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Old Apr 27, 2021 | 01:42 PM
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Will the glass Euro lenses fit on a 1993? In 1988, they were glass. By 1993, they were plastic. The plastic turns yellow with age and sun etc. Would like to keep the Euro look but need lenses.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Insteadofarolex
Will the glass Euro lenses fit on a 1993? In 1988, they were glass. By 1993, they were plastic. The plastic turns yellow with age and sun etc. Would like to keep the Euro look but need lenses.
They will not. The fixings are different. However, very carefully polishing the lenses with toothpaste - yes toothpaste - may well bring them back to clear. I have seen it done!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 06:33 AM
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Yep,

I used that, then the Meguiars Ultimate Compound, all by hand, no machines.

Then I polished them with whatever I use on the paintwork.

This was on both the S Types, and worked well and as long as you give them a polish "wipe over" regularly, they stay that way.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg in France
They will not. The fixings are different. However, very carefully polishing the lenses with toothpaste - yes toothpaste - may well bring them back to clear. I have seen it done!

Thanks very much for the feedback. I will try the toothpaste.
 
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