No more hazy headlights

[2001 X5]

So I got tired of the hazy headlights and the quick fixes so, this weekend I sanded with 2000 grit and applied 3 layer of clearcoat. I can once again see at night and only cost me 3hrs and $50.00. And yes those are 15 yr old headlamps. Now to repaint the bumper..

[electricalserv x5]

cool looks great

[X53Jay4.8is]

Yes this is one of the greatest satisfaction outcomes on our x5s. just a little time and patience and viola what an end product!!!!

[jsoto]

Nice. What type of clearcoat SEM uv spray ?

[CapeX5]

I did mine recently as well and am very impressed with the difference in performance and looks! I polish my boat every year so have a nice 8" akita polisher with wool and cotton pads. I used 3M compound then the 3M white polishing to finish. I did sand them first-350,800, 2000 all wet sanded than the polishing. I haven't clear coated, kind of thinking they never came that way and if I need to do it every couple of years for better output I am ok with that.

[2001 X5]

Originally Posted by jsoto

Nice. What type of clearcoat SEM uv spray ?

I used Martin Senour automotive clearcoat from NAPA. Put 3 coats on then baked. Did the same thing to my daughters 2002 Beetle last year and it is holding up very well, even in the climate of the Virginia coast.

[2001 X5]

Originally Posted by CapeX5

I did mine recently as well and am very impressed with the difference in performance and looks! I polish my boat every year so have a nice 8" akita polisher with wool and cotton pads. I used 3M compound then the 3M white polishing to finish. I did sand them first-350,800, 2000 all wet sanded than the polishing. I haven't clear coated, kind of thinking they never came that way and if I need to do it every couple of years for better output I am ok with that.

They actually had a UV coating on them, but a clear coat will hold up alot better AND you don't have top polish every 1-2 years....

[Kirill.E53]

Looks great

[YazX5]

Originally Posted by 2001 X5

I used Martin Senour automotive clearcoat from NAPA. Put 3 coats on then baked. Did the same thing to my daughters 2002 Beetle last year and it is holding up very well, even in the climate of the Virginia coast.

Niiice, so when you say bake… like put it in the oven? I really wanna hit mine with clear so I don't have to worry about it every again but I wanna do it properly.


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[2001 X5]

I have a shop with a paint booth, the picture with the Beetle is where I keep my "toys"....