Headlight Restoration using Toothpaste

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

Комментарии • 7 тыс.

  • @Some-day125
    @Some-day125 2 года назад +744

    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 года назад +135

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

    • @fouziashahzad3892
      @fouziashahzad3892 2 года назад +4

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

    • @Some-day125
      @Some-day125 2 года назад +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 года назад +2

      @@Some-day125 right. Thank you so much

    • @gracebelmonte3554
      @gracebelmonte3554 Год назад +2

      @@chrisfix 1:44 LOL😂😂😂

  • @anzonix
    @anzonix 4 года назад +3064

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +246

      I'm glad you found the video helpful!

    • @rebortjoel1856
      @rebortjoel1856 4 года назад +12

      @@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 года назад +6

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

    • @YOUKNOWDUH1
      @YOUKNOWDUH1 3 года назад +4

      Now there’s tiktok lmao

    • @dailin._4844
      @dailin._4844 3 года назад +3

      Omm vidoes be bout 20 min for sum simple

  • @caseygriffin8878
    @caseygriffin8878 6 лет назад +6865

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 лет назад +366

      lol

    • @businesscritic5365
      @businesscritic5365 6 лет назад +27

      lol

    • @joet4896
      @joet4896 6 лет назад +49

      more like teeth restoration paste lol

    • @davidmiroslav7829
      @davidmiroslav7829 6 лет назад +8

      Hahaha

    • @tomservo5347
      @tomservo5347 6 лет назад +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.

  • @asmrful
    @asmrful 2 года назад +43

    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 года назад +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 6 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @unknowncaller1442
      @unknowncaller1442 2 месяца назад

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

  • @Winterstick549
    @Winterstick549 4 года назад +4402

    4 out if 5 mechanics recommend Colgate.

    • @Frances_P
      @Frances_P 4 года назад +36

      You should patented that..😁

    • @Don_Cuper
      @Don_Cuper 3 года назад +5

      @@Frances_P jajajajajajajjajajajajaj lpm

    • @Frances_P
      @Frances_P 3 года назад +9

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

    • @arvind.surwase
      @arvind.surwase 3 года назад +2

      Idk why but i actually loled on this comment 🔥

    • @obu007
      @obu007 3 года назад +12

      the trick doctors dont want you to know!

  • @anitajinfla9762
    @anitajinfla9762 8 лет назад +25

    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!

  • @entity1566
    @entity1566 5 лет назад +7036

    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 лет назад +146

      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 лет назад +327

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

    • @marcus5865
      @marcus5865 4 года назад +2

      Michael Hummel rip :(((

    • @ronriggs9954
      @ronriggs9954 4 года назад +6

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @thoughtsoflasiaalu
      @thoughtsoflasiaalu 4 года назад

      Michael Hummel 😂😂😂😂

  • @lindaburris6924
    @lindaburris6924 9 месяцев назад +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 5 месяцев назад

      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

  • @kayci3657
    @kayci3657 7 лет назад +543

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

    • @Fermion.
      @Fermion. 7 лет назад +47

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

    • @cindyc9890
      @cindyc9890 7 лет назад +3

      Kayci Visalli 🤣🤣

    • @coiledsteel8344
      @coiledsteel8344 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @sinvegas7023
      @sinvegas7023 6 лет назад +1

      Savage

    • @MscPro1
      @MscPro1 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @SoupyAuto
    @SoupyAuto 6 лет назад +4117

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

  • @MrJunbugg78
    @MrJunbugg78 5 лет назад +3133

    The dental floss part was hilarious

    • @zohaibjamal876
      @zohaibjamal876 5 лет назад +32

      I got confused

    • @jbrayda9
      @jbrayda9 5 лет назад +78

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

    • @HadEnough745
      @HadEnough745 5 лет назад +7

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

    • @kasey3017
      @kasey3017 5 лет назад +9

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

    • @xxdeathxxnols5434
      @xxdeathxxnols5434 5 лет назад +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 🤣🤣

  • @Silvereagledude
    @Silvereagledude 3 года назад +135

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

  • @dntlss
    @dntlss 9 лет назад +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.

