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

finally got around to polishing my faded headlight...!

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Arrow finally got around to polishing my faded headlight...!

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

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Nice job, Toad
Thank you!

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

3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Nice work
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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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?

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 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
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!
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 12:56 AM
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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
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 01:17 AM
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Nice job !

Did you use any sealants or wax on the headlight? People usually do to protect it from UV rays and crap
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looks good - i did mine last month - came out looking like new - just needed an hour of time to pretty it up
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Originally Posted by 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
I put a coat of opti-seal over it for now, but maybe will do some lamin-x next
finally got around to polishing my faded headlight...!-n0ph1qh.jpg


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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 03:47 AM
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Opti Seal should be perfect! Heard good things about it
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 05:15 AM
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I had some pretty bad hazing on my headlights, used the turtle wax kit and came out pretty well.

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

Amazon.com: Blue Magic 730-6 Headlight Lens Sealer - 8 oz.: Automotive Amazon.com: Blue Magic 730-6 Headlight Lens Sealer - 8 oz.: Automotive




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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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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
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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
which protector are you trying? a laminate? or a polish?
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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A spray, it's like a uv protective clear coat. If there's something better someone please post up
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Hulk
A spray, it's like a uv protective clear coat. If there's something better someone please post up
I've heard the spray clear coat is the best option - closest to restoring to factory as possible without needing a new headlight...

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nicely done!
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 02:36 AM
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That looks really good. I think I have to do mine now.
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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nicely done!
Originally Posted by JDM_SXE-10
That looks really good. I think I have to do mine now.
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
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Opti coat2.0 is supposedly the permanent sealer
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Originally Posted by Hulk
Opti coat2.0 is supposedly the permanent sealer
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!
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I have 3M UV clear UV film on my E63 headlights. Not the best "headlight" picture but it'll do.


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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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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?
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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
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