How Do You Clean Haze Off Of Car Headlights?
Some badly discolored and pitted headlight lenses might need some more than just a mix of toothpaste, vinegar and baking powder. You will need a softer rubbing compound and finest sanding paper. Apply this lengthwise and not circular motion. You then have to buff off with a good polish and buff for results. More details here – http://www.automotix.net/autorepair/repairtips/headlamp_headlight_repair.html
As cars age, parts that were once new and shiny become dull and worn. This is most obvious in your car’s painted surface or in the lack of luster of chrome and metal surfaces. This same aging process is the cause of what appears to be dirty headlights. In fact, dirty headlights are actually the result of an oxidation process covering the lens, must like rust covers metal surfaces. This haze over the headlights is removable with a few household items. Mix 1/4 cup of dishwashing detergent into 1 gallon of water. Wash and rinse both headlights to remove surface dirt. Wipe headlights dry with terry towel. Mix a paste consisting of 3 parts toothpaste to 1 part baking soda. Knead and mix paste thoroughly. Apply paste mix to headlight glass with a soft polishing rag using small circular motions (similar to those used to polish a car). Use rubbing motion to break up oxidized particles. You will see these color your polishing cloth. Rotate the polishing cloth as you continue polishing until no
