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How To Restore Headlight Beauty

Headlights are very important when it comes to the aesthetic value of a car, with time they develop a dull layer that reduces the bright and good look. This layer is mainly oxidation and can be easily removed to restore the original gloss of the lenses. This guide shows the different ways you can use to bring out the original beauty of the headlights.

In order to ascertain whether your headlight needs restoration, you have to observe them with the lights switched off, if they look cloudy. dull or they have scratches then definitely its time to get some headlight restoration kit. Replacing the entire headlight could come as an expensive quick fix, but why waste some money while you can fix them with these simple methods.

  • Toothpaste

Apart from giving you a fresh breath and white teeth, toothpaste has scraping properties that could remove the oxides on your headlight, just the same way it does with discolored teeth. If you chose toothpaste as the way to go, then consider the one with fewer crystals and less cleaning agents that may scratch the lenses, Apply small amounts to a cloth and polish in circular motions until the discoloration is gone. Clean the headlights thoroughly after the desired outcome.

  • Baking Soda

Just like toothpaste Baking soda has abrasive properties that may help eliminate any lackluster on the headlights. Before using baking soda ensure the headlights are clean and dry, using a cloth rub the lenses in circular motions to ensure you don’t miss a spot until the dullness is eliminated. Make sure to clean after the desired result is achieved.

  • Restoration kit

This is perfect for dull and scratched headlights as well, it consists of a rubbing compound, masking tape, abrasive discs with different grit ratings and an orange foam compounding disc. Before using the kit you need to mask the area around the headlight to protect the paint from scratches and of course safety for yourself is not an option, put on some gloves, dust mask, and goggles. The drill used should be kept at 1200-1600 rpm.

  • Steps to follow

1. Start with the P500 grit abrasive disc to your drill, use light to medium pressure. Circular motion is advised but it doesn’t make any difference, it simply ensures you don’t miss a spot. Keep the motion back and forth.

2. Wipe the lens and change the disc to p800 repeat the same technique, observing as the scratches get scoured away.

3. Change the disc to p3000, repeat the same procedure and make sure to clean the surfaces of the lens before swapping the discs. Wet sanding is recommended at this step, keep the lens and disc surfaces moist. this removes the finer sand scratches, wipe off all the dirt and clean the surface. After this step, all the imperfections on the lens have been removed. Polish with the orange foam pad to bring out the gloss out of your lens.

These simple methods can ensure that your headlight is looking perfect all the time regardless of the age of your car.

Choosing An Electric Chainsaw

Chainsaws are very versatile and time saving tools. They are also applicable and very powerful buddies one can have when in need especially when one needs to cut down trees and lumbers. No one can find any other fulfilling tool that can cut and chop down trees like a chainsaw. The demand for these chainsaws will just continue to upsurge especially those whose concern are for lawn safeguarding and cleanup. As being highly recommended, electric chainsaws are the best ones because of the sited key features explained.

There can be different types of chainsaw and it greatly depends on what purpose it will be used. Most common key features among all electric chainsaws are the presence of built-in self-sharpening system that sharpens in just few seconds. It is being made for its ergonomic enterprise and trivial weight with some saw chain being attached and a guide bar. The following are the pros and cons of choosing an electric chainsaw.

Advantages of Electric Chainsaw

Easy to handle with a controller

New user will face the biggest challenge when dealing with chainsaws and that is starting it up. There is nothing more annoying than making a sudden and hard pull in order to set treacherous machine to start. But with an electric type of chainsaw, one could not feel a certain hint of danger because the machine can be started with just a simple flick of the controller. Still it needs extra care and respect because there is an enormous blade showing at the end but really it is very much easy to handle.

Smaller and lightweight

They can be easily handled with convenience because of the size and durability depending on what brand and model being purchased. Electric chainsaws come with a suitable storage that make it easy to carry and bring anywhere they are needed. Good models available in the market are weighing not more than 10lbs.

Fuel No More

Of course, there is no need for any gas or petrol for fuel. It is run by an electric so it can be used anytime as long as it is plugged into any source of power. Nothing to worry about running low in fuel like in fuel powered chainsaw, the best electric chainsaws have the ability of providing adequate work because of its continuous power.

