I actually tried this today. I am quiet satisfied with the results. Sure, there are some dirt within the headlight, but overall, it did the job, and visibility has definitely increased.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it worked for you too!
@shawnmyers1880 Жыл бұрын
Try mothers wheel mag in a red small tub.
@rihunahmed3256 Жыл бұрын
@@shawnmyers1880 q😊😊a
@cbn9023 Жыл бұрын
I will try it
@XBKLYN2 жыл бұрын
This is real good for pedestrian safety too. Lots of folks get hit crossing roads thinking those dull headlights are far away.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
It’s good for everyone!
@mommom3409 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@haroldreyes7549 Жыл бұрын
WD 40 is CANCEROUS. Stinks like the exhaust muffler shops.
@XBKLYN Жыл бұрын
@@haroldreyes7549 do you know the main component of WD40?
@yasinkaratas8679 Жыл бұрын
👌👍
@keithwilliams56003 жыл бұрын
I used this cleaning method on my 2004 Toyota Camry recently. Although the car has lived in the garage since it was new, there still was some headlight cloudiness that the toothpaste method removed, and now the headlight covers are clear as new. Greetings from Dallas, TX, USA!
@TightWadDIY3 жыл бұрын
That’s great! I’m glad it worked for you too.
@curtiscochran35642 жыл бұрын
Yyyyyyypy uh
@westmanyoung27082 жыл бұрын
I'm in Dallas tx go cowboys🤠 I'm gonna try it brother
@keithwilliams56002 жыл бұрын
@@westmanyoung2708 Okay! My headlight covers are still clear. Didn't follow up with the wax recommendation though; guess I should have. Peace ✌️!
@Mustang54582 жыл бұрын
We tried it on my Mustang. It lasted for about a week then back to being cloudy again
@lcjesusgirl9212 жыл бұрын
OMG. that was amazing thanks. iam a senior widow and so tired of getting ripped off. i will be sure to do my owm headlites. thanks.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Just keep rubbing until they come clean.
@carloscoloma5713 Жыл бұрын
As an auto detailer I can honestly say this works BUT only for a few weeks. An it will make the headlights look worse… Best bet is to sand the headlights with 1500/2000 wet sandpaper then get rubbing compound an buff the headlights. After, wax the headlights with your favorite wax. This will make an keep the headlights looking great for more then an year. If you want to keep them looking newer for longer, ceramic coat the headlights after the wax an it will literally last you about 3 years before you have to repeat the process…💯🤓
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@josephhomen Жыл бұрын
👍 that’s what we did at the shop I used to work at
@busdriver6278 Жыл бұрын
What do you mean by ceramic coat? Is it a spray......Paint. what form does it come in? Have you an example..
@carloscoloma5713 Жыл бұрын
@@busdriver6278 it’s a spray, kinda of like a wax but just a little thicker… Google it!!!!lol
@goedelite11 ай бұрын
A few years back, when headlights were made with glass lenses, one did not have to spend elbow grease and about an hour of time on a weekend buffing plastic lenses. The auto industry is pretty extravagant with my leisure time and elbow grease! if I were buying a new car, I would try to find one with headlights that did not waste my leisure time and elbow grease!
@minhthongnguyen20996 ай бұрын
Good luck to find one
@danielgriff265911 ай бұрын
Use Meguiar's Keep Clear Headlight Coating after this to prevent the yellow from returning. Clear cote will always flake off of plastic because its not designed for plastic.
@Tony-tourette Жыл бұрын
Iv known about this for years and great that it’s being put out there again
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@calebnewman5389 Жыл бұрын
I did this back when I had my 2005 MR2. It wasn't perfect, but it worked at least as good as those $50 restoration kits. I got 2 tubes at Dollar Tree
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@Altezza447 Жыл бұрын
Dollar tree lol. Thanks for the store i forgot about that
@bluesdawg8014 Жыл бұрын
I use Mother's aluminum polish / cream. Works better than anything. You'll need two soft cloth towels. One for application and another for polishing. I can clean my headlight plastics in 10 minutes to a clear plastic look. Last a couple months
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Nice! Same concept for sure.
