headlight cleaning toothpaste trick
Ive seen the post somewhere. the guy used some kind of colgate with flouride, water and microfiber towel. i just want to see it again before i go at it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondizzle! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would just buy the plastic polish Plastic X... it works great
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just picked it up last week, works great. tried mother's plastic polish before didn't work all that great.
</TD></TR></TABLE>just picked it up last week, works great. tried mother's plastic polish before didn't work all that great.
Using toothpaste to clean your headlights?
Cool!!
I've seen it used to clean shoes before.
Never thought about using it on headlights though. lol.
Cool!!
I've seen it used to clean shoes before.
Never thought about using it on headlights though. lol.
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the plastix works good i use both that and mothers...they both work really well for e...but if you do the wet sanding first then use either one you wont have to wet sand again...eveytime you wash or detail your car use one on your headlights....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondizzle! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would just buy the plastic polish Plastic X... it works great
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yup
</TD></TR></TABLE>yup
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Takea$wigg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">must use toothpaste without scope and lots of flouride pretty much the white paste one the original</TD></TR></TABLE>
The white paste works the best. It has plenty of flouride.
The white paste works the best. It has plenty of flouride.
okay mr. how did you find it. i search with every key word i could think of. thanks tho. i really appreciate everyones help. i'll do my own mythbuster and let you guys know how it went.
cause hes the mic rula shake sula
edit: buffed headlights with toothpaste and meguires platix and platix works way better although the toothpaste did work.. for my ek
edit: buffed headlights with toothpaste and meguires platix and platix works way better although the toothpaste did work.. for my ek
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSRpoweredSI »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did the toothpast take the hazy look away. if you look close inthose pics. you can still see the film.</TD></TR></TABLE>
somewhat..... but then it came back slightly they are cleaner than they were but the plastix put em to perfection
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by peAches yO »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">toothpaste doesn't work for anything but claening cd's, get some plastic polish
edit:: and cleaning teeth </TD></TR></TABLE>
i will destroy you
somewhat..... but then it came back slightly they are cleaner than they were but the plastix put em to perfection
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by peAches yO »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">toothpaste doesn't work for anything but claening cd's, get some plastic polish
edit:: and cleaning teeth </TD></TR></TABLE>
i will destroy you
I'm guessing toothpaste works due to the tiny abrasives in it that aid in cleaning your teeth. PlastX will work ok but remember that plastx is only a polish/cleaner and as far as I know offers no protection, so remember to frequently apply a wax to the headlights.
I've tired this and it works

"Taken from the meguiars website"
This easy-to-use, rich gel formula quickly restores optical clarity to both rigid and flexible clear plastics. Cutting-edge advancements in Meguiar’s® exclusive Microscopic Diminishing Abrasive™ Technology (MDAT) remove light oxidation, chemical degradation, surface contamination, stains and light surface scratches with ease. Special highly water resistant polymers provide long lasting durable protection to keep your clear plastics clear and beautiful longer. We recommend applying PlastX™ with a High Tech Applicator Pad or Ultra Plush Super Terry and using an Ultra Plush Super Terry or Supreme Shine® Microfiber for the final wipe-off

"Taken from the meguiars website"
This easy-to-use, rich gel formula quickly restores optical clarity to both rigid and flexible clear plastics. Cutting-edge advancements in Meguiar’s® exclusive Microscopic Diminishing Abrasive™ Technology (MDAT) remove light oxidation, chemical degradation, surface contamination, stains and light surface scratches with ease. Special highly water resistant polymers provide long lasting durable protection to keep your clear plastics clear and beautiful longer. We recommend applying PlastX™ with a High Tech Applicator Pad or Ultra Plush Super Terry and using an Ultra Plush Super Terry or Supreme Shine® Microfiber for the final wipe-off



