Headlight Restoration using Toothpaste

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  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  10 років тому +223

    Although Toothpaste is a great, fast, cheap, easy method to get your headlights clear, it only lasts as long as you maintain the wax on the headlight. I just developed a new method after testing different methods that will Restore your Headlights Permanently! Check it out: How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY

    • @jacobanderson9479
      @jacobanderson9479 9 років тому

      Could you do a spray on clear coat instead of wax like in the video where you sanded the headlights?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 років тому +3

      Teh Nautilus You do not want to buff the lens smooth like you do in this video. You want to have scratches for the clear coat to adhere to. If you make it smooth, the clear coat wont grab onto anything and it will peel. You can also have a problem with the paint running. Check out this video:
      ua-cam.com/video/UEJbKLZ7RmM/v-deo.html

    • @oswaldichbrauche505
      @oswaldichbrauche505 9 років тому

      Teh Nautilus yeah you polish the headlights real good, then you can put clear on it, if you wish you can tint the clear then spray it on.

    • @funnypranker34
      @funnypranker34 9 років тому +3

      Try using a electric toothbrush and be warned: mint toothpaste attracts bees.

    • @genevievecastillon9889
      @genevievecastillon9889 9 років тому

      ChrisFix how much the colgate-palmolie paid to you? nice endorsement

  • @anzonix
    @anzonix 4 роки тому +3049

    Short. To the point. Helpful. I like the old youtube

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +246

      I'm glad you found the video helpful!

    • @rebortjoel1856
      @rebortjoel1856 4 роки тому +11

      @@chrisfix I liked you videos. I'm watching this right now. How much can this method stay clean before it come in old condition.

    • @misteryguy5304
      @misteryguy5304 4 роки тому +6

      @@rebortjoel1856 it depends on the wax u choose not the method of cleaning

    • @YOUKNOWDUH1
      @YOUKNOWDUH1 3 роки тому +4

      Now there’s tiktok lmao

    • @dailin._4844
      @dailin._4844 3 роки тому +3

      Omm vidoes be bout 20 min for sum simple

  • @asmrful
    @asmrful 2 роки тому +42

    I just tried this today. Picked up Colgate toothpaste with peroxide and baking soda, at the dollar tree. Scrubbed it all over my Corollas headlights with a tooth brush. And they're a lot more clear now + took out most of the yellowing. Thank you!

    • @vigilantemotors
      @vigilantemotors 2 роки тому +4

      This may sound funny but to keep them clear and keep them looking great for much longer avoid parking facing the sun. It's the sun that oxidizes them. So, when you are out and about, park in the shade or a garage or just not front facing the sun in a parking lot or work. It will save them from getting hazy for much longer.

    • @jernigan007
      @jernigan007 5 місяців тому +2

      @@vigilantemotors my car is always garage kept, only in the sun when driving, and they still oxidize.

    • @unknowncaller1442
      @unknowncaller1442 Місяць тому

      I’m at dollar tree right now watching this so I know what to pick up 😂

  • @Some-day125
    @Some-day125 2 роки тому +736

    Oh the places you'll go. This was 8 Years ago, buffing headlights with toothpaste. Today, posting significant body work DIY videos that give us all confidence to work on our own vehicles. Amazing work dude!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 роки тому +134

      Crazy right? The key is to never stop trying and learning

    • @fouziashahzad3892
      @fouziashahzad3892 2 роки тому +4

      Hey man. How was your experience? I'm planning to do it this weekend. Worth a try?

    • @Some-day125
      @Some-day125 2 роки тому +6

      @@fouziashahzad3892 it works but it’s by no means a long term solution. He has another video where he uses a different technique to make it last much longer. It’s a little more expensive, but if done right, will last you several months if not longer. The key is, one your headlights are nice and clear, clean them often along with the rest of the car and apply good wax to them. Preventative care is the best solution to anything car related.

    • @fouziashahzad3892
      @fouziashahzad3892 2 роки тому +2

      @@Some-day125 right. Thank you so much

    • @gracebelmonte3554
      @gracebelmonte3554 Рік тому +2

      @@chrisfix 1:44 LOL😂😂😂

  • @anitajinfla9762
    @anitajinfla9762 8 років тому +24

    Hey...This worked for me. It might not be 100% but lords it made a difference!!
    You gotta put some elbow grease into it and work it around with the tooth brush... but hey.. its works.
    If the oxidation is inside well, no. Might not help.
    Just give it a try. I used Dollar General brand tooth paste with baking soda...mixed it in a bowl with extra baking soda...a tiny bit of water to make a paste.
    Rubbed it on and added a spritz of water as I used the tooth brush.
    Wiped it off and sprayed it... now both head lights are clean!!
    AND smell minty fresh!!
    Thanks for the tip! If this 54 yr old lady can do this...you can too!

  • @Winterstick549
    @Winterstick549 4 роки тому +4373

    4 out if 5 mechanics recommend Colgate.

    • @Frances_P
      @Frances_P 4 роки тому +36

      You should patented that..😁

    • @Don_Cuper
      @Don_Cuper 3 роки тому +5

      @@Frances_P jajajajajajajjajajajajaj lpm

    • @Frances_P
      @Frances_P 3 роки тому +9

      @@Don_Cuper you like that one? Didnt realize how funny it was.until now..lol

    • @arvind.surwase
      @arvind.surwase 3 роки тому +2

      Idk why but i actually loled on this comment 🔥

    • @obu007
      @obu007 3 роки тому +12

      the trick doctors dont want you to know!

