Front headlight lens corrosion

[mbenz1]

Hi all

Need some knowledge regarding lens corrosion removal. Can someone advise on what the best method is to remove a rough surface of 'corrosion' from a plastic headlight lens. The corrosion feels very rough - something like rust but on a plastic surface and is reducing the light visibility. What kinds of polish/chemicals and other items will be needed to remove the rough surface and is the job tricky or not so tricky. Thanks in advance.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Try googling headlight restoration and you'll see there are DIY products and services available for this. I seem to recall an MBClub thread on it.

Edited to add: google headlight restoration mbclub and you'll see it's been covered a few times.

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
Not sure what part of a 202 headlight you are talking about as all OEM headlights have a glass lens.
There are headlight restoration kits available for both plastic and glass IIRC,
Heres a buyers guide of some available,
Top Headlight restoration kits | Headlight restoration kits Buying Guide ? Consumer Reports

 

[mbenz1]

Try googling headlight restoration and you'll see there are DIY products and services available for this. I seem to recall an MBClub thread on it.

Edited to add: google headlight restoration mbclub and you'll see it's been covered a few times.

Restoration - that was the word I was after! Lol. I will do the google search - thanks

 

[mbenz1]

Hi,
Not sure what part of a 202 headlight you are talking about as all OEM headlights have a glass lens.
There are headlight restoration kits available for both plastic and glass IIRC,
Heres a buyers guide of some available,
Top Headlight restoration kits | Headlight restoration kits Buying Guide ? Consumer Reports

It's for my mum's renault - it has plastic lens headlights. Thanks for the guide, will have a look.