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Old 05-24-12, 09:22 PM
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Default Headlight toothpaste fix

I had some oxidation on my front lenses not yellowing requiring sandpaper but just some slight weathering over the years. I saw online rather than purchasing a kit for 20-50 bucks that people were using 'toothpaste' I chose a whitening paste because of it's abrasive texture. Also key is using paste and not gel. Very pleased with the outcome...pictures to follow
Old 05-25-12, 02:57 PM
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Does your car have a minty smell to it now?
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I have been using that trick for years but it takes out minor scratches in my watch crystals too...
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Polishing compound works too. Meguiars has a good scratch removal paste. Then use a good polish wax after.
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March 2012 Consumer Reports product testing.
They recommended:
Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit ($21); and
3M Headlight Lens Restoration System 29008 ($15).
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Don't forget to floss.
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Sometimes it is better to order new, replacement lenses off e-bay motors.com if the fading
off color is too bad.
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I wanted to try the toothpaste trick, so I did on my 2004 Ford Taurus a few days ago, it really works, but I do not think I will try shade tree restoration on a $40,000 car
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I'm a big fan of the Meguiars kit... comes with 1000 grit, 3000 grit, polishing compound, a buffer that can be fitted to most drills, and a protectant...

love it, even takes scratches out of paint...
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