Bimmerjakes.com Lenses?

IanMan · 08-28-2018, 12:49 PM

I've been seeing these for a little while, but wondering about the quality. They seem to make lenses for all models however I'm looking for feedback from someone who used them before I jump in. Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/bmwjakes/
https://www.bimmerjakes.com/

IanMan · 08-28-2018, 09:58 PM

Nobody?

WickedE93 · 08-29-2018, 09:43 AM

Seems legit!

IanMan · 08-29-2018, 10:04 AM

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Seems legit!

Can't tell if sarcasm. I mean, it looks like they actually did their homework.

blowbackpolicy · 08-29-2018, 11:07 AM

So after a bit of research, it looks like its a real hassle to bake our headlights and get the old lenses off. Apparently it is best left up to a professional.

WingZeroX5 · 08-29-2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by blowbackpolicy

So after a bit of research, it looks like its a real hassle to bake our headlights and get the old lenses off. Apparently it is best left up to a professional.

Actually it's not that difficult at all. i used a hair dryer and heated section by section while using a plastic putty knife to pry it open

I got mine on ebay

IanMan · 08-29-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Actually it's not that difficult at all. i used a hair dryer and heated section by section while using a plastic putty knife to pry it open

I got mine on ebay

How have they held up, man?

WingZeroX5 · 08-29-2018, 01:23 PM

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How have they held up, man?

Still fine, not an issue. The most important thing is to seal the seams properly and IIRC, one of the vendors here suggested to use black RTV. I also had a set of xpel headlight film which i promptly put on aright after because I don't want them pitted from all the highway driving.

IanMan · 08-29-2018, 02:03 PM

Do you mind sharing pics? I planned on doing the same thing. Thanks.

SYT_Shadow · 08-30-2018, 06:55 AM

pretty damn expensive, it had better be good!

I should replace the ones in my X5

EDIT: spoke to a shop that specialized in headlight modifications for BMWs and they said this is their go-to for lenses. So I'll buy from them when the time comes

roastbeef · 08-31-2018, 09:07 AM

i've thought about it, but i don't really want to bake my headlights... they never seem to go back together just the same.

M3 Number 86 · 09-28-2018, 05:35 PM

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i've thought about it, but i don't really want to bake my headlights... they never seem to go back together just the same.

baked not roasted.

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