@billygarner73629 ай бұрын
I just did this and it worked quite well. I was out of elbow grease so I put a foam buffing pad from a previous headlight kit, in my drill and buffed it on medium speed. I also had Crest with scope and the headlight smelled minty fresh after the buffing.
@TightWadDIY9 ай бұрын
Nice! Did you taste it to see if it was fresh?
@duderserious Жыл бұрын
I’m going to apply this method tomorrow. Quite excited. Thanks!
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@OwnedByACatNamedC.C.4 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to try this again on my 2007 Honda Fit. I did it last summer but it didn’t make much difference because I gave up when my arms got tired. In a pinch I’ve wiped on a little bit of wd40 if I’m going to do any night driving but that helps very little and very temporarily. This is why I’m a subscriber. Thanks for posting this!
@TightWadDIY4 жыл бұрын
OwnedByACatNamedC.C. I need to amend my comment. It appears that WD40 is a viable temporary fix for foggy headlights. It doesn’t melt the plastic like bug spray does. Sorry I mislead you.
@OwnedByACatNamedC.C.4 жыл бұрын
TightWadDIY Will do - thanks again. I’ll put away the WD40!
@RaiderNation862 жыл бұрын
If the yellowing is on the inside it cannot be cleaned unless you take off the lens which will than destroy the seal.
@anthonymosqueda70572 ай бұрын
I’ve been skeptical about this for years but I finally tried it for the first time and this actually works great!! Obviously it does not make it look brand new, but you can definitely see the the difference. It is definitely worth a try if you have not yet!
@TightWadDIY2 ай бұрын
Yes! People doubt it but it works.
@louisdandrea746111 ай бұрын
Thanks my man! Just what I was looking for! Much easier, cheaper, and quicker than spending the whole day with expensive cleaners, sand paper, sanders, etc! I don't have the time, money, or patience for a big project like that! This is much better. Thanks again! 🫡 😀👍
@TightWadDIY11 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@richardjohnson12612 жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 Chevy Malibu on which I will use this headlight cleaning method. If I can pull it off, I will give before/after shots to let you see results. Thanks for posting. This is very timely.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I have no doubts it will work!
@rmaxwell32942 жыл бұрын
Your method really does work great , didn't have wax so I used WD 40 to fill in .. I buffed it off like wax then applied a second spray, still looks great ... Thank you!!! 👍👍
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad yours look great too!
@Norita72cox Жыл бұрын
It will be back to be as foggy as before after you go to the car wash
@rmaxwell3294 Жыл бұрын
@@Norita72cox Thank you for your reply, it did come back after 3 washes I sprayed WD-40 on it rubbed it in circles twice and it is all good again..👍
@MK-su6eg10 ай бұрын
BINGO! that's exactly what I needed! Got toothpaste, no wax coating, but got wd 40 !! Aloha from Hawaii!
@michelleb69356 ай бұрын
Me too, no wax, but i got wd 40😂Aloha from Palm Springs 😂@MK-su6eg
@superfan255010 ай бұрын
Thank you I'm an owner of a 99 Camry it did wonders for my fogged up headlight lenses
@TightWadDIY10 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear!
@frankquevedo6001 Жыл бұрын
Bloody (damm) great, no, Fantastic outcome! A car wash joint in my town charges $50.00! This method didn’t cost me a Penney! Because I had everything on hand! Thanks.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Yes! It’s so easy!
@pamfuller7130 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That is amazing! We live in the country, so you can kinda guess what kinds of things hit our lights. But, I'm going to give this a try. I have Crest Prohealth ADVANCED Deep Clean Mint. That should work.👍 TU.😊
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@rasch7602 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this, I now have have the brightest, mintiest smelling car in the car park.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Better keep an eye out for those scandalous cars. I bet they will be checking yours out!
@alli5well3712 жыл бұрын
Pin this comment
@movieclipsfandango197 Жыл бұрын
As someone who restored headlights professionally this is a stop gap temporary fix. Headlights have a UV coating to protect them from oxidation, to truly restore them you have to sand the plastic pretty hard with a 800/1000 grit wet dry sandpaper, working up to 2000 grit or better. Then you can seal them with a spray on UV coat or Wipe New.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Yep. This lasts a couple of months as mentioned.
