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      10-08-2017, 06:20 PM   #1
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Cleaning the headlights

2017 340i X Drive, I recall reading somewhere not to wash the headlights or wipe them to dry them, is this true?
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      10-08-2017, 09:36 PM   #2
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I can't imagine why. They get wet every time it rains, and there's nothing on them that wiping them would remove.
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      10-12-2017, 06:15 PM   #3
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Yes...you should definitely let the bug splatter build up as long as possible
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      10-17-2017, 01:42 PM   #4
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Your ultimate goal should to deprive yourself the ability to see while driving at night, so yes...never wash them.
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      10-18-2017, 07:01 AM   #5
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On the note of what not to do I did hear you should avoid applying wax to them...not sure if it's accurate...
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Don't clean with any cleaners with ammonia in as they yellow them.
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