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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 07:49 PM
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I have a bluish haze inside my new 991.2 headlight lenses...I need advice

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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 08:18 PM
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Can you post a picture? What has the dealer said?
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 08:24 PM
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Warranty > Dealer


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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 08:27 PM
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^^^ he’s right.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 10:02 PM
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If it was just a momentary haze from condensation from cold and humidity it's not completely unusual since the headlights are not sealed. Here's a brief thread discussing it: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1077...eadlights.html. Like stated in that thread, if it doesn't clear up in sunlight and warmth then it's something else.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 10:14 PM
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I had the same thing happen on my 991 and had it replaced under warranty.
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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 09:46 PM
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Here are some pics I am posting of his car for him. His dealer says that’s perfectly normal...but it looks like “off gassing” haze to him.




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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 09:51 PM
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That looks normal to me. 3000 or so lumens shining directly on clear plastic, especially at an angle, won't look 100% clear.
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