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  10 лет назад +226

    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 10 лет назад

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 лет назад +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:
      ruclips.net/video/UEJbKLZ7RmM/видео.html

    • @oswaldichbrauche505
      @oswaldichbrauche505 9 лет назад

      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 лет назад +3

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

    • @genevievecastillon9889
      @genevievecastillon9889 9 лет назад

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

  • @robertinnes5
    @robertinnes5 5 лет назад +533

    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 лет назад +16

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

    • @Ashak2001
      @Ashak2001 5 лет назад +11

      @@Asmith-1111 it was a joke 😂

    • @Asmith-1111
      @Asmith-1111 5 лет назад +7

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

    • @Ashak2001
      @Ashak2001 5 лет назад +4

      @@Asmith-1111 ooooooof

    • @aureliancurceanu1333
      @aureliancurceanu1333 5 лет назад +1

      @@Asmith-1111 r/whooooosh

  • @dwilson2548
    @dwilson2548 3 года назад +500

    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 года назад +3

      Ha ha ha!

    • @garyengland9549
      @garyengland9549 3 года назад +2

      Lol 😂

    • @nelliesilvers1210
      @nelliesilvers1210 3 года назад

      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 года назад

      @@MsNickie1001 1яяяяяЯаяяяЯяячяяЧяччяв☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆-☆☆☆,чяяяяяяяя

    • @itsmine6383
      @itsmine6383 Месяц назад

      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 !

  • @Cbiza
    @Cbiza 4 года назад +1358

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

    • @suvaashpandey6899
      @suvaashpandey6899 4 года назад +30

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

    • @TheTheae06
      @TheTheae06 4 года назад

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

    • @unchainyourbrain3312
      @unchainyourbrain3312 4 года назад +1

      Ikr🥱😡

    • @misteryguy5304
      @misteryguy5304 4 года назад +9

      It will work if it is a vid from chrisfix

    • @beastinsince85
      @beastinsince85 4 года назад +8

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

  • @foekist7312
    @foekist7312 6 лет назад +1745

    My mother-in-laws toothbrush worked a treat

    • @reacher8360
      @reacher8360 6 лет назад +62

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

    • @sxIoh-
      @sxIoh- 6 лет назад +3

      Reacher damn he sure did

    • @bethanieboo962
      @bethanieboo962 6 лет назад +1

      foekist 🤣🤣🤣

    • @NneishaMarie504
      @NneishaMarie504 5 лет назад +1

      foekist lmfao

    • @killcreate
      @killcreate 5 лет назад +4

      Foockin made may day man

  • @alanjian189
    @alanjian189 5 лет назад +2875

    Toothpaste can clean everything but tooth.

    • @MrBlake-cz4km
      @MrBlake-cz4km 5 лет назад +77

      That's completely true

    • @DarkZeroNemesis1
      @DarkZeroNemesis1 5 лет назад +60

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

    • @k.i.d8442
      @k.i.d8442 5 лет назад +100

      @@DarkZeroNemesis1 you're a filthy piece of shit

    • @rickjames4569
      @rickjames4569 5 лет назад +27

      Some tooth paste can scratch up your enamel and cause fading

    • @RLStupidityPerson
      @RLStupidityPerson 5 лет назад +5

      and that is a fact

  • @joshchristopherdaniels3403
    @joshchristopherdaniels3403 6 месяцев назад +12

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

  • @DanielFrost21
    @DanielFrost21 7 лет назад +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.

  • @alterego9174
    @alterego9174 5 лет назад +2782

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

    • @zenturious7743
      @zenturious7743 4 года назад +12

      Lol

    • @filipemaia4286
      @filipemaia4286 4 года назад +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 года назад +3

      😂😂😂

    • @AlvinTobias63
      @AlvinTobias63 4 года назад +1

      HAHAHAHAHA

    • @33R3X
      @33R3X 4 года назад +1

      @@filipemaia4286 🤣

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  10 лет назад +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 лет назад +7

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 лет назад +17

      3089280288 Anything to help people is a good thing!

    • @Aman-nk2pu
      @Aman-nk2pu 9 лет назад

      +ChrisFix Hey what was that machine and whats its name

    • @muhammadafiqtaufik2661
      @muhammadafiqtaufik2661 8 лет назад

      dermile

    • @towIie
      @towIie 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @waltermiller215
    @waltermiller215 3 года назад +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!!!

