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Old 10-02-2020, 07:11 PM
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My first e70 project
Headlights were in sad shape. Decided to try out the 3M headlight restoration kit. Results were pretty good!

Before pics....forgot to take pics of the passenger side before I started, but it was equally as bad.
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Old 10-02-2020, 07:15 PM
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After using the 3M headlight restoration kit. Pretty happy with the results. I actually ended up using two kits as I've never done this before and I used the 500grit.....ALOT. I think you are supposed to use 3 out of 6 per headlight and I ended up using all 6 for each headlight.
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Old 10-05-2020, 04:57 AM
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Looks good! Is there a coating that you apply after the sanding?
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Old 10-05-2020, 08:10 AM
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I’m going to put some ceramic coat on it and maybe get some protective film also
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Old 10-05-2020, 09:17 PM
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Make sure you get UV protectant coating. Otherwise, you'll not get even 6 months out of it.
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Old 10-05-2020, 10:37 PM
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Make sure you get UV protectant coating. Otherwise, you'll not get even 6 months out of it.
Already put ceramic coating on it, may also get a film put on it.
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Old 10-05-2020, 11:46 PM
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I recommend a film. Without it they will decline much more rapidly than when new
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Old 10-06-2020, 12:22 PM
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Pay body shop to clear coat them.
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Old 11-05-2020, 10:45 PM
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The difference of the before and after is stunning! I have one headlight that is also fogged out, I will definitely try this out.
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