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Old 10-19-2007, 08:56 AM
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Nasty Film, Dull, Fogged headlamps...not anymore!

So my little brother just turned 18 two weeks ago and I got him a 96 Integra to get around in (not bad for $1000.00 and his first car). The body is mint and could use a little paint here and there but nothing major. We were in the driveway with two of our neighbors checking out the car and realized that the headlights were fogged when one of them says go get me some toothpaste . So we go get the toothpaste and apply it to the lenses on the headlights. Then with a microfiber rag we rub it in until it becomes a thick and almost solid paste. Turning to a clean side of the rage we wipe all the toothpaste off and all we could do was stare in amazement. The toothpaste bascially took of the nasty film and dullness away from the headlight lense. So I tried on the G and my lenses look crystal clear now. I will post some pics later on.
 

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Old 10-19-2007, 12:29 PM
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Anyone else try this?
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:33 PM
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Think of it like this: toothpaste = polish for your teeth.

It has a mild abrasive in it, just like a car polish would, so that it can truly clean the grit and grime off the teeth. By rubbing it onto the headlights, you're basically putting the po-boy's rubbing compound on there, and you get the same effect. I wouldn't try it on paint though....
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:36 PM
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That would make sense though, if it can get rid of tarter, gingivitis and plaque, imagine what it can do to your.... ?
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:36 PM
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so I just apply on the outside of the plastic lenses where the fogs appear, and wait till it dry up like wax? and wipe it off?
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:38 PM
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No, rub it on with polish, then wipe off when it gets thick and gunky. You need to actually provide some effort for the abrasion to work.
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:39 PM
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H3ll no I wouldn't put it on the paint....lol

Originally Posted by UnluckyCharms
Think of it like this: toothpaste = polish for your teeth.

It has a mild abrasive in it, just like a car polish would, so that it can truly clean the grit and grime off the teeth. By rubbing it onto the headlights, you're basically putting the po-boy's rubbing compound on there, and you get the same effect. I wouldn't try it on paint though....

Pretty much. Take a small amount and rub it in on the outside of the lense where it appears foggy. Then just wipe it off with the clean side of the raag and wellah!

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so I just apply on the outside of the plastic lenses where the fogs appear, and wait till it dry up like wax? and wipe it off?
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:54 PM
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Sounds interesting
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:57 PM
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i tyed this method but it was only temporary, i have a 03G35 and my lenses were starting to get foggy, so i bought from this company, and havent needed to use it again: headlightsolutions.net
IMO it was really cheap for 10 bucks...check it out
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 01:09 PM
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Get plastiX. That's what I use with my Pc and orange pad and got them looking clear as when they were brand new.
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 01:16 PM
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Cool. Now his car won't get cavities
 
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Sounds very interesting… what type of toothpaste?
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:24 PM
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wheres the pics. wanna see results might try doing this on my head lights
 
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Old 10-20-2007, 11:43 AM
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I've heard some people use toothpaste to clean their diamond rings too.
 
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id like to see pics as well, my 97 maxima headlights are pretty foggy and yellow
 


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