One evening, as the sun sets, you turn on the headlights, but they just don't seem as bright as usual. You glance at your headlights after you get back home and notice the fog. We've all been there, and we know how important it is to have clear and clean headlights. Headlights that are dirty can be a nuisance and pose a safety risk. As time passes, headlights experience their fair share of wear and tear. We will guide you through the steps to not only clean but also repair your headlights, so they're looking brand new. How to Clean Car HeadlightsThe regular maintenance routine should include cleaning your car's headlights. In this article we'll teach you how to clean and maintain your headlights with just six steps. This guide will teach you about the most common cleaning products as well as the best methods for cleaning a fogged headlight housing. How Do You Clean Your HeadlightsCollect Cleaning MaterialsTo clean your headlights properly First, you must decide on the products you'll require. A popular though unusual cleaner you can use is toothpaste. It could be a great option if your headlights aren't too dim. You can also make use of common cleaning products such as soap or water. In this article, we will focus on the more traditional cleaners so you will need either Windex or soap and water. Additionally, you'll need a headlight polish kit or renewal kit and at least two microfiber cloths--one to clean and another for drying. In addition to the cleaning supplies, you will also need sandpaper (400-600 grit) and painters tape (or automotive masking tape). UV sealants are essential since you'll be removing the sealant that was previously used off the headlights. You are now ready to proceed to the next step. Clean Headlights With Soap And Water (Or Windex)The next step is to clean your headlights. This is essential to remove all debris and dirt from the headlight. Use Windex to clean the headlight, then scrub it. If you're using soap and water, dip your microfiber cloth into a bucket pre-filled with soap and water, then scrub down the headlights. You can also wash the areas around the headlights to ease the process for the next step. Tape Area Overhead LightsWith painter's tape apply tape around the headlights. This will protect your paint and prevent any damage to the area next to the headlights in the following steps. Once you carefully tape up these areas, you're prepared to proceed to the next step. Sand the HeadlightsSanding the headlights of your vehicle is an essential step to restore their previous shine. If your headlights are covered in a lot of fog, we suggest 400-grit sandpaper. After that, you can move to 600-grit for a more polished appearance. You can utilize the 600-grit sandpaper when your headlights only need some minor touch-ups. If you own a buffer or polisher you can use it or you can make your own headlights sand by hand. Make sure to clean the headlights water. Sand in straight, horizontal strokes. Make sure you always sand in the same direction and make sure to also keep the surface of your headlights moist during the entire process. If you do not ensure that the surface is kept wet, you run the risk of scratching the headlight. This should take between 5-10 minutes. Apply PolishAfter you finish sanding the headlights, clean them and ensure they're dry. Using a clean microfiber cloth, rub the polish onto the headlights in a circular movement for about five minutes. This step will help clean off any remaining imperfections or haze, and prepare the headlight for the final step. Use UV sealantYou'll need to use more UV sealant because the original UV sealant was removed by sanding. This helps protect the housing of your headlights and prevents the headlights from becoming foggy again. Depending on the UV sealant you choose, you will either spray-on the sealant or pour it onto a damp microfiber cloth and then apply it to the headlight using evenly-spaced strokes. It is recommended to apply only one layer of sealant to the entire headlight. Once you've applied the sealant, wait for it to dry prior to driving.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
|