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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9964
| Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
While not MB lights, the same could be done for them. These were on my son's '96 Honda Civic. Took about 10 minutes on each side. I was quite amazed.
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cmitch
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
I used Meguiar's Plastix for my M Class. Worked like a charm though I need to spend a little more time on them to make them better.
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ABenzGuy
Regular
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA
Vehicle(s): '06 ML350; '97 C280
Posts: 76
| RE: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
DUTCH. What product did you use? Meguiar's Plastix? How about Crest toothpaste - fine abrasive? I haven't tried it on my headlight covers but I have used it on my watch "crystal" (plastic) numerous times over the years after a jeweler recommended it and it works great for taking out small scratches and making it nice and clear again.
Edited by ABenzGuy 1/22/2007 8:57 AM
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9964
| RE: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
ABenzGuy - 1/22/2007 8:50 AM
DUTCH. What product did you use? Meguiar's Plastix? How about Crest toothpaste - fine abrasive? I haven't tried it on my headlight covers but I have used it on my watch "crystal" (plastic) numerous times over the years after a jeweler recommended it and it works great for taking out small scratches and making it nice and clear again.
I used the Plastic restore Kit from these folks:
http://www.janvil.net/default.asp
Follow their directions and start with 1000-1500 grit wet sandpaper. Then use their products. It took a total of less than 10 minutes on each headlamp. I was very much amazed at how well it worked! |
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ABenzGuy
Regular
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA
Vehicle(s): '06 ML350; '97 C280
Posts: 76
| Re: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
Dutch, thank you. The wife's '97 C280 lights definitely need work! |
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Benzcowboy
Detailing/CarCare Host
Date registered: May 2006
Location:
Vehicle(s): 2009 GL450 2005 E320
| Re: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
You can use Meguiar's Plastx the same way. You wet sand your defect/Weathered area, then apply Meguiar's Plastx.
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5185
BTW..... If plastic is not heavily weathered. Its not necessary to wet sand before, applying your plastic cleaner. |
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cmitch
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
I would try the PlastX first before wetsanding. 9 times out of 10, PlastX is all you need. |
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Benzcowboy
Detailing/CarCare Host
Date registered: May 2006
Location:
Vehicle(s): 2009 GL450 2005 E320
| RE: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
Update...... Now in addition to PlastX. There's now a Meguiar's Headlight & Clear Plastic Restoration Kit.   
http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G1900 |
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Ed Mclass
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
Posts: 1215
| Re: Weathered/Hazed Over Plastic Headlights ?
PlastX works great. Thank you for the suggestion. |
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