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Old 11-06-2014, 08:39 AM
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Looking to possibly upgrade headlights on my 2004 530I. It has bi- xenon now but the lenses are cloudy as hell. Don't really know where to start. If the lights are still functioning should i get new bulbs and have them wet sand the lenses? Im Newbie to the bi-xenon, xenon adaptive lights. I wanna get something with an aggressive look but not off the top expensive. Suggestions?
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Originally Posted by fastfive
Looking to possibly upgrade headlights on my 2004 530I. It has bi- xenon now but the lenses are cloudy as hell. Don't really know where to start. If the lights are still functioning should i get new bulbs and have them wet sand the lenses? Im Newbie to the bi-xenon, xenon adaptive lights. I wanna get something with an aggressive look but not off the top expensive. Suggestions?
Those lights are expensive as hell. Just have them refinished. Get a better set of Angel eye bulbs for about $150 (like Mtec V3 or Umnitza's products). If you want more? you can get the sexy Orion V4 angel eyes for about $600 or $700 installed, I might be wrong. Or you can upgrade to the sexy LCI Lights for about $1500 or more and plus installation (way out of my range LOL). The moding is UNLIMITED, so good luck
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+1 on the refinishing, 3M do a headlight restoration kit which people get good results with, just make sure you clear coat them with UV protection when finished
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Sand with 1500, 3000, then 5000 of your really a perfectionist...
Then hit it with some compound and a buffer followed by some Polish. If your any where near MA. I can help you out.
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Thanks guys I really appreciate the insight.
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