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Offline munchbunch

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Cloudy Headlights
« on: October 27, 2015, 11:53:53 am »
Hi,

I'm new to here and I was wondering is the clouding of the headlights a common problem? I own a TDI so was looking to buy some GTI headlights but it seems mine and most of the ones I've found for sale have this problem. Can anyone help?
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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2015, 09:03:40 pm »
It's a common problem on most cars it's a combination of factors breaking down the plastic. Thi is what you need,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Headlight-Headlamp-Lens-Restoration-Kit-/111799290119?hash=item1a07c1c907:g:3iUAAOSwyvBV9xql

And a drill.  :signLOL: you will also need to seal the headlight.
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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2015, 09:20:31 pm »



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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2015, 12:34:06 am »
Awesome thanks! some good results on your lights. Will have to give this a try.
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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2015, 12:43:54 am »
Any recommendations of what to protect with?
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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2015, 09:20:16 pm »
This has good reviews and would b what I'm going to use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Surface-Sealant-Glass-Inhibitor-Repellent/dp/B00A3S1RGU/
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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2015, 10:17:20 pm »
Thanks  :happy2:
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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2015, 10:25:55 pm »
That stuff says it cannot be used on polycarbonate?


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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2015, 10:35:10 pm »
I've used a paint sealant on my rear lights so not sure if that would be any good? It's supposed to protect from pretty much everything you would expect for about 6 months...
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Re: Cloudy Headlights
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2015, 07:21:52 pm »
They came out great, mine need doing I was going to try the meguiars one step kit but for the extra £5 I think I'll try this kit now!  :happy2:
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