Replacing Headlamp lenses

[DMK/Happy]

To replace headlamp lenses on the Mercedes W203 C220 S is it a big job and what would the independent service shop charge likely be give or take?

 

[bembo449]

replace ? wont they clean up ??

 

[DMK/Happy]

replace ? wont they clean up ??

They may do,was thinking of a new pair !

 

[bembo449]

with a bit of elbow grease and the right cutting compound , they can be made to look exactly that pal , a lot cheaper than new and no bumper removal either

 

[jp williams]

Can they be replaced?
They cannot on my W210.

 

[Chrishazle]

They can't on my S204 either - a while ago I had to replace the full NS unit, which meant dropping the front bumper. Fortunately I found a replacement on eBay (brand new) for about 1/2 what MB wanted for one! Pretty certain the 203 will be sealed units as well, so the options are try cleaning the lenses or replace the entire unit, probably like mine a "drop the front bumper" job.

 

[Craiglxviii]

Can they be replaced?
They cannot on my W210.

Technically they can. But the whole lamp has to be put in an oven to heat soak at 120 C for an hour, to melt the glue holding the lens on. And then you’ll need to source both new glue and a new lens, and neither are service items…

 

[EmilysDad]

Technically they can. But the whole lamp has to be put in an oven to heat soak at 120 C for an hour, to melt the glue holding the lens on. And then you’ll need to source both new glue and a new lens, and neither are service items…

when I had my Omega, everyone said the same re the oven etc to get to the inner guts. I just gently sliced through the mastic/glue with a Stanley knife to remove the lens. There was enough stickyness left in the glue that when I put it back together, the clips around the headlight pulled the lens back into position.

 

[RhodieBill]

I cleaned up mine on an old C180 Coupe I had, no problem. Took all of 45 minutes or so!

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Not perfect but cost pennies!

 

[RhodieBill]

Forgot to mention, this is all I used...... Already had some that I bought years ago when some yobish idiots decided to play football in a Carpark I was parked in at my Daughters!!! Worked then aswell!

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[Mr Greedy]

Post in thread 'I've inherited the car i grew up with' https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/...ed-the-car-i-grew-up-with.190068/post-1935962

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Or replace them both £500 each