  • @tfr6
    @tfr6 8 лет назад +26

    This is honestly my favorite auto or car RUclips channel

  • @elcruzitoo637
    @elcruzitoo637 9 лет назад +621

    The dental floss joke was pretty damn good 😂😂

  • @prodSXS
    @prodSXS 7 лет назад +4125

    I tried this, but now my toothbrush tastes funny

    • @1redrubberball
      @1redrubberball 7 лет назад +28

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

    • @jesusisthetruthforever
      @jesusisthetruthforever 6 лет назад +65

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

    • @dannny2511
      @dannny2511 6 лет назад +251

      That why you use your wife's toothbrush

    • @BratzDoll03
      @BratzDoll03 6 лет назад +4

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

    • @notactiveonyoutube1651
      @notactiveonyoutube1651 6 лет назад +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)

  • @naymeequillo
    @naymeequillo 2 месяца назад +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  2 месяца назад

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

  • @matacoz
    @matacoz 8 лет назад +619

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

    • @miansalman5338
      @miansalman5338 8 лет назад +173

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

    • @mikeytobago
      @mikeytobago 8 лет назад +134

      make sure that you wax your teeth also

    • @busta4296
      @busta4296 8 лет назад +18

      WTF man!
      Lol

    • @takephoton7869
      @takephoton7869 7 лет назад

      Mian Salman as

    • @elvislennon692
      @elvislennon692 7 лет назад +26

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

  • @Newfielad00
    @Newfielad00 6 лет назад +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👍🏻

  • @dylancampbell8685
    @dylancampbell8685 5 лет назад +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!

  • @igorspitz
    @igorspitz 2 года назад +24

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

  • @KrisXernanPasaoa
    @KrisXernanPasaoa 5 лет назад +172

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

    • @anniegibson5092
      @anniegibson5092 5 лет назад +55

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

    • @alainrojas2024
      @alainrojas2024 5 лет назад +11

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

    • @rufuswilson8623
      @rufuswilson8623 5 лет назад +5

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

    • @whengrapespop5728
      @whengrapespop5728 4 года назад

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

    • @themexicansensation2698
      @themexicansensation2698 4 года назад +7

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

  • @VdubInParadise
    @VdubInParadise 5 лет назад +627

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

  • @pedrodelasancha516
    @pedrodelasancha516 5 лет назад +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 года назад

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

  • @shanaperry1128
    @shanaperry1128 Год назад +8

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

  • @donjohn281
    @donjohn281 8 лет назад +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 лет назад +3

      me too LOL

    • @edil.lopezm9443
      @edil.lopezm9443 8 лет назад +4

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

    • @alexandrak.3685
      @alexandrak.3685 8 лет назад +16

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

    • @ah072965
      @ah072965 8 лет назад +2

      LOL

    • @mohamedhassissi5414
      @mohamedhassissi5414 7 лет назад +6

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

  • @BurntBrian
    @BurntBrian 8 лет назад +491

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

    • @oofig
      @oofig 7 лет назад +4

      1st reply somehow...

    • @gdtaylor27
      @gdtaylor27 7 лет назад +4

      Burnt Brian Reviews

  • @ATOMSKI_MRAV
    @ATOMSKI_MRAV 4 года назад +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 года назад +2

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

    • @ATOMSKI_MRAV
      @ATOMSKI_MRAV 2 года назад +6

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

  • @anuajihdeYahweh
    @anuajihdeYahweh 2 года назад +7

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 года назад +1

      It wasn't bad!

  • @X.TheLastKeyblade
    @X.TheLastKeyblade 9 лет назад +700

    My car is finally free of cavities thanks Chrisfix

  • @richbuckley6917
    @richbuckley6917 9 лет назад +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.

  • @downsouthclassics
    @downsouthclassics 6 лет назад +740

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

  • @mscir
    @mscir 2 года назад +3

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

  • @mickeylonchar
    @mickeylonchar 5 лет назад +13

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

  • @miraclelove991
    @miraclelove991 6 лет назад +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 лет назад

      Awesome! Did he notice?

