W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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I would say they are still repairable. My results are below using a 3M kit with 3000 sanding disc. Afterwards you should coat them with a uv sealant. Helmsman Spar urethane diluted with mineral spirits will do the job nicely.

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Exactly! Nice work. Also, FYI, the Lefties managed to ban that particular UV sealant from Kalifornia in case someone lives in this odd ball state as I do. Picked it up when I went to Vegas.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 02:36 AM
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viren.. i got a nice detailer in t.o. he can clean it right up pm if u are interested.


bro u gota stop making so many mistakes so fast.... ask for feedbacks before you use unknown product.

im not talking **** ... im just looking out for you. this is a 100k car not a beater you would just test things on.

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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 02:39 AM
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also some oem headlights dont just go up and down. they also turn left and right as you turn... i wouldnt buy some bs lights to replace them. oem is too expensive.. i would really look into a good detailer.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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THANK YOU ALL , I ended up doing it all by myself and pretty impressed with the results. I could've done a better job but I park in underground parking not enough light and outside too damn cold

And Yes I'd be more careful from now on.

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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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nice job !
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Make sure you seal them now!!!
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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good stuff bro !!

are you using stock bulbs?

i changed mine to 8k and have matching LEd parking bulbs. not too expensive and it looks beautiful. just a suggestion. if you think 8k is too blue 5k is also nice.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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good stuff bro !!

are you using stock bulbs?

i changed mine to 8k and have matching LEd parking bulbs. not too expensive and it looks beautiful. just a suggestion. if you think 8k is too blue 5k is also nice.
The bulbs are stock bi-xenon which is 5K I believe

I got 8K from AZN optics wanted white, blue and yellow lol three different ones, there are still in transit though the tracking shows shipped Nov 13. So still waiting on them lol
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lowprofile
I would say they are still repairable. My results are below using a 3M kit with 3000 sanding disc. Afterwards you should coat them with a uv sealant. Helmsman Spar urethane diluted with mineral spirits will do the job nicely.

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This really makes me believe that the oxidation is on the outside and not the inside with condensation.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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Depending on how deep any rock chip are, will depend on the grit of sandpaper you will need to use. On the wifes 5-series, I start with 600 grit and work my way up to 3000 grit. Then, a thorough washing, UV-resistant Clear (Krylon) and go at it with my buffer and jelewers rouge.
I use the same method to polish motorcycle frams, wheels etc. I have used it on 3-4 sets of headlights and they have held up for several years. I have heard good things about the Helmsman method, so will use that on my E when I get home.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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I used the 3M kit for my headlights and they did a nice job but the 3M kit was a bit pricy.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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I paid only $40 someone do it in my driveway. If you park your car outside over night, it will get that condition easy.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by vettdvr
I used the 3M kit for my headlights and they did a nice job but the 3M kit was a bit pricy.
I got the 3M kit for only 33$ , to get it done by Canadian Tire would've costed me 157$ . I had already tried MOther's kit which didn't work as well cuz back then I didnt know what to do and the sandpapers in the kit were hand held so couldn't put on a drill.

So based on that $50 in total compared to $157 I saved
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