07-02-2019, 02:41 PM | #1 |
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Cracked headlight lens
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Just realised one of my headlights has a relatively long crack on it. Anyone has experience with repairs of such damage? Or is it a full headlight replacement scenario? Thanks |
07-02-2019, 05:29 PM | #2 |
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That won't be cheap to replace, maybe look on EBay for a used one and then swap over the modules
I have just bought some pre-cut PPF to cover the headlights to stop this happening and stone chips |
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07-03-2019, 01:06 PM | #6 |
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Your right it's polycarbonate, have just watched a u tube vid of how to replace a pre lci headlamp lens on one unit. LCI would be similar,it's a bit of work requiring some skill and a shed load of money can be saved if you do it right.
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07-04-2019, 05:58 AM | #8 |
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I did my E39 lights - they needed to go in the oven for about 30minutes....is it still glue that holds the Lens to the unit? If it is, then it might be an oven job....
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07-04-2019, 06:18 AM | #9 |
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Definitely oven then the HHS was using black silicone sealer I think with the new lens and securing with clips until set. Like another poster did I have ordered a roll of lens protector film to prevent this happening to mine.
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An interesting twist in my scenario. Bmw diagnosed and quoted but I also decided to visit friendly windscreen repair man who, I thoughts, could perhaps try to fix it.
Instead he promptly removed some hardened, silicon/plastic like string of material from the headlight lens with a polishing pad... I guess something landed on my headlight and hardened in high temperature, leaving crack line looking, heart attack giving line. Bottom line, I saved almost £2500... phew. (yes, I felt like a right plonker in front of the windscreen repair guy) Btw. regarding protection film on headlights, when i had my car ceramic coated, I was told the film makes sense only on very new headlights. Existing micro stone chips on the headlight covered with a protection film, apparently look pretty bad. |
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I just ordered the film from the UK, as the Swedish prices are almost double.
I have a new headlamp on one side, and the other is good....so something to do next week! Thanks for the link!
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Just received the kit but before I apply it the instructions state that smaller pieces of film can be applied dry e.g. on arch protectors.Did you fit your headlight protectors dry? |
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