  • @caseygriffin8878
    @caseygriffin8878 6 років тому +6832

    Absolute craziness, I use headlight restoration kits to clean my teeth.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 років тому +366

      lol

    • @businesscritic5365
      @businesscritic5365 6 років тому +27

      lol

    • @joet4896
      @joet4896 6 років тому +49

      more like teeth restoration paste lol

    • @davidmiroslav7829
      @davidmiroslav7829 6 років тому +8

      Hahaha

    • @tomservo5347
      @tomservo5347 5 років тому +48

      They're probably healthier without the damned fluoride in them. I quit using toothpaste and switched to plain peroxide and baking soda. After 5 years my gums have grown back and my teeth aren't painfully sensitive to cold anymore. Did you know fluoride is a toxic byproduct of smelting aluminum? Good for your teeth I guess, but poisonous everywhere else.

  • @lindaburris6924
    @lindaburris6924 8 місяців тому +29

    Thank you so much, I did this and am amazed at the difference, just WOW! I am a 65 year old and my eyes are not as good as they used to be, now I can't wait until it gets dark so I can see how much better the light is! Thank you young man for sharing your wisdom, be blessed!

    • @glix9406
      @glix9406 4 місяці тому

      yip i agree good clip
      ..so let toothpaste on headlight for 5mins. use one of those scourer with sponge. wet yur scourer not the headlight. sponge. bling-bling

  • @alanjian189
    @alanjian189 5 років тому +2873

    Toothpaste can clean everything but tooth.

    • @MrBlake-cz4km
      @MrBlake-cz4km 5 років тому +77

      That's completely true

    • @DarkZeroNemesis1
      @DarkZeroNemesis1 5 років тому +60

      Maybe because you don’t brush your teeth at all ya half sucked mango 😂

    • @k.i.d8442
      @k.i.d8442 5 років тому +100

      @@DarkZeroNemesis1 you're a filthy piece of shit

    • @rickjames4569
      @rickjames4569 5 років тому +27

      Some tooth paste can scratch up your enamel and cause fading

    • @RLStupidityPerson
      @RLStupidityPerson 5 років тому +5

      and that is a fact

  • @SoupyAuto
    @SoupyAuto 6 років тому +4111

    Now those headlights if you sell them they are in mint condition.

  • @MrJunbugg78
    @MrJunbugg78 5 років тому +3135

    The dental floss part was hilarious

    • @zohaibjamal876
      @zohaibjamal876 5 років тому +32

      I got confused

    • @jbrayda9
      @jbrayda9 5 років тому +78

      I seen him pull that shit out and I was like wtf he bout to do with this lol

    • @HadEnough745
      @HadEnough745 5 років тому +7

      no it wasn't. I was thinking "Is he kidding?"

    • @kasey3017
      @kasey3017 5 років тому +9

      Right! I was like wth is he gonna do with the floss? Weird! Lmao

    • @xxdeathxxnols5434
      @xxdeathxxnols5434 5 років тому +8

      When he pulled out the dental floss I was like" this ain't for me" I LMAO when he said it wasn't necessary 🤣🤣

  • @joshchristopherdaniels3403
    @joshchristopherdaniels3403 5 місяців тому +11

    Worked like a charm the more times u do it the clearer it gets so I definitely recommend at least two to 3

  • @robertinnes5
    @robertinnes5 5 років тому +532

    Tried this on my Boeing 747 , needed 2 tubes and a ladder but worked great now I can see where I am going , thanks mate

    • @Asmith-1111
      @Asmith-1111 5 років тому +16

      U HAVE A FRICKIN' BOEING 747!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    • @Ashak2001
      @Ashak2001 5 років тому +11

      @@Asmith-1111 it was a joke 😂

    • @Asmith-1111
      @Asmith-1111 5 років тому +7

      @@Ashak2001 i know, i was trying to be funny...

    • @Ashak2001
      @Ashak2001 5 років тому +4

      @@Asmith-1111 ooooooof

    • @aureliancurceanu1333
      @aureliancurceanu1333 5 років тому +1

      @@Asmith-1111 r/whooooosh

  • @DanielFrost21
    @DanielFrost21 7 років тому +50

    This process works great. I just cleaned my headlights using toothpaste w/ baking soda & peroxide, and a Dobie pad to scrub them. They look brand new, and it makes a huge difference in improving vision. If I need to use high beams, it's like driving in the daytime.

  • @KrisXernanPasaoa
    @KrisXernanPasaoa 5 років тому +172

    Aug 2019. I tried this. It works. I use colgate and baking soda. Thanks for this video

    • @anniegibson5092
      @anniegibson5092 5 років тому +55

      I was looking dor someone who actually tried this instead of just Cornball Jokes...

    • @alainrojas2024
      @alainrojas2024 5 років тому +11

      Did it fogged up after a week or two or still clean?

    • @rufuswilson8623
      @rufuswilson8623 5 років тому +5

      @@anniegibson5092 me too all those jokes made me sick!!

