Tooth Paste Will Clean/clear Headlights

[bryanw0087]

I was watching 2 guys garage and they showed that tooth paste can clear headlights.

just thought id mention it incase some people wanted to try it. ( IT WAS ON SPEED CHANNEL)

[bryanw0087]

they used tooth paste and a rag, they said u can use a buffer too, they had headlights that were corroded or whatever and you could barely see out of them with the lights, and they cleared them right up

[Snowboardr18]

mine aren't bad but i may try it just to see what it does

[silvergtjrad]

hah! I love when finding alternate applications for stuff like that. Thanks for the tip.

[Sleepwalkr]

Plus, it'll get rid of that unsightly plaque & gingivitis that cause premature headlight decay.

[JohnnyB4439]

yeah you dont want a cavity, or your in trouble.

[cardude007617]

so is this on the outside of the headlites or the inside? lol

[gectek]

most of that is due to the mild abrasives in regular toothpaste, i know a girl that uses rembrandt to clean scratches off CD's with it, she said its best to use with old TShirts, and i was like come on over ive got plenty of them...hehe

[BlackAttackGA]

Yeah, I've heard toothpaste and creamy peanut butter work for cleaning CD's, but now toothpaste for headlights? That's interesting, but worth a try.

[gectek]

so creamy...not chuny huh? oh great, now i have to change the recipe for world domination...not to self, return chunky, invest in creamy

[tenspeed]

Toothpaste is a mild abrasive. I've seen it used to remove scratches from watches. It should work but there are other products that are cheaper and made for cleaning up plastic.

[bballr4567]

Peanut butter works great for cleaning up the black dual posters.

[Exodus]

Phm, a cleaner and a snack all in one.

I wish I knew about the toothpaste idea a while back.

[BlackAttackGA]

so creamy...not chuny huh? oh great, now i have to change the recipe for world domination...not to self, return chunky, invest in creamy

Lol. I'm not quite sure if chunky works as well, but from experience and from others, creamy works best.

[drumking1721]

i came home yesterday from school and my dad told me instead of buying new headlights i should have put tooth paste on them,i thought he was on drugs

[coupe]

Its just another old school trick.
Tooth paste *can* clean clear plastic
Peanut butter *can* restore black plastic trim
sugar water makes a good lookin tire shine

Thats all i can remember off the top of my head.

With all the products that are out there today though there is no reason to use old school tricks like these.

[drumking1721]

i know toothpaste is good for acne too,for any of you pizza faces out there

[Exodus]

White distilled Vinegar is a great air and carpet freshner.

[Bryan]

My g/f said you can use toothpaste on hickies. :iconfused

[drumking1721]

My g/f said you can use toothpaste on hickies. :iconfused

yea so does makeup......

[coupe]

My g/f said you can use toothpaste on hickies. :iconfused

Sorry but she is wrong lol
A hickie is broken blood vessels beneath the skin, only time will heal them.

[Ajaxus]

My g/f said you can use toothpaste on hickies. :iconfused

it doesn't work, and it hurts like a bitch.




as for these old school methods, i only see you needing them if you're out of the usual cleaners/chemicals and are too poor or lazy to go to the fockin store.

[BlackAttackGA]

Reader's Digest - Extraordinary Uses For Toothpaste:

-Remove scuffs from shoes

A little toothpaste does an amazing job of removing scuffs from leather shoes. Just squirt a dab on the scuffed area and rub with a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. The leather will look like new.


-Clean your piano keys

Has tickling the ivories left them a bit dingy? Clean them up with toothpaste and a toothbrush, then wipe them down with a damp cloth. Makes sense, since ivory is essentially elephant teeth. However, toothpaste will work just as well on modern pianos that usually have keys covered with plastic rather than real ivory.


-Spiff up your sneakers

Want to clean and whiten the rubber part of your sneakers? Get out the non-gel toothpaste and an old toothbrush. After scrubbing, clean off the toothpaste with a damp cloth.


-Clean your clothes iron

The mild abrasive in non-gel toothpaste is just the ticket for scrubbing the gunk off the bottom plate of your clothes iron. Apply the toothpaste to the cool iron, scrub with a rag, then rinse clean.


-Polish a diamond ring

Put a little toothpaste on an old toothbrush and use it to make your diamond ring sparkle instead of your teeth. Clean off the residue with a damp cloth.


-Deodorize baby bottles

Baby bottles inevitably pick up a sour-milk smell. Toothpaste will remove the odor in a jiffy. Just put some on your bottle brush and scrub away. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.


-Prevent fogged goggles

Whether you are doing woodworking or going skiing or scuba diving, nothing is more frustrating (and sometimes dangerous) than fogged goggles. Prevent the problem by coating the goggles with toothpaste and then wiping them off.