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 5 лет назад

      Did he ever notice?

  • @JohnSmith-ks2ee
    @JohnSmith-ks2ee 6 лет назад +385

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

    • @JadensPressureWashingYt
      @JadensPressureWashingYt 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +6

      Who needs blinker fluid when you own a BMW?

    • @crispy9542
      @crispy9542 5 лет назад

      @@HCkev *but this isnt a bmw*

    • @HCkev
      @HCkev 5 лет назад

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

    • @crispy9542
      @crispy9542 5 лет назад

      frick i played myself

  • @stevenb3833
    @stevenb3833 2 года назад +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!

  • @MultifamilyMike
    @MultifamilyMike 5 лет назад +31

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

  • @monicabelvin5677
    @monicabelvin5677 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +2

      Glad the videos are helpful!

  • @guizareduardo91
    @guizareduardo91 8 лет назад +318

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

    • @ladyamba1
      @ladyamba1 8 лет назад +27

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

    • @eddietavaresjr.4773
      @eddietavaresjr.4773 7 лет назад +1

      ladyamba1 your cool and pretty

  • @loveisblinds1754
    @loveisblinds1754 2 года назад +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 года назад

      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.

  • @mr.cheesecake9410
    @mr.cheesecake9410 6 лет назад +876

    I remember when toothpaste fixed my hella skratch ps2 disc

    • @BICHOLOCO97
      @BICHOLOCO97 6 лет назад +29

      Lol i swear. This shit works 😏

    • @Tanksrulez
      @Tanksrulez 6 лет назад +6

      Mr.CheeseCake omg I remember doing that too😂

    • @dubbzvspaul1175
      @dubbzvspaul1175 6 лет назад +3

      Yes!!

    • @spinoyen4756
      @spinoyen4756 6 лет назад +3

      My gamecube discs 👌😭

    • @Game024Freak
      @Game024Freak 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @eaglestrike3531
    @eaglestrike3531 8 лет назад +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

  • @e6ensperception
    @e6ensperception 8 лет назад +33

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

  • @scalcon1
    @scalcon1 2 года назад +2

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

  • @johanbrand8601
    @johanbrand8601 4 года назад +322

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

    • @rosalindyabbael107
      @rosalindyabbael107 3 года назад +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @4a-Milioti
      @4a-Milioti 3 года назад +2

      Point 🤣🤣🤣

    • @kitkiz6855
      @kitkiz6855 3 года назад +2

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Galaxys_Edits
      @Galaxys_Edits 3 года назад

      I cant see dislike

    • @johanbrand8601
      @johanbrand8601 3 года назад

      @@Galaxys_Edits RUclips 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.

  • @hedgefilms4738
    @hedgefilms4738 6 лет назад +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!

  • @braxtonp03
    @braxtonp03 6 лет назад +340

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

  • @turi420
    @turi420 Год назад +2

    Perfect! Youre the best, Chris! Love from Brazil!

  • @darioiii9773
    @darioiii9773 6 лет назад +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

  • @DyingBreed1776
    @DyingBreed1776 6 лет назад +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

  • @NatalyRodriguez1
    @NatalyRodriguez1 8 лет назад +1877

    laughed harder than I should've at the floss part

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +76

      +Nataly Rodriguez haha glad you got a good laugh!

    • @OmKumar-cu7dy
      @OmKumar-cu7dy 7 лет назад +1

      Nataly Rodriguez car
      Car

    • @AngelDevil
      @AngelDevil 7 лет назад

      Nataly Rodriguez m.ruclips.net/video/_sUYdUB-IDU/видео.html

    • @AngelDevil
      @AngelDevil 7 лет назад

      ChrisFix m.ruclips.net/video/_sUYdUB-IDU/видео.html

    • @1450JackCade
      @1450JackCade 7 лет назад +5

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

  • @zkdhpkagyo
    @zkdhpkagyo Год назад +2

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

  • @sandboxsniping5300
    @sandboxsniping5300 8 лет назад +103

    you got me for a minute with the dental floss lol

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +2

      +SandboxSniping lol

    • @aztekaa1
      @aztekaa1 8 лет назад +6

      +SandboxSniping hahaha

  • @billybobfudpucker5817
    @billybobfudpucker5817 5 лет назад +336

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

    • @trivialbitch3577
      @trivialbitch3577 5 лет назад +2

      So true!

