Headlight lens replacement

jaybiRRd · 07-07-2012, 06:59 PM

Like many other e46's out there, my headlights are cloudy and look ugly as ****. Ive been looking for oe replacements and the best price I could find was the bosch replacements from Khoalty. However, arent you supposed to specify whether your headlights are ZKW or AL? Anybody order from there before and have perfect fitment with a facelift sedan?

HighPod · 07-07-2012, 07:04 PM

e-mail them and ask. i think i got my coupe lenses from them. fit good and look much better

Master Po · 07-07-2012, 07:13 PM

How about just polish the headlights? You'll save a bundle.

fiveightandten · 07-07-2012, 07:46 PM

You have xenons, correct? The lenses for those are a different part. Make sure you're looking up the right one. And yes, Khoalty is about the cheapest i've found.

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Originally Posted by Master Po

How about just polish the headlights? You'll save a bundle.

They look great initially. But you polish away the UV protective coating on them. They will continue to look good if you keep up a good coat of wax on them at all times and/or keep a coating of some spray on UV protectant on them at all times. But if you fail to do that, they will haze up in a few months.

jaybiRRd · 07-07-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Po

How about just polish the headlights? You'll save a bundle.

Ive tried. Its better, but not perfect.

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Originally Posted by fiveightandten

You have xenons, correct? The lenses for those are a different part. Make sure you're looking up the right one. And yes, Khoalty is about the cheapest i've found.They look great initially. But you polish away the UV protective coating on them. They will continue to look good if you keep up a good coat of wax on them at all times and/or keep a coating of some spray on UV protectant on them at all times. But if you fail to do that, they will haze up in a few months.

I have halogens and yes, thats why I want replacements. They will just turn to **** again after sanding and polishing

Zell · 07-07-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Po

How about just polish the headlights? You'll save a bundle.

It never gets the best result, though. If the lenses are replaceable, do it and put a nice coat of quality headlight sealant on them. They'll be clear for probably the rest of the life of that car.

ZHPinthe103 · 08-16-2012, 10:48 PM

Yea i am wondering the same. As i see on khoaltys website there is not two brands of headlight lens such as ZKW and AL. On turner motorsport website it distinctively has too separate headlight lens... Confused

I have the ZKW lens, can i buy the khoalty lens and will they fit??

afstud · 08-16-2012, 11:08 PM

the zkw and AL were the same lens there is no difference between the two all facelift sedan lenses are interchangeable.. trust me ive tried it already on my previous E46,

Solidjake · 08-17-2012, 04:48 AM

I have the khoalty lenses and there is no issue with them. Best price anyways.

Stiggles · 08-17-2012, 05:36 AM

Halogen/Xenon.. I've seen the two different lens types, and I've yet to see how they are different.

+1 for Khoalty. Even with shipping, they are cheaper than any eBay seller.

07-07-2012, 06:59 PM	#1
jaybiRRd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 116 My Ride: 2005 330i View My Garage	Headlight lens replacement Like many other e46's out there, my headlights are cloudy and look ugly as ****. Ive been looking for oe replacements and the best price I could find was the bosch replacements from Khoalty. However, arent you supposed to specify whether your headlights are ZKW or AL? Anybody order from there before and have perfect fitment with a facelift sedan?

07-07-2012, 07:04 PM	#2
HighPod Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, md Posts: 193 My Ride: '00 white 323ci View My Garage	e-mail them and ask. i think i got my coupe lenses from them. fit good and look much better __________________

07-07-2012, 07:13 PM	#3
Master Po Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 283 My Ride: E46 no more View My Garage	How about just polish the headlights? You'll save a bundle. __________________

08-16-2012, 10:48 PM	#7
ZHPinthe103 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pennsylvannia Posts: 365 My Ride: 325i Black on beige View My Garage	Yea i am wondering the same. As i see on khoaltys website there is not two brands of headlight lens such as ZKW and AL. On turner motorsport website it distinctively has too separate headlight lens... Confused I have the ZKW lens, can i buy the khoalty lens and will they fit?? __________________

08-16-2012, 11:08 PM	#8
afstud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 958 My Ride: 02 & 04 325xi sports View My Garage	the zkw and AL were the same lens there is no difference between the two all facelift sedan lenses are interchangeable.. trust me ive tried it already on my previous E46, __________________ 2002 325xi Sport 5 speed Euro clears, short shifter, style 119 wheels 2002 GMC Envoy SLT (stock)

08-17-2012, 04:48 AM	#9
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,923 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	I have the khoalty lenses and there is no issue with them. Best price anyways. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

08-17-2012, 05:36 AM	#10
Stiggles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,719 My Ride: Was built Fri 13th View My Garage	Halogen/Xenon.. I've seen the two different lens types, and I've yet to see how they are different. +1 for Khoalty. Even with shipping, they are cheaper than any eBay seller.

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