Less Noise

Electric chainsaws are not loud compared to those gas chainsaws that could disturb the whole neighborhood when being used. So if one is using an electric chainsaw, it is not necessary for him to wear hearing protection

Disadvantages of Electric Chainsaw

Not ideal for heavy cutting

Though it is a durable and strong product as recommended from above, it is not a product of choice for unvarying channel to heavy-duty tasks. It is just for easy cutting and chopping down woods and small trees so they are less powerful which will not be an option if one needs a quick and reliable cut.

Restriction of working place

Lucky for someone if he owns a powered portable generator because the chainsaw will surely work and can be transported anywhere. Since electric chainsaws are mostly corded, the restriction of the work area largely depends on the length of the power cord plugged into the power source.

Less durable

It may be functioning properly but there should be an extra care while using this electric chainsaw because of some plastic parts of the machine highlighting its lighter construction being made.

All About Swimming Pools: Hardware Checklist

Having a swimming pool built is an investment in your backyard and on your property that you will have to enjoy for years to come. Even though you’ve utilized the services of a contractor it is still important for you to understand the equipment that has been installed in the event you need to trouble shoot a problem between service visits. Understanding what the equipment is, what it does for your pool and how to recognize if it is not functioning properly so you can communicate with your service professional in the event of a repair visit.

Swimming pools are a complex working of interconnected hardware that all need to be checked and maintained to ensure proper functionality. Bear in mind that if your components and electrical parts are in working order you can save money on your operating expenses in both electricity and chemical usage.

Here is a breakdown and description of various components:

Automatic cleaner – these devices can help keep the water clean without you having to perform too much manual labor and are typically installed during construction

Chemical floats – you can release the chemicals into your water through the means of these floating chemical holding devices. They let the chemicals be dispersed consistently and slowly

(Salt) Chlorinating systems – you can clean your swimming pool with a salt system rather than through the use of chlorine

DE pool filters – there are several kinds of filters you can use and this type filters out the smallest particles of dirt from the water

Filter system – this is the system that filters all of the water throughout the pool and cleans it by removing debris. Your pool pump drives the water through the filtering system

Pool pump – the pump is responsible for circulating the water throughout the pool and also carries the chemicals and distributes them throughout, recommended pool pump timers

Pump motor – the motor powers your pump and will be checked by your swimming pool contractor on service visits

Skimmer – in your pool, the water circulates then passes through the skimmer boxes at the top edge of the pool, skimming the water from the surface

Valves – your swimming pool has myriad valves throughout it and they need to be checked, tightened and kept lubricated as they regulate the flow of water

Building your own swimming pool can be a considerable investment. To protect your investment, you need to keep it maintained so you can make the most of it and avoid problems that cost big bucks later on. To do this, it’s best to follow a regular swimming pool maintenance guide so you make sure you can do the necessary tasks on schedule.

A good swimming pool maintenance guide covers not just the care of your pool, but also the necessary adjustments to the water chemistry to keep it safe for swimming. It’s difficult to keep kids out of the pool, especially in the summer months, and you do not want them to swim in contaminated pool water.

While you don’t need to be an expert on swimming pool equipment and components, you will need to hire a swimming pool contractor and equipment repair professional to keep track of these items for you.

Things you didn’t know about some famous singers

2Pac

2Pac was born on June 16, 1971 in the East Harlem section of Manhatten. He is often referred to by his stage names which include 2Pac and Makaveli. Shakur’s professional entertainment career began in the early 1990s, when he debuted his rapping skills on “Same Song” from the Digital Underground album “This is an EP Release”. In November of 1991 2Pac released his debut album, 2Pacalypse Now. It never topped higher than the number 34 spot on the Billboard 200. 2Pacalypse Now can be found in the Vinyl Countdown and in the instruction manual for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

From 1993-1996 2Pac released four albums, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z, Me Against the World, All Eyez on Me and The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. On the night of September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. He died several days later on September 13,1996. After his death five of his albums were released posthumously. These included Until the End of Time, Better Dayz and Loyal to the Game. Four of these albums went platinum. According to Forbes, in 2008 the estate of 2Pac made $15 million off of Tupac related sales.

