2001 x5 Headlight Lenses Re-Do

[plyon]

Finally worked up the nerve to re-do the plastic lenses on our 2001 X5. Ever since a vacation to Cape Cod, the headlights have yellowed and looked sand-blasted. I decided to use the kit from 3M - the kit includes everything you need - velcro backed sanding pads, wet sanding pad, foam buffing pad, rubbing compound, and a velcro round attachment for your drill - you need a water squirt bottle and micro fiber rags. I have attached before and after pictures - sorry nothing in between - but the directions are simple - and step by step with good pictures - I used one kit on each headlight as the first was really opaque looking. Took about 3-4 hours. I can't believe I waited this long - its like a face lift for a car as the car looks a lot younger then its almost 14 years and 156,000 miles.