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    Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    hey guys, so i was getting really frustrated restoring my headlights every 6-8 months because of the haze and oxidation returning even after treating them with Meguiars Headlight Protectant. So I decided to try Opti-lens since they advertise that their product is a permanent chemical bond that will protect against UV oxidation.

    I just restored the headlights on my 2008 BMW X5. Here's the before and after pics. I'll update this post every 3 months or so. Let's see how well Opti-lens hold up in Houston's heat. BTW, I don't park in a garage.



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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Nice before and after.

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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    nice! what was the whole process?
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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Quote Originally Posted by builthatch View Post
    nice! what was the whole process?
    I just followed 3m video here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t1RBw0IGXA

    then used about 10 dots of opti-lens for each headlight.

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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Nice work!

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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Nice results!
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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Quote Originally Posted by nightwind View Post
    I just followed 3m video here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t1RBw0IGXA

    then used about 10 dots of opti-lens for each headlight.
    nice. i just wanted to make sure you prepped the lens prior to installing opti-lens to clear it of any possible oils or remnants from the 3M correction chemicals. that is important.
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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Quote Originally Posted by builthatch View Post
    nice. i just wanted to make sure you prepped the lens prior to installing opti-lens to clear it of any possible oils or remnants from the 3M correction chemicals. that is important.
    yes, i cleaned the headlights with an IPA solution before applying opti-lens.

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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Quote Originally Posted by nightwind View Post
    yes, i cleaned the headlights with an IPA solution before applying opti-lens.
    Did you do more than one coat? Dr. G recommends that two-three coats be used in areas with high UV.

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    Re: Headlight restoration with 3M kit and Opti-lens

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Did you do more than one coat? Dr. G recommends that two-three coats be used in areas with high UV.
    I only did one coat this weekend. Should I got back and add a few more coats?

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