Have anyone replaced headlight lens cover?

[lordshin808]

The headlight cover is all hazy and faded. I've tried using the 3M headlight restoration kits a couple of times and they look great at first but after about a year, it starts to yellow and turn hazy again.

I found this on ebay.
New Original Headlight Lens Plastic Cover Pair for BMW x5 E70 Pre Facelift | eBay

I'm wondering how easy is it to remove and replace the lens cover. Have anyone here done it? I'm getting tired of restoring it.

Thanks guys.

[Ozer]

I havent done BMW but i have done accord ones, it involves baking it in the oven for a bit to get the glue to soften. Plenty of DIY on YouTube. Not sure how the advanced electronics of BMW headlight will like being in the oven though.

[Jyohay]

it does involve baking, the hardest part is getting the headlights out, you need to take off sideskirt and front bumper to get the fender off, so you can then get the headlight out.

1 side is able to be removed from removing the wheel and dropping it through the wheel well after removing the fender liner, the other side is blocked by oil hoses though.

you should just use the 3m stuff and then use some UV resistant clear.

[redwoods22]

$380 just for the part! What's a good quality whole used headlight go for?

[lordshin808]

Originally Posted by Jyohay

it does involve baking, the hardest part is getting the headlights out, you need to take off sideskirt and front bumper to get the fender off, so you can then get the headlight out.

1 side is able to be removed from removing the wheel and dropping it through the wheel well after removing the fender liner, the other side is blocked by oil hoses though.

you should just use the 3m stuff and then use some UV resistant clear.

Thanks for this info. It sounds like a PITA. I've changed the lens cover on my old E46 and it was pretty easy. Didn't realize it involved all this for E70. Guess I will just stick with restoring the lens with 3M every year.

[Price]

Baking won't help.

[Arby1028]

Originally Posted by Ozer

I havent done BMW but i have done accord ones, it involves baking it in the oven for a bit to get the glue to soften. Plenty of DIY on YouTube. Not sure how the advanced electronics of BMW headlight will like being in the oven though.

I did a quick search for a DIY on this but not much came up...would you mind posting a link?

[Orthotist]

I'm in the process of doing a DIY to restore. I can walk you through it real quick if you want to save the money.

[Arby1028]

Originally Posted by Orthotist

I'm in the process of doing a DIY to restore. I can walk you through it real quick if you want to save the money.

Similar to one of the kits available? 3M/Sylvania? My lenses need to be replaced: deep scratches and cracks.

[fast4d]

just curious, you use any wax, sealant, coatings on the headlight covers ?