What kind of glass are MB headlights?

[AtlBenz]

What type of glass is used in the headlight lenses of MB cars? I mean are they quartz, borosilicate, heck even Pyrex. I don’t know, I’m just making stuff up.

I’d assume there is one type of glass that is universal for this application across all brands of cars as the technology is, or was the same before free-form halogen reflectors were invented.

[Strife]

I'm almost certain that they are borosilicate (Pyrex).

[AtlBenz]

cool thanks! I guess my random guess wasnt so bad eh?

[Snibble]

This is a good FYI for anyone interested in doing a xenon or bixenon conversion to their car.

[126nut]

Depends on what model. Some early W210's actually have yellowing plastic headlight lenses as I am sure a few others have as well.

[AtlBenz]

Originally Posted by Snibble

This is a good FYI for anyone interested in doing a xenon or bixenon conversion to their car.

hehehehehehe.yes....I know. If people havent guessed by now, I am trying to go the route of bixenon projectors. Thus the need for a clear lens.

[Snibble]

Originally Posted by AtlBenz

hehehehehehe.yes....I know. If people havent guessed by now, I am trying to go the route of bixenon projectors. Thus the need for a clear lens.

If you get any info.. let me know... i am curious as to how to get a certain part of the lens to be clear. Would be helpful to others as well. Keep us posted!