Hidden Quality Part 3 - Reflecting on Glass

In part 3 of our Hidden Quality series we take a clear look at craftsmanship that is hiding in plain sight. That is, we reflect on the impact that new glass has on making our classics gleam.

Over the years road life takes a toll on glass surfaces. The windscreen and headlamp lenses face the barrage directly, resulting in scratches, pits and an overall reduction in clarity. The only satisfactory solution is to replace these with new.

The difference between new glass and simply polishing old glass is remarkable. New glass allows all the details beyond to be revealed..

While many restoration companies would look to save costs by simply polishing 60 year old glass, we make the commitment to replace every glass pane throughout. That includes the door windows and mirrors.

And don't forget about the hardtop. All the glass is replaced with new to ensure a consistency in appearance - and to let admirers have a clear view into the car's exquisite interior.

These photos show just how much new mirrored glass captures the details of the car and enhances the aura.

The dashboards of the original SL classics are works of art, and adding new glass as part of the instrument restoration makes the dials and gauges look pristine. Take a moment and get lost in the beauty and detail.

With the instrument faces restored and the bezel surrounds re-chromed the new glass enables each instrument to reveal itself.

Yes, it takes time and expense to replace all the glass in our classic cars, yet we would never dream of compromising. Our Neugeboren Process demands that we strive for perfection.

Side by side with others, a Hemmels classic stands out as something truly special.

While our efforts to replace all the glass may not be immediately noticed by admirers, we know the effect it has as part of our commitment to create the world's finest SL examples.