@maineprophetic9272 Жыл бұрын
Yep... Just bought my wife an 02 camry mint condition except for the valve cover and those hazy headlights lol. Chris fixit agrees with you. The toothpaste deal is good but the dude said there no permanent fix. Chris fix it used sand paper and clear coat spray with UV protection. All these methods will clean but the deal is how long will it last. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3atk36Cj5yFo68😊
@lesbehonest17tv61 Жыл бұрын
So could you do this method but just use uv spray at the end
@M4NUTD Жыл бұрын
Rather just do this every few months than have to sand them.
@brettkrueger9464 Жыл бұрын
So you do a little more often not everyone can afford to have this done professionally I have been doing this for years no fading
@Known-unknowns2 жыл бұрын
This worked well on a 2008 Transit. Some of the cloudiness is deep and will need a second go in time.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked well for you!
@jackwhitestripe73429 ай бұрын
this method makes my headlight actually better than before.
@TightWadDIY9 ай бұрын
That’s great!
@user-kw3gu6pe8k Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information I'm going to use it I appreciate everything you went through this is perfect
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@user-rb1yf4he9q2 жыл бұрын
Works, but only mildly. And you still need to reseal with good anti glazing clear coat to make results last. Toothpaste is a very mild abrasive and won’t work on badly glazed plastic.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
You need a clear coat no matter which method you use to clean them if you want it to last.
@saminaneen2 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY What clear coat would you recommend, thanks?
@user-rb1yf4he9q2 жыл бұрын
@Cerebro Brother you want a U.V. Resistant clear. They make them but many auto parts don’t carry. Go on line and find. It will still yellow in time, just like the original clear did. Even waxing won’t stop the slow deterioration due to environment.
@JoseGarcia-hl8th2 жыл бұрын
You saved me $270 and the hassle of removing the fender to replace the headlights. You rock!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@ADX4M2 жыл бұрын
to replace even a turn signal bulb on my cts you have to remove the fender inner liner, front bumper and grille and then take the lights out of the car. it is atrocious.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
@@ADX4M Wow. That’s terrible!
@patrickganly520611 ай бұрын
Thanks! If only I'd known. I paid €60 to get mine cleaned after car failed it's road test!!
@new-knowledge80402 жыл бұрын
And, the chance of your headlights getting cavities, is reduced dramatically. I once purchased two different toothpastes that I did not realize were manufactured by the same company. On the sides of the packages, one said "CAVITY PROTECTION", and the other said "FIGHTS CAVITIES". So I thought that was kind of weird.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Interesting.
@leorivera4078 Жыл бұрын
👀
@misterfixit5186 Жыл бұрын
Protection..is for existing cavities.....so use that first.... then to keep them looking good use the fights cavities 😂
@a.d.e.p.a Жыл бұрын
I'm in Ghana and unable to get some here.
@MyMarc1000 Жыл бұрын
Lmao!!!Good one lol
@SylphidUndine2 жыл бұрын
cleaning is fun when you actually have something you want to clean. and this is a perfect example.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I hope you get great results too!
@annfrost33232 жыл бұрын
I feel the same when I clean around the house. The end result gives a lot of satisfaction.😊
@danielchoeu92728 ай бұрын
Thanks alot I am from south africa and it worked I wish I had tried this earlier before wasting money on expensive products
@TightWadDIY8 ай бұрын
That’s great!
@maureenaballard9077 Жыл бұрын
AMAZING!! JUST PAID 100.00 FOR SOMEONE TO CLEAN MY HEADLIGHTS. I COULD HAVE EAISLY DONE THIS MYSELF. 😮
@nickchemist7232 жыл бұрын
Works great on scratches on dvds or CDs so doesn’t surprise me ! Always some good hacks
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@contessa.adella Жыл бұрын
I discovered this for myself when thinking I needed a mild abrasive to clean my Ford Fiesta lamps…Toothpaste naturally springs to mind, but don’t use the smooth gel. You want the toothpaste with the gritty texture. A few minutes hand polishing is all you need and rinse with water. Done👍
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@ucheejiofor2145 Жыл бұрын
What type of toothpaste pls?
