Hello! from San Diego.

[fbpresco]

Hi. New to the forum. Just bought a 2003 ML350 and it has cloudy headlights. Any suggestions on how to clean them up? How about those headlight restoration kits floating around. Any advice would be appreciated.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Try some polish first! I used Four Star Body Shop Medium Cut Compound on mine (99 Dodge Cuad Cab) last night, and it made about a 95% difference. I assumed I would have to wet sand, but not after polishing. Its funny cuz I will use the PC/UDM on clients cars but never really paid attention to my own.
Use wetsanding as a last resort only!

[fbpresco]

Thanks for the info. Where can I pickup that polish? Also just elbow grease with a terry cloth towel or MF or pads? Thanks again.

[iDetail]

Originally Posted by a.k.a. Patrick

Try some polish first! I used Four Star Body Shop Medium Cut Compound on mine (99 Dodge Cuad Cab) last night, and it made about a 95% difference. I assumed I would have to wet sand, but not after polishing. Its funny cuz I will use the PC/UDM on clients cars but never really paid attention to my own.
Use wetsanding as a last resort only!

Why do you say wet sanding is the last resort with headlights. I wet sanded mine yesterday with 2000 grit, then polished it with my buffer and some plastic polish and they look gorgeous.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Normally polishing will remove most of the oxidation. Theres no need to wetsand unless a polish wont accomodate your needs.
Polishing is no doubt an easier route to attempt first off.