    • @whengrapespop5728
      @whengrapespop5728 4 роки тому

      @Alain Rojas
      The toothpaste isn’t for cleaning the headlights, it’s for polishing them, removing the outer layer.

    • @themexicansensation2698
      @themexicansensation2698 4 роки тому +7

      It works a lot better if you use activated charcoal powder with the toothpaste

  • @waltermiller215
    @waltermiller215 3 роки тому +7

    I absolutely will have to agree with You Chris this trick actually does indeed work, Thank You for the very affordable trick with great results!!!

  • @dylancampbell8685
    @dylancampbell8685 5 років тому +32

    I was a little sceptical at first but gave it a go. Even during the brushing I was like ummm but as soon as I washed the headlight bam!! Just like a bought one. This totally works 100%. I used normal white toothpaste and added baking powder to it. Very happy! Thanks for the vid tip mate!

  • @entity1566
    @entity1566 5 років тому +6996

    I spent half an hour searching for dental floss in my house. When I finally found some I continued the video and then he says it was a joke...

    • @jeannierusso2134
      @jeannierusso2134 5 років тому +144

      I thought it was cute that he needed dental floss.. (not 4 real) . . It was a good video. . I enjoyed the touch of humor. Thank u

    • @Beth_Amphetamine
      @Beth_Amphetamine 5 років тому +325

      Your dentist must not like you if it took you that long to find floss 😂

    • @marcus5865
      @marcus5865 4 роки тому +2

      Michael Hummel rip :(((

    • @ronriggs9954
      @ronriggs9954 4 роки тому +6

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @thoughtsoflasiaalu
      @thoughtsoflasiaalu 4 роки тому

      Michael Hummel 😂😂😂😂

  • @kayci3657
    @kayci3657 7 років тому +539

    This was helpful. I liked the humor. My husbands toothbrush worked great.

    • @Fermion.
      @Fermion. 7 років тому +47

      Haha, your hubby is a lucky guy. A wife with a sense of humor that watches car videos. Nice.

    • @cindyc9890
      @cindyc9890 7 років тому +3

      Kayci Visalli 🤣🤣

    • @coiledsteel8344
      @coiledsteel8344 6 років тому +1

      Kayci Visalli Make sure you use his toothbrush to "clean" your toilet bowl first - then give him back his toothbrush!😁😆🤣😄

    • @sinvegas7023
      @sinvegas7023 6 років тому +1

      Savage

    • @MscPro1
      @MscPro1 6 років тому +2

      hello, 911? there is a dead wife in here :D lol

  • @shanaperry1128
    @shanaperry1128 Рік тому +8

    I tried this today and it really worked! Thank you so much!

  • @miraclelove991
    @miraclelove991 6 років тому +11

    Hi Chris, after watching the video. Within 10 mins. I was through cleaning my headlights. However, I have decided to to take it to a higher level. Since my husband has a buffing machine. I'm going to order the sponge buffer and a better solution. I already got that clear spray I use for custom jewelry. I'm doing this all by myself. And when he see it or notice it then I will oh yeah! Real macho like. Thanks so much for both videos.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 років тому

      Awesome! Did he notice?

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 5 років тому

      Did he ever notice?

  • @Silvereagledude
    @Silvereagledude 3 роки тому +129

    Bringing out the floss was good….you got me….I was like, “how is he going to use that?”

  • @eaglestrike3531
    @eaglestrike3531 8 років тому +11

    It works a lot better with a tire brush. I had really dirty headlights and I used this method and it worked really great. Thank you man

  • @loveisblinds1754
    @loveisblinds1754 2 роки тому +1

    Been using this technique since 2010. I found it semi useful. Today, I tried to restore my e-bike's dash and headlights. Used grit 2000 to sand it off. It looked so bad after I sanded it, I was certain I effed up. Was very desperate and thanks to this video I had an epiphany. Went out again, applied toothpaste and brushed it liberally for around 5 minutes. The results was fantastic. It came out better than I expected. Even better I grew bigger muscles on my arm. LOL

    • @tlcagent
      @tlcagent 2 роки тому

      Hey after sanding it down it's going to look terrible you have to clean the sanded material off and then buff the area to give the shine back before you polish . Sanding will definitely have a better result but the toothpaste is a good quick fix.

  • @pedrodelasancha516
    @pedrodelasancha516 5 років тому +6

    Shut the freaking door!! Dude you are awesome. I did this hack to a 2002 Jeep Liberty with ugly yellow headlamps. Now they are sparkling clean. Not sure how much money you are making by posting this videos, but I pray is a lot. Thanks my man. The dental floss joke got me big time, btw! 👍🏼

    • @jacobgaysawyer337
      @jacobgaysawyer337 4 роки тому

      hey, did your headlights went back to being yellow after a while or did this fix last for some time?

  • @dwilson2548
    @dwilson2548 3 роки тому +498

    This fixed worked great after doing that to my headlights I could clearly see the rear end of the 18-wheeler I slammed into with no problem

    • @MsNickie1001
      @MsNickie1001 3 роки тому +3

      Ha ha ha!

