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AtlBenz 02-07-2005 07:57 PM

What kind of glass are MB headlights?
 
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 02-07-2005 08:38 PM

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

AtlBenz 02-07-2005 08:58 PM

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

Snibble 02-08-2005 06:44 AM

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

126nut 02-08-2005 08:08 AM

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 02-08-2005 08:32 AM

Quote:

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 02-08-2005 11:11 AM

Quote:

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!


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