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AmericanMuscleCars · 06-13-2013, 10:06 PM

Was thinking of trying it for a headlight restoration. I know there are set ad things out there but what is the most abrasive toothpaste, and will it work?

45thCamaro · 06-13-2013, 10:17 PM

I have an 04 cavalier. The headlights are sh¡t. I tried turtle waxes headlight restorer kit, didn't work. I also tried wipe new, didn't work on my headlights but its freaking awesome for plastics.

If you find something that works post it up, maybe I'll try it.

RiCorvette · 06-13-2013, 10:20 PM

Helluva question but I googled and found this:

http://www.levysmiles.com/docs/Abras..._Toothpase.pdf

http://www.midtowndentalnyc.com/abra...n-toothpastes/

Colgate Tarter Control and Colgate 2-in-1 Tarter Control/White were listed as most abrasive;

Have no idea about effectiveness on plastic

ChadG · 06-13-2013, 10:34 PM

I really hope this works because I have one yellow headlight on our family truckster - the Honda CR-V. I've tried machine polishing it and it just laughed at me.

AmericanMuscleCars · 06-13-2013, 10:43 PM

Well I've seen that a really good sand paper for wet sanding like 2,500 grit wet sanding works and then polish. And get this, apply SPF 50 onto the headlight!

AmericanMuscleCars · 06-13-2013, 10:45 PM

You could probably try a mixture of baking soda and water too.

Glen e · 06-13-2013, 10:46 PM

headlights come clean for me using the following:
Flex Rotary with 3.5 in backing plate
4" Wool/Foam Hybrid Pad
Menzerna FG400
Opti Coat 2.0 to seal

before and after -a 2002 Honda:

Tecca · 06-13-2013, 10:48 PM

Well let's get technical and just make our own toothpaste

2 tbl. of Cocanut Oil
2 tbl of baking soda

Or just go and get baking soda toothpaste.

AmericanMuscleCars · 06-13-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tecca

Well let's get technical and just make our own toothpaste

2 tbl. of Cocanut Oil
2 tbl of baking soda

Or just go and get baking soda toothpaste.

I say coconut oil, baking soda, and sand.

CamaroDreams07 · 06-13-2013, 11:21 PM

This thread makes my brain hurt

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AmericanMuscleCars · 06-13-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

This thread makes my brain hurt

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Not as much as the #NoClue thread though!

Tecca · 06-13-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanMuscleCars

I say coconut oil, baking soda, and sand.

I'll up you and lay down coconut oil, baking soda and emery powder.

RiCorvette · 06-17-2013, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecca

I'll up you and lay down coconut oil, baking soda and emery powder.

I'll top that with coconut oil, baking soda and diamond dust.

AmericanMuscleCars · 06-17-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricamaro

I'll top that with coconut oil, baking soda and diamond dust.

Ill top that with coconut oil, baking soda,and a block of TNT filled with diamond powder!

06-13-2013, 10:06 PM	#1
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	What's the most abrasive toothpaste? Was thinking of trying it for a headlight restoration. I know there are set ad things out there but what is the most abrasive toothpaste, and will it work?

06-13-2013, 10:46 PM	#7
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	headlights come clean for me using the following: Flex Rotary with 3.5 in backing plate 4" Wool/Foam Hybrid Pad Menzerna FG400 Opti Coat 2.0 to seal before and after -a 2002 Honda: __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	This thread makes my brain hurt Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

06-13-2013, 10:17 PM	#2
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I have an 04 cavalier. The headlights are sh¡t. I tried turtle waxes headlight restorer kit, didn't work. I also tried wipe new, didn't work on my headlights but its freaking awesome for plastics. If you find something that works post it up, maybe I'll try it.

06-13-2013, 10:20 PM	#3
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	Helluva question but I googled and found this: http://www.levysmiles.com/docs/Abras..._Toothpase.pdf http://www.midtowndentalnyc.com/abra...n-toothpastes/ Colgate Tarter Control and Colgate 2-in-1 Tarter Control/White were listed as most abrasive; Have no idea about effectiveness on plastic

06-13-2013, 10:34 PM	#4
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	I really hope this works because I have one yellow headlight on our family truckster - the Honda CR-V. I've tried machine polishing it and it just laughed at me.

06-13-2013, 10:43 PM	#5
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	Well I've seen that a really good sand paper for wet sanding like 2,500 grit wet sanding works and then polish. And get this, apply SPF 50 onto the headlight!

06-13-2013, 10:45 PM	#6
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	You could probably try a mixture of baking soda and water too.

06-13-2013, 10:48 PM	#8
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,380	Well let's get technical and just make our own toothpaste 2 tbl. of Cocanut Oil 2 tbl of baking soda Or just go and get baking soda toothpaste.