DodgyRog Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I did this in half an hour today Saw someone post up they had used tooth paste, so thought I would give it a go out of interest I am really suprised at the ease that tooth paste takes it off, I didn't even use a polisher, just a bit of elbow grease and some Aquafresh (just what was in the bathroom) and half an hour later one headlight done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Its surprising how much crap can be removed just with an abrasive on the outside without splitting them. Bet they smell minty fresh to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) Its surprising how much crap can be removed just with an abrasive on the outside without splitting them. Bet they smell minty fresh to I was just really surprised how easy it was with tooth paste, I used Autosol when I had J-Specs on my other Supra and from memory it took longer and a lot more effort Just noticed the number plate is almost MINT lol Edited May 8, 2012 by DodgyRog (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 starting to look better already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 What a bloody difference, it is like a breath of fresh air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 starting to look better already You should see it now mate, spent the day polishing and waxing, it's a different colour now, well one side is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 What a bloody difference, it is like a breath of fresh air. I will ignore that, but I guess by posting this I am not ignoring it:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 il drop you a pm rog, the chroming of the inserts didnt work because your lights had been rubbed down then painted, so nothing conductive anymore to plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 il drop you a pm rog, the chroming of the inserts didnt work because your lights had been rubbed down then painted, so nothing conductive anymore to plate Okay no worries, it was worth a try, I guess I will be going back to the original plan and testing a few different paint finishes, well when I finish sorting this Supe out anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I hope it was a whitening aquafresh toothpaste, the headlights will match the paint better then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Good job there. Nice to see it's not too hard to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 i was just really surprised how easy it was with tooth paste, i used autosol when i had j-specs on my other car and from memory it took longer and a lot more effort just noticed the number plate is almost mint lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Remember not to brush your teeth with T-cut...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I will ignore that, but I guess by posting this I am not ignoring it:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 No required Good job, you will be flossing next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Good job, you will be flossing next Not quite flossing, but I used a tooth brush today to clean in the tight gaps:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Not quite flossing, but I used a tooth brush today to clean in the tight gaps:d small, medium, large? - soft or hard bristle lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I hate to point out the rather embarrasing faux pas you've made Rog, which could have been avoided by flossing the bit of chicken caught in the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 haha ^^ I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hmm chicken, I was saving it for later. O it is later, think I will pop outside and see if it still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Nice difference. Did you apply it with a toothbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I hate to point out the rather embarrasing faux pas you've made Rog, which could have been avoided by flossing the bit of chicken caught in the corner http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=127797&stc=1&d=1299352724 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Done the other headlight today, slowly working my way around the car, only got the passenger door, rear quarter, boot, spoiler and rear bumper to do, then I can start on the engine bay and interior Why O why did I start this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Mate you got a new supra?? what happened to the silver one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Nice one Rog, worked a treat!! So who's going to carry out the toothpaste comparison tests - which works better!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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