headlight finish
06-25-2008 | 03:46 AM
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WETSANDING!! 
Are u kidding? Then what do I do when I've permanently scratched my lens? 
Are u kidding? Then what do I do when I've permanently scratched my lens?
06-25-2008 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='609624' date='Jun 25 2008, 12:46 PM
WETSANDING!! Are u kidding? Then what do I do when I've permanently scratched my lens?
Are u kidding? Then what do I do when I've permanently scratched my lens? 
, but you got to be careful when wetsanding, even pressure with the correct sand papers are the key. The headlights still look brand new now
Going to do it on my 530i as well, i will take more pictures if you guys are interested (Maybe a step by step write up)
06-25-2008 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='609692' date='Jun 25 2008, 09:21 AM
No you wont scratch you lens , but you got to be careful when wetsanding, even pressure with the correct sand papers are the key.
The headlights still look brand new now
Going to do it on my 530i as well, i will take more pictures if you guys are interested (Maybe a step by step write up)
, but you got to be careful when wetsanding, even pressure with the correct sand papers are the key. The headlights still look brand new now
Going to do it on my 530i as well, i will take more pictures if you guys are interested (Maybe a step by step write up)
06-25-2008 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='609752' date='Jun 25 2008, 11:37 AM
Wonderful job Keith. Please post a DIY when you do your 530i. Thanks
06-25-2008 | 10:27 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Great job aswell
Look forward to see how to do it
Look forward to see how to do it
06-25-2008 | 03:50 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Thanks guys
Will do the step by step write up when i do my 530i, so keep your eye on the detailing forum
Will do the step by step write up when i do my 530i, so keep your eye on the detailing forum
06-26-2008 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='610089' date='Jun 25 2008, 07:50 PM
Thanks guys
Will do the step by step write up when i do my 530i, so keep your eye on the detailing forum
Will do the step by step write up when i do my 530i, so keep your eye on the detailing forum
....enjoy http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=57221