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
@@ucheejiofor2145 Nongel
@igorpotocnik7231 Жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY 0:51 It doesn't really matter which kind?!
@igorpotocnik7231 Жыл бұрын
@@ucheejiofor2145 Whitening toothpaste.
@Windsorsub2 жыл бұрын
Just tried this on my 2013 Honda Civic.... WORKS great. Thx
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear!
@martincacer703310 ай бұрын
very good explanation, I will do the same process for my car. Thank you
@TightWadDIY10 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@revelationakagoldeneagle80452 жыл бұрын
9 out of 10 Dentists recommend brushing your headlights at least twice a month. Plus, you get the added benefit of Minty Fresh vision on the darkest of nights! In between brushings be sure to use Colgate Breath Strips or Hubba Bubba! 😂 Joke's aside, I've used this method many times, and it works fairly well! Thanks for sharing ✌️
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
😂😂Hubba Bubba brought back some memories! I loved the Watermelon flavor!
@revelationakagoldeneagle80452 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY 😂😆 👍 😂😆
@avtomatkalashnikova93882 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@TheEricJBotelho842 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’m actually gonna try that. Thanks for the video my friend
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@geofftaylor75412 жыл бұрын
That was really good thanks. Another trick for removing sun screen around door handles is Brasso Not sure you have that in the USA but its for brass and silver cleaning. My friend who valets cars was impressed because he had tried everything and this was the one that worked. We use it also to polish perspex.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@limirl2 жыл бұрын
The winos where I live used to drink that when they were hard up
@lukecarter19782 жыл бұрын
Does this actually work, just recently got a new car and it has some sun screen finger prints on the metal as well as the black plastic strip on the vertical side of the door above the handle and its annoying me
@geofftaylor75412 жыл бұрын
@@lukecarter1978 yes luke do you have brasso its a very fine cutting compound and doesn’t scratch paint.
@lukecarter19782 жыл бұрын
@@geofftaylor7541 I do mate, I'm from the UK and remember using it to get a badge in scouts lol. Thanks if it'll work on the plastic too ill get some
@notthatronjohnson1187 Жыл бұрын
If you use this method be prepared to do it every 2 months to keep them looking decent. You can get non oem replacement lamps at a pretty decent price.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Yep. Just a few minutes every 3 months or so.
@peterx1058 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job! Fast and simple.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@adriedrake86052 жыл бұрын
Wow I have 2014 Honda crv.. im gonna try this for sure! Also replacing a headlight bulb i got this🙌🏻
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yes! You can do it!
@guyers6247 Жыл бұрын
wow that actaully worked great, I was just about to order plexus plastic spray cleaner too, you saved me $40 Thanks so much!
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It lasts a couple of months and you will need to do it again.
@BazerklyАй бұрын
Works Excellent! I also put a coat of car wax after...
@TightWadDIYАй бұрын
Good stuff!
@terrypotillo24342 жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 4 Runner bought in November 2002, almost 20 years old, so I used Colgate last time with no wax or water, it didn’t last long, I’ll try this method tomorrow with the TP, water & wax. I’ll let you guys know how it works….
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Nothing will keep them clear forever. It lasts a few months and you have to do it again.
@robertemmons22602 жыл бұрын
I've done the wd40, headlight restoration products, Turtlewax Colorback, and toothpaste. As youve stated they're all only temporary fixes as that the clear coating and UV protection has all deteriorated. But, toothpaste is safer on your automotive paint than other products.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Correct. I do this every few months. It’s worth it!
@dearbulls2 жыл бұрын
I put some clear paint protection film on our new car headlights. Will see how it goes.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
@@dearbulls I’d love to know the results.
@dearbulls2 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY thanks. I use the Xpel PPF, said to be the best on the market with 10 years of warranty. I didn't put it over the paint tho, since I already got the dealer's ceramic coating and 6 years paint warranty
@yasinkaratas8679 Жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY İncelip, matlaşması için değer! 👌🤠
@thesteelworks80882 жыл бұрын
Also works with dental floss and mouthwash
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Mouthwash is great for cleaning your door handles.
