How to Repair Hazy and Worn-Out Car Headlight Covers?

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07/28/25 2:54pm
Use masking tape to cover the areas around the headlights, then clean the surface of the headlight covers with glass cleaner or degreaser. Next, spray on scratch polish and use a car polishing machine for faster and better cleaning. Finally, apply a layer of wax to keep the headlights shiny for a long time. Here are some precautions for repairing aged and hazy headlight covers: 1. When spraying the polish, avoid direct sunlight and do not spray it on black plastic parts, as it can leave a difficult-to-remove white film; 2. For aged and hazy headlight covers, toothpaste can also be used for polishing and repair. Wear rubber gloves and try different types of toothpaste, including gel types, preferably whitening toothpaste containing silica.
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