    • @garyengland9549
      @garyengland9549 3 роки тому +2

      Lol 😂

    • @nelliesilvers1210
      @nelliesilvers1210 3 роки тому

      Those dang 18 wheelers love their pranks. You're just cruisin' along doing 120ks (I'm an Aussie...no miles used here) then BAM!! They jump out from behind a tree for laughs. Gets ya every time😶

    • @АхаджонГапуров
      @АхаджонГапуров 2 роки тому

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    • @itsmine6383
      @itsmine6383 16 днів тому

      I used " Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish " and a soft rag and rubbed in a circular motion not very long at all, and they came out like brand new ,and they were bad oxidized !

  • @tfr6
    @tfr6 7 років тому +26

    This is honestly my favorite auto or car UA-cam channel

  • @anuajihdeYahweh
    @anuajihdeYahweh 2 роки тому +7

    For something that's a dollar and so simple, results were fantastic👏

  • @richbuckley6917
    @richbuckley6917 9 років тому +11

    Still another use for baking soda based toothpaste with fluoride, seems to be as an anti-fungal cream applied for 5 days to your toe nail. I experimented with it very similar to the headlight application without whipping it off the toe-nail and applying to toothpaste to the toe nail underside, top side and working it in a little. Toe nail fungus that had been with me for several years, went away and hasn't come back for a year. I used Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Fluoride Tooth Paste. The idea is to change the pH of the toe nail with the baking soda and no doubt the fluoride helped too. Finally after a week of application, I stopped further application when the outer most layer of skin on my toe came off. Further application would have probably started an irritation. Cost of the application: 10-cents.

  • @foekist7312
    @foekist7312 6 років тому +1741

    My mother-in-laws toothbrush worked a treat

    • @reacher8360
      @reacher8360 6 років тому +61

      foekist the fact that he hearted your comment after 4 years means something special

    • @sxIoh-
      @sxIoh- 6 років тому +3

      Reacher damn he sure did

    • @bethanieboo962
      @bethanieboo962 6 років тому +1

      foekist 🤣🤣🤣

    • @NneishaMarie504
      @NneishaMarie504 5 років тому +1

      foekist lmfao

    • @killcreate
      @killcreate 5 років тому +4

      Foockin made may day man

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  10 років тому +139

    ERALP DEMİRKAZİK You do not want to use brake fluid and wd40 only lasts a few days. Make sure you do not use bug spray either. The best method is this: How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY

    • @3089280288
      @3089280288 9 років тому +7

      ChrisFix the homeless now have another revenue stream. I would teach them this hustle

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 років тому +17

      3089280288 Anything to help people is a good thing!

    • @Aman-nk2pu
      @Aman-nk2pu 9 років тому

      +ChrisFix Hey what was that machine and whats its name

    • @muhammadafiqtaufik2661
      @muhammadafiqtaufik2661 8 років тому

      dermile

    • @towIie
      @towIie 8 років тому +2

      +3089280288 id pay for some headlight restoration and tire shine!

  • @ImZiraTheFirst
    @ImZiraTheFirst 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks for this video. I just finished using this method on my headlights and the difference was amazing!
    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @elcruzitoo637
    @elcruzitoo637 9 років тому +622

    The dental floss joke was pretty damn good 😂😂

  • @VdubInParadise
    @VdubInParadise 5 років тому +627

    Dentist: Do you floss?
    Me: Nah, Chrisfix said we don’t need it.

  • @prodSXS
    @prodSXS 7 років тому +4118

    I tried this, but now my toothbrush tastes funny

    • @1redrubberball
      @1redrubberball 7 років тому +27

      Scotland Stewart/// How-to's, Drones, and More! That's why you save retired toothbrushes for "do it yourself" projects!

    • @jesusisthetruthforever
      @jesusisthetruthforever 6 років тому +65

      Wtf.... never seen anybody so smart in my life😁😐

    • @dannny2511
      @dannny2511 6 років тому +252

      That why you use your wife's toothbrush

    • @BratzDoll03
      @BratzDoll03 6 років тому +4

      Scotland Stewart/// How-to's, Drones, and More! 😂😂👍

    • @notactiveonyoutube1651
      @notactiveonyoutube1651 6 років тому +5

      Scotland Stewart/// How-to's, Drones, and More! Lmao why would you use your toothbrush after washing your headlights from a dirty car I guess there's a first time for everything but still why (starts thinking about trying it)

  • @igorspitz
    @igorspitz Рік тому +24

    "Why are you buying so much toothpaste?" - "Well, you know, I cannot see properly at night."

  • @darioiii9773
    @darioiii9773 6 років тому +24

    Just finished doing this to my headlights again after doing it a year ago, this time I had wax on hand to use and they came out amazing. Your channel has always been a great help

  • @ATOMSKI_MRAV
    @ATOMSKI_MRAV 4 роки тому +92

    Dude, this was very helpful. I thought I would have to tear my lights apart and sand from the inside. It took me 10 minutes to bring my 7 year old headlights to a shine as if they were brand spanking new. Thank you!

    • @Tinahy33
      @Tinahy33 2 роки тому +2

      Are your head lights still clear? I want to do mine

    • @ATOMSKI_MRAV
      @ATOMSKI_MRAV 2 роки тому +6

      @@Tinahy33 I sold the car last summer but they stayed clear for a few months before I sold it. This definitely works.

  • @johanbrand8601
    @johanbrand8601 4 роки тому +322

    The 7.3K dislikes are the people who don't brush their teeth.

