Headlight Restoration Luck?

Space Fox · 10-02-2020, 02:31 PM

Curious if anyone has had any luck with the 3M headlight restoration kit - I've watched a video and it seemed to perform rather well. At first glance my headlights look to be in great shape, no oxidation at all but once they're on and in a dark setting a ghost halo appears and you can really see the sandblasting effect. Would like to take care of this. Any input or experience is appreciated. Link and photos for reference.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Head.../dp/B001AIZ5HY

omgzirra_exe · 10-02-2020, 05:26 PM

the kit works well. i suggest hitting it with wipenew after to create a seal on top. or just ppf.

JPWEraser · 10-02-2020, 09:32 PM

Check out project farm on YouTube. He did a comparison of the different kits available and found that the Sylvania kit produced the best results. I used one on my 2009 TSX and it worked really well.

Hagasan41 · 10-02-2020, 10:30 PM

The 3M kit you shared a link to is fine to help level out the lens and remove the road rash. The key will be to re-clear the lenses with a 2k clear so the finish lasts. I’ve used Sp*****x 2K clear with great results on my previous truck and they looked brand new.

6ixSpd · 10-02-2020, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ohmygodzirra

the kit works well. i suggest hitting it with wipenew after to create a seal on top. or just ppf.

100% this method.

Done it on a few cars and the results are spectacular, and long lasting. I've a detailed thread on E90Post from a few years ago about this process.

Space Fox · 10-03-2020, 04:04 PM

Thanks all. Will add this to my project list.

JPWEraser · 10-03-2020, 04:30 PM

For reference, here is the Project Farm video I mentioned above in case it's helpful.

Redd · 10-03-2020, 05:51 PM

90% of the stone chips will be on the clearcoat of the headlamps. Once you polish this clearcoat off, the lens will be susceptible to hazing and yellowing. So it's important to re-clear the lenses. After that apply PPF for long term protection.

Lumis2012 · 01-06-2022, 11:54 AM

Found any solution by now?

MouseMike · 01-11-2022, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumis2012

Found any solution by now?

This kit works great https://cerakoteceramics.com/product...-headlight-kit

10-02-2020, 02:31 PM	#1
Space Fox Captain 1042 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 2012 Space Grey e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Headlight Restoration Luck? Curious if anyone has had any luck with the 3M headlight restoration kit - I've watched a video and it seemed to perform rather well. At first glance my headlights look to be in great shape, no oxidation at all but once they're on and in a dark setting a ghost halo appears and you can really see the sandblasting effect. Would like to take care of this. Any input or experience is appreciated. Link and photos for reference. https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Head.../dp/B001AIZ5HY __________________ Instagram: spacefox_m3 Build Thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26372099
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10-02-2020, 05:26 PM	#2
omgzirra_exe Lieutenant Colonel 1462 Rep 1,671 Posts Drives: 4.4L M3, IS300 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	the kit works well. i suggest hitting it with wipenew after to create a seal on top. or just ppf. __________________ Build: ZillaSpec M3 N1 Build M3Post Track General Discussion: Discord #fakeGTS
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10-02-2020, 09:32 PM	#3
JPWEraser Lieutenant 265 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06/Z07 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Union, KY iTrader: (8)	Check out project farm on YouTube. He did a comparison of the different kits available and found that the Sylvania kit produced the best results. I used one on my 2009 TSX and it worked really well.
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Hagasan41 First Lieutenant 266 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 ///M3, 1999 E36 ///M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	The 3M kit you shared a link to is fine to help level out the lens and remove the road rash. The key will be to re-clear the lenses with a 2k clear so the finish lasts. I’ve used Sp*****x 2K clear with great results on my previous truck and they looked brand new.
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Space Fox Captain 1042 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 2012 Space Grey e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Thanks all. Will add this to my project list. __________________ Instagram: spacefox_m3 Build Thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26372099
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JPWEraser Lieutenant 265 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06/Z07 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Union, KY iTrader: (8)	For reference, here is the Project Farm video I mentioned above in case it's helpful.
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Redd Brigadier General 3894 Rep 4,155 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	90% of the stone chips will be on the clearcoat of the headlamps. Once you polish this clearcoat off, the lens will be susceptible to hazing and yellowing. So it's important to re-clear the lenses. After that apply PPF for long term protection.
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01-06-2022, 11:54 AM	#9
Lumis2012 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Luxemburg iTrader: (0)	Found any solution by now?
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