How to Clean Foggy Headlights

April 7th, 2023 by

When you are on the road at night, you can immediately notice the differences in new vehicles and older models by the quality of their headlights. If you want your older headlights to shine like the newer LED models that are often seen on brand-new models, there is good news. If you follow the steps laid out below, you will be able to make your car’s headlights shine bright after just one wash.

Clearing Up Foggy Headlights

How to Clean Your Headlights

Clearing cloudy headlights is a simple procedure that only requires a handful of tools and a few minutes. You will need a clean cloth, water, gloves, a brush, a mild cleaner, and either baking soda, toothpaste, or a headlight restoration kit. Once you have all of these resources assembled, you just need to follow the following instructions:

  1. Clean the Surface: You want to make sure that all dust, dirt, and debris is cleared from the surface of the headlight, so spray the mild cleaning solution on and wipe any substance away with a soft cloth.
  2. Dry: Make sure that the headlight lenses are completely dry by toweling them off with a rag.
  3. Apply Cleanser: Whether you are using a kit, toothpaste, or baking soda with a bit of water, you will want to apply the polishing compounds in a thick layer over the lens. You will then let this rest for a few minutes so that the substance is allowed to dry.
  4. Brush Clean: Using circular motions, begin to brush away the compound from your headlights. This will require a bit of elbow grease, but be cautious to only grind away the outer layers of plastic. You will begin to see the restored headlight become more clear as you continue to brush.
  5. Wash Headlight: Using soap and water, wash off the remaining solution from your lights.

If you follow this process, but there are no obvious results, then you may want to consider contacting a professional cleaning service. Another option is to contact the parts department at 94 Nissan and inquire about getting replacement lenses for your vehicle, but this would be only for the most drastic of circumstances.

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