How To Clean Headlights On Older Cars

In this video i show you how to restore headlights permanently.

How to clean headlights on older cars. If the headlights are only slightly foggy you can try and restore them using an abrasive like toothpaste and lots of scrubbing. You can use wd 40 to clean headlights. It should take less than five minutes or so for the section to start looking clearer. In order to clean your headlights with wd 40 first wash the headlights with soap and water. This method works better than any other lens.

Using the products below i ve been able to successfully clean many headlights getting rid of their oxidation. Spray the cleaning solution and wipe your headlights with a clean towel. Clean your headlights with toothpaste. So you re driving around super late at night in the middle of nowhere nm and you realize you can t see a thing. The first thing you need to take care of is a little headlight cleaning.

Then shake the can of wd 40 or any other silicone based lubricant and spray the whole lens of the headlight. Make sure you are not using toothpaste in excess as you only need a small amount. Work it in a circular motion polishing repeatedly and uniformly in your little square. And you and your significant other talk about cleaning the headlights or getting new bulbs or something. Apply a fingertip amount of toothpaste to the soft cloth.

After that wipe the headlight with a clean rag. You can also use this solution for your windows. Wipe down the plastic lenses of the headlights with some soap and water to remove dirt and debris. Headlight restoration is all about choosing the right products and methods. In the first half.

To clean headlights with toothpaste you need an old toothbrush one teaspoon of white non gel toothpaste and your own elbow grease. Place the toothpaste on the toothbrush and rub in on the headlight in circular motions. Rub the cloth in a circle onto the wet headlights and apply more toothpaste if necessary. For the second step you will need to mix vinegar with baking soda. Take a clean towel apply a quarter sized glob of buffing compound a pick a small area of the headlight to focus on say 4 x 4 inches 10 x 10 centimeters.