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X5only 06-01-2025 11:33 PM

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Restored the headlights using Sylvania headlight restoration kit - fantastic results :thumbup:. Also applied 303 UV protectant. Will be applying it regularly to keep the lenses shiny for years to come.

https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-Head...00429NKWK&th=1

andrewwynn 06-02-2025 12:35 AM

How much do you charge?!


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Henn28 06-02-2025 10:16 AM

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How much do you charge?!


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No kidding! Those look amazing. Did you break them open to do the insides?

Factory6speed 06-02-2025 10:39 AM

Yeah really. That looks amazing. Did you use some sort of machine or is this all by hand? Mine are right there, just need cleaned up but are still very save-able.

On my first E36 they were completely shot, and all the plastic tabs were broken. So I bought the hundred or so dollar TYC lights from bimmerworld, and they're fine I suppose, but they look a little cheap, and one of the lenses inside already cracked somehow. On the second E36 they're in pretty good shape, but do need a good polish like this.

The X is currently at the state ref, not throwing any codes for the next 5 hours I really hope.

haigha 06-02-2025 11:53 AM

Yes, great job :thumbup:

Here are mine after 21.5 years... original. My secret: garage queen :rofl:

https://i.imgur.com/yDhOr5e.png

X5only 06-02-2025 11:54 AM

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Yeah really. That looks amazing. Did you use some sort of machine or is this all by hand? Mine are right there, just need cleaned up but are still very save-able.

On my first E36 they were completely shot, and all the plastic tabs were broken. So I bought the hundred or so dollar TYC lights from bimmerworld, and they're fine I suppose, but they look a little cheap, and one of the lenses inside already cracked somehow. On the second E36 they're in pretty good shape, but do need a good polish like this.

The X is currently at the state ref, not throwing any codes for the next 5 hours I really hope.

2 hours elbow grease - I was sore all over :rofl:. Video here has the restoration process. Very simple. https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-Head...00429NKWK&th=1

I bought extra 400, 1000, 2000 grit sand paper and polished per the product instructions. The papers that come with the product were not enough for me. I wanted to do a thorough job.

X5only 06-02-2025 12:06 PM

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Yes, great job :thumbup:

Here are mine after 21.5 years... original. My secret: garage queen :rofl:

https://i.imgur.com/yDhOr5e.png

Nice, mine were like that for years until she got booted out the garage. Yep, UV ray messes them up. 303 UV protectant will do the trick if applied every couple of months at least.

EODguy 06-05-2025 01:47 AM

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Starting 6mo full service.

Oil/filter change (Liqui Moly)+ Certech

Air (engine/cabin) filters

Transmission fluid/filter

Fix leaking washer bottle

Parking & regular brake replacement

Brake fluid flush

Coolant flush

A/C check

4 wheel alignment

Removal/Replacement of wheel weights after full scrubbing

2nd attempt at passenger seat back motor replacement (SoB!)

I have almost 2 weeks off to do everything and apparently drive to Dubai with the family...[emoji51]

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Salty B. 06-09-2025 01:13 AM

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Yep! OK I will see if it comes back... almost 200mi since and nope.

It came back.

Is it normal for one of the pre-cat sensors reading to jump all over from 0.09 to 0.72 and back? We looking at a failing O2 sensor?

EODguy 06-09-2025 02:05 AM

Guess who doesn't have to drive to Dubai?[emoji117][emoji2357][emoji118]

This guy, the guy with the bad front stabilizer....[emoji28]

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