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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: AGT on October 12, 2005, 06:55:47

Title: Hindsight Plastic Restorer
Post by: AGT on October 12, 2005, 06:55:47

I have bought, but not yet used, a product called Hindsight which it is claimed will restore a yellowed or cracked plastic screen. I think that it works by removing the top layer of plastic which sounds scary. The puff on the website (http://hindsight.uk.com) is in the almost too good to be true category although the product does appear to be endorsed by the Mercedes Benz Club UK.

In case my cars turn into pumpkins on the first full moon after I use Hindsight, I wanted to check whether any of the members of this forum have used these potions (there are two in the kit) or are aware of a magazine review. I couldn't find any reference on a search.

My specific questions are whether Hindsight works? Whether it lasts? Whether there is a risk of damaging the hood fabric where it meets the plastic screen? And, most importantly, whether after use and removal of the top layer of plastic the screen becomes more vulnerable to future scratching?

Any feedback would be gratefully appreciated by this novice Pagoda restorer.

Regards
Andrew
Edinburgh, Scotland

1969, 280SL
1989, 420SL
2002, CL500
2003, E320CDI Brabus D6 estate

Title: Re: Hindsight Plastic Restorer
Post by: rwaw on October 12, 2005, 09:35:28

AGT,
I can thoroughly recommend it, I was as sceptical as you but I did mine 2yrs ago and not only was the plastic revived to "as new" but it's still fine today.
Use it, you'll be impressed !

280SL 1969 Euro RHD

Title: Re: Hindsight Plastic Restorer
Post by: JamesL on October 12, 2005, 10:23:02

And next time I'm Edinburgh way, I'll pop by for a squeeze of it onto my rear screen.

Too tight to buy a bottle ;)

Title: Re: Hindsight Plastic Restorer
Post by: Raymond on October 13, 2005, 16:40:53

Would that stuff work on yellowed washer bottles or brake fluid reservoirs?

Ray
'68 280SL 4-spd Coupe

Title: Re: Hindsight Plastic Restorer
Post by: Tom230sl on October 13, 2005, 17:16:19

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Originally posted by Raymond

Would that stuff work on yellowed washer bottles or brake fluid reservoirs?

Ray
'68 280SL 4-spd Coupe

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good idea...

Title: Re: Hindsight Plastic Restorer
Post by: AGT on October 14, 2005, 08:05:12

Thanks for the feedback.

I will try to post before and after pictures but it will be a few weeks as I am off on holiday.

Regards
Andrew

Title: Re: Hindsight Plastic Restorer
Post by: Chad on October 14, 2005, 21:13:04

Interesting idea for washer bottles, etc.  Do they sell this product in USA? Or a similar product?  I notice the website says for sale in UK only.

-CD-
1967 230SL, 113.042 10
1983 300TDT, 123.193