    • @rosalindyabbael107
      @rosalindyabbael107 3 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @4a-Milioti
      @4a-Milioti 3 роки тому +2

      Point 🤣🤣🤣

    • @kitkiz6855
      @kitkiz6855 3 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Galaxys_Edits
      @Galaxys_Edits 3 роки тому

      I cant see dislike

    • @johanbrand8601
      @johanbrand8601 3 роки тому

      @@Galaxys_Edits UA-cam changed it now so that you can't see the amount of dislikes anymore. I'm actually glad they did that. It's actually a very smart move. That will save the comment section from conflict.

  • @scalcon1
    @scalcon1 2 роки тому +2

    Its amazing how well this simple trick works. It seems like I bought new headlights. Thanks!

  • @Cbiza
    @Cbiza 4 роки тому +1356

    When you’re checking the comments to see if this actually works but everyone’s talking about the floss joke

    • @suvaashpandey6899
      @suvaashpandey6899 4 роки тому +30

      i did it and the result was worth the try 🙂🙂

    • @TheTheae06
      @TheTheae06 4 роки тому

      suvaash pandey that BBC duu i dent say it worked though lol

    • @unchainyourbrain3312
      @unchainyourbrain3312 4 роки тому +1

      Ikr🥱😡

    • @misteryguy5304
      @misteryguy5304 4 роки тому +9

      It will work if it is a vid from chrisfix

    • @beastinsince85
      @beastinsince85 4 роки тому +8

      I just did it. Both front headlights took less that 10 minutes with a drill brush. Amazing how easy it was

  • @BurntBrian
    @BurntBrian 8 років тому +491

    I got a good laugh when you pulled out the dental floss, lol. Thanks for showing us this trick

    • @oofig
      @oofig 7 років тому +4

      1st reply somehow...

    • @gdtaylor27
      @gdtaylor27 7 років тому +4

      Burnt Brian Reviews

  • @MultifamilyMike
    @MultifamilyMike 5 років тому +31

    Good to see this, my father taught me this when I was younger.

  • @madamadakun
    @madamadakun 2 роки тому +3

    This is amazing. I was gonna replace my headlights. Now it looks like new. No sanding or additional work required.

  • @matacoz
    @matacoz 8 років тому +618

    Can I reuse the toothbrush for my teeth after doing this??

    • @miansalman5338
      @miansalman5338 8 років тому +173

      matacoz LoL.. yes then your teeth will look like a headlight. :)

    • @mikeytobago
      @mikeytobago 8 років тому +134

      make sure that you wax your teeth also

    • @busta4296
      @busta4296 7 років тому +18

      WTF man!
      Lol

    • @takephoton7869
      @takephoton7869 7 років тому

      Mian Salman as

    • @elvislennon692
      @elvislennon692 7 років тому +26

      Mr. Vengeance yes but don't forget to floss.

  • @stotter1
    @stotter1 5 років тому +7

    Did this yesterday (Nov '19), worked exactly as you showed. Very little effort, great result. no more than 5 min work per side. Thanks!

  • @monicabelvin5677
    @monicabelvin5677 5 років тому +31

    Headlights look tons better, going to try your next level headlight restoration video for a clearer look. And then onto your how to get the inside windshield crystal clear. Thanks for your how to videos!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +2

      Glad the videos are helpful!

  • @brittx537
    @brittx537 Рік тому +1

    My headlights literally look so beautiful 😭! Thank youuu!¡!! My toothpaste didn't have any grit to it so I sprinkled baking soda on it to help agitate. Came out like yours!! 🥲👍🏽

  • @mickeylonchar
    @mickeylonchar 5 років тому +13

    Worked like a dream. No more "cataract headlamps" :)

  • @hedgefilms4738
    @hedgefilms4738 6 років тому +12

    Thank you for doing this! After showing this to my grandparents i tried it on my grandpa's car. He didn't think it would work but it did!

  • @JohnSmith-ks2ee
    @JohnSmith-ks2ee 6 років тому +385

    You forgot to add blinker fluid to it.....

    • @JadensPressureWashingYt
      @JadensPressureWashingYt 5 років тому +1

      John Smith just now seeing this yo this is deja vuu or whatever it’s in Danny Duncan’s new video lol so funny.

    • @HCkev
      @HCkev 5 років тому +6

      Who needs blinker fluid when you own a BMW?

    • @crispy9542
      @crispy9542 5 років тому

      @@HCkev *but this isnt a bmw*

    • @HCkev
      @HCkev 5 років тому

      @@crispy9542 wasn't talking about the car in the video

    • @crispy9542
      @crispy9542 5 років тому

      frick i played myself

  • @serwaddashafik7570
    @serwaddashafik7570 7 місяців тому +3

    I used a normal Colgate but still worked liked magic. Thumbs up👍

  • @Rl4dfy
    @Rl4dfy 8 років тому +5

    The dental floss joke killed! Loved it.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому

      +Ray Lozano glad you got a good laugh!

