Car & bikeTried-and-true tip
Polish cloudy car headlights with toothpaste on a damp cloth
Polish cloudy car headlights back up with toothpaste on a damp cloth.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Toothpaste
- Damp cloth
How to do it
- Put toothpaste on a damp cloth.
- Rub and polish the headlight with it.
- Wipe over with clean water.
Why it works
The polishing agents in toothpaste remove dirt particles and the tiniest surface irregularities.
Variations
- Toothpaste-type cream is also suitable for wheels.
Sources
This is where we found the tip. The badge above shows how well it is backed up.
- heidelberg24.de (opens in a new tab)
Mit Zahnpasta lassen sich tatsächlich nicht nur die Zähne putzen, sondern auch dumpf gewordene Autoscheinwerfer.“; „Geben Sie die Zahnpasta auf ein angefeuchtetes Tuch





