weekend project
06-03-2012, 06:06 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
So, a little background. About a year and a half ago I paid some fool to fix the yellowing of my headlights. They looked good for a couple of washes, then they looked worse than they did originally.
I finally got tired of temporary fixes like Plast-x from Meguiars. I took advantage of a sale at Harbor Freight, got their cheap $10 kit. I completely removed my headlights, wet sanded, polished, and buffed them. These are the results. Some that have seen my crappy headlights (Toyota2bmw, 525ienjoy, lessee8080, dbae, nerweezy, healthservices) will remember just how bad they were. Stupid me I forgot to take before pics. It took about 2 hrs to do this.
I finally got tired of temporary fixes like Plast-x from Meguiars. I took advantage of a sale at Harbor Freight, got their cheap $10 kit. I completely removed my headlights, wet sanded, polished, and buffed them. These are the results. Some that have seen my crappy headlights (Toyota2bmw, 525ienjoy, lessee8080, dbae, nerweezy, healthservices) will remember just how bad they were. Stupid me I forgot to take before pics. It took about 2 hrs to do this.
06-03-2012, 06:32 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i fully loaded. MODS; RPi scoop and BMC filter upgrade with carbon filter delete. All LED interior, LED plate lights, R1 rotor and pad upgrade, Magnaflow cat back system.
Waiting to instal; AG F-10 rep wheels, LED sides and fogs.
Future MODS; Buy an M5!!
Looks pretty good! I really need to get mine off and do the same. I don't really have yellowish headlights but there is a little haze on them.. Great job!
06-04-2012, 02:01 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Details? What grit paper did you use through the process. What about the polishing material? I'm thinking of doing the same but just have gotten around to it.
06-04-2012, 06:13 AM
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My Ride: BMW
Good job, I did mine a few weeks ago now link here - https://5series.net/forums/topic/123...nd-protection/
