BMW
e46The cost of work in each case is individual and depends on the condition of the vehicle optics, its malfunctions, the exchange rate when purchasing consumables and elements of vehicle optics and vehicle lighting.
Cost of works and materials:
-
Комплект лінз Hella 3R
2400 UAH -
Комплект нових стекол фар
3200 UAH -
Комплект ламп Philips
6400 UAH -
Робота з заміни лінз
3000 UAH -
Обклеювання фар захисною плівкою
2000 UAH -
Донорські лінзовані фари з оригінальними блоками розпалу
2500 UAH
-
When standard optics are difficult to restore
There are automotive optics that are quite difficult to restore using standard methods. This was the case with the BMW e46 Cabriolet that came to our car lighting service in Kyiv.
The car was equipped with factory halogen headlights, which had almost completely exhausted their service life. The quality of the light did not meet any safety requirements — the light output was weak and uneven.
-
The condition of the BMW e46 Cabriolet headlights before restoration
Before starting work, the overall condition of the car's optics was recorded. The light from these headlights no longer provided adequate visibility, so it was decided to comprehensively upgrade the optics using new and donor elements.
-
The chosen concept for light restoration
To significantly improve the lighting, it was decided to:
- use donor Hella 3R lenses;
- use original ignition units from donor headlights;
- completely abandon the old glass due to its uneven yellowing and the need for complex internal and external polishing;
- install new headlight glass;
- complete the upgrade by installing new Philips car lamps.
This approach allows for predictable results and high-quality light without compromise.
-
Dismantling of standard and donor headlights
After agreeing on the entire work plan with the car owner, the service technicians began the restoration. The BMW e46 Cabriolet halogen headlights were dismantled and unpacked, and the donor headlights with Hella 3R lenses were disassembled. After that, the Hella 3R lenses were carefully removed and prepared for installation in the updated optics.
-
Installation of lenses and preparation of optics
The prepared Hella 3R lenses were installed in the BMW e46 Cabriolet headlights. At the same time, the donor ignition units were prepared for further integration into the car's electrical system.
-
Installation of new lenses and film protection
The next step was to install new headlight lenses, which completely renewed the appearance of the optics and ensured maximum transparency.
-
After assembling the headlights and checking for fogging, the new lenses were covered with SunTek polyurethane protective film.
-
Returning the headlights to the car and installing the bulbs
After completing the mechanical work, the optics were reinstalled on the car. New Philips car lamps were installed in the headlights.
-
Connecting and adjusting the lights
Next, an auto electrician joined the work and integrated the ignition units into the car's electrical system. After connecting the updated headlights with Hella 3R lenses, the procedure of adjusting and regulating the light using a professional device began. Initially, the device showed an underestimation and displacement of the light beam. After step-by-step correction, the light was raised and precisely adjusted in accordance with the template parameters of the light-shadow boundary.
-
Result: light and appearance before and after
After all the work was completed, a final light projection was made onto a screen. The updated optics not only provided high-quality, uniform illumination of the road without dazzling oncoming traffic, but also radically changed the appearance of the headlights.
-
Cost of work performed
More informationCar
BMW e46Completed works
-
Комплект лінз Hella 3R
2400 UAH -
Комплект нових стекол фар
3200 UAH -
Комплект ламп Philips
6400 UAH -
Робота з заміни лінз
3000 UAH -
Обклеювання фар захисною плівкою
2000 UAH -
Донорські лінзовані фари з оригінальними блоками розпалу
2500 UAH -
The total cost
19500 UAH
Result
The cost of work in each case is individual and depends on the condition of the car optics, existing problems, and the exchange rate when purchasing consumables and installation elements for car lights.
-
More completed works
-
BMW X5 E70 headlight restoration
Headlight restoration after an accident: glass replacement, body repair, polishing and film protection
Read more Профілактика фар автомобіля у Києві -
Installation of lenses in the headlight of a Kawasaki Versys 1000 motorcycle
The first headlight upgrade in our practice — the result impressed even us.
Read more Встановлення біксенонових лінз у фари автомобіля в Києві -
Cost of repairing LEDs in a Mazda CX-5 headlight
A non-working LED eyelash in a Mazda CX-5 headlight is a common problem with modern optics, which in most cases can be solved by repairing the headlight without replacing it.
Read more Ремонт LED-оптики автомобіля у Києві -
Cracks on the Mercedes-Benz w212 headlight glass
Replaced damaged glass with microcracks with new ones — safety, tightness and appearance of Mercedes-Benz w212 headlights restored.
Read more Ремонт тріщин фар автомобіля -
Replacement of housings and glass for BMW e46 coupe headlights
The headlights of the BMW e46 coupe could no longer be repaired: soldering the housings and scratched glass only made the situation worse. At our service centre, we decided to take a radical approach…
Read more Ремонт тріщин фар автомобіля
We value your privacy 
