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Headlights poor
« on: 11 October 2008, 12:16:16 »
The headlights on my '96 Omega are really poor, it seems the lenses have become discoloured/tarnished.  Is this a common fault with age?  Are there any easy solutions to clean them or perhaps replace.  I have just upgraded the bulbs to try and makes some small gains.


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Nick
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #1 on: 11 October 2008, 12:21:28 »
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The headlights on my '96 Omega are really poor, it seems the lenses have become discoloured/tarnished.  Is this a common fault with age?  Are there any easy solutions to clean them or perhaps replace.  I have just upgraded the bulbs to try and makes some small gains.


Many thanks

Nick

A upgrade to the mini face lift projector lens, or go full hog and go HID

The improvement is immense
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #2 on: 11 October 2008, 12:29:08 »
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The headlights on my '96 Omega are really poor, it seems the lenses have become discoloured/tarnished.  Is this a common fault with age?  Are there any easy solutions to clean them or perhaps replace.  I have just upgraded the bulbs to try and makes some small gains.


Many thanks

Nick

A upgrade to the mini face lift projector lens, or go full hog and go HID

The improvement is immense

i agree, i'v not got projectors on mine and you notice the difference.
it's like going from candle light in a dark cave to having a massive torch and turning it on! specially with high beam! lol
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #3 on: 11 October 2008, 12:38:45 »
My n-reg omega had its headlamps replaced because it wasn't illuminating enough...got a replacement from the scrap yard and now they work a treat. Think the previous owner replaced them at or around 95K.  
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #4 on: 12 October 2008, 00:53:15 »
 Hi Nick,
           I've just had to replace mine on my 96 Elite with Projector type Headlamps due to poor illumination(failed MOT)and has made a significant difference and was a very easy plug-n-play fit :).

  You won't be able to place a wanted ad in the Sale & Wanted section of the Forum until you have accumilated 250 posts unfortunately :(.

  You can probably find some on eBay for a reasonable price as I did :).
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #5 on: 12 October 2008, 02:04:12 »
Common on pre facelifts before the projectors ..... mine on my 97 P reg were virtually useless    :'( .....
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #6 on: 12 October 2008, 08:52:57 »
About £100 on ebay for a pair of aftermarket projectors but make sure you ask that they are definitely RHD before buying...

About £100 a pair for genuine second hand vaux ones, sometimes cheaper...

Either way, straight swap, no changes required...just undo the old ones and plug in the new ones :)
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #7 on: 12 October 2008, 13:32:08 »
I thouroughly removed the yellow coating with Brasso, then I used some paint polisher. It took me three hours but the result is near-perfect... See photo ! Oh, and that was two years ago !


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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #8 on: 13 October 2008, 10:12:21 »
can only go on what my 99 3.0 MV6 is but its equiped with Hella HIDS i have noticed that the plastic lense appears to be removable like the carello f/l vectra b lights

i was going to attempt to remove the lenses and try polishing em up on a buffing wheel

i have tried TCUT and auto glymn to no avail!
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #9 on: 13 October 2008, 10:47:22 »
Try 2000 grid sanding with water and use a polish after..
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #10 on: 13 October 2008, 14:52:50 »
Yes, that should also work. But believe me, it's a real lengthy process, the coating is really thick—I'd say one tenth of a millimetre—and you need loads of patience !
But then it costs nothing !
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #11 on: 13 October 2008, 16:17:55 »
My 'M' plate estate has the old style lenses, this year would not pass the MOT.

Polished the with brasso, hey presto!!! It passed Took me 1/2 hour each side. :y
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #12 on: 13 October 2008, 19:31:29 »
THE way to go. Don't buy anything until you've tried this. See my photo up above.
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #13 on: 15 October 2008, 18:40:57 »
At the York meet Ian_D  really cleaned mine up using rubbing compound /splash of water with a buffer- sander power tool  by hand it takes ages  but with a buffer tool  pretty quick.. :y
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Re: Headlights poor
« Reply #14 on: 15 October 2008, 18:46:56 »
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At the York meet Ian_D  really cleaned mine up using rubbing compound /splash of water with a buffer- sander power tool  by hand it takes ages  but with a buffer tool  pretty quick.. :y

so imagine brasso on a buffing wheel !  :y
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