Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Restoring headlight lenses....

2016-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is the stuff I used to sort out the plastic windows on the SL500 top using an RO polisher. Worked great. All of my cars have glass headlight lenses so it wouldn’t be of much value on them… Dan > On Feb 17, 2016, at 5:44 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Restoring headlight lenses....

2016-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I found the 3M restorer on sale at Wal Mart for $12. I snagged on and it worked great. Was able to do both the e320 and the e300 that has been sitting for several years. The lenses look 100% better. Bob R Funny y'all need this. My 240D, 300D and 300SDL headlights all seem to stay clear for

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Restoring headlight lenses....

2016-02-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I use a Meguiar's product called "PlastX" Clear plastic cleaner & polish.. Sponge wheel in a cordless drill and a spray bottle of distilled water.. spray plastic lens, only use enough product on the wheel that it makes a damp paste on the lens and doesn't sling off. Keep the polishing wheel in

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Restoring headlight lenses....

2016-02-17 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I found the 3M restorer on sale at Wal Mart for $12. I snagged on and it worked great. Was able to do both the e320 and the e300 that has been sitting for several years. The lenses look 100% better. Bob R On Feb 17, 2016 1:59 PM, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Restoring headlight lenses....

2016-02-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I use a sponge wheel chucked in a cordless drill and toothpaste. Brings a whole new meaning to "Aim"-ing your headlights... ;D -MMM- On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 12:48 PM, Bob via Mercedes wrote: > Who makes the best headlight lens restorer? I have two cars that need >

[MBZ] Subject: Re: Restoring headlight lenses....

2016-02-17 Thread Bob via Mercedes
Who makes the best headlight lens restorer? I have two cars that need attention I used polishing compound while wet sanding. First wet sand with 1000 grit wet sandpaper one way[horizontally],then use 1500 wet sandpaper the other way at 90 degrees perpendicular[vertically]. Then again with