help alot. Any contact person when I go to Nairobi west? The name or number of the guy who did it for you will help alot. Thanks.
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nuhu
#10 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:15:00 AM
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@maich

Head lamp cleaning can be done at the local garage...
I cleaned mine at Roysambu area some few months ago,paid 500

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Dike
#11 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 2:49:00 PM
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I know a guy that does it and still does,pricing should be something like 1500kshs n he does a good job,cotact me for his details.

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jaribu
#12 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:02:00 PM
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I don't know how long they took to clean since i left the car to be washed as well then proceeded to knock some lagers at blackoak for some hours. What I know is that we had agreed the price and what was to be done and by the time I was leaving,they had done a superb jobbo. I sold the car 3 months later on but the lights were in great condition. I don't have any contacts but I know the same fellas still operate from the area although their kiosks are gone.

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AlphDoti
#13 Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:15:00 PM
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@MaichBlack I'm thinking just buy another lamp. This one could be old already and that's why it's leaking dust into the reflector.
How long before you go for the next clean up again. By then the money would have bought another new lamp with seals still intact.


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Njunge
#14 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 6:11:00 AM
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@AlphaDoti,
You don't get it........Dust can be cleared by use of soap and water..........Water stains,scratches,fading mirrors and lenses can only be eliminated by polishing (Restoration).You don't have to fork out cash for new items when it's petty do it yourself things

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andycapp
#15 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 11:29:00 AM
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ask any panel beater or car painter or anyone doing buffing. they will sort you for 300-500 bob.
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tusker8
#16 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 1:13:00 PM
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Go o Josim,they are somewhere in Nairobi west...i dont know what lane/street that is but its past the main shopping centre...after the brick building

there is also a guy who hangs around that car wash opposite kengeles west.
charges are Max 600 for both head-lights.

All the best.

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shev
#17 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 1:22:00 PM
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Hi we are new upcoming company doing cleaning and Restoration of yellowed,cloudy foggy and Hazy plastic lens Headlights to new condition for more information call 020-2135080,0722220128 or E mail at brightsolution @yahoo.com
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