@ajayorsanker11 ай бұрын
Use polish on your headlight it works
@PeartEnvy2112 Жыл бұрын
Incredible job. Thanks for the tips.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@teop78872 жыл бұрын
Now that's something to smile about! 😁
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Minty headlights are a must for a happy car!
@4evertwisted2 жыл бұрын
So I used Cif which worked amazingly. Then my mate, who has an alloy referb business, sprayed the clear alloy wheel protector over the lights so the UV doesn't make them fade again. Been 6 months and still no fading.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
That’s great!
@tjgrafiks Жыл бұрын
Jif peanut butter? lmao really?
@4evertwisted Жыл бұрын
@@tjgrafiks lol. Sorry I'm meant Cif
@lzrd84602 жыл бұрын
Dang! I’m on my way to the bathroom right now! Thanks so much. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
TMI! 😂😂
@MovanaMotivation2 жыл бұрын
Worked great! Inexpensive way to get the job done!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@ivengrowe4783 Жыл бұрын
I will definitely give this a try and see what happens. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Great! Let me know how it goes!
@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 Жыл бұрын
Man oh man I got the 5 dollar answer . Easier than any of the “professional” methods . It’s called “Mothers” mag and aluminum Polish. It’s micro-abrasive is extremely consistent in grit# perfect for this. I Polish clear helicopter bubbles n shields with this awesome product. You’ll be a believer after 30 seconds of using. Crystal Clear in 4 or 5 minutes by hand. Wow!!!
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
@@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 Good to know.
@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 Жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY You will be extremely happy with how well it works. Psssst take the label off if ya wanna be the wizard. HaHahahahaha
@jeremiahbarlow19242 жыл бұрын
Cute Doggy in the background!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! She is getting old!
@BeneGesseritSaya2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much darling. My infiniti looks like it has cataracts.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
😂😂If it’s super bad and yellowed, this might not clean them completely.
@brucebyrnes59962 жыл бұрын
Toothpaste worked pretty good. Used it on my Toyota and Nissan. Thanks for posting video. Will use it again.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Great! You will need to redo it every 3-4 months.
@cindygardner2512 жыл бұрын
I just did my daughters headlights. I have tried the toothpaste method, on my own car, it did last a few days. I used sandpaper, 800 stroking side to side and then rinse, then up and down, then side to side with 1000 grit. Then scrubbed with the Barkeepers friend, it's like Comet bath scrub. Then waxed, and the drivers side looks great, but as I was trying to teach her, she did the passengers side, which ended up less yellow, but still foggy. I heard once you get them clear, WD-40 will help seal and keep them clear? Great video BTW!! THANK YOU! I may try again on her passenger side, toothpaste. My daughters car is a 2004 Sonata. Her headlights are very dim, she is scared to drive at night. I drove her car at night and couldn't see well either. Scary! Trying to find the right headlight bulbs as well. Any ideas on that?
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think WD40 will have any benefit. Just keep scrubbing with toothpaste until they are clear. They will stay clear for a couple months and you can repeat the process. To get the correct bulbs, go to an auto parts store. They will look them up for you.
@bkurtz87702 жыл бұрын
I just bought the brightest headlights pair cost without being led
@michellemorrison58412 жыл бұрын
If you have the funds, swap out factory headlamps for projector type headlamps instead, can use factory bulbs and it still focuses the beam better and magnifies it, worked awesome on my 06 f150...
@chandracox6814 Жыл бұрын
I drive a 2011 Sonata and have problems w dim headlights too. My brights are like reg headlights so I use those instead.
@quaviolewisjriii37562 жыл бұрын
I just spent 3 hours trying to get my headlights clean with some crap from the auto store. Didn't work worth a shit. Imma try this and hopefully it works.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@koogle612 Жыл бұрын
Mothers aluminum polish! Wipe an even coat on headlights let it dry no taping necessary. Put a buffing whel on a drill unless you have a buffer. Buff lightly & uniformly in 2 directions up & down then side to side using outside edge of wheel which is moving faster dont apply anything more than light pressure & keep your movements uniform. Did it yesterday once dry I spent 5 minutes buffing? Like new. Acan is like 5 bucks. Ive used it 4 or 5 times & still have 1/2 a can. Its ok if you buff body paint next to headlights/tail lights it does no damage.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
That works too! Same concept.
