Photo DIY- Headlamp Lens "Rejuvenation" - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

G-AMG · 03-17-2008, 07:32 PM

Hi.

Probably better suited for the "Detailing" forum, but what the hey....

In the aviation field, dealing with acrylic windscreen deterioration is a battle, with the consequences being much more expensive than a headlamp lens.

This company makes a great line of plastic restoration products, including a automobile headlamp kit.

The package directions are very straight forward. It takes around 20 minutes to do a headlamp. Very easy job, and really "spiffs" up the look of your car, all for a whopping 20 bucks. I think the kit should do at least 10 lenses (my estimate).

ohlord · 03-17-2008, 07:50 PM

throw in four H7 65watt rally bulbs from Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply and you are all set.
Once again thanks for the write up

my method is a home made kit and starts with much finer wet paper.It appears the kit you found does a very nice job.

**Musikmann** · 03-17-2008, 07:58 PM

Thank you for nice write up G-AMG.

vbrookie · 03-17-2008, 09:52 PM

Thanks G-AMG

I was looking for this DIY!..
Great job!

gregs210 · 03-17-2008, 10:22 PM

Thanks for another entry to the DIY thread, G-AMG. I was lucky enough to get mine done for free by some kind folks at a body shop while they were fixing some other stuff. But yours is almost that easy.

Take care and enjoy the better-lit ride,
Greg

JeffreyP · 07-19-2008, 09:25 PM

I just did mine, no kit, just 800, 1000, 1500 and 2000 grits sand papers. For buffing, I use the scratch off (from Wally World) and a rotary buffer. I was not expecting it to turn out so good as my lenses were hazing and quite yellowish. Any how, here's the result:

ohlord · 07-19-2008, 10:41 PM

for the Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply H7 bulbs with the 65watt H9 burners

you did a great job.

JeffreyP · 07-20-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ohlord

for the Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply H7 bulbs with the 65watt H9 burners

you did a great job.

I think I will order them soon. Thanks for the compliments.

G-AMG · 07-20-2008, 09:35 AM

Hey Jeff!

WOW, looks as good as new!!

JeffreyP · 07-20-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-AMG

Hey Jeff!

WOW, looks as good as new!!

Thanks, just follow the diyer's footstep. Since I was on a roll, I actually spent a few more hours to wash and hand wax my car for the 1st time in years. And now it does look a lot shinier overall. Maybe Leatherique will be next but time is tight for me with these beautification projects.

JP