190E 16V

I have some used fogs for my front bumper, but the glass lenses are very pitted, no cracks.

These will be my reserve parts, to use when my originals are damaged etc.
I'd like to refurbish the glass if possible.

Is there a way to polish the glass down to make the surface even and smooth?

Has anyone tried this?

I think Saijinny mentioned something about steelwoolling his windshield!!!! (ye Gods!!!). Is that right???

shenagles

sand, wet sand, super fine wet sand, then a super high glass polish?

Saijin_Naib

SuperFine steelwool + glass cleaner will remove tar, bug bits, dirt, etc, and any film that builds up on the windshield without damaging it.

The last time I did it, it was late and I grabbed my stack of Coarse and I ruined my windshield. Do not use anything other than SuperFine. But no, it won't really get rid of pits.

I'm still trying to find a way to refurbish the glass so I'll let you know what I find.

190E 16V

Thanks, guys.

So it looks like there is a way!

pifcat2

I saw a demo of Glassweld products at SEMA years ago. I would try to find it or someone who provides a service using it.

190E 16V

Thanks Pif;

Did a google on Glasweld.

I don't want to spend a lot of money on their machine, but it looks like I could put elbow grease to it and wet sand it successfully.

shenagles

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...hing-pics.html

Looks like this thread should be very helpful for you. If you do go for it remember to take pictures, I'd like to see how it works for you.

190E 16V

Thanks, Shenagles. Exactly what I was looking for.

I had spoken to friends at a bodyshop about sanding, but no details. Now, it's quite clear.