@noladude50464 жыл бұрын
I’ll try this on my 2011 tundra, very cloudy headlights! Thanks for making and sharing this video!
@TightWadDIY4 жыл бұрын
Noladude504 You are welcome. I would love to hear how it goes. How do you like your Tundra?
@noladude50464 жыл бұрын
TightWadDIY, I bought it new in 2011 and it’s been a great truck! No issues just routine maintenance, couldn’t be happier with it.
@Dstrbrdgrnd2 жыл бұрын
We used toothpaste in the Army to shine our brass, I used on my headlights and beautiful👍👍👍
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad it worked for you!
@jeanstrait29042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tip, amazing!
@Muxik4k11 ай бұрын
5:20 the doggy in back dropped, he is cute.
@patrickjohnson2886 Жыл бұрын
I used the toothpaste method to clear up yellowed speedometer odometer lens on a 68 Camaro. Brought the luster back.
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures2 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!! Thanks for the tip!! I went and bought the 2 small tubes of Crest and did this this evening on my wife’s 2011 Honda Pilot EX. One tube actually did both headlights that were really glazed. Got some shop towels and did the wax on wax off!! LOL Worked like a charm, looks new!! The only thing I didn’t have was some wax to put on. I will have to pick up some. Also, our map lights are out and I watched your video on that. There is my next project!! Again thanks for posting these videos. One question have you had an issue with the third seat latch not working?? The 1/4 seat is down and the latch will not release so I can raise the seat. Again thanks!! Juddie - J & J TOA
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the videos. No, we haven’t had any trouble with the rear seat latches.
@Joeagbaje1 Жыл бұрын
Can i use normal car body wax or there’s a special wax for headlamp
@ryoamora8655 Жыл бұрын
@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish Hail Satan!! 👹🤘🤘
@HEIGHO2 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Hell and satan go together. That is where he is headed for eternity, and so will those who serve. Whether you believe it not doesn't make any difference.
@igorpotocnik7231 Жыл бұрын
@@Joeagbaje1 3:29 He says any type of car wax.
@Jeff_F72 жыл бұрын
@TightWadDIY Nice Results!!! I don't know if someone asked this in a previous comment but I don't want to go through 600+ comments, so I'll ask: What kind of cloth did you use when first applying the toothpaste and does it matter?
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
It was just a regular wash rag. It doesn’t matter what you use.
@Jeff_F72 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY Thanks.
@SoleAdventuresNZ Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👌 I'm definitely going to try this this week
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@eritrearedsea54822 жыл бұрын
Great job thanks From Eritrea
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ima90skid2 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great method and a cheap technique, just the way how I like. Since I brush my teeth every night, I know where the toothpaste is at
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful!
@miguelborrego65802 жыл бұрын
It didn't work for me. the yellow came back on withing seconds
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
You need to scrub more!
@user-kl3ml5kg5b2 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY it worked for me thank you Very much
@barrygoldwasser54492 жыл бұрын
All you do with toothpaste is clean out the dirt, not the actual problem, which is oxidation and carbon deposits baked into the lens. This video is utterly useless, as I described above.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
@@user-kl3ml5kg5b That’s great to hear!
@rexcowan92092 жыл бұрын
The plastic fogs up due to UV in sunlight. It comes with a UV Filter which has worn off. Pastes you buy for this purpose clean the surface but also add the filter to protect it for a while.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think the products they sell do anything for UV protection unless you are referring to some type of clear coat you add after the abrasive.
@rexcowan92092 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY I got my headlights done by a franchise called "ultra-tune". They added the filter, which took a while to dry and was a bit sticky. Then I got another car and went to a car products shop, they had one product which was for mild problems and had the additive in it to protect after cleaning. They also had a two product solution for really bad headlights. It might depend on whether your car is garaged or spends a lot of time in the sun. If your car is garaged and you live in a cold area it may not need the additive. I'm in Australia and I notice a lot of older cars with this problem. Anyhow well done with the toothpaste!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
@@rexcowan9209 I see what you mean now. Yes, the various clear coat materials can help dramatically. I thought you meant just the “polish” they sell. Most kits are simply a rubbing compound and a wax.
