# Headlight Restoration!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [September 28, 2008, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626 "2008-09-28T15:19:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/21 "2008-09-29T09:35:15Z")
I’ve done this on cars before… unfortunately the results don’t last super long ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/22 "2008-09-29T10:31:08Z")
Also what i was curious about… to see how long the results last ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/23 "2008-09-29T10:44:36Z")
I don’t really know why it doesn’t last more than one winter… maybe the plastic on the outside is stronger? ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/24 "2008-09-29T10:51:37Z")
what? I did do the outside… ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/25 "2008-09-29T10:55:02Z")
no… I’m speculating that the outside layer of the outside of the headlights is harder and more scratch resistant. once you remove that layer they might scratch more easily? ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/26 "2008-09-29T10:58:56Z")
wow. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/27 "2008-09-29T13:19:11Z")
yeah I think I’m just gonna grab some projectors so I can get me some of them hid’s. none of that angel eye crap though ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/28 "2008-09-29T13:23:01Z")
yeah… I’ve been researching which ones are the best value the depo gen4s appear to be the value winner right now for me. there are all kinds of deals from the bimmerforums vendors… some great values with 55watt hids thown in. [http://bavtoys.com/](http://bavtoys.com/) have some good info and decent prices (but i have seen them lower) ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/29 "2008-09-29T13:25:37Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > Inbeforenewmansayssomethingaboutbeingpoorandatrailerpark ha ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/30 "2008-09-29T13:28:27Z")
Novus, shit works wonders on arcade games that little kids scratch shit into. Let alone a feeble headlight. 🙂 > **[Novus Scratch Remover](http://www.xoxide.com/noscre.html)** > > Polish Number 1 > Novus Plastic Polish No. 1 Gently cleans all plastics without scratching. Leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static. Protects against smudges and scratching. > > Polish Number... ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/31 "2008-09-29T14:17:05Z")
wont work on headlights Devon… Polish Number 3 Novus Plastic Polish No. 3 removes heavy scratches and abrasions from most acrylic surfaces. Contains abrasives, not for use on eyeglasses, polycarbonate, or coated plastics. Final finishing requires Novus No. 2 Polycarbonate and coated plastics cover basically all headlights ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/32 "2008-09-29T15:30:51Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > yeah… I’ve been researching which ones are the best value > > the depo gen4s appear to be the value winner right now for me. there are all kinds of deals from the bimmerforums vendors… some great values with 55watt hids thown in. [http://bavtoys.com/](http://bavtoys.com/) have some good info and decent prices (but i have seen them lower) Depo gen4’s with 6000k HID’s for $175 [http://www.ddmtuning.com/headlights.html](http://www.ddmtuning.com/headlights.html) I’ll probably do that, and get the lamin-x as well ---
**Author:** ![mechanicalmadness](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mechanicalmadness/32/5022_2.png) [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/33 "2008-09-29T21:50:22Z")
> [@Coldaccord](#): > > Depo gen4’s with 6000k HID’s for $175 > [DDM Tuning](http://www.ddmtuning.com/headlights.html) > > I’ll probably do that, and get the lamin-x as well Sweet. i actually just did the Xenon conversion on my car(no angel eyes thankfully. i really need to get the writeup done). The only thing i have to do is have the LCM reprogramed because the blown headlight indicator lights up untill i turn on the Xenons. Cant remember wether or not youl have that issue with your car thogh. If memory serbes you should be good. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/34 "2008-09-30T07:29:07Z")
> [@Coldaccord](#): > > Depo gen4’s with 6000k HID’s for $175 > [DDM Tuning](http://www.ddmtuning.com/headlights.html) > > I’ll probably do that, and get the lamin-x as well yeah, that’s that deal I was looking for… I wouldn’t bother with laminex… the headlights are so cheap that if you still have them when they look bad you can just buy another set - but chances are you will have moved on by then. ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/35 "2008-09-30T07:37:36Z")
back on topic to beamer humpers 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2008, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626/36 "2008-10-06T06:34:08Z")
had a bunch of hits but still have yet to use this kit on any other vehicles… If you guys need this done lemme know i would prefer to do this before it snows… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-restoration/55626.md?page=1)