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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: DrAndyB on 26 May 2014, 18:45:01

Title: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: DrAndyB 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.

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: Andy A on 26 May 2014, 18:58:31

Andy, this should do you. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90643.0  :y

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: Andy B 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  ;)  ;)

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: DrAndyB 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.

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 26 May 2014, 19:25:41

You have to spend time on them ,but they do shine up fairly well eventually :y

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2014, 19:40:51

Keeping them out of sunlight is the best thing you can do to protect the polycarbonate lenses

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: robson on 27 May 2014, 20:28:44

I give mine a rub over with T cut now and again.

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 28 May 2014, 18:36:38

I Used this great results. Quixx Headlight Restoration Kit.  :y
(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o492/steveavfc/2014-03-08032757.jpg) (http://s1144.photobucket.com/user/steveavfc/media/2014-03-08032757.jpg.html)
(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o492/steveavfc/2014-03-15024444.jpg) (http://s1144.photobucket.com/user/steveavfc/media/2014-03-15024444.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac 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

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: 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
(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o492/steveavfc/2014-03-08032757.jpg) (http://s1144.photobucket.com/user/steveavfc/media/2014-03-08032757.jpg.html)
(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o492/steveavfc/2014-03-15024444.jpg) (http://s1144.photobucket.com/user/steveavfc/media/2014-03-15024444.jpg.html)

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

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: dbug 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

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: firemoth on 29 May 2014, 23:39:57

Right I know what I'm getting!

Title: Re: Hazy headlight. facelift 2.2. best way to fix ?????
Post by: firemoth 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 :(