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Re: [Spridgets] Plastic Headlight Restoration

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Plastic Headlight Restoration
From: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:40:23 -0500
Thanks, Mike.  I was a Lincoln salesman at the time. You can't trust car
salemen.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 4:33 PM, Michael Myers <mdmyersct@gmail.com> wrote:

> Actually, headlamps are polycarbonate (marked as "7") as opposed to PETE
> polyethylene terephthalate (marked as "1") used in water and soda bottles
>
> Mike Myers
>
> On Thursday, February 2, 2012, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg@gmail.com> wrote:
> > And the new headlight lenses are made of recycled water bottles, which is
> > probably not the best plastic to use for longevity. New cars are
> disposable
> > anyway. Only meant to last a few years.
> >
> > Ford had a brochure that explained all the recycled stuff in their cars.
> > The carpet in the boot was made of recycled soda bottles, pedal covers
> were
> > old tires, etc.
> >  Allen Hefner
> > Norristown, PA
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