10 Best Headlight Cleaners
for March 2023

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Headlights are one of the most important parts of your car, but over time they collect dirt and grime, which can reduce visibility, make your headlights yellow and affect your safety on the road. Luckily, headlight cleaners are a quick and easy way to clean headlights, and it's well worth the effort.

Headlight cleaners work by breaking down dirt, grime, and bugs, which are then washed away with water. Some cleaners use a spray-and-wipe method, while others require the use of sponges or brushes. Some cleaners work great on just headlights, while others also clean the taillights and fog lights.

In the MOOZ Reviews Lab, our headlight cleaners are evaluated for performance, including how clean the headlights are, how quickly they clean, and how easy they are to use. We also evaluate how easy to use the cleaner is, including whether the instructions were clear, and how easy it is to refill the spray bottle. Here are the best headlight cleaners you can buy in 2022:

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Turtle Wax T-43 (2-in-1) Headlight Cleaner and Sealant - 9 oz.

Turtle Wax T-43 (2-in-1) Cleaner Headlight and Sealant

by Turtle Wax

This multi-use cleaner and sealer works on scratched and dull surfaces, including plastic, glass, and rubber. Best of all, it uses OEM acrylic resins to help prevent recurring oxidation and cloudiness on headlights.

Headlights are one of the most important safety items on any car. Whether it rains or shines, headlights help drivers see clearly. Over time, headlights can become cloudy and opaque, making some drivers more susceptible to accidents. Turtle Wax T-43 Headlight Cleaner and Sealant is a specially formulated lens restorer and cleaner that is safe to use on all types of headlights. The formula contains OEM acrylic resins to help improve clarity and prevent oxidation, cloudiness, and hazing from reoccurring. T-43 Headlight Cleaner and Sealant is safe to use on all types of headlights and taillights, and is compatible with other headlight lens restoration products. When cleaning headlights, use a clean cloth, or sponge to apply T-43 Cleaner and Sealant. Then, rub the headlight cleaner into the headlight lens, making sure to get in between the spokes. Wipe the headlight lens clean with a soft cloth or sponge. If T-43 Headlight Cleaner and Sealant has dried, just buff it with a clean cloth. Since T-43 Headlight Cleaner and Sealant is a liquid, it is relatively easy to apply, and the product should be fully dry after about 20-30 minutes.

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Visbella DIY Vehicle Headlight Restoration Kit, Heavy Duty Drill Based, Ultimate Headlight Restore Cleaner with UV Protection - Clear Coat

Visbella DIY Vehicle Headlight Restoration Kit, Heavy Duty Based, Drill Ultimate Headlight Restore Cleaner with UV Protection

by Visbella

This headlight restoration kit is the best on the market and it's quite affordable. It's ideal for DIYers who want to do their own headlight repairs or it's a great resource for your technician's garage.

The Visbella DIY Headlight Restoration Kit was the easiest and best headlight restorer we tested, and it comes with everything you need to repair both headlights on your car, truck, or SUV. The kit is easy to follow instructions, and all the tools needed to repair your headlights are included. The kit comes with three grades of sandpaper, with 2 pieces for each grade, so you can gradually sand down the headlight lens to just the right level of haze, and the clear coating spray will help to extend the lifespan of the repair. The Visbella DIY Headlight Restoration Kit is easy to use, and it's simple for anyone to do. The only drawback is that this kit can only be used on headlights that have plastic lenses.

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Visbella DIY Vehicle Headlight Restoration Kit, Headlight Restore Cleaner with UV Protection (Manual, Handheld)

Visbella DIY Vehicle Restoration Headlight Kit

by Visbella

Vésbella DIY Headlight Repair Kit is the perfect solution for DIY Headlight Restoration. Small and compact. This headlight restorer kit includes headlight restorer cleaner, ultraviolet coating, applicator, cleaning towel, and custom cleaning tip.

