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Osram MK7 headlight housings - interested?

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Any clue what causes this reflection phenomenon on the lens? It's more easily visible when just standing in front of and looking down at it. I thought it might have to do with having 14-mil paint protection film on the lens but I confirmed the same effect with another Osram owner who had no PPF on his. It doesn't cause a problem, I'm just curious about what causes it and whether or not this is, in general, a common issue with 6000K projector LEDs shining through compound-curved polycarbonate lenses.

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mrmatto

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Jacksonville, FL
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2024 GTI DSG
Any clue what causes this reflection phenomenon on the lens? It's more easily visible when just standing in front of and looking down at it. I thought it might have to do with having 14-mil paint protection film on the lens but I confirmed the same effect with another Osram owner who had no PPF on his. It doesn't cause a problem, I'm just curious about what causes it and whether or not this is, in general, a common issue with 6000K projector LEDs shining through compound-curved plastic lenses.

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Not sure if it's a reflection, or a purposeful direction of light, otherwise known as "squirrel finders."
 
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