tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229172837911249933.post5435907531022679885..comments2024-01-23T13:10:25.332-05:00Comments on Nails and Sawdust: Let there be light . . .Mike Silviushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229172837911249933.post-71923206585870392622014-07-02T17:36:15.326-04:002014-07-02T17:36:15.326-04:00Yes here in the US, we are also required to have a...Yes here in the US, we are also required to have an annual roadworthiness inspection by a state authorized repair shop. Though some states like Florida do not have an inspection at all so you can get away with a murder. Here in the north east were salt is applied to the roads in winter it wreaks havoc with metals and cars usually rust out in 10 years time, so that is the principal worry beyond the other usual bits like brakes, lights, tires etc. Up to now they had not said anything abut the condition of the headlights on the Jetta nor the truck. But I am glad to have restored them anyhow. It was satisfying to give them a new lease on life. I think on the truck I may splurge for a new set of headlights as my elbow grease did little to improve them due to some sort of coating somebody applied to it in a previous restoration effort.Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229172837911249933.post-20713290501298208232014-07-02T14:50:57.948-04:002014-07-02T14:50:57.948-04:00Over in the UK we have a test for vehicles called ...Over in the UK we have a test for vehicles called an MOT. This tests the road worthiness of the car or truck and if it fails you have to get the faults fixed. My old car had the same faded road scarred headlights and failed its test .. I bought the headlight restoration kit for £12.00 and a few hours of elbow grease and a day later I had my MOT certificate..It makes a huge difference as you now know.. :)Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307538108627287225noreply@blogger.com