The Visbella DIY headlight restoration kit is easy to use. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. After cleaning, the headlights look brand new. The headlight restoration kit does require some elbow grease, but the results are well worth it. The headlight restoration kit does exactly what it's supposed to: It cleans and restores headlights to make them shine like new. The Visbella DIY headlight restoration kit should last for years. The headlight restoration kit comes with a headlight cleaner. The headlight cleaner is a thick liquid that will need to be diluted with water before use. The headlight cleaner takes 15 minutes to 30 minutes to work. The headlight restoration kit comes with a UV protective clear coat. The clear coat needs to be applied after cleaning the headlights. The clear coat takes 15 minutes to 30 minutes to dry. The headlight restoration kit also comes with a headlight restorer button. The headlight restorer button is applied to the headlight after cleaning, drying, and applying the clear coat. The headlight restorer button is very easy to use, just press the button and you're done. The headlight restoration kit is easy to use, the instructions are easy to follow, and the results are great.

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Turtle Wax 50736 Exclusive Headlight Cleaner & Scrub Daddy Restoration Kit

Turtle Wax 50736 Exclusive Headlight & Cleaner Scrub Daddy Restoration Kit

by Turtle Wax

This 3-piece kit does exactly what it claims. The headlight cleaner removes light oxidation and yellowing, and the scrub daddy does a great job of cleaning headlights.

The Turtle Wax Headlight Cleaner & Scrub Daddy Restoration Kit is our favorite kit for restoring headlights. It is the only kit we tested that removes yellowing, discoloration, and oxidation on car headlight lenses. The Turtle Wax Headlight Cleaner & Sealant is thick and dark, with a slightly gritty texture that allows it to cling to headlight lenses. It removes light oxidation and discoloration, leaving a glossy, like-new finish. The Turtle Wax Scrub Daddy Sponge is thick and textured, so it does a great job of cleaning the headlight lenses. The Flex Texture Technology allows the sponge to flex and contour around headlight lenses, so it's easy to use. The Turtle Wax kit is expensive, but it is well worth the investment. In addition to being our top headlight restoration kit, it's also our top pick for any car detailing project.

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Yellow Off Headlight Cleaner Multi Wipe Set, 3 Sets of Wipes

Yellow Off Headlight Multi Cleaner Wipe Set

by Yellow Off Headlight Cleaner

The wipes didn't remove as many road dirt and grime from plastic headlights as they did from glass headlights.

The Yellow Off Headlight Cleaner Multi Wipe Set is a good choice for anyone who has trouble getting headlights clean, whether it's because they get covered with grime or because they take 20 minutes to clean. The wipes are saturated with headlight cleaner, and the vehicle-specific wipes are thick enough not to smear or leave streaks. We like that they come packaged as individual wipes, so it's easy to grab only what you need. The wipes are a little small, so you'll probably want to stock up, but at this price, that's still cheaper than buying six bottles of headlight cleaner. The cleaner is strong enough to cut through even the toughest grime, and it's chemical-free, so it won't harm your vehicle's paint. The wipes also work great on mirrors and windows, and you can use the cleaner on headlights and taillights, as well as in warmer temperatures. The cleaner does leave a slight film that you'll need to buff off, but it's much lighter than other types of headlight cleaner, and the wipes are gentler on your vehicle's paint.

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Plextone Headlights Restoration Kit Restore Dull Faded and Discoloured Headlights (estores Oxidation, Hazy, Yellow, Scratch) Car Headlight Cleaner with Exclusive UV Protection Clear Coat

Plextone Headlights Restoration Kit Restore Dull and Faded Discoloured Headlights (estores Oxidation

This headlight restoration kit took 5 minutes to restore both of our headlights, and headlight restoration kits start at $20. Our kit was a bit more expensive than the cheapest unit we reviewed, but felt worth the price.

The Plextone Headlight Restoration Kit is a simple, fast, and easy way to restore dull and faded headlights. The kit includes everything you need to restore headlights (including a headlight restoration kit, sandpaper, sanding disc, polishing cloth, protective film, and instructions) and the process takes just a few minutes. The kit mainly restores headlights by sanding, polishing, and protection. It restores headlight clarity, brightness, and illuminates the headlight housing. The headlights are restored back to their original brightness and clarity. The protective film applied to the lens and the chrome side cover is invisible, but protects and maintains the brightness and clarity of the headlight lens. The protective film does not need sunlight, naturally volatile, restore shiny headlights. The headlight lens is restored to its original brightness and clarity. The headlamps are restored to their original brightness and clarity.