  • @donjohn281
    @donjohn281 8 років тому +1162

    Not gonna lie, I yelled out WHAT THE FUCK pretty loud when I saw you pull out the dental floss lol

    • @ericastafford-cherry2115
      @ericastafford-cherry2115 8 років тому +3

      me too LOL

    • @edil.lopezm9443
      @edil.lopezm9443 8 років тому +4

      it's weird. i said the same w t f ? lol....video is helpful and not boring, thanks

    • @alexandrak.3685
      @alexandrak.3685 8 років тому +16

      Me too! In my head I was thinking, "What are we? Car dentists?" 😂😂😂

    • @ah072965
      @ah072965 8 років тому +2

      LOL

    • @mohamedhassissi5414
      @mohamedhassissi5414 7 років тому +6

      LOOOL I went WHATDA! untill he said "I am just kidding"

  • @designstudio4483
    @designstudio4483 5 років тому +23

    The best way to fix the plastic headlamp covers is to first use sanding paper. Start at a 220 grit then go up to 800 then to 1500.
    sand using spray water at all times .What you're doing is Sanding each layer smoother and smoother like prepping a car for paint .
    Thoroughly wash off the headlamp covers and you may want to use a Degreaser on them then washed that off.
    You can use Dupli-Color clear coat spray and spray three coats on waiting 20 minutes between coats.
    This will give you a shiny close to new appearance .
    You then can wax the headlight covers several hours after it dries.

    • @davidnsarahburk9121
      @davidnsarahburk9121 5 років тому +10

      Seems like all that costs more than a dollar

    • @gdfhds970
      @gdfhds970 5 років тому

      What you wrote is how it should be done properly. Sure it will cost a bit more and is more time consuming, but will last much, much longer! After just brushing it with toothpaste it will soon turn back to the way it was before, maybe worse.

  • @GenerationNoise
    @GenerationNoise 3 роки тому +1

    another great method and they look so much better is wet sanding them with very fine grit and then spraying a clear coat enamel over them ...looks amazing

  • @dntlss
    @dntlss 9 років тому +39

    Dude thats really nice of you to have all these videos to help people out with stuff,thats the best karma out there,you do good things and you get good things in return.

  • @mscir
    @mscir 2 роки тому +3

    Dude! This rocks. People pay $60-100 to get their headlights clearer. Well done.

  • @alterego9174
    @alterego9174 5 років тому +2779

    I did this and my car was more socially confident around other cars😂

    • @zenturious7743
      @zenturious7743 4 роки тому +12

      Lol

    • @filipemaia4286
      @filipemaia4286 4 роки тому +84

      I'm about to do it with my headlights too ... I hope my car gets a confidence rise up to pick some female cars... Lol

    • @AyeZamar
      @AyeZamar 4 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂

    • @AlvinTobias63
      @AlvinTobias63 4 роки тому +1

      HAHAHAHAHA

    • @33jayy
      @33jayy 4 роки тому +1

      @@filipemaia4286 🤣

  • @naymeequillo
    @naymeequillo Місяць тому +1

    Dude, I love you! You got yourself an extra subscriber.
    I'm a complete buffoon when it comes to anything handy. This channel massively helps!! I've been scammed out of a lot of money by garages with my first tiny car, because I don't know anything about this stuff. You're saving me tons!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Місяць тому

      Welcome aboard! Thanks a lot! And I'm glad the videos are helping you out!

  • @sandboxsniping5300
    @sandboxsniping5300 8 років тому +103

    you got me for a minute with the dental floss lol

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +2

      +SandboxSniping lol

    • @aztekaa1
      @aztekaa1 8 років тому +6

      +SandboxSniping hahaha

  • @ShadowSIK
    @ShadowSIK 9 років тому +31

    The Dental Floss totally caught me off guard. Had me dying afterwords hahaha

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 років тому +2

      ShadowSIK haha glad you got a good laugh!

    • @chrissampson7569
      @chrissampson7569 9 років тому +2

      ShadowSIK Me too. I was like, "Dental floss? What the ... ?!" Ha-ha! Good one, ChrisFix , good one.

    • @aquarianspaceman4205
      @aquarianspaceman4205 9 років тому

      Haha me too lol good one

    • @juliobrian4757
      @juliobrian4757 9 років тому

      +ShadowSIK
      Nice touch with the floss! lol!

    • @SasiKumar-bx4st
      @SasiKumar-bx4st 6 років тому

      ShadowSIK

  • @mr.cheesecake9410
    @mr.cheesecake9410 6 років тому +876

    I remember when toothpaste fixed my hella skratch ps2 disc

    • @BICHOLOCO97
      @BICHOLOCO97 6 років тому +29

      Lol i swear. This shit works 😏

    • @Tanksrulez
      @Tanksrulez 6 років тому +6

      Mr.CheeseCake omg I remember doing that too😂

    • @dubbzvspaul1175
      @dubbzvspaul1175 6 років тому +3

      Yes!!

    • @spinoyen4756
      @spinoyen4756 6 років тому +3

      My gamecube discs 👌😭

    • @MeanManMeanio
      @MeanManMeanio 6 років тому +1

      Mr.CheeseCake now I pay DLC’s for my PlayStation who uses CD’s anymore

  • @privatemerro
    @privatemerro Рік тому +1

    I will give this a go. Toothpaste is a great cleaner for so many things. I used it to clean an old whiteboard and it looked brand new.

  • @therealnoodles7638
    @therealnoodles7638 5 років тому +94

    Be careful, might scratch your paint. Use a painter's tape and tape around the headlight to prevent scratches.

