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Old 11-02-2012, 04:55 PM
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I did this with Colgate white and rubbed it in till it dried then rinsed with water.

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Heya Zach,

Is one a before and after or......

Roll Tide
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Old 11-02-2012, 04:58 PM
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the side by sides are before and after
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I did this with Colgate white and rubbed it in till it dried then rinsed with water.
Nice! Did you follow the how-to at all?
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Old 11-02-2012, 05:02 PM
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You can use tooth paste to fix scratched CDs as well. If anyone still uses CDs that is lol
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Old 11-02-2012, 05:04 PM
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Heya Zach,

Is one a before and after or......

Roll Tide
The left headlight on both pics is before and the right on both pics is after

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Nice! Did you follow the how-to at all?
No. I just squeezed a lot of toothpaste on the headlight and rubbed it till it dried and rinse with water

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I have done this before but did not work. I know I used the different toothpaste tho which made the difference
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Old 11-02-2012, 05:06 PM
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No. I just squeezed a lot of toothpaste on the headlight and rubbed it till it dried and rinse with water

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Ok. And did you put a coat of wax on? Jw. I wanna do this to my old ones.
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Old 11-02-2012, 05:08 PM
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Ok. And did you put a coat of wax on? Jw. I wanna do this to my old ones.
No I didn't. If I had any I probably would
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Old 11-02-2012, 05:08 PM
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Does it need to have fluoride? Can i use Crest?
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Old 11-02-2012, 05:08 PM
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Does it need to have fluoride? Can i use Crest?
More fluoride the better
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Old 11-02-2012, 05:41 PM
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If that dose not work I always wet sanded my headlights with 1500 grit, then let it dry and wipe them clean and use some clear coat (from a rattle can) on them. They look good as new and it lasts longer than buffing them does.
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:37 PM
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I've used mothers polish with success on headlights before.
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Old 11-03-2012, 01:36 AM
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If that dose not work I always wet sanded my headlights with 1500 grit, then let it dry and wipe them clean and use some clear coat (from a rattle can) on them. They look good as new and it lasts longer than buffing them does.
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Old 11-12-2012, 10:18 AM
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I recommend a 1:1 mixture of Minwax Spar Urethane and Mineral Spirits. The Minwax is used on exterior decking so it's made to withstand weathering. Just do whichever sanding process you like and then clear coat it with this mixture. Mine have been sealed with this mixture since August and haven't faded.
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Old 11-13-2012, 07:55 PM
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I use Off mosquito repellent on the headlights to take out the yellow in them!!!!!
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