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JTruck · 03-28-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

It can technically work because a toothpaste does contain abrasives. It technically is a polish. But it also contains a bunch of other crap you don't want.

Now, does it make even a shred of sense to go scouring the medicine cabinet for car care products? Nope.
Cracks me up when I see these. Ive seen toothpaste, peanut butter, apples, and onions as recommended detailing products. Not saying any of them can't work but there are actual car products that work a whole lot better.

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I wonder if car polish and sand paper works for toothpaste?

Normagene · 03-28-2014, 10:14 AM

I only mentioned the toothpaste because I saw a video on it, but since I've never personally tried it, so I can't say how good it "really" works. Anyway, there's like a gazillion YouTube videos using Toothpaste. Sure you can go spend More Money, but I hope everybody already has toothpaste so five minutes of your time doesn't seem like a big deal. Here's a sample from YouTube.
http://youtu.be/h4Ffx5epIMk

Normagene · 03-28-2014, 10:29 AM

I didn't watch the above video before posting, watched it after posting and was kinda disappointed. Not the best job/result, but he did only rub the toothpaste for a minute or so. Here's another one that I watched first, and it came out pretty decent.
http://youtu.be/JkWg29b_-Hw

WiSSDiver · 03-29-2014, 08:56 AM

Dylan said it best, "do it right or do it twice."

Todd@Autopia · 03-31-2014, 11:17 AM

Yes toothpaste will work, with enough time and effort. It will, without an excessive amount of time, not cut all of the oxidation out of the lens cover, so reoxidation will occur quickly.

If you are looking for a one-step solution, Detailers All In One Headlight Restoration Polish is your best choice!

axis · 03-31-2014, 07:48 PM

I cleaned up my mothers BMW lenses with my PC using FG400 and M205 for the fine polishing. They weren't in horrible shape, but were crystal clear when I was done. Topped them off with some CG Jetseal. I'm sure the method from the OP works fantastically but everything I used, I already had on hand.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-31-2014, 08:06 PM

Love seeing some of these strategies.

03-29-2014, 08:56 AM	#18
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03-31-2014, 07:48 PM	#20
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	I cleaned up my mothers BMW lenses with my PC using FG400 and M205 for the fine polishing. They weren't in horrible shape, but were crystal clear when I was done. Topped them off with some CG Jetseal. I'm sure the method from the OP works fantastically but everything I used, I already had on hand. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

03-31-2014, 08:06 PM	#21
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Love seeing some of these strategies. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-28-2014, 10:14 AM	#16
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	I only mentioned the toothpaste because I saw a video on it, but since I've never personally tried it, so I can't say how good it "really" works. Anyway, there's like a gazillion YouTube videos using Toothpaste. Sure you can go spend More Money, but I hope everybody already has toothpaste so five minutes of your time doesn't seem like a big deal. Here's a sample from YouTube. http://youtu.be/h4Ffx5epIMk

03-28-2014, 10:29 AM	#17
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	I didn't watch the above video before posting, watched it after posting and was kinda disappointed. Not the best job/result, but he did only rub the toothpaste for a minute or so. Here's another one that I watched first, and it came out pretty decent. http://youtu.be/JkWg29b_-Hw

03-31-2014, 11:17 AM	#19
Todd@Autopia Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL Posts: 1,161	Yes toothpaste will work, with enough time and effort. It will, without an excessive amount of time, not cut all of the oxidation out of the lens cover, so reoxidation will occur quickly. If you are looking for a one-step solution, Detailers All In One Headlight Restoration Polish is your best choice!