I know we've probably all been here before and I am really looking for some answers on this topic. as most of you know replacement lights from bmw for z3's are $1,250 and there is only one after market option. my lenses on my perfectly good bmw lights are hazing and beyond repair. I was wondering if I can take the lenses off the $250 lights and put them onto the hem housings without any fitment issues. I have baked my lights open numerous times and am confident with sealing them back up properly. thanks for the input!
Don't think so. Have you tried just polishing your OEM headlights then clearcoating them? Can't imagine they are really beyond repair unless they are starting to get damaged from the inside
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I bought good condition broken tab OE headlights to take the lens off as needed for my cars. My last headlight was $60 shipped. Came with a very nice clear lens.
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I'm about to try to put new lenses on my factory fog lights and see how it goes!
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Why not try a set of aftermarkets--I know they're all the same, but Umnitza does a really nice job of building projector angel eyes for about half the cost of OE replacements--I bought a set and I really like them.
Have you tried wet sanding with 1200 grit, 2000 grit, (2500 grit then 3000 grit) and then buffing them with a plastic polish on a drill motor buffing pad? My E36 Coupe headlights were almost completely opaque and they cleaned up fine and are crystal clear.
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Last edited by bluptgm3; 08-15-2017 at 08:44 AM.
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