how to clean your headlight lenses?
how to clean your headlight lenses?
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From: SFV, SoCal
2022 CLS450 AMG 4Matic
I have seen a thread about this before and never really saw any real solution. Depending on how bad your lights are, my detailer used rubbing compound and wax on mine and although they do look a little better, they're still not clear. I am thinking about replacing them but I just can't remember who sells just the lenses only. Does anyone know where I can just get the lenses for my xenons and parking lights? Thanks...
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From: Lilburn, GA, USA
1998 ML320
You may already know this but just in case - the owner's manuals say that if your lenses are not glass, don't use ammonia-based products on them or the lenses can become clouded. I think you're just supposed to use "mild" soap and water. If the lenses are already clouded though and you've tried cleaining the inside and outside properly, replacement may be the only option.
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From: Jacksonville Florida
209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
There are Several Aircraft Supply Companies that sell Great Products that will remove Scratches and Remove The Cloudy Look of the Plastic Headlite covers. Its a Kit With Ultra Fine Sandpaper and a Polish with a Buffer pad. I Have Used it on Aircraft so I Know it WILL Work on the Headlites!
One Source is Aircraft Spruce in Corona Ca.
Or try your Local Airport Supply Co.
One Source is Aircraft Spruce in Corona Ca.
Or try your Local Airport Supply Co.
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From: ATL
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Save your money on trying to fix the lamp covers. My are etched and I tried the aircraft buffing compound and it did nothing. I think I saw someone say they were about $90, but I can't remember where I saw them for sale.
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96 E 320 and 87 560 SL
You can buy them from bekkers.com but it's not listed on their website, you have to call. If I recall they are about $90 each. installation is covered on this post :
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...eadlight+lense
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...eadlight+lense
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2022 CLS450 AMG 4Matic
I just called Bekkers and James there told me that he could not find the listing in his computer but he knows he has them. He is going to check his warehouse on Monday and get back to me. I will let you guys know if and when he does...
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2000 E320
go to www.bmwtips.com and click on the section on how to polish plastic lenses. It's amazing how detailed this is. I wish they had something like this for MB.
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From: Ramona, CA
1996 E320
I first tried clearcoat polish, and it helped a little but not enough.
Then I tried a more coarse rubbing compound, and it helped a little more - then I followed it up with the finer clearcoat polish again. I think it boils down to how much nerve do you have in taking a more coarse compund to the plastic for fear it might do irreversible damage. One things for sure - your arm will be tired when you're done if you do it by hand.
Then I tried a more coarse rubbing compound, and it helped a little more - then I followed it up with the finer clearcoat polish again. I think it boils down to how much nerve do you have in taking a more coarse compund to the plastic for fear it might do irreversible damage. One things for sure - your arm will be tired when you're done if you do it by hand.
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2022 CLS450 AMG 4Matic
Just as a follow up, I just got off the phone with Bekkers and they said that the price of the new xenon lenses only was $175 each side which would be $350 for the set, retail. 
That sounds a little high to me! Does anyone else have a source for these lenses as I had heard that they were around $90 each but I don't remember where? Thanks for any info...
That sounds a little high to me! Does anyone else have a source for these lenses as I had heard that they were around $90 each but I don't remember where? Thanks for any info...
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From: Hendersonville, TN, USA, Earth
W210 (1996 E320) white
Here is the "real solution"
I fixed mine with a product called Micro-mesh abrasive. Please see the details on this post from Mercedesshop.com.
Only $20 for the new headlamp polishing kit.
-Tom
Only $20 for the new headlamp polishing kit.
-Tom
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2022 CLS450 AMG 4Matic
Re: Here is the "real solution"
Originally posted by aTOMic
I fixed mine with a product called Micro-mesh abrasive. Please see the details on this post from Mercedesshop.com.
Only $20 for the new headlamp polishing kit.
-Tom
I fixed mine with a product called Micro-mesh abrasive. Please see the details on this post from Mercedesshop.com.
Only $20 for the new headlamp polishing kit.
-Tom
