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How can I shine up old, foggy-looking headlights?

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T-cut Original works well. Rub in, rub off.

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How do I get WD40 off the glass on my car if I sprayed it trying to remove bugs?

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Dawn dish soap will usually do the trick. Just mix a few drops of Dawn with warm water and clean your windshield with a washcloth. Then dry the window using some newspaper to prevent streaks.

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I painted my car, and now it has a white substance on it. How do I remove this?

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Use a polishing compound, lightly.

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What can be used to brighten cloudy headlights?

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Put ordinary toothpaste on a damp cloth and work it in small circles on the headlights. Then, wash it off.

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How do I clean my car lights?

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Bug spray with Deet works really well. Spray some on a cloth or paper towel, and rub until it clears up. You may have to repeat the process a few times.

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What do I do if my vehicle is covered in tar?

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Spray WD 40 on the area with tar, wait for about 4-5 minutes, wipe it off and wash the car with your usual car washing supplies.

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