6 Grandma's Tips for Cleaning Car Headlights: Inside and Out

4.  Window Cleaner or Polish

• Ingredients  :
  • Window cleaner or polish
• Instructions  :
  1. Apply a few drops of cleaner to a clean cloth or old toothbrush.
  2. Rub the headlights in circular motions.
  3. Wipe off any leftovers with a damp cloth.

Tip  : Make sure the cleaning product does not contain ammonia to avoid damaging the plastic of the headlights.

5.  Isopropyl Alcohol

• Ingredients  :
  • Alcohol (isopropyl or other)
• Instructions  :
  1. Soak a cloth with alcohol.
  2. Gently rub the headlights.
  3. Rinse with water and let dry.

Alcohol is an excellent degreaser that dissolves oils and other dirt on headlights.

6.  Sandpaper (Sanding)

• Ingredients  :
  • 2000-3000 grit sandpaper
  • One of the products mentioned above (alcohol, vinegar, etc.)
• Instructions  :
  1. Lightly sand the headlights with the sandpaper.
  2. Then clean with one of the previous solutions.
  3. Repeat if necessary.

Caution  : Be careful and do not force too much, the goal is to smooth, not scratch the surface.

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