A quick cosmetic job on the z4. I can't stand cloudy headlights so I've been meaning to do this for a while. MOT is due too and I think there's a chance it could fail on the cloudiness of the passenger side at least. I used a restoration kit to bring them back to like new condition and a UV resistant lacquer to protect them for the foreseeable.
Hi Nate, I'm from Brazil, São Paulo, I was researching the z4 and ended up coming across your channel, great videos, there are almost none from 2008, very rare It's very difficult to find parts, they're very scarce, I'm getting a 2008 BMW Z4 for auction that's been wrecked, your videos help me a lot, because nobody makes this type of video with this car.
Amazing! Really happy the videos help - more are coming! Good luck with your project 👍
Nice video! If you drill a small hole in the bottom of the light, let it drain for a week... then put a rubber bung with some silcon in it after. That way you can always remove if it does it again. Keep up the videos Nate! Spot on edit.
Great tip! Couldn't believe how much water had got in. Plan is to find a decent matching replacement. Hopefully as long as it's sealed properly it shouldn't be a problem. We'll see!
Looking forward to the follow up!
Nice job Nate…. Funny how I also didn’t notice the headlight difference 🥴… I’m changing the front on my Z4…. Designing a bumper to change the face… and i know i need to re-do my lights as they’re getting misty again…. Keep up the posts, good luck with the Zed MOT 👍🏻
Honestly can't believe I've only just noticed! Couldn't see past the cloudiness I guess. I had another good look underneath it whilst I was making this and found a few more issues I need to sort before I book it in - that's content for the next vid, stay tuned 👍
Great work cleaning up the haze! some thin 3M butyl tape around the seal and perhaps an inconspicuous pin hole on the bottom of the light if water ever gets in again, had this issue with some OEM Valeo B6 Audi lights...Keep up the great Z4 content! Just subbed!
Awesome tip and thanks for the sub!
Mate I had same issue, I ended up removing the headlights to drain the water. I had to replace the rear covers in the end to get a decent seal. The covers are 13£ ea direct from BMW.
Nice, I should really check BMW for parts directly more than I do. I always assume stuff costs more direct but I know that's often not the case
Silicon sacks (the ones you get in a shoe box) absorb moisture. I taped a couple inside my headlight. No more moisture
Great shout. I'm gonna leave this headlight as is for the MOT as it's 90% better than it was. I'll get it replaced when a decent silver one comes up and fully dry it out ready for sale. I reckon it'll be as good as new.
Great job.
Looking good man. Amazing the difference! Keep it up
Thank you 🙏 That's the plan! Really excited to get to the mods phase once the basic stuff is done 😜
You can drill some holes to avoid the condensation.
Only recently found your vids bud, hoping you keep them going 👍 so much more informative watching a guy on the tools giving it ago in real world not the typical BS where every nut & bolt comes undone with ease 😂 top videos mate please keep em going 🍻
Thanks mate, means a lot. Lots more to come. I've since done loads more jobs but editing the footage takes me ages 🤣 full suspension refresh, sump gasket and brake upgrade vids incoming
Good job
Thank you!
Great video as always mate 👍
Thank you 🙏
Hi Nate, Am looking to buy an E85 and came across your videos when doing some research. Just gotta say, great work buddy, please keep it up, am looking forward to getting my hands on one asap. I currently have an E46 330 convertible but time for a change 👍🏽 I’ll be using your vids for all those little jobs no doubt will be part of the fun !!
Thank you! Happy to help
A me dopo aver cambiato cover posteriore del faro si è ripresentata ancora condensa.allora ho risolto completamente ispirandomi alle auto coreane che hanno dentro il faro(in maniera nascosta)sacchetti di silicon gel antiumidità.non ho più avuto problema di condensa 😉
Sì, ho sentito che funziona bene. Grazie per il commento e rimanete sintonizzati, altri video sono in arrivo.
Use vacuum cleaner to suck the water and hair dryer