    • @xxdeathxxnols5434
      @xxdeathxxnols5434 5 лет назад +22

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

    • @sackings9167
      @sackings9167 5 лет назад +1

      Lmao

    • @liveandletlive2894
      @liveandletlive2894 5 лет назад +15

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

    • @universalchannel4516
      @universalchannel4516 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @markshaffer8991
    @markshaffer8991 4 года назад +116

    Great tip and wonderfully done video! Chris makes you feel like you can do it!! His done to earth personality and humor are an added benefit, love it!

  • @McAmberlee
    @McAmberlee Год назад +1

    ... I know this was 9 years ago, but question: for yellowing inside the headlight like the truck, could you remove the casing and do the same toothpaste thing on the inside of it?

  • @gennadylovesme5193
    @gennadylovesme5193 8 лет назад +129

    maaaate!! it really worked! thanku you saved me $300. cheers dewd.👍here from Australia.

    • @jackalsniper
      @jackalsniper 8 лет назад +1

      Nick Christofis Cheers!

    • @aladdinrafii-tehrani3256
      @aladdinrafii-tehrani3256 8 лет назад

      DBoy 37

    • @Daddyof0003
      @Daddyof0003 7 лет назад +2

      Nick Christofis Yup! Saved me $200!

    • @websterfungirai2099
      @websterfungirai2099 7 лет назад

      you didnt save $300, you spent a toothbrush and some toothpaste!!!

    • @gatorr4life
      @gatorr4life 7 лет назад

      Gennady Loves Me I know this is really old and probably won’t get a reply, but how did you save you $300 on a simple headlight restoration? That’s a bit much, isn’t it? Were you going to install new ones instead of just cleaning them? Are headlights that expensive?

  • @ShadowSIK
    @ShadowSIK 9 лет назад +31

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 лет назад +2

      ShadowSIK haha glad you got a good laugh!

    • @chrissampson7569
      @chrissampson7569 9 лет назад +2

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

    • @aquarianspaceman4205
      @aquarianspaceman4205 9 лет назад

      Haha me too lol good one

    • @juliobrian4757
      @juliobrian4757 9 лет назад

      +ShadowSIK
      Nice touch with the floss! lol!

    • @SasiKumar-bx4st
      @SasiKumar-bx4st 6 лет назад

      ShadowSIK

  • @ron0126
    @ron0126 8 лет назад +114

    Added benefit: your headlights are now minty fresh!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +15

      and dentist approved lol

  • @InspiredJJ
    @InspiredJJ 3 года назад +1

    Might be a dumb question, but what kind of toothpaste?

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 5 лет назад +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

  • @andrewx8888
    @andrewx8888 8 лет назад +98

    I have a question, where can I buy headlight fluid?

    • @ryans570
      @ryans570 8 лет назад +37

      typically any hardware or autoparts store will have it. Don't forget you blinker and break light fluid!

    • @Customwinder1
      @Customwinder1 8 лет назад +11

      Ha wondering when that would be asked . Nice one😂😂😂👍

    • @johnm.8476
      @johnm.8476 8 лет назад +8

      Six crates of headlight fluid and elbow grease inbound now

    • @dongkully7456
      @dongkully7456 7 лет назад

      sharegoods.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.7756200.1998619056.12.aAHtAs

    • @anthonychavez4554
      @anthonychavez4554 7 лет назад +5

      Same place you find muffler bearings

  • @jonathanstubbs4442
    @jonathanstubbs4442 3 года назад +4

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

  • @serwaddashafik7570
    @serwaddashafik7570 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @tylerneuman4848
    @tylerneuman4848 9 лет назад +4

    Can you coat it with a clear coat like you did in your other video for longer lasting results?

  • @JamesBond-mm8xp
    @JamesBond-mm8xp 5 лет назад +51

    This actually worked really well

  • @prokashdebnath5748
    @prokashdebnath5748 8 лет назад +56

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

  • @brittx537
    @brittx537 Год назад +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!! 🥲👍🏽

  • @designstudio4483
    @designstudio4483 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +10

      Seems like all that costs more than a dollar

    • @gdfhds970
      @gdfhds970 5 лет назад

      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.

