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    How-To Clean & Restore Your BMW Headlights!

    If your BMW's headlights need a refresh, I created a step-by-step guide to bring them back to life. I've done this many times with great results and have tried all the kits out there. This is by far the best method that holds up over time. Just thought I'd share!



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    If you've done this before, let me know your experience!
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    This is very useful.

    They look like brand new afterwards!

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    Don't forget to wrap with a quality PPF to protect against UV. There are UV sealants like OptiLens but it doesn't last so PPF is the best way to go since it is UV + abrasion. Well worth the investment.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
    This is very useful.

    They look like brand new afterwards!
    Yup, just gotta keep em that way!

    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Evan Patak Click here to enlarge
    Don't forget to wrap with a quality PPF to protect against UV. There are UV sealants like OptiLens but it doesn't last so PPF is the best way to go since it is UV + abrasion. Well worth the investment.
    Great point, I should've talked about this more. I've covered lenses with Lamin-X in the past, but it's definitely important to coat or cover the lens in something to make it last!
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    One of the quickest and most efficient methods I use: Hot soapy water, 800 grain sandpaper, glass cleaner, and acrylic enamel clear coat are the materials. Use sticky plastic floor mat or layer tape to cover headlights and surrounding panels.

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Jessijames Click here to enlarge
    One of the quickest and most efficient methods I use: Hot soapy water, 800 grain sandpaper, glass cleaner, and acrylic enamel clear coat are the materials. Use sticky plastic floor mat or layer tape to cover headlights and surrounding panels.
    Thanks for this good guide.

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    So far the headlights on my car are clear and not foggy. You can also try to clean if with toothpaste it really works.

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