Scratched Head Light

My135 · 10-16-2008, 10:23 AM

My head light was hit by something on the road. How much to replace the head light cover or can it be buffed out? If any one know, please let me know. Thanks.

modbargains · 10-16-2008, 12:27 PM

How deep is the scuff?

Depending, you can buff it out or just use PlastX if the it is really light.

My135 · 10-16-2008, 02:10 PM

You can easily see it and feel it. It is not light but not deep scratch neither. I will try Pastx first and see what happen. Thanks.

Mad Dragon · 10-17-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by My135

My head light was hit by something on the road. How much to replace the head light cover or can it be buffed out? If any one know, please let me know. Thanks.

What's your deductible? The only way to get it replaced is to buy the entire headlight assembly, and they cost over $1000.

Sherifftruman · 10-17-2008, 02:43 PM

If you can actually feel it, you can expect it to take about 5 days more than forever to do anything with Plastx. You will have to go much more agressive.

If you are truly contemplating getting a new cover, you should probably get some rubbing compound and try that. If it does not work, start with some super fine sandpaper and wet sand it. Something like 4000 or 2000 grit. Keep getting more abrasive until it makes a difference, then work your way back down through the various products until you are back to Plast-X

Tom K. · 10-17-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

What's your deductible? The only way to get it replaced is to buy the entire headlight assembly, and they cost over $1000.

I'm curious - can the cover be replaced on a 128i with halogen lights? And, if so, what is the cost?

Tom

Mad Dragon · 10-17-2008, 05:42 PM

Unfortunately, none of the headlights are available in anything less than a complete assembly.

10-16-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
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modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	How deep is the scuff? Depending, you can buff it out or just use PlastX if the it is really light.
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	You can easily see it and feel it. It is not light but not deep scratch neither. I will try Pastx first and see what happen. Thanks. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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Sherifftruman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	If you can actually feel it, you can expect it to take about 5 days more than forever to do anything with Plastx. You will have to go much more agressive. If you are truly contemplating getting a new cover, you should probably get some rubbing compound and try that. If it does not work, start with some super fine sandpaper and wet sand it. Something like 4000 or 2000 grit. Keep getting more abrasive until it makes a difference, then work your way back down through the various products until you are back to Plast-X
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Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately, none of the headlights are available in anything less than a complete assembly.
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