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Use autoglym super resin polish

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I used Autoglym Super Resin Polish with a buffer on front and rear lens - look great
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Use toothpaste method

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I used the toothpaste method on my other car.
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No idea what replacement units cost - but suspect heavy.
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Use white vinegar mixed

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Have now seen the video re the toothpaste method - also seen another using White vinegar mixed with Baking soda(to form a paste).
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Use autoglym super resin polish

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I used Autoglym Super Resin Polish with a buffer on front and rear lens - look great
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I used the toothpaste method on my other car.
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Use white vinegar mixed

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Have now seen the video re the toothpaste method - also seen another using White vinegar mixed with Baking soda(to form a paste).
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No idea what replacement units cost - but suspect heavy.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My 996 C2 (2002) has headlamps that appear to have strange patches on them - they must be on the inside because I cant seem to rub, what appears to be like a film of some sort off ? Anyone out there had a similar experience? The appearance does spoil the look of the car as otherwise my bodywork and paint standard is excellent. Headlamps work fine, just naff appearance - any ideas how to cure or are we looking at expensive replacements? No idea what replacement units cost - but suspect heavy. Thanks Dave R - aka Rederz (Region 3)

POST 2Original post

I had a haze on mine (02 996 2C) - most of which got polished out at a local specialist (£50). Made a huge difference.

POST 3Original post

Are you sure it's on the inside? It can only be condensation. This should vent off naturally. I have read on forums about drilling vent holes on the underside, but I would be cautious doing that. The above is most likely and will polish off.

POST 4Original post

Try this before you spend £50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXHTXdlWw1w

POST 5Original post

I agree. I used the toothpaste method on my other car. Works brilliantly

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Re head Light problem - thanks for the suggestions Fellas - the more I look at the lights the more I know this is an external lens problem and looks like these marks will polish out. Have now seen the video re the toothpaste method - also seen another using White vinegar mixed with Baking soda(to form a paste). Will try one of these methods and let you know the results.

POST 7Original post

I used Autoglym Super Resin Polish with a buffer on front and rear lens - look great

POST 8Original post

Just had mine sanded and polished (they were very foggy) - made a HUGE difference, look like new now. Cost 120 but took Dave 2 hours. Much better than new ones (try toothpaste first of course) - http://www.brightahead.co.uk/

POST 9Original post

We used 2500 grade wet & dry, followed by Meguiars Ultimate Compound on a friends badly faded Clio headlights. Results were astounding!

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