How to clear cloudy headlights with toothpaste — and the step you can't skip
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Home How to clear cloudy headlights with toothpaste — and the step you can't skip How To By Alice Carroll Published 15 September 2026 The quick, easy, and virtually free way to restore cloudy headlights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As headlights are constantly subjected to the elements, it’s no surprise that the casing can become milky or yellow over time.Naturally, this discoloration impairs your visibility while driving, preventing you from seeing the required 100 meters ahead of you on the road.
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