Toothpaste on headlights???

[06nav]

Has anyone else given this a go? I just did it on my nav because it was all hazy and yellow now they look brand new!!

 

[nakedape]

Yeah, did mine a while back - went from dull to brand new.

 

[nathand22]

Does it not scuff up the plastic?
isnt toothpaste slightly abrasive?

I would of thought it would be like using a scouring pad a scratch the shit out of it, but its good to know it works.

 

[Nevyn]

Toof paste is also good for them minor vanity top marks etc. !!

 

[loco12]

I have used a lightcutting compound for paint with excellent results.

 

[ericcs]

on heavily dulled/yellowed plastic lensed headlights, i start with 4000 grit wet n dry, then cutting compound and finish off with polish.
don't be scared, they will look like new!

 

[nakedape]

Does it not scuff up the plastic?
isnt toothpaste slightly abrasive?

I would of thought it would be like using a scouring pad a scratch the shit out of it, but its good to know it works.

It is slightly abrasive and thats why it works. Its like a super-fine cutting compound. Just wack some on a rag with a little water (you'll get a feel for what works) and polish away.

Just remember to return the tooth paste to the bathroom before the misses needs it while running late for work the next day.

 

[Cage]

Ah Mate, your headlights now have the Colgate gleam !!!

They will probably be on the front cover of 'New Idea' next month.

 

[trb012]

Toothpaste or light cutters works well but the headlights will soon turn yellow again if they haven't been sealed it's uv light that destroys them. You can buy headlight restoration kits from repco burson ect for about $30 that comes with uv sealant we use them at work all the time.

 

[peterb666]

Tooth paste works fine but tooth whitening powder or a very fine cutting polish also works well.

 

[Nakkers]

Toothpaste will restore chrome to a nice shine again too!

 

[jjohn]

Toothpaste in the holes in gyorock from picture hook nails etc.
Since were on about toothpaste.

On the lights, yeah the restoration kit is nessesary in the end because you just keep on losing the shine. Unless cutting them regularly suits you better.

 

[bullwinkle]

Are your McLeans showing.