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21st May 2013, 16:06
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toothpaste on headlights
Anyone heard of that trick and actually done it? I have a slightly oxidized headlight and was considering this.
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21st May 2013, 16:12
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i have heard of it but never done it there should be some vid on the internet lol
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21st May 2013, 16:16
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Location: York
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I know its good for removing light scratches from cd's dvd's, so there could be some truth to it.
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21st May 2013, 17:55
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Just use a cutting compound.
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21st May 2013, 20:03
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Electric or manual brushing ?
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21st May 2013, 20:04
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Edit, are they glass?
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22nd May 2013, 09:40
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Polycarb..
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bedford126
Just use a cutting compound.
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Already know that mate. Honest question as the difference between colgate and meguiars can be quite a few quid + wouldn't spend 30+ odd quid on stuff that I would probably only need once.
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22nd May 2013, 09:52
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try watching this
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22nd May 2013, 10:02
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nice one thanks very much 
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23rd May 2013, 01:33
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rubbing compound can be bought for about £3.
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23rd May 2013, 07:42
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Almost as cheap as toothpaste then, I guess I only stopped at the "superior" stuff. I'll have a closer look soon enough cheers
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23rd May 2013, 08:14
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Halfords sell some in a yellow tube, not expensive at all. I always have a tube surprisingly up along side my meguires, 3m and menzerna lol.
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23rd May 2013, 08:16
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haha, that would explain it, I avoid halfrauds like the plague. I'll pop round and see that
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23rd May 2013, 08:56
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I used dishwasher rinse aid!
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24th May 2013, 22:28
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I've tried it on my Passat lights, kind of worked but mine are quite bad. Worth a go!
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25th May 2013, 09:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phanhuong900387
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Not sure if my local halfrauds has that on shelf tbh mate
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