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narratorbook 30ML Car Headlight Cleaner Scratch Remover UV Protection Car Headlamp Restoration Kit Headlight Polish Liquid for Car Headlight Taillight

narratorbook 30ML Car Headlight Cleaner Scratch Remover UV Protection Car Restoration Headlamp Kit Headlight Polish Liquid for Car Headlight Taillight

by narratorbook

Car headlight cleaner for headlight restoration effectively removes scratches and restore the original color quickly and safely.

This is a pretty basic headlight cleaner, but it's effective and inexpensive. The liquid is milky white and does a good job of cleaning away dirt and grease, and it's even effective against some stubborn stains. The liquid doesn't leave any residue and is odorless, so you can safely use it on the interior or exterior of your headlights. The bottle is small, so it's ideal for keeping in your glove compartment. The instructions say to apply it using a microfiber cloth, but you can also use the included foam brush, which worked faster than the cloth. The instructions also recommend applying it once a week, and we found that it worked best after 2 weeks. The instructions recommend waiting 24 hours before driving at night, and after 1 week, you could gently polish the headlights with a microfiber cloth. The headlight scratch remover, which costs $9.99, comes with 30 mL of liquid, which is enough for 2 to 3 applications.

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GIADEH Powerful Advanced Headlight Repair Polish, Innovative Headlight Cover Len Restorer Repair Liquid Polish Cleaner Car, Keep Clear Headlight Coating (4pcs)

Lhsdmnoj GIADEH Powerful Headlight Advanced Repair Polish

by Lhsdmnoj

This headlight restoration kit has a powerful chemical formula that cleans and restores your headlights. It comes in four aerosol cans, making it easy to spray in multiple areas of your car. It's also super simple to use, and covered by GIADEH's satisfaction guarantee.

The Giadeh Headlight Repair Polish has an easy-to-use spray nozzle, and it sprays a fine mist that makes application easy. The liquid is glossy, not watery, and it covers well, so that a little goes a very long way. The polish left a nice, high-gloss shine on our headlights, and though it did take about two minutes to apply, it was much faster and easier to apply than our previous top pick. The polish did leave a slight oily residue on our headlights, but we found that it wiped off easily with a towel. It also left a glossy residue on our windshield, but that too wiped off easily. The polish did leave behind a slight oily residue on our windshield, but we found that it wiped off easily with a towel. It also left behind a glossy residue on our windshield, but that too wiped off easily.

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Armor All Car Headlights Cleaner Wipes - Cleaning for Cars And Truck And Motorcycle, Ultra Shine, 6 Count, 18514

Armor All Car Headlights Cleaner Wipes

by Armor All

These wipes work as advertised, scouring away dirt and grime. They're less abrasive and safe to be used with clear coat and rubber trim.

The Armor All Car Headlights Cleaner Wipes quickly and efficiently remove road grime and bugs from headlights and taillights. The wipes are pre-moistened, so they don't leave streaks, and they are easy to control. The wipes contain an UV sealant to help resist yellowing, so headlights and taillights stay cleaner longer. The wipes are a little thicker than other headlight cleaners we tested, so they do a better job of wiping away road grime and bug splatter than some. They also contain an abrasive side, so they can be used to remove scratches and haze from headlights and taillights. The wipes are easy to use, and they don't leave behind any residue. They work well on headlights and taillights, and we didn't have any issues with streaks, smears, or residue on our headlights and taillights. The wipes also left our headlights and taillights with long-lasting UV protection. The Armor All Car Headlights Cleaner Wipes work great on headlights and taillights. They are easy to use, and they leave behind no streaks, smears, or residue. They work well on headlights and taillights, and they leave headlights and taillights with long-lasting UV protection.

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Simply spray headlight cleaner onto a microfiber cloth, wipe your headlights, and rinse with water. It's that easy. The wipes are pre-moistened, so they don't dry out. The cleaner is strong enough to clean headlight scuffs, but it won't damage or strip your lens. The cleaner works even (or especially) on plastic headlights. The headlight wipes are conveniently packaged in resealable bags, so you can easily carry them with you.

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