New headlight lenses

Young_Man · 04-19-2015, 12:54 PM

Do any of you know if it's possible to order just the front headlight covers? Mine are getting pretty raggedy looking and I'd really like to replace just the lens covers if possible.

Game · 04-19-2015, 09:28 PM

I can tell you that they don't sell E92 headlight lenses separately anywhere. I'd assume it's the same with the E90. Take them to a detailer and have him do a restoration.

Briancanadiano · 04-19-2015, 09:29 PM

I've seen them on eBay before for e92.
Here it is I found it
http://m.ebay.com/itm/261856068198

uber · 04-19-2015, 10:10 PM

they don't sell e90 lenses. You can prob buy a set ebay headlights and get the lens from that...

zero2sixtyZ · 04-20-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Briancanadiano

I've seen them on eBay before for e92.
Here it is I found it
http://m.ebay.com/itm/261856068198

Awesome find.

Briancanadiano · 04-20-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

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Originally Posted by Briancanadiano

I've seen them on eBay before for e92.
Here it is I found it
http://m.ebay.com/itm/261856068198

Awesome find.

Always willing to help a brother out.

wdeerfield · 04-20-2015, 10:48 AM

wow. replacement lenses makes it easier for those who want to customize their headlights. just be careful with the housing and put on new lenses when done.

Young_Man · 04-21-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by uber

they don't sell e90 lenses. You can prob buy a set ebay headlights and get the lens from that...

That's what I was thinking about doing if I can't find any lenses

ONE_slow_m5 · 04-22-2015, 12:57 AM

you cannot by lenses, if they are for sale its only for e92 and probably came out a damaged headlight. Everything else is permanently sealed. I use a guy locally that wetsands the lights at 1000 grit sandpaper and 3000 girt and clear coats them after for 100$.

badass335 · 04-22-2015, 09:36 AM

I'd be careful trying to replace just the lense. I had my headlights replaced by insurance due to damage. They put in replacement parts (not oem). I had no idea off course and within 1.5yrs, my lights are burning a hold from the inside out. You can see stress fractures where the beam hits the lenses. Unless they are oem, be careful

feuer · 04-22-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by badass335

I'd be careful trying to replace just the lense. I had my headlights replaced by insurance due to damage. They put in replacement parts (not oem). I had no idea off course and within 1.5yrs, my lights are burning a hold from the inside out. You can see stress fractures where the beam hits the lenses. Unless they are oem, be careful

Even OEM will burn a hole if you use aftermarket bulb with higher output. Is inevitable.

Young_Man · 04-22-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown_by_TWINS

you cannot by lenses, if they are for sale its only for e92 and probably came out a damaged headlight. Everything else is permanently sealed. I use a guy locally that wetsands the lights at 1000 grit sandpaper and 3000 girt and clear coats them after for 100$.

What part of Texas are you in? I'm in Texas a lot and might just have to get in contact with your guy.

AWD Addict · 04-22-2015, 05:05 PM

I did one of the infomercial headlight treatments on my 2008 e92, and it worked amazing.

Make sure to get one with a sealer element to it. That second step is critical to keeping them from refogging up again. They come with a coating from the factory, and replacing that is key.

badass335 · 04-24-2015, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by badass335

I'd be careful trying to replace just the lense. I had my headlights replaced by insurance due to damage. They put in replacement parts (not oem). I had no idea off course and within 1.5yrs, my lights are burning a hold from the inside out. You can see stress fractures where the beam hits the lenses. Unless they are oem, be careful

Even OEM will burn a hole if you use aftermarket bulb with higher output. Is inevitable.

In my case the bulbs were oem. The housing wasn't and it burnt through.

04-19-2015, 12:54 PM	#1
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Game ------ 7409 Rep 10,215 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	I can tell you that they don't sell E92 headlight lenses separately anywhere. I'd assume it's the same with the E90. Take them to a detailer and have him do a restoration. __________________
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Briancanadiano Brian335tt 98 Rep 1,227 Posts Drives: BMW 335i premium package 19"ri Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	I've seen them on eBay before for e92. Here it is I found it http://m.ebay.com/itm/261856068198
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uber uber driver 114 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	they don't sell e90 lenses. You can prob buy a set ebay headlights and get the lens from that...
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2747 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	wow. replacement lenses makes it easier for those who want to customize their headlights. just be careful with the housing and put on new lenses when done. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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ONE_slow_m5 Lieutenant 129 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2020 f90 m5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: sugarland, TX iTrader: (-1)	you cannot by lenses, if they are for sale its only for e92 and probably came out a damaged headlight. Everything else is permanently sealed. I use a guy locally that wetsands the lights at 1000 grit sandpaper and 3000 girt and clear coats them after for 100$.
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badass335 Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (10)	I'd be careful trying to replace just the lense. I had my headlights replaced by insurance due to damage. They put in replacement parts (not oem). I had no idea off course and within 1.5yrs, my lights are burning a hold from the inside out. You can see stress fractures where the beam hits the lenses. Unless they are oem, be careful
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	I did one of the infomercial headlight treatments on my 2008 e92, and it worked amazing. Make sure to get one with a sealer element to it. That second step is critical to keeping them from refogging up again. They come with a coating from the factory, and replacing that is key.
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