How to Clean Your Car Headlights
How to Clean Your Car Headlights It doesn't matter how fast your car is, you can only drive as fast as you can see down the road ahead of you. When the plastic lenses on your headlights get hazy and oxidized, they disperse the light and reduce your visibility. Here’s how to clean them. Things You'll Need Dish detergent Car wash cloth Several microfiber detail rags Painter's tape Rubber spatula Razor Foam sanding block or large, thick household sponge Approximately five 8-inch strips of 500-grit "dry" sandpaper – or two full-size sheets Approximately five 8-inch strips each of 1000- and 2000-grit "wet" sandpaper –or two sheets each Gallon pitcher Spray bottle Headlight lens or plastic polish Rubbing alcohol Headlight lens sealer Do one headlight at a time. Start by washing the lens and surrounding area completely using dish detergent. Normally you'd avoid harsh detergent because it strips your car’s wax and dries out the pai...