My 38,000 mile 2003 BMW E39 530i Sport

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Hi Michael, no I did not do it myself; I asked my detailer to do it for me (I do not have the skill or patience to do it!). He did apply a coating on it once finished.

Thanks for the suggestion. It does sound worthwhile going down that route, it's just a shame that ROC are based in London (I am in Leicestershire). But certainly something for me to look into nevertheless so thanks.

Thanks!

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Court_S said:

There are companies like EM Tuning who can do pretty major refreshes on headlights too (although I don’t think it’s cheap). They’ll replace tired projectors etc.

They’re not a million miles away from you OP.

Thanks! Definitely one for me to save and look into for a more permanent fix. Thanks!

shalmaneser said:

The coatings wash off and tend to last a year, some UV stable lacquer is what is required to do the job right really.

Thanks. My detailer applied a different type of coating on this time round but as mentioned by others, I think it may be time to look at a different solution when it starts to look a little worse again.

frayz said:

Achingly good looking car. Love it

Thanks!

d_a_n1979 said:

Court_S said:

There are companies like EM Tuning who can do pretty major refreshes on headlights too (although I don’t think it’s cheap). They’ll replace tired projectors etc.

They’re not a million miles away from you OP.

There's a lad on the BMW 5 forums that Mani is on that refurbs and upgrades the Hella headlights on the E39s too

Darren, St Helen's based; but you can send him your lights via the post etc

He does superb work and the upgraded/modded headlights with much better projectors are absolutely superb.

I was going to get him to do mine on my previous touring; but then it sold

Thanks Dan, I shall take a look!!

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Over the last few weeks, I have been organising a small meeting with the owners of a number of Champagne Edition II's.  Anyway, with the fantastic support of my local BMW centre who allowed us to present our cars under their canopy for this event, 4 of us met up and so here are a couple of photos of our 4 Champagne Edition II's together! 

It was a great morning with staff and customers asking lots of questions and taking photos.

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Mr Tidy said:

My Midlands geography isn't great so apologies if Sutton Coldfield isnt too close.

But if it's any use there is a Z4 owner, Byron, who runs this firm:- https://www.topwrapz.com/

After getting his headlights clean he applied some clear PPF to keep them that way.

Thanks! I will add that to my bookmark as Sutton Coldfield is not too far. Thanks!

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carbon83 said:

Nice, just read this thread. Do you still use it daily? How did you know the other owners?

Thanks! Yes I use it as my daily.
Other than 1 owner who found me, I found the other two by research. I actually have a register of about 20 of them (reg, status, build date, etc.) though do not know the owners details.

S8QUATTRO said:

Can’t beat an e39 sport. Great old school drives, nice weighty steering feel

Thanks!

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mholt1995 said:

Thought I recognised this shot, it's the same garage I use! Only 10 minute walk from the office.

Would love to see the Champagne at some point if you're local to that dealer.

I have sent you a message