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 4 роки тому +3

      That’s actually good advice

    • @maximeaubry6683
      @maximeaubry6683 4 роки тому +6

      Scratch paint with a toothbrush?

    • @taylorfoley4098
      @taylorfoley4098 4 роки тому +19

      MaxAry the gritty part of the toothpaste will ruin your paint. Smartass

    • @eldelacolon1a
      @eldelacolon1a 3 роки тому +5

      No wonder my teeth are all scratched 😬

    • @dancahill9122
      @dancahill9122 3 роки тому +5

      @@taylorfoley4098 Don't put toothpaste on the paint ! PROBLEM SOLVED ! Your welcome !

  • @NatalyRodriguez1
    @NatalyRodriguez1 7 років тому +1877

    laughed harder than I should've at the floss part

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 років тому +76

      +Nataly Rodriguez haha glad you got a good laugh!

    • @OmKumar-cu7dy
      @OmKumar-cu7dy 7 років тому +1

      Nataly Rodriguez car
      Car

    • @AngelDevil
      @AngelDevil 7 років тому

      Nataly Rodriguez m.ua-cam.com/video/_sUYdUB-IDU/v-deo.html

    • @AngelDevil
      @AngelDevil 7 років тому

      ChrisFix m.ua-cam.com/video/_sUYdUB-IDU/v-deo.html

    • @1450JackCade
      @1450JackCade 7 років тому +5

      Yeah, me too. It shouldn't be that funny, but is.

  • @mikelemire4190
    @mikelemire4190 5 років тому +6

    Great work ! Thanks to you I changed the entire front suspension on my 2008 malibu. Thanks Chris!

  • @stevenb3833
    @stevenb3833 2 роки тому +12

    Works great. It cleared the fog from the headlight cover, no need to spend x amount on a professional kit. Thanks Chris, you are awesome!

  • @bigfanofdong
    @bigfanofdong 10 років тому +28

    LMAO, the dental floss thing was actually really funny

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 років тому +4

      Leonardo Aldecocea haha, glad you got a kick out of it!

    • @vdavis55
      @vdavis55 10 років тому +3

      LMAO!! I thought that was funny as well!!

  • @allenmorris2661
    @allenmorris2661 3 роки тому +20

    Dang! My headlights came out looking so good that i did all my other lights. Headlights, running lights, fog lights, taillights, and added reverse lights. I scrubbed with colgate, then added regular shaving cream to brush on top of the toothpaste, then wiped down with windex, and finally wiped on some spray wax. They came out great! Thanks 👍✌

  • @jonathanstubbs4442
    @jonathanstubbs4442 3 роки тому +4

    I can confirm this actually works and works well too! Thanks Bud

  • @zkdhpkagyo
    @zkdhpkagyo Рік тому +2

    this is the easiest way to restore headlight. thanks a lot bro

  • @guizareduardo91
    @guizareduardo91 8 років тому +318

    Haha I saw the floss and said really.... you got me.

    • @ladyamba1
      @ladyamba1 8 років тому +27

      I was like "But what the hell!" LOL. I love youtube. All the clowns are here!

    • @eddietavaresjr.4773
      @eddietavaresjr.4773 7 років тому +1

      ladyamba1 your cool and pretty

  • @martingeldart386
    @martingeldart386 5 років тому +6

    I saw a video the other day where the guy rubbed his lights with 8000 grit wet sandpaper and then sprayed them with a clear coat. The result was super impressive.

    • @DeeDee-cp3wc
      @DeeDee-cp3wc 3 роки тому

      There was another video said the clear coat will distort the view at night. I am not sure what's right.

  • @billybobfudpucker5817
    @billybobfudpucker5817 5 років тому +336

    1 dollar for Colgate toothpaste. Shit I am moving to the states. Cheaper in Australia to buy the restoration kit.

    • @trivialbitch3577
      @trivialbitch3577 5 років тому +2

      So true!

    • @xxdeathxxnols5434
      @xxdeathxxnols5434 5 років тому +22

      Damn Australia gives zero fcks about dental hygiene. Guess I take it for granted 😂😉

    • @sackings9167
      @sackings9167 5 років тому +1

      Lmao

    • @liveandletlive2894
      @liveandletlive2894 5 років тому +15

      Are you guys serious?!?!?
      Toothpaste is sold everywhere here for $1 how much is it elsewhere?

    • @universalchannel4516
      @universalchannel4516 5 років тому +1

      live and let live .89 cents in Slovakia.. LOL

  • @1961steveg
    @1961steveg 8 місяців тому

    Worked well for me. I also used a dishwasher tablet. It's gritty and has cleaning products in built. Fabulous result😊

  • @Newfielad00
    @Newfielad00 6 років тому +285

    Since finding your channel I've saved hundreds on simple things I can do at home such as this.Thanks Chris fix
    P.S I'm telling everyone I know about your vids and how great they are👍🏻

  • @JohanLebbing
    @JohanLebbing 8 років тому +11

    This was very helpfull, thanks.

