How to fix foggy headlights at home

Are your car headlights not as bright as they used to be, or perhaps you’re worried about the condensation on them? Well, we have the solution for you as we teach you how to clean your foggy headlights. It’s important to note, you could wash your car every week, use the best products on the market to wipe it down after it pours, and even park it and store it in a garage at every possible opportunity, but chances are that the headlights would still become foggy and blurry after a period of time. As the fog builds up, it can drastically impair the effectiveness of your car’s actual bulbs, which therefore makes it harder to see, especially at night. Therefore, foggy headlights should be addressed as quickly as possible.

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Why Are Clean Headlights Important?
How to Clean Foggy Headlights
How to Clean Headlights With Toothpaste
How to Clean Headlights With Vinegar
How to Clean Headlights With WD-40
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Thanks to WD-40®, this guide will take you through the necessary steps to help you clean foggy headlights and get them working clearly again. Cleaning the gunk off your headlights is simple and an incredibly easy DIY job that you can complete with things you probably have at home with everyday household items. Of course, there are specialist all-in-one kits you can purchase over the counter that can get the job done, but all this task really requires is some proper elbow grease.

WD-40 Multi-Use Product
Clean cloth
Clean rag
Sponge
Warm soapy water
Towel or Microfibre cloth

Step 1

Firstly, you need to make sure the foggy headlights are clean. Grab a clean rag and thoroughly wipe the area of the headlights to fully remove any dirt, dust or grime that may have built up on them.

Step 2

Now that the headlights are clear of any dirt, grime or dust, it’s time to grab that trusty blue and red can from out of your cupboard under the sink. Apply a generous amount of WD-40 Multi-Use Product onto a clean cloth. Then, using the cloth, wipe the surface of the headlight meticulously, making sure you cover the entire surface of the headlight.

Step 3

After completing one headlight, you need to repeat the same process on the headlight on the other side. Again, ensure you apply the WD-40 Multi Use Product onto a cloth and wiping the entire surface of the headlight.

Step 4

Once complete, clean the headlights with some warm soapy water and a sponge. This will help to remove any residue from the headlights and also remove any excess product from the cleaning process that may be left behind. Remember to dry once complete with a towel or microfibre cloth.

Cleaning foggy car headlights may seem a job that’s daunting and difficult at first – but thanks to WD-40 company it’s made simple. Your car headlights are now ready to brighten up those roads on dark nights ahead properly! For more car maintenance tips, check out some more of our handy guides in the WD-40 blog.

If you want a quick fix for how to clean oxidized headlights, then the WD-40 product is a great option. However, it might not prove to be a suitable long-lasting solution for headlight restoration.

Prep your car for headlight defogging by protectively tapping off the area around your front lights. Mix a bucket of water with car shampoo (or liquid dish soap) and use our premium wash mitt to clean and ready the surface for the WD-40 lubricant.

Shake the can of WD-40 and spray the product onto the headlight lens, avoiding hitting unprotected car areas. Then, carefully but thoroughly wash off the lubricant with another clean wash mitt or rag with the bucket solution. Once all the oil has been removed, try it off with the CleanTools Absorber® and remove the tape (without spreading any lubricant left on top of it).

Use WD-40 sparingly: relying on this oil product too often could blur or burn out the bulb of your headlights, so be sure you wash it off completely every time it’s used.

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In addition to purchasing an at-home headlight restoration kit or booking a professional cleaning, CleanTools has listed several DIY processes you can take to maintain the high visibility of your headlights for maximum safety on the road.

Based on the descriptions in the above section, we’ve compiled a list of the products you’ll need to get this job done right, depending on your choice of cleaning method:

Toothpaste (containing abrasives)
Vinegar and baking soda
WD-40 spray
Bucket
Water
Tape
Plastic Sheeting

CleanTools has two products that pair together perfectly for all your car wash needs. Our Premium Wash Mitt, made from a wool, polyester, and nylon blend, can hold more water longer to keep your hand on your car and instead of in your bucket. We recommend you keep a separate mitt for different surfaces of your car so you can avoid transferring abrasive particles from one area to another.

Our high-quality, dependable, and gentle mitt can be followed up by The Absorber®. This incredible drying product is made of Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA). It has the unmatched ability to dry your car in noticeably fewer wipes!

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