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    Default anyone tried acrylic headlight lenses?

    A pair for $ 34.99 at the moment.
    I do not need them, just interested if they are a good recommendation as replacment for the original glass lenes, considering the orice.
    http://www.bmwlight.com/bmw_e34.htm
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    if you break the glass, hell yes.

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    They will scratch more easily than glass, giving them a dulled appearance over time. Buy some of those protector thingys that you stick on the lens, and they should be great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alexlind123
    They will scratch more easily than glass, giving them a dulled appearance over time. Buy some of those protector thingys that you stick on the lens, and they should be great!
    I replaced both low-beam lenses 2 years ago, and they still look brand new. Frequent washing and occasional wax is only maint. i've done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by glocati
    I replaced both low-beam lenses 2 years ago, and they still look brand new. Frequent washing and occasional wax is only maint. i've done.

    I got a pair of euro smiley headlights, will these look the same?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1991 525i Novs
    I got a pair of euro smiley headlights, will these look the same?
    No they won't. Click the link and look at the pictures dude...

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    I would guess in a few years, they'll probably start to yellow... if not made by a known manufacturer. Of course, I'd get them (if I didn't have halos)... just like I'd get a top notch Maaco paint job to get through the life of the car
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    where can i get replacement glass from then, i got a pair of euro smiley headlights and need some replacement glass for the lens

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    I used them on my low beams and they look great. Haven't had any problems with them.
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    Have them for my fogs and they're great. No complaints
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