3M headlight restoration

RoundelNut · 10-01-2020, 12:50 PM

First time doing this. We'll see how it turns out.

RoundelNut · 10-01-2020, 12:52 PM

Why is it rotating the image?

Kraftwerk AG · 10-01-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RoundelNut

Why is it rotating the image?

Because you're uploading from your phone? Seems to be a bug in the app.

RoundelNut · 10-01-2020, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kraftwerk AG

Because you're uploading from your phone. Seems to be a bug in the app.

I actually uploaded from my PC. Tried several different browsers too.

RoundelNut · 10-01-2020, 06:57 PM

Finished one.

Kraftwerk AG · 10-01-2020, 10:07 PM

Looks great, good job! Did you put a clear coat on it?

RoundelNut · 10-01-2020, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kraftwerk AG

Looks great, good job! Did you put a clear coat on it?

Yes, the kit comes with a clear coat applicator. I will probably put a film on it for more protection.

Kraftwerk AG · 10-01-2020, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RoundelNut

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Originally Posted by Kraftwerk AG

Looks great, good job! Did you put a clear coat on it?

Yes, the kit comes with a clear coat applicator. I will probably put a film on it for more protection.

Good to know, thanks

Colodano · 10-02-2020, 10:16 AM

I have done one of mine twice now, it seems like the protectant lasts about 8 months for a single application. But the difference is night and day.

heatmizr · 10-04-2020, 04:39 PM

Wow, that worked well. I tried a more DIY formula years ago on my e36 M3 headlights; they came out alright, but not as good as I hoped, or as yours did. So I just bought new covers with my BMW CCA discount at the dealer, it was well worth it IMO. They lasted years...

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