-Prevent bathroom mirrors from fogging

Ouch! You cut yourself shaving and it's no wonder -- you can't see your face clearly in that fogged-up bathroom mirror. Next time, coat the mirror with non-gel toothpaste and wipe it off before you get in the shower. When you get out, the mirror won't be fogged.


-Shine bathroom and kitchen chrome

They make commercial cleaners with a very fine abrasive designed to shine up chrome, but if you don't have any handy, the fine abrasive in non-gel toothpaste works just as well. Just smear on the toothpaste and polish with a soft, dry cloth.


-Clean the bathroom sink

Non-gel toothpaste works as well as anything else to clean the bathroom sink. The tube's sitting right there, so just squirt some in, scrub with a sponge, and rinse it out. Bonus: The toothpaste will kill any odors emanating from the drain trap.


-Remove crayon from walls

Did crayon-toting kids get creative on your wall? Roll up your sleeves and grab a tube of non-gel toothpaste and a rag or -- better yet -- a scrub brush. Squirt the toothpaste on the wall and start scrubbing. The fine abrasive in the toothpaste will rub away the crayon every time. Rinse the wall with water.


-Remove ink or lipstick stains from fabric

Oh no, a pen opened up in the pocket of your favorite shirt! This may or may not work, depending on the fabric and the ink, but it is certainly worth a try before consigning the shirt to the scrap bin. Put non-gel toothpaste on the stain and rub the fabric vigorously together. Rinse with water. Did some of the ink come out? Great! Repeat the process a few more times until you get rid of all the ink. The same process works for lipstick.


-Remove watermarks from furniture

You leave coasters around. But some people just won't use them. To get rid of those telltale watermark rings left by sweating beverages, gently rub some non-gel toothpaste on the wood with a soft cloth. Then wipe it off with a damp cloth and let it dry before applying furniture polish.


-Remove beach tar

Getting that black beach tar on your feet can put a small crimp in your vacation, but it is easy enough to remove. Just rub it with some non-gel toothpaste and rinse.


-Clear up pimples

Your teenager is bemoaning a prominent pimple, and the day before the dance too! Tonight, have her or him dab a bit of non-gel, nonwhitening toothpaste on the offending spot, and it should be dried up by morning. The toothpaste dehydrates the pimple and absorbs the oil. This remedy works best on pimples that have come to a head. Caution: This remedy may be irritating to sensitive skin.


-Clean smells from hands

The ingredients in toothpaste that deodorize your mouth will work on your hands as well. If you've gotten into something stinky, wash your hands with toothpaste, and they'll smell great.

[gectek]

Reader's Digest - Extraordinary Uses For Toothpaste:

Remove ink or lipstick stains from fabric

Oh no, a pen opened up in the pocket of your favorite shirt! This may or may not work, depending on the fabric and the ink, but it is certainly worth a try before consigning the shirt to the scrap bin. Put non-gel toothpaste on the stain and rub the fabric vigorously together. Rinse with water. Did some of the ink come out? Great! Repeat the process a few more times until you get rid of all the ink. The same process works for lipstick.


ok...so how about protein stains...lol
lipstick is good but that only works for the kennedy's, if you are in clintons era you need a good protein stain remover

[BlackAttackGA]

ok...so how about protein stains...lol
lipstick is good but that only works for the kennedy's, if you are in clintons era you need a good protein stain remover

Hahahaha!!! True! Lol

[lone_wolf025]

Don't forget that soda pop and aluminum foil works really well on real chrome than does your average chrome cleaner according to mythbusters...

[gectek]

and the alum foil helps protect you from aliens reading your thoughts, just make sure the alum helmet is nice and tight and that no thoughts leak out

[ryanbgb22]

idk if anyone remembers my thread about removing ink from leather...but toothpaste was one of the options. As far as the peanut butter on mirrors, i'll stick to plastic cleaner, wax and/or polish lol its cheaper

[gectek]

and less fatening

[gectek]

Sorry but she is wrong lol
A hickie is broken blood vessels beneath the skin, only time will heal them.

but that time never is quick enough is it, i think there is a reason they call them haters

[lone_wolf025]

and less fatening

That's why you use the low fat stuff :D

and the alum foil helps protect you from aliens reading your thoughts, just make sure the alum helmet is nice and tight and that no thoughts leak out

No see thats what THEY want you to think...the aluminum really acts as an amplifier magnifying the presence and location of your thoughts so they can be read more clearly! After all, have you ever seen someone with those foil hats around for a long period of time? I'm telling you...its THEM...THEY're ALWAYS watching...

[gectek]

well then you have to worry about the whole is reduced fat better than non fat, and will it produce as good a shine also

[lone_wolf025]

Oh screw it! Just rub it down with some 50grit sand paper and you'll be prime lol