@1gerard472 жыл бұрын
Don't drive at night ! Problem solved 🙊😂
@gmo709 Жыл бұрын
@@1gerard47 Except it would still look like crap.
@chrissyhead6406 Жыл бұрын
Is the wax a must?
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
No. It just prolongs it. Still not a permanent solution.
@geezermann78652 жыл бұрын
I need to try this. I have one headlight that is awfully cloudy, and one that is nearly clear. I think there was a difference in the one they used as a replacement after a deer collision five years ago. Does it have to be Crest? lol, I have several other brands in the cabinets, and travel bags. They need to be used for something, since I don't brush my teeth anymore. Thanks for the vid.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
The coating on the headlights wears off overtime causing the cloudiness. That would explain why the newer light still looks good. Any toothpaste will work but I prefer the non gel type.
@angeldelacuesta45322 жыл бұрын
That's because you ,have headlights troubleshooting
@mrmustangman2 жыл бұрын
5:20 .....but that dog in the background [top right corner].!!!!!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
She’s a good one!
@tsetendorjee9040 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much we love your KZbin !!!❤❤❤
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
You are too kind! I’m happy to have you!
@kevinbell11382 жыл бұрын
WOW! Amazing solution, wonder would it also work to gloss up a dull clear coat?
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t use it on my paint. Polish and a buffer would be a better idea.
@morganalexis61472 жыл бұрын
Omg it looks so beautiful!!!😲
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I hope yours look great too!
@thisnewnamesystemisdumb2 жыл бұрын
For $20 you can get a meguiars headlight restoration kit from walmart. Made my headlights look like new and i have leftover product for more headlights (they recommend 2 coats and thats all i used). Been over 6 months and theyre still looking new. In the long run the $20 is the better deal, just saying...
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
What is the final coat?
@rickfamily842 жыл бұрын
I will be trying this method on my wife's Hoda pilot and my dodge and my mother in law's truck Thanks
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@rickfamily842 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY for sure I will be doing a video on it here in my channel
@U4Upalm Жыл бұрын
We cleaned the headlights with just water without paste, in 15 minutes they were like new, I even recorded a video, if you want to watch it. I'll see how long it lasts
@finoreviews_j37522 жыл бұрын
Welp toothpaste will be used then happy this was recommended to me!!! Great video
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Great! Let me know how it goes!
@luvtoyscollector33732 жыл бұрын
So nice 👍 It looks amazing. I’ll try this for sure 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m confident you will be happy!
@fivemountains2224 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for yr demo . THe method is simple but effective. I like it...
@wizzdumb29712 жыл бұрын
I plan on trying this tomorrow on my Honda Element. I saw another video of someone who showed how well oven cleaner works. So the plan is to do the oven cleaner first & whatever is left over, hit with the tooth paste & it should be good as new & ready for some night shades.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried oven cleaner but I imagine it won’t be good for your paint.
@wizzdumb29712 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY apparently it's not too bad. But as a precaution I bagged & taped off around the lights. Even though I have an element & it has plastic trim there. But overall I think it ended up making my light more foggy for whatever reason. So I would not recommend it.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
@@wizzdumb2971 hopefully it didn’t melt your plastic. A lot of people say to use deet bug spray but I discourage that because it can cause permanent damage.
@wizzdumb29712 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY I regret trying it. But I also planned to darken them all the way around with VHT nightshade anyway, so hopefully that helps a little with the look of it, once all is said & done.
@CoolCoyote Жыл бұрын
another trick is to use white vinegar and warm water actually for all type of windows, it also has the added bonus of no smear
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
I don’t think that will fix the micro scratches that are causing the cloudiness.
@CoolCoyote Жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY i have just done it after , your thing is ok, but as you know its not the only way to clean it. I mean whats toothpaste made of ? i used warm soapy water along with vinegar to rub off somebodys useless attempt at tinting his windows, i had to rub off the bubble effect he made. so a good old steel wool worked. the vinegar is just for crispness and clean look not really sparkle
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
@@CoolCoyote I was saying you need some sort of abrasive so the steel wool took care of that. Toothpaste is a fine abrasive so that’s why it works.
