Scratches on headlamp
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Hi guys!
As subject says, does BMW provide only the "glass" (it's plastic) ?
I think not..
And if will find the glass on internet, could the dealer unmount my glass and replace it ?
Thanks, bye!
As subject says, does BMW provide only the "glass" (it's plastic) ?
I think not..
And if will find the glass on internet, could the dealer unmount my glass and replace it ?
Thanks, bye!
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='649305' date='Aug 18 2008, 03:37 PM
Hi guys!
As subject says, does BMW provide only the "glass" (it's plastic) ?
I think not..
And if will find the glass on internet, could the dealer unmount my glass and replace it ?
Thanks, bye!
As subject says, does BMW provide only the "glass" (it's plastic) ?
I think not..
And if will find the glass on internet, could the dealer unmount my glass and replace it ?
Thanks, bye!
Alex , you can polish many scratches out .................
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='649305' date='Aug 18 2008, 09:37 PM
Hi guys!
As subject says, does BMW provide only the "glass" (it's plastic) ?
I think not..
And if will find the glass on internet, could the dealer unmount my glass and replace it ?
Thanks, bye!
As subject says, does BMW provide only the "glass" (it's plastic) ?
I think not..
And if will find the glass on internet, could the dealer unmount my glass and replace it ?
Thanks, bye!
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='649314' date='Aug 18 2008, 03:44 PM
Alex , you can polish many scratches out .................
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Have a look here
http://www.bmw-sport.net/showthread.php?t=259
its for e39 but the procedure is the same
http://www.bmw-sport.net/showthread.php?t=259
its for e39 but the procedure is the same
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I recently wet sanded my headlights and they turned out quite nice. I think big overall improvement over what they where before.
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Keith_84_uk recently posted this thread about wetsanding the headlights. This guy is a detailing genius in my eyes so I don't think you'll have any problems following his instructions.
Keith_84_uk recently posted this thread about wetsanding the headlights. This guy is a detailing genius in my eyes so I don't think you'll have any problems following his instructions.
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Originally Posted by northern-monkey' post='649886' date='Aug 19 2008, 05:15 PM
there is a lense over the xenon and yes it can be replaced