This new SYLVANIA Headlight Restoration Kit is AMAZING!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

New SYLVANIA Headlight Restoration Kit: amzn.to/3UQFYez BMW Official Shop: amzn.to/3rHWlO7

[@MikeTodd-c5h]

Thanks for sharing this product Rich. After watching your video I ordered a kit and the results on my 2000 E46 headlight covers was astounding!

[@davidson2004fatboy]

EVERY RESTORE KIT VIDEO , is SUPPOSED TO BE the BEST !!! NO FURTHER AHEAD, than 5 YEARS AGO

[@paulwells4203]

Just did two cars with Sylvania resto kits. Takes a bit of work but great results. To avoid streaking, when applying the final chemical, put the chemical on both sides on the folded edge of the applicator. This gives it enough liquid to do an entire headlight without running out of liquid and having to reapply liquid to the applicator. Then pour more onto the applicator and do the other headlight.

[@danielconaway2055]

CONCUR! Apply the last chemical LIBERALLY to the blue cloth, in a great big fat half-inch-wide BEAD on the edge of the cloth (per instructions)

[@wcovey25]

Project farm?

[@N0TxSURE]

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[@whalahiguy]

Helllll yeah

[@shanetravel]

love that channel. he's awesome.

[@stephencurry8552]

I have used 3M with good results. Now that I see this coating, I will use that as a final step. Thank you for making this video, otherwise I would not know about this product.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

The 3M product is good, but I think all kits are missing the UV coating as the final step. Sylvania finally got it right! Now, let's see how long the coating lasts!

[@stephencurry8552]

@@BIMMERZEITTI have used the spray coating made by Meguiers for headlights. Many years have gone by with no deterioration.

[@MrCuckoobox]

Thanks for Sharing............They did not look that bad from the start. They look great. I am hesitant to wet sand. I have been using Maguiar's Ultimate Compound and/or Klasse All-in-One Polish (German Wax - Red Bottle) to remove the hazing......then seal with Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax. 2008 E91 my son is driving looks great......Lasts 3-6 months.

[@MikeHidalgo996]

Looking good baby!!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

There he is! 🥰

[@TotallyNotJeanie]

Yes, I agree. Best head lamp restoration! Just finished my Acura!!!

[@DashcamGeorgia]

Good concise video. Will the UV protectant and sealant affect painted bumper if not masked off? I just now clicked your amazon link to buy the kit, BTW. Tnx

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks! Appreciate the affiliate link click too! I actually smudged a little extra UV coat onto the very edge of the fender and it came off without a problem. It might not be a bad idea to put a fresh layer of tape around the light before applying the coating. Good idea!

[@DashcamGeorgia]

@@BIMMERZEITTThanks. Yeah, it makes sense though that if you apply it sparingly (like you did), removing from paint shouldn't be a big deal. My kit will be here in about a week, so I'm fairly confident after watching your video that I'll have good results (2012 RAV4, about 95,000 miles).

[@phorest]

Sylvania's own instructional video also says to remove the tape before applying the sealant.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks for adding that detail!@@phorest

[@youtubehub8190]

does putting more uv coating make a difference? i noticed it`s the step that really makes the headlight shines, can you do a 2nd coating?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

I had no reason to try adding a second coat once the first dried. If you try it let us know the results!

[@cookiesfanforever]

I watched a different video on headlight restoration that said you should NEVER put 2 (or more) coats of Clearcoat on a newly restored headlight. The more coats you have, the less light will shine through. It's simple physics. He used multiple panes of glass piled on top of each other to illustrate how the best clarity was seen through a single pane. Each additional layer made it fuzzier and fuzzier to look through. One thick coat is all you should need for the best results on a headlight.

[@koollee]

I did my 2000 Mustang by wet sanding and used some sprat can clear i had sitting around and got these same results. They looked good as this BMW but not new. Sold the car a few months later so i dont know how it looks now (bout 3yrs later. Since u mention a possible second coat i have an idea to do it the same way on my E39, 528i bmw, but to let the clear fully cure, then wet sand it again and re clear it (like a show car paint job. Think ill try it out. No worries if it fails (which i doubt) because i was going to update the headlights anyway, from '97 to '00-03

[@danielconaway2055]

I spoke to Sylvania customer service about just that ... they said that "doing the clearcoat again in a year" is a very acceptable use of the "extra clearcoat".

[@cookiesfanforever]

@@danielconaway2055 After a year, perhaps the first coat might have worn off enough to warrant a second coat. It's just not recommended to apply 2 coats together at the same time.

[@danielconaway2055]

Just used this kit on my seventeen-year-old MINI Cooper lamps and fogs ... follow the instructions precisely (when they say, "five minutes of sanding", DO IT) and you will not be disappointed. FOLLOW ON NOTE: on step 3 (the final clear-coat), DO NOT BE STINGY with the coating on the blue applicator!

