The covers over the headlights of my '96 XJS appear "hazy" (i.e. not clear). Is this the way they're supposed to appear or should they be replaced or cleaned somehow?

Thanks

Submitted by asimko@netsolnj.com on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 05:28

i've had some experience with this issue. there are reconditoning kits for headlight lenses. ge kit uses several grades of abrasive and a drill (not good) sylvania makes a great kit.

there is a cleaner that strips the uv coating from the lens, nasty brown stuff drips from the lenses, it looks clear at the end of the first step, then you use 3 different abrasives, by hand, to remove surface scratches. a few more cleaners, then a crystal clear uv sealer.

the hardest part is masking the paint and chrome. i was not as concerned when doing this on our windstar vans, as i am with the jag

long story short, it took a little over an hour, the lenses look like new. it has been almost a year since i did the first vehicle and it still looks like new. not bad for a $20. kit

http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/products/automotive/Pages/headlight-restor...

Submitted by charlesengland… on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 17:59

Steve
I have the same question about my '96 XJS - there are slides on the top and bottom of the lights - I am pretty sure I can get them off but I am not so sure about getting them back on.
Charlie England