Tried the 3M lens resurfacing kit...
08-17-2009, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by chowbox' post='979627' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:33 PM
I like a good picture thread.
nice write up
why didn't you just pull the headlights out? you could of had two beers by the time you taped all that off. oh wait your 16....
nice write up
why didn't you just pull the headlights out? you could of had two beers by the time you taped all that off. oh wait your 16....
I just did this the other day, I went from 600 - 800 - 1000 - 3000 - Wool pad (with Meguiars PlastX) -Foam polish pad (with Meguiars PlastX) - Foam finishing pad- (with Meguiars PlastX).
Results came out great!
BTW, did you use a sealant? Unless you want your headlights to yellow, you need to seal them with a good quality spray sealant
08-17-2009, 11:51 AM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Good job. 
I did this as well, but with the Wolfgang kid from Autogeek. I used IIRC, 1000 grit -> 1500 grit -> orange pad with WF plastic polish -> black pad with WG plastic glaze -> by hand applied WG plastic sealant.
It turned out fairly well, but my driver side headlight has some serious scratching around the eyebrow and some weird, almost melted looking plastic in the middle. The passenger side turned out flawless though!
I did this as well, but with the Wolfgang kid from Autogeek. I used IIRC, 1000 grit -> 1500 grit -> orange pad with WF plastic polish -> black pad with WG plastic glaze -> by hand applied WG plastic sealant.
It turned out fairly well, but my driver side headlight has some serious scratching around the eyebrow and some weird, almost melted looking plastic in the middle. The passenger side turned out flawless though!
08-17-2009, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='979656' date='Aug 17 2009, 02:47 PM
Trust me taping is easier if you have never removed the headlights.
08-17-2009, 12:17 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Originally Posted by chowbox' post='979685' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:05 PM
... it's all about the angle of the dangle ....
I know, i try to tell people that but they keep laughing at me
08-17-2009, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='979656' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:47 PM
Trust me taping is easier if you have never removed the headlights.
I just did this the other day, I went from 600 - 800 - 1000 - 3000 - Wool pad (with Meguiars PlastX) -Foam polish pad (with Meguiars PlastX) - Foam finishing pad- (with Meguiars PlastX).
Results came out great!
BTW, did you use a sealant? Unless you want your headlights to yellow, you need to seal them with a good quality spray sealant
I just did this the other day, I went from 600 - 800 - 1000 - 3000 - Wool pad (with Meguiars PlastX) -Foam polish pad (with Meguiars PlastX) - Foam finishing pad- (with Meguiars PlastX).
Results came out great!
BTW, did you use a sealant? Unless you want your headlights to yellow, you need to seal them with a good quality spray sealant
Krozi: Where did you get your sealant? I will definitely need to get some of that! Thanks for the advice and all the kind words
08-17-2009, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mbp727' post='979709' date='Aug 17 2009, 04:22 PM
Krozi: Where did you get your sealant? I will definitely need to get some of that! Thanks for the advice and all the kind words
Sorry.Try looking up some sealants from reputable companies that have a good rep
08-17-2009, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='979747' date='Aug 17 2009, 04:49 PM
I but a whole head light restoration kit from a buddy of mine who does professional detailing, I have no clue what brand the sealant was... Sorry.
Try looking up some sealants from reputable companies that have a good rep
Sorry.Try looking up some sealants from reputable companies that have a good rep
I'll have to stop by auto zone again and see if they have anything... Thanks anyways!
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
Looks great!
I recent did the same, but went with the 1500 & 2000 grit sand paper route. Used a few different compounds and a Porter cable 7424 heavy duty buffer to finish it off. Initially I found the write up how to do it on this forum -found the same products and went forth with the work. My write up is here: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?s=&...st&p=975863
Here are the products used for anyone interested:
I recent did the same, but went with the 1500 & 2000 grit sand paper route. Used a few different compounds and a Porter cable 7424 heavy duty buffer to finish it off. Initially I found the write up how to do it on this forum -found the same products and went forth with the work. My write up is here: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?s=&...st&p=975863
Here are the products used for anyone interested:
08-17-2009, 03:54 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Originally Posted by mbp727' post='979709' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:22 PM
Krozi: Where did you get your sealant? I will definitely need to get some of that! Thanks for the advice and all the kind words
Do you have any sealants right now that you use? If you do, most likely you can use it on your headlights. Make sure it's a sealant, NOT a wax.