[@أحمدخريبين-ق9ر]

Hello friend What is the reason for the lack of engine oil with no smoke from Shakman but I smell

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

Good timing of this video. About to purchase the 3M kit. More info on the e70!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

It's a 2010 X5 30i M-sport with adaptive drive!

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

I did not know they made a MSport for 3.0? Maybe 3.5? Interesting - anyways how is it holding up? @@BIMMERZEITT

[@BIMMERZEITT]

@@Enthusiast_Plus Yes, it is a relatively rare car. I've seen a handful of others for sale over the years. The M-sport package includes the wider painted wheel arches, staggered style 223 wheels, m steering wheel, sport seats, black headliner, m specific roof rails, m front and rear bumpers. My car is also carbon schwarz metallic which can only be ordered on M models. Yes, engine is a 3.0 liter N52! Its holding up well, only issue so far was that I had to rebuild the adaptive drive tandem pump.

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

@@BIMMERZEITT Was it Canadian spec? Also, I just did this on my ZHP - the headlights are curing as I type. Hoping for similar results! I will say the coating at the end still makes mine it look foggy but I hope with curing that will go away.

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

So my results weren’t as good. Probably user error as I think I used too much clear at the end. Ended up having to redo the entire process but I used the 3M ultimate kit. I think you had a video on this as well. Much better results and looks night and day better.

[@crystalworks1]

Very nice. I'll have to try that on one of my other Bimmers so I can compare the results as I just did the same on my 200k+ mile E61 using the Meguiar's 2 step kit with the clear coat spray. Isn't it amazing how even extremely damaged headlights can turn out? Always surprising when that last "magic" step gets applied. Thanks again.

[@DavidMartinez-lu5ot]

Looks decent but I think it could use a lil more sanding work a good buff and a spray clearcoat works best

[@TMOwen]

Hey man. How about that update on how its holding up. Been 3 months. Nice video btw!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Holding up great, no peeling or wear. I wipe each lens with ceramic spray (Griot's) after a wash. I suspect it might take a year or two or three to eventually yellow or degrade.

[@أحمدخريبين-ق9ر]

Hello friend I bought a new air sensor and after connecting it, the car became shaking, and while pressing the accelerator pedal, there is no torque in the car, after that, the car stopped working, my friend, does the new sensor need programming??

[@idorablo7]

I used Meguires it's far less work and the results are outstanding it's now 2 years and my headlights look like brand new . With this coating it can create streaking Wich is really a pain in the ass after all that work.

[@shawnd567]

Meguiars kit isn't that great. Watch the project farm video on it.

[@cwest3956]

Direct sunlight is crazy bro

[@TechCrazy]

If that surface coating is melting plastic(or UV haze) then how bad is it if it gets on paint?

[@CntheadlightRestoration]

I completely do a different process but good job

[@BIMMERZEITT]

What products do you use?

[@auck1969]

The final result looks great but the true test is how long it'll last.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Yes for sure. I'll post an update over time, hope it lasts.

[@broncoguy4862]

@@BIMMERZEITT I used the Sylvania kit on my 2004 X3 in 2020, and it's just now starting to look a little cloudy again. Amazing product.

[@annettebowen1540]

It works!

[@Priority57]

The thing about all kit brands it doesn't last long

[@bobbyz23]

They last about 2-3 years if you do it right

[@shawnd567]

Your headlights were not that bad. You probably didn't need to use the 400 grit. If you start with the 1000grit it would have been much less work and less potential for deep scratches.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

thanks man, I appreciate the feedback!

[@karkule5919]

Well said, and it would have looked a lot clearer too at the end.

[@WVUTampaAlum]

this will not last. the only thing that works is uv clear coat paint

[@sirNemanjapro]

It looks good, but not perfect. However, I am not sure how much DIY products can replace a detailer shop or a new headlight cover.

[@leospaceman2976]

The kit is like $20. It doesn’t have to be perfect. What would a shop charge? OEM lights for most car mfg aren’t cheap.

[@irecruitfish7410]

Why would you even mention this? You know how much a new headlight cover cost versus a DIY $20 kit I mean come on now

[@shawnd567]

Lol a dealer would charge hundreds of not thousands for this. $20 kit lasts a few years and takes maybe an hour.

[@f.davidbush9093]

Why not take headlight out of car?.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

You could I guess, but that is a much bigger job. I believe the wheels and fender liners have to be removed first.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

U SILLY JACK A S S !!! WHYTF WOULD U MAKE MORE WORK FOR YOURSELF ???

[@lindachiappetta421]

@@BIMMERZEITT that's correct. It is a huge job.

[@jayyoung5677]

Works but doesn't last long.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

How long did yours last? This X5 is now sold, so I can't track long term results.

[@jayyoung5677]

Im guessing 6 months. Im just going to replace the whole asseembly.

[@cobaltss50]

How is it holding up 2 months later ? That looks amazing