Hi all,

I was looking at a 2000 SL500 front, and it seemed to have a very clean look about it. Didn't realise until I made comparisons with mine and similar models that it has no headlight wipers.

One of my wipers is playing up - doesn't park properly and maybe needs a new motor - and I wondered what would happen if I took them both off for good? My MB shop says they're pretty much useless anyway, so I gather they don't get rave reviews for performance, and they certainly mess the front up designwise.

My lights are xenon and probably need a good clean headlight glass, but will I really suffer if they were both removed?

And what is left - just the shafts and washer hose? How would these be concealed?

Ken Silver
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~1993 SL500, glistening black/grey on black leather, now in the shop for facelift painting lower body. 3 days to go, maybe!
~1991 Daimler, shiny grey on grey leather, best in country!
~1991 Miata MX5, sparkling BRG on tan leather, wife's - (and my polishing)
~1992 Honda US s/wagon, black/grey
ex 350SL, 230E, 280E (and a lot of other makes not nearly as nice)