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Caring For Your Headlights

5/16/2018

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​It is, unfortunately, a common sight.  A nice shiny coat, newly waxed body, sleek black tires, and then cloudy yellow headlights.  Often neglected, headlights are a big part of your car's aesthetic.  It can happen to older cars and even newer ones when left uncared.  

Not only are they not pleasing aesthetically but reduce your car's safety as well.  Cloudy headlights can decrease your visibility at night.  It can also affect your light for oncoming cars which can blind or affect their vision.
​WHAT MAKES THE HEADLIGHT DETERIORATE?
Cracked headlights from collisions and bumps allow moisture and dirt to enter.  If left alone, this causes it to become cloudy and can damage the light bulb and socket.  Moisture can enter the casing even without cracks.  You may see water droplets and fog from inside your headlights.  Exposure to the sun and its UV rays also discolor the headlight casing. 
 
HEADLIGHT CARE 101
Here are a few important steps you can take to ensure optimal headlight condition.
  • Drain the moisture out of your headlights.  If you see fog and water drops inside the case, you should remove the headlights.  Depending on your car model, there should be an opening to let the condensation escape.  Let it dry well before putting it back.
  • If you have cracks in the headlight, replace it right away.  Do not prolong it.  Cracks allow additional passage for water and dirt to enter.  If you cannot replace it now, seal the crack with some resin as a temporary fix.  However, remember this is a temporary fix only and should be replaced immediately.
  • Keep the headlights always clean.  There are many products in a car accessory store to properly clean headlights and prolong its good looks.  A couple of sprays and a few good wipes is all it takes.  It will also protect it from the elements helping to avoid cloudiness and turning it into yellow.
  • If you notice your headlights starting to change color, there are also products available to clear them up.  Do not let them get worse as they will be more difficult to remove later on.
  • Replace the bulbs regularly.  Always inspect and make sure that the bulbs are in good working condition.
 
Headlight care is not only for your car's good looks but more importantly for car safety.  Proper care helps protect yourself, your car, and other drivers as well.  Make sure you have complete protection by owning the right car insurance policy. At Insurance Services of the West, LLC, we take pride in making sure that our clients are well-protected at prices they can afford. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (425) 681-0996 or Click Here to request a free quote.
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Amy Zahirski link
12/27/2018 03:55:46 am

We should clean the headlights regularly. If dirt or grime builds up on the windshield, then you will likely pull it into the gas station and wipe it clean as it is harder to see through. If your headlight is changing colors, then there are also products available to clear them up. We should always inspect and make sure that the headlight bulbs are working properly. We have to replace them regularly. If there are cracks in the headlights, we should replace them immediately, shouldn't prolong it.

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Shemekia Bailey link
1/28/2019 05:26:54 am

Like other parts of the vehicle, the headlights should be properly taken care of. The author in this blog has shared some useful tips for taking care of car headlights. Cloudy headlights can decrease our visibility at night. So headlights should be properly cleaned. A couple of sprays and few good wipes are there to clean the headlights. Sometimes fog and water drops are found inside the case of headlight. To drain the moisture from the headlight, we have to open the headlight case. Headlight bulbs should be replaced regularly.

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Gino Nelson link
3/16/2019 06:21:33 am

A headlight is an important component of car. It is imperative to keep them in peerless condition for different reasons. The way in which a headlight is taken care of can make a difference between life and death. Headlight is what allows you to see unexpected obstacles. However, over time, it gets covered in grime. So, you should keep it clean all the time in order to react better when encountering an unexpected obstacle on the thoroughfare.

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