  • @jesusfchrist8479
    @jesusfchrist8479 3 года назад +39

    I have so much faith in you i actually thought you were about to do something cool with the floss lmao.

  • @Rl4dfy
    @Rl4dfy 9 лет назад +5

    The dental floss joke killed! Loved it.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 лет назад

      +Ray Lozano glad you got a good laugh!

  • @squirtlesmells8174
    @squirtlesmells8174 10 месяцев назад +1

    How long would this last and what do you mean by maintaining the wax? Do I have to reapply wax every month or something?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 месяцев назад

      It would last as long as you maintain the wax, and it will usually last around a month, sometimes longer sometimes shorter. If you want to permanently make your headlights clear I would follow this video: ruclips.net/video/UEJbKLZ7RmM/видео.html

  • @stotter1
    @stotter1 5 лет назад +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!

  • @therealnoodles7638
    @therealnoodles7638 5 лет назад +95

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

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 4 года назад +3

      That’s actually good advice

    • @maximeaubry6683
      @maximeaubry6683 4 года назад +6

      Scratch paint with a toothbrush?

    • @taylorfoley4098
      @taylorfoley4098 4 года назад +19

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

    • @eldelacolon1a
      @eldelacolon1a 3 года назад +5

      No wonder my teeth are all scratched 😬

    • @dancahill9122
      @dancahill9122 3 года назад +5

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

  • @bigfanofdong
    @bigfanofdong 10 лет назад +28

    LMAO, the dental floss thing was actually really funny

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 лет назад +4

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

    • @vdavis55
      @vdavis55 10 лет назад +3

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

  • @guascasmurf765
    @guascasmurf765 3 года назад +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 года назад +12

      The more you learn the more you see your paste mistakes

    • @yoshi7957
      @yoshi7957 3 года назад +3

      @@Longshlongjon22 I see what you did there

    • @danielllanos653
      @danielllanos653 2 года назад

      Chriss is good man forget yoy

  • @claygeorge333
    @claygeorge333 4 года назад +49

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

  • @mikelemire4190
    @mikelemire4190 5 лет назад +6

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

  • @joehafley8352
    @joehafley8352 4 года назад +5

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

  • @GenerationNoise
    @GenerationNoise 3 года назад +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

  • @brycedadian9474
    @brycedadian9474 8 лет назад +18

    so do u have to use ur own toothbrush or can u buy a new one for the headlights

    • @JimmyTechNow
      @JimmyTechNow 8 лет назад +7

      +bryce dadian stupid question

    • @brycedadian9474
      @brycedadian9474 8 лет назад +15

      +Jimmy Washiko your a stupid question

    • @michaelfredrick6972
      @michaelfredrick6972 7 лет назад

      bryce dadian your able to buy your own. i was able to find some at walmart.

  • @denicewilliams9907
    @denicewilliams9907 5 лет назад +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?

  • @martingeldart386
    @martingeldart386 5 лет назад +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 года назад

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

  • @sam_1610sjd
    @sam_1610sjd 2 года назад +1

    Tried doing it earlier, don’t think it made a huge difference but I didn’t use wax, any suggestions?

    • @vigilantemotors
      @vigilantemotors 2 года назад

      Any sort of car wax will do. Meguiars makes a specific wax for headlights so it may be worth it to you to check out. It's around $13

  • @ImZiraTheFirst
    @ImZiraTheFirst 3 года назад +7

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

  • @rosarossel6399
    @rosarossel6399 8 лет назад +4

    omg you got me with the dental floss.... I was sure glue to see how in the world that would tie in... question.... what type of wax are you using?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +1

      Haha glad you enjoyed the video! I link all products I use in the description of my videos so you can easily find them. I was using carnuba car wax.

    • @waltercarnero9741
      @waltercarnero9741 8 лет назад +1

      s

  • @madamadakun
    @madamadakun 3 года назад +3

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

  • @ericjurgensen9233
    @ericjurgensen9233 27 дней назад +1

    Excellent video! Nice and short to the point with successful results and a Sprinkle of humor.