@CoolCoyote Жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY we were never in disagreement, i was surprised when i used it, really the film that was on there needed to be taken off more carefully, as you know, i guess thats why u used toothpaste, of course im sure u know of using a very smooth piece of sandpaper that also works
@annawelsh6408 Жыл бұрын
Vinegar will not work on oxidized plastic.
@UncommonEyes2 жыл бұрын
Ah, remember when we had glass headlights.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
My first car had screw in bulbs!
@edwardjohns40472 жыл бұрын
That’s just what I was going to say lol 😂
@UncommonEyes2 жыл бұрын
I finally did this to one of my headlights. Toothpaste and Turtle 🐢 wax. Not perfect, I didn’t have as much elbow grease due one shoulder painful. Will do again. Didn’t do the other, it’s fairly new and not glazed. I drive rural roads and a large dog 🐕 committed suicide, so close and charging at the car, couldn’t miss it, broke that headlight. It ran off up a wooded hill, probably died. Had to order new headlight.
@nickthompson18122 жыл бұрын
@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish lol are you still cheering on the end of the world?
@AM-yu6ys2 жыл бұрын
So the one in the video is plastic, right?
@johnmayo27 Жыл бұрын
Good idea 💡, thanks you for a great job ❤❤❤
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@MrZootalores2 жыл бұрын
10 minutes on each lense brought my 2000 Miata back to zero dark 30 *street legal go-cart*. if pulled over, my defense will be: "it was the toothpaste!"...thank you man!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Nice! Carry a tube just in case!
@MH-df2gy2 жыл бұрын
Love it, Thanks!
@user-kl3ml5kg5b2 жыл бұрын
I used the method yesterday day and it worked!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
That’s great! I’m glad it worked for you too!
@user-kl3ml5kg5b2 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY thank you very much I used it on my dad's car and my dad's headlight's are now strong and before I did the method my dad's car has only one light working and after I used the method both of my dad's headlight's starting work and they became stronger
@user-kl3ml5kg5b2 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY does toothpaste also fix --> not working headlight's 😂 it fixed my dad's headlight's!
@louf83352 жыл бұрын
This only works for a few weeks and comes back. Same thing with wd40. Best way is to buff it out with compound and then polish.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Nothing is going to keep them looking clear long term. A clear coat may help but it’s not ideal either.
@jasonneely44122 жыл бұрын
Another great thing that works is raid bug spray. I only found that out by my brother in law. But I have to say this is a great idea.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
Big spray actually melts the plastic so it’s not a good idea.
@johnduncan472527 күн бұрын
McGuire has a spray. Promoted by totally Scotty Kilmer once a year!🤙🏻
@TightWadDIY8 күн бұрын
interesting.
@paulaflatt29362 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the inexpensive way to clear this up. I was thinking I needed to replace my headlights which would be 1600.00 to 2,000 dollars.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@lcruce2 жыл бұрын
This doesn't work. I have tried it and it scratches and causes problems with headlight.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
@@lcruce I can’t imagine toothpaste scratching it. It’s a super mild abrasive.
@lcruce2 жыл бұрын
@@TightWadDIY well it did. I used colgate.
@paulaflatt29362 жыл бұрын
@@lcruce thank you for your honesty:)
@jasonhughes14632 жыл бұрын
I'm a detailer and I knew that toothpaste did that but I didn't know how good it works.
@TightWadDIY2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised too!
@randomnation97311 ай бұрын
This actually works. Yes sir 👏
@TightWadDIY11 ай бұрын
Yes!
@rebeccalitchfield6698 Жыл бұрын
Hope this works for my 2011 Equinox
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
It should definitely help!
@cjpalm58884 жыл бұрын
Great video TightWad! Do you think rubbing compound would also work?
@TightWadDIY4 жыл бұрын
It should do the trick. I’ve actually heard that adding ceramic coating made as a wax substitute prolongs the polished look.
@killuminati19402 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@syedamir1211 Жыл бұрын
I tried ths n it gv 80 to 90% results. ♥️ Frm Aamir Oman 🇴🇲
@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын
That’s better than buying a new one
@mars3532 жыл бұрын
It looks great. If people want an old headlight to look better than this, then buy a new one.