Is it normal to have water mist inside the headlights after washing the car?

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DelThomas
07/29/25 5:33pm
It is normal to have water mist inside the headlights after washing the car. The mist in the headlights is caused by the structure of the headlights and air flow, which is practically unavoidable. It tends to recur during seasons with significant temperature differences, such as winter or rainy seasons. The best way to deal with water mist in the headlights is to turn them on. Here is some extended information about car headlights: 1. Function: The main function of car headlights is to provide illumination for nighttime driving. Car headlights are also known as front headlights or LED daytime running lights. As the 'eyes' of the car, they not only affect the owner's external image but are also closely related to safe driving at night or in bad weather conditions. 2. Types: (1) By purpose: Car lights can be divided into two categories: lighting and auxiliary. Among them, only the front headlights and some fog lights equipped on certain cars serve the purpose of illumination, while the rest are auxiliary lights. (2) By type: Currently, there are four types of car headlights: laser headlights, LED car headlights, xenon headlights, and halogen lights.
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