Replacing headlight covers

EDMBMW · 10-12-2007, 11:49 AM

Hi, new here.

I recently upgraded from an E46 to an E90 but the E90 headlights are horribly pitted and don't look good. From what I have found so far, you can't simply replace the covers like on the E46's.

The dealer wants about 1800CDN for 2 new full headlights. I noticed in another thread here that you can order the euro style headlights on ebay for around 1400US which is better but is there any other option? My only real complaint is about how pitted my covers are. I have better things to do with close to 2 grand but I will order the Ebay ones if they are the best option.

Thanks

btc · 10-12-2007, 12:14 PM

Do you have halogen or xenon ? I dont think you can replace just the cover.

EDMBMW · 10-12-2007, 12:34 PM

Xenon lights. But not the adaptive ones.

These are the ones I was looking at online:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-3...QQcmdZViewItem

Are these a safe bet to go with? Any other options?

I also want to check into new foglights, anyone know off hand if that requires a full replacement too?

EDMBMW · 10-15-2007, 10:51 AM

Anyone know of any other options?

Someone told me about some kind of plastic polish that might make them look a bit better although I can't see it making much of a difference.

karliejai · 10-15-2007, 01:42 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63077

EDMBMW · 10-15-2007, 02:00 PM

^ you obviously didn't read the original post. lol

rrandyy · 10-16-2007, 02:53 PM

Im usually not one to judge, but this seems like a complete waste of money.

canucklion · 10-16-2007, 03:05 PM

if you feel adventurous, you can wet-sand your headlight cover. Other than that, best thing for you is to buy new headlights and CLEARBRA them to preven future damages.

GregL · 10-16-2007, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

if you feel adventurous, you can wet-sand your headlight cover. Other than that, best thing for you is to buy new headlights and CLEARBRA them to preven future damages.

+1

EDMBMW · 10-16-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

if you feel adventurous, you can wet-sand your headlight cover. Other than that, best thing for you is to buy new headlights and CLEARBRA them to preven future damages.

I might give that a try. And I definitely plan on putting 3M on them.

There must be someone that bought the ebay ones that wants to sell their stock ones too.

mds82 · 10-16-2007, 09:36 PM

I can do it for you - however you would need to find a set of headlights that DO have good lens'. I could opwn both of them up for you and then use the good lens' on your headlights.

You can get either Halogen or Xenon headligt Lens'. they are the same.

Or you can have them wet sanded / buffed
WARNING on that though - The headlights lens are made of 2 layers, and the top layer is very thin, so DO NOT sand too much

XPEL is also an awesome headlight covering. NAMotorsports sells it,

szeleung · 11-09-2007, 10:59 AM

Yeah mine's all jacked up too. See my post.

10-12-2007, 11:49 AM	#1
EDMBMW Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Replacing headlight covers Hi, new here. I recently upgraded from an E46 to an E90 but the E90 headlights are horribly pitted and don't look good. From what I have found so far, you can't simply replace the covers like on the E46's. The dealer wants about 1800CDN for 2 new full headlights. I noticed in another thread here that you can order the euro style headlights on ebay for around 1400US which is better but is there any other option? My only real complaint is about how pitted my covers are. I have better things to do with close to 2 grand but I will order the Ebay ones if they are the best option. Thanks
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btc Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 06/330i/SB/TERA/AL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bakersfield,CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Do you have halogen or xenon ? I dont think you can replace just the cover.
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EDMBMW Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Xenon lights. But not the adaptive ones. These are the ones I was looking at online: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-3...QQcmdZViewItem Are these a safe bet to go with? Any other options? I also want to check into new foglights, anyone know off hand if that requires a full replacement too?
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EDMBMW Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Anyone know of any other options? Someone told me about some kind of plastic polish that might make them look a bit better although I can't see it making much of a difference.
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rrandyy Captain 31 Rep 799 Posts Drives: E92 328 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Im usually not one to judge, but this seems like a complete waste of money.
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	if you feel adventurous, you can wet-sand your headlight cover. Other than that, best thing for you is to buy new headlights and CLEARBRA them to preven future damages. __________________
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	I can do it for you - however you would need to find a set of headlights that DO have good lens'. I could opwn both of them up for you and then use the good lens' on your headlights. You can get either Halogen or Xenon headligt Lens'. they are the same. Or you can have them wet sanded / buffed WARNING on that though - The headlights lens are made of 2 layers, and the top layer is very thin, so DO NOT sand too much XPEL is also an awesome headlight covering. NAMotorsports sells it,
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szeleung Banned 13 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2006 E90, 6 Speed, Black/Black Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Yeah mine's all jacked up too. See my post.
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