Paramore

Paramore is a band that was formed in 2004 in Franklin, Tennessee. It consist of five members, Hayley Williams-lead vocals and keyboard, Josh Farro-led guitar, Jeremy Davis-bass guitar, Taylor York-rythm guitar and Zac Farro-drums and percussion. In 2002, at the age of 13, vocalist,Hayley Williams moved from her hometown Meridian, Mississippi to Franklin, Tennessee where she met two brothers Josh and Zac Farro while she was attending a private school. The band’s first song written together was “Conspiracy”, which was later used on their debut album. In September of 2005 they released their debut album entitled All We Know Is Falling.

Although failing to chart on the Billboard 200, the album has reached number eight on the U.K Rock Chart. In June of 2007, Paramore released their sophomore album, Riot!. The album was certified platinum in July 2008 by the RIAA in the U.S. and went gold in the U.K. Paramore’s second album spawned four singles, That’s What You Get, Hallelujah, Misery Business and Crushcrushcrush. Paramore has been nominated and have won several awards including MTV Video Music Brasil Award For Best International Artist, Teen Choice Awards For Best Rock Track and the Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 For Sexiest Female In A Rock Group.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook was born in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York on January 25, 1981. She is better known by her stage name Alicia Keys. At the age of four, Alicia Keys made her television debut on the popular sitcom The Cosby Show. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16. She later attended Columbia University before dropping out to pursue her music career. On June 5, 2001 Alicia Keys released her debut album entitled Songs in A Minor. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over a quarter million units. To date the album has sold over eleven million units worldwide.

In 2003, she released her sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. It garnered the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2005 and was nominated for Album of the Year. She went on to release her third album in 2007 entitled “As I Am”. It sold over 700,000 copies it’s first week. Alicia Keys also had roles in the movies Smoking Aces and the Nanny Diaries during that year. In 2008 she continued her acting work with the role of June Boatwright in The Secret Life of Bees.

Fergie

Fergie was born Stacy Ann Ferguson on March 27, 1975 in Hacienda Heights, California. Through dance school, her mom found young Fergie an agent. The agent landed her voice over work on the popular cartoon Peanuts. Than from 1984 to 1989, she spent summers performing on the television show Kids Incorporated. Until she released her solo career she was a member of The Black Eyed Peas. In 2006, Fergie released her debut album, The Dutchess. The album produced 5 top five singles in the U.S including three number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. These singles were London Bridge, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Glamorous.

All five of the singles off of the album sold over two million digital downloads each in the U.S. This is an all time record for the digital sale of music to date. The album has currently sold over six million copies worldwide. In 2007 Fergie starred in Robert Rodriguez’ movie Planet Terror. In 2009 she starred in the movie entitled Nine. Fergie has one numerous awards including MTV Australian Video Music Awards for Sexiest Video and the American Music Awards award for Best Pop Female Artist. She was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song “Big Girls Don’t Cry”.

Jesse McCartney

Jesse Abraham Arthur McCartney, known simply by Jesse McCartney was born on April 9, 1987 in Ardsley, New York. At the age of ten he joined the national tour of The King and I before moving to Los Angeles at the age of eleven to pursue an acting career. From 1998–2001, JesseMcCartney played Adam Chandler Jr. in the ABC soap opera All My Children, a role for which he earned a Daytime Emmy nomination. In 1999, McCartney joined the pop boy band named Dream Street, and was a member until he left in early 2002. Than in September of 2004 he released his debut album, Beautiful Soul.

The album made it to the 15th spot on the Billboard 200 and has spawned 4 singles. To date the album has gone platinum. In 2006 he released his second albu entitled Right Where You Want Me. The album has sold over four hundred thousand copies and debuted at the number fifteen spot on the Billboard 200. On May 20, 2008 Jesse McCartney released his third album, Departure. The album has sold over a quarter million copies to date. The album was re-released on April 7, 2009 under the name “Departure: Recharged”.