  • @sanansa4567
    @sanansa4567 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks very much for the info Chris. This worked better then I expected and took me 5 minutes to do both headlamps. I added baking soda to toothpaste since the paste wasn't very gritty. I have a 20 year old car and it has sat for years directly in the sun. It is only the driver side that gets sunlight, so it was really foggy (they don't test for headlamps in DMV anymore, so it was never an issue for inspection). But someone at work mentioned it (I barely noticed). It looks brand new. I will have to do it again once I get the clear coat spray (I am not sure I am going to bother with the other method using sand paper)

    • @noahhastings3326
      @noahhastings3326 2 роки тому

      Did you try wax?

    • @cockeyedoptimista
      @cockeyedoptimista Рік тому

      The shop wants to charge me $200 to clean my headlights so I'm going to try this for starters. Even if you have to repeat it every year or 4 months it's worth it!

  • @braxtonp03
    @braxtonp03 6 років тому +340

    U got me with the floss. 😁 I was like what he bout to do with the floss?

  • @DyingBreed1776
    @DyingBreed1776 6 років тому +23

    Crisfix is officially my favorite car channel. Dude the detail and work u put into these are amazing. I just did the headlight restoration on the bummer and they look great but it did start to drizzle. See what they look like when dry. Either way you are representing so man of us enthusiasts that don't have huge budgets. Hope you got to motorcycles a as well someday. Thanks for everything brother

  • @guascasmurf765
    @guascasmurf765 3 роки тому +24

    ChrisFix in 2014: "I'm using a paper towel, a lot of pressure..."
    ChrisFix in 2020: "DON'T use paper towels! I use this microfiber towel..."

    • @Longshlongjon22
      @Longshlongjon22 3 роки тому +12

      The more you learn the more you see your paste mistakes

    • @yoshi7957
      @yoshi7957 3 роки тому +3

      @@Longshlongjon22 I see what you did there

    • @danielllanos653
      @danielllanos653 2 роки тому

      Chriss is good man forget yoy

  • @bmac63
    @bmac63 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Chris, I seriously doubted how this would work but gave it a go, Wow the advice worked so well, the warm water was the key getting off the well scrubbed toothpaste mixture and buffing with paper towels then applied a wax then buffed that off for protection.

  • @claygeorge333
    @claygeorge333 3 роки тому +49

    Wow! Took off 20 years of oxidation from my tail light on my motorcycle. Looks like new! Thank you

  • @downsouthclassics
    @downsouthclassics 5 років тому +740

    That's what you call "mint" condition😂😂

  • @e6ensperception
    @e6ensperception 8 років тому +33

    'Grab your dental floss' had me like... Um ok...? XD

  • @kenengelhard7851
    @kenengelhard7851 Рік тому

    Your videos are great. Not a mechanic, but I have saved lots of money following your tutorials. Thanks

  • @solraczetined5951
    @solraczetined5951 6 років тому +34

    I just started watching your videos today man and i had learn so much you are the best thanks for all the tips and great joke🤣😂

  • @denicewilliams9907
    @denicewilliams9907 5 років тому +13

    Wow! This method worked better than any of the so called "headlight restorer" kits that I purchased before. My headlights look like new. Thank you Chris! My only question is how often should I redo this?

  • @c.greystone9825
    @c.greystone9825 5 років тому +5

    Organised and concise tutorial. Experienced and effective teacher!

  • @lhotsantos9874
    @lhotsantos9874 2 роки тому

    I did this just now bec.of me watching a video hack..so glad I did it..and now I have a sparkling and clear headlights thanks so much🤗❤️

  • @JamesBond-mm8xp
    @JamesBond-mm8xp 5 років тому +51

    This actually worked really well

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 5 років тому +71

    Sweetness, that was cool Chris, good tip for folks on a budget. Thanks for another great video. I might copy you on this one lol

  • @prokashdebnath5748
    @prokashdebnath5748 8 років тому +56

    When he said dental floss I was like, duh fuk 😅

  • @mattthomas1978
    @mattthomas1978 3 роки тому

    Hey Chris. I tried this, but also used a vinegar and water solution, and it worked. My headlights look almost new. Thank you so much, I just go back from inspection and for a change no problem with the lights. 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🥃

  • @joehafley8352
    @joehafley8352 4 роки тому +5

    I literally LOL when you brought out the floss. Well done! 👍

  • @eddiethomas9030
    @eddiethomas9030 4 роки тому +8

    Yes it really does work, thanks for the info !!!

  • @conishkee
    @conishkee 6 років тому +5

    Heck yeah, this was VERY informative. I'm definitely gonna try it tomorrow, (5-18-18). Thanks for sharing this technique!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 років тому

      Good luck! The more you buff and the more coats you do the more clear it gets!

    • @WOLFY-tl7cu
      @WOLFY-tl7cu 6 років тому +1

      Soo........how was it ?

    • @conishkee
      @conishkee 3 роки тому +1

      @@WOLFY-tl7cu Oh dang, Wolfy, I never did get back here, did I? It worked FABULOUS, and I've even done it another time since then. Hope you tried it 'cause it works!

  • @jamaicacrashedusedvehicles5929
    @jamaicacrashedusedvehicles5929 3 роки тому

    This is great method my friend .... uve actually used toothpaste to clean my jewelry ... very powerful

  • @eniojaupaj5615
    @eniojaupaj5615 8 років тому +4

    i like the fact that you sometimes use no power tools when not a lot of people have them..