Just got headlight assembly replaced by BMW
03-07-2008 | 04:27 PM
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hi guys, i had an adaptive headlight maulfunction on my passenger side headlight. according to the work order i received the "stepper motor" was bad. anyways, i just got a completely new headlight assembly on that that side. i might be asking for too much here but the thing is now my drivers side looks old/used with rock chips/fine scratches while the passenger is brand new with clear glass and new bulbs. is there anything i can do to make them match a little better. i highly doubt bmw will replace the other side unless i have another malfunction but do you guys think they can at least replace the headlight cover to make both sides match?
btw: i already tried to use a plastic restorer to make the scratches/ rock chips go away earlier, that only helped a little bit.
any advice?
thanks
btw: i already tried to use a plastic restorer to make the scratches/ rock chips go away earlier, that only helped a little bit.
any advice?
thanks
03-08-2008 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by e60_fanatic' post='541294' date='Mar 7 2008, 07:27 PM
hi guys, i had an adaptive headlight maulfunction on my passenger side headlight. according to the work order i received the "stepper motor" was bad. anyways, i just got a completely new headlight assembly on that that side. i might be asking for too much here but the thing is now my drivers side looks old/used with rock chips/fine scratches while the passenger is brand new with clear glass and new bulbs. is there anything i can do to make them match a little better. i highly doubt bmw will replace the other side unless i have another malfunction but do you guys think they can at least replace the headlight cover to make both sides match?
btw: i already tried to use a plastic restorer to make the scratches/ rock chips go away earlier, that only helped a little bit.
any advice?
thanks
btw: i already tried to use a plastic restorer to make the scratches/ rock chips go away earlier, that only helped a little bit.
any advice?
thanks
Alternatively, occasionally there are individual headlamps that are sold on ebay or on other BMW classified sites; Or check a high line salvage yard (check the Roundel &/or post a part wanted ad too).
03-08-2008 | 08:53 AM
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I understand your frustration but I agree that it's probably unlikely that they will do anything else to make it match. My bet is that after a short time, the new one will be chipped and scratched up and you won't notice the difference that much...
03-08-2008 | 09:23 AM
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Check out Autogeek.net..............go to Exterior , then HeadLight Lens Care, they have several products that you can use to " refurbish" your lense........ Good luck
03-08-2008 | 10:18 AM
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take some dirt from you lawn and spread it on the new one and dont wash it for 10 days, I had the same annoying problem when I replaced my headlight of my Mazda RX8, one looked shiny and the other all dull and dim. and it was a white car so the problem was more visible.
03-08-2008 | 10:19 AM
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by the way i am joking abt the lawn dirt part. send it to Bangladesh for half a day, both will look 10 years older in give mins and I am not joking lol
03-08-2008 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='541560' date='Mar 8 2008, 12:19 PM
by the way i am joking abt the lawn dirt part. send it to Bangladesh for half a day, both will look 10 years older in give mins and I am not joking lol
03-08-2008 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='541543' date='Mar 8 2008, 01:23 PM
Check out Autogeek.net..............go to Exterior , then HeadLight Lens Care, they have several products that you can use to " refurbish" your lense........ Good luck
03-10-2008 | 12:28 AM
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Found this procedure that describes how to 'sand' your headlights to get a nice scrtach free look.
Of course, this is at your own risk if you decide to follow it....http://www.nseconsulting.com/bmw/hpt.pdf
Also, I have heard good things about Novus polish from the USA http://www.novuspolish.com/
Of course, this is at your own risk if you decide to follow it....http://www.nseconsulting.com/bmw/hpt.pdf
Also, I have heard good things about Novus polish from the USA http://www.novuspolish.com/