Inside of headlamps spotty

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Jeremy_K
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Inside of headlamps spotty

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Anyone else had problems with spots on the inside of the headlight lenses? If so, How can you clean them up short of buying new ones?
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Whelan
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Re: Inside of headlamps spotty (Jeremy_K)

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Can you take a picture of said spots? Are they hazy or a dark brownish black color. Does it look like the plastic on the inside has melted a bit? It could range from a bunch of problems.1) Dirt and a bad seal on the lamps could cause the problem.2) Using a very high wattage bulb, i.e. the blue bulbs that require 150+ watts to run when your system is meant for 55W, thus creating overheating in the lens and discoloring and burning. Those are the main two. If you could take a pic for me I would appreciate and could be more specific on the fix.
2012 GLI Autobahn 6MT
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