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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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nice! what was the whole process?
'09 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG / '14 Audi Q5 3.0 S-Line / '99.5 Pathfinder SE
I DO NOT support or recommend Oakes.
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Originally Posted by
builthatch
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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Originally Posted by
nightwind
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.
'09 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG / '14 Audi Q5 3.0 S-Line / '99.5 Pathfinder SE
I DO NOT support or recommend Oakes.
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Originally Posted by
builthatch
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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Originally Posted by
nightwind
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
Originally Posted by
Rsurfer
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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