Toadster

http://e55-amg.blogspot.com/2014/12/...eadlights.html

before


after

HeissRod

Nice job, Toad

Toadster

Thank you!

amazing what $14 and an hour of elbow grease can do

3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System

PeterUbers

I have been using that 3m product and the scratch removal kit for years... If you get the hang of it ... It's an amazing product

Nice work

Jonota

Nice job! Just the one?

If just the one, that's interesting - I have the opposite headlight only needing done.

Did you remove the headlight, or do it in place?

Jon

Toadster

if you click the link you'll see my blog post, it's just one
my passenger side light was replaced last year - the motor inside broke so I got a whole new light setup, but the driver side is original and 'was' faded

it was on the car when I polished it - taped it up really good!

RikTT

Looks good. I used the 3m green version to this as mine was originally a FL car and the buildup was pretty heavy for elbow grease. The 3m lens kit is pretty good

ss.dna02

Nice job !

Did you use any sealants or wax on the headlight? People usually do to protect it from UV rays and crap

baldmike73

looks good - i did mine last month - came out looking like new - just needed an hour of time to pretty it up

Toadster

I put a coat of opti-seal over it for now, but maybe will do some lamin-x next



Lamin-X Mercedes E-Class (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) Headlight Film Covers Color: (CLEAR)

ss.dna02

Opti Seal should be perfect! Heard good things about it

sexyxe

I had some pretty bad hazing on my headlights, used the turtle wax kit and came out pretty well.

Your lens looks brand new!

BagMan

I did the headlights on the diesel back in June. Sealed the with this Blue Magic headlight sealer. Still looks new.





Some pics here
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ml#post6144170

Hulk

I have had mine done 2 times professionally and he used some sort of aerosol protector, it peeled off again. I will try this one with the protector and see

Toadster

which protector are you trying? a laminate? or a polish?

Hulk

A spray, it's like a uv protective clear coat. If there's something better someone please post up

Toadster

I've heard the spray clear coat is the best option - closest to restoring to factory as possible without needing a new headlight...

MJ50

nicely done!

JDM_SXE-10

That looks really good. I think I have to do mine now.

Toadster

Thanks!

I was honestly surprised! After doing the 500-grit paper, I thought I was going to die - my mother-in-law came over and said "OMG that looks horrible!"... fortunately it's just part of the process




it's seriously worth the $14, or if you have sandpaper and clearcoat handy you could probably do this for under $10 with the right stuff

Hulk

Opti coat2.0 is supposedly the permanent sealer

Toadster

I think you're right, Opti-Seal is more of a maintenance item for post washing, I don't have opti-coat (yet) - a little pricey!

2000UZJ

I have 3M UV clear UV film on my E63 headlights. Not the best "headlight" picture but it'll do.

Crissus

Thanks very much for that information! :-)
However, i read your blog entry, and i find that there is a clearly noticable difference between those headlights:


The co-drivers side looks much much clearer. Is that the angle of photo or?

berti_00

Forget all the sprays toad do the laminex film and don't mess them up with crappy spray cans and make them look like crap and blury. Film will protect Them from ever getting how they were and from rocks.. I've had mine on almost 3 years and they look like brand new again and so does the film. My .02 cent my dude