Lens replacement?

Discussion in 'Detailing Bliss Lounge' started by milabfocker, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. milabfocker

    milabfocker Jedi Nuba

    Just wondering if anyone knows whether or not you can purchase new lenses for your headlights rather than having to replace the entire headlight assembly. The vehicle I'm wanting to replace the lenses on is an 05 BMW 525.

    Thanks,
    Brandon
     
  2. milabfocker

    milabfocker Jedi Nuba

    To the top!!!
     
  3. Buddy

    Buddy Getting to know Detailing

    Thats a loaded question when you're talking about a beamer. I doubt it...Google it and see what you can find out...:shrug:
     
  4. Grey Ghost

    Grey Ghost Jedi Nuba

    you mean the projector lens?

    you would have to pull the whole assembly apart to get to the lens IIRC. and even doing that, i hesitate since a pair of headlights are around $1k+

    BMW lens are popular for projector style HID setups
     
  5. cupcakez

    cupcakez Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    i think he's talking about the headlight lense, the plastic part that keeps on turning yellow on some cars and you have to wetsand and polish.

    only way i can see you getting a lense is to go to a junkyard and finding the same headlights or purchase one on ebay.
     
  6. advs1

    advs1 DB Forum Supporter

    you can buy just the lens. only thing is to remove it from the assembly you have to bake it in an oven. or at least thats the way i have done sealed units before. dont remember the temp but just enough to loosen the glue. then reapply glue or epoxy what ever it is that they use.
     
  7. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Doesn't Hella sell replacement lenses for BMWs?
     
  8. advs1

    advs1 DB Forum Supporter

    yeah and they're "hella" expensive. LOL sorry couldnt resist
     
  9. milabfocker

    milabfocker Jedi Nuba

    LOL! Thanks guys; I'm gonna try and contact Hella on Monday. Are body shops usually willing to replace the lenses or am I gonna have to attempt to do so myself?
     

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