eBay lenses on oem housing

[moupe54]

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!

[BimmerBreaker]

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

[moupe54]

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

I have tried to polish them multiple times and my best friend is a detailer and still couldn't save them. I need new lenses and I'm about to spend the $1,250 I really don't wanna do

[328 Power 04]

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.

[Awodzenski]

I'm about to try to put new lenses on my factory fog lights and see how it goes!

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[deni2s]

I'm about to try to put new lenses on my factory fog lights and see how it goes!

Offtopic. OP is talking about headlights, fogs are relatively cheap.

[Mr Bingley]

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.

[moupe54]

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.

I'm not really a fan of the aftermarket ones. I have a custom set of angel eyes on my original headlights that i love and wish to keep. The lenses are just bad. Compared to the originals how close is the shape/fitment

[Mr Bingley]

I'm not really a fan of the aftermarket ones. I have a custom set of angel eyes on my original headlights that i love and wish to keep. The lenses are just bad. Compared to the originals how close is the shape/fitment

It's the same shape and fitment wise.

[bluptgm3]

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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[BimmerBreaker]

It's the same shape and fitment wise.

I think hes asking if the lenses from aftermarket lights are the same shape/size as an OEM light. I cant imagine thats the case personally