I recently got this 2-stage plastic polishing kit to restore the clear instrument panel lens.
https://www.amazon.com/Novus-7100-Plastic-Polish-Kit/dp/B002UCYRZU/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=plastic+polish&qid=1618934854&sr=8-4 (https://www.amazon.com/Novus-7100-Plastic-Polish-Kit/dp/B002UCYRZU/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=plastic+polish&qid=1618934854&sr=8-4)
The lens wasn't bad at all, but the kit made it look absolutely new. Same for the MB logo disk in the steering wheel. In both cases there was a slight surface haze that wasn't even noticeable until it was gone. surfaces are now mirror-reflective. Now I wonder about doing the tail light lenses. I wouldn't hesitate except that I know that some exterior plastic parts are coated (and with high levels of UV absorber). I have no idea is old MB lenses are coated, but if they are then polishing is probably a bad idea. Does anybody know for sure? Thanks and cheers,
Hi, any before and after pics? I had a few bulbs out on my 280SE and when I pulled the cover off, I could see dirt inside the lens meaning the seals have gone bad... Changing the bulbs isnt helping and I even tried cleaning the contacts using vinegar and some light sanding
Dave I 've thought about polishing the rear lenses but have decided to replace with brand new$$$
That said I would have no hesitation in polishing them and any surface UV treatment they may or may not of ever had has long disappeared into the Ozone layer.
I reckon you will get a fair result bearing in mind they get very deeply scratched over 40 years of washing the sandy road grime off.
I haven't done it yet, been preoccupied with other issues. But now I certainly will! They're actually in good shape overall, but why not make them sparkle and gleam? Cheers,
Has anyone found a good polisher to fit in a drill bit for this?
Also what other polishes work on plastic in general. I have heard people use metal polish.
Can certainly vouch for the Novus polish creams, managed to clean up the tail lenses of an otherwise solid but "Second-hand" looking pair of lenses to the point that when I brought them down to the paint shop, the owner and I had a minor discourse about it so I went down another day a few days later and polished one of his car's rear lenses, yes, one.
I think I got the point across
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Cheers.