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Author Topic: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????  (Read 1744 times)

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DrAndyB

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Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« on: 26 May 2014, 18:45:01 »
I was at my Dads today an noticed the headlights on his facelift Desmond (2.2 CD petrol, with cruise control fitted :y) were very opaque/ hazy.

I recall reading that they can be polished to get them back to something better ?

What is the best stuff to use to get them back again ?

Not really noticed this issue on my mini-facelift, but headlights "glass" seems plastic/acrylic on my dads facelift and convinced mine are glass on my mini-facelift 2.5 V6 ?

Cheers in advance.

Andy.
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #1 on: 26 May 2014, 18:58:31 »
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #2 on: 26 May 2014, 19:07:18 »
Quote from: DrAndyB on 26 May 2014, 18:45:01
.... and convinced mine are glass on my mini-facelift 2.5 V6 ?

Cheers in advance.

Andy.

Yours will be plastic too  ;)  ;)
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #3 on: 26 May 2014, 19:18:18 »
Thanks all for links and tips on cleaning.

I have the acrylic clear GM headlight protectors on mine, so perhaps this is why they appear to be in showroom condition underneath  :y :y compared to my dads facelift  :D My Omega being tucked up under duvet in garage with an Ovaltine overnight probably helps as my Dads Omega is outside in the elements poor thing  :o

Thanks again.
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #4 on: 26 May 2014, 19:25:41 »
You have to spend time on them ,but they do shine up fairly well eventually :y
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #5 on: 26 May 2014, 19:40:51 »
Keeping them out of sunlight is the best thing you can do to protect the polycarbonate lenses
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #6 on: 27 May 2014, 20:28:44 »
I give mine a rub over with T cut now and again.
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #7 on: 28 May 2014, 18:36:38 »
I Used this great results. Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit.  :y

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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #8 on: 28 May 2014, 18:51:47 »
Quote from: SteveAvfc. on 28 May 2014, 18:36:38
I Used this great results. Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit.  :y ....

Looks to have made a worth while difference!  :y  :y
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #9 on: 28 May 2014, 18:54:39 »
Quote from: Andy B on 28 May 2014, 18:51:47
Quote from: SteveAvfc. on 28 May 2014, 18:36:38
I Used this great results. Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit.  :y ....

Looks to have made a worth while difference!  :y  :y

I've used the Meguiars kit to good effect too, it's probably the same kit in a different box. :y
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #10 on: 28 May 2014, 22:46:30 »
Quote from: SteveAvfc. on 28 May 2014, 18:36:38
I Used this great results. Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit.  :y



Did you need to take the lenses off or just do the outside?
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #11 on: 29 May 2014, 22:37:36 »
Quote from: firemoth on 28 May 2014, 22:46:30
Quote from: SteveAvfc. on 28 May 2014, 18:36:38
I Used this great results. Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit.  :y


Did you need to take the lenses off or just do the outside?

 :y :y
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #12 on: 29 May 2014, 23:39:57 »
Right I know what I'm getting!
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Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
« Reply #13 on: 05 June 2014, 23:40:44 »
Got my kit today. Gave them a do tonight. Took around 20 minutes. I've got to say its an amazing difference! I didn't think they were that bad, I just thought omega headlights were a bit naff. But been out for a drive in the dark and the difference is amazing. Well worth the £10 it cost. Highly highly recommended. Wish I did before and after pics :(
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