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Learn from my mistake!

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MicahTX, Apr 20, 2017.

  1. Apr 20, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    MicahTX

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    In an effort to clean the bugs off my truck, I used a kitchen sponge with a teflon scrubber. No problem with the windshield. However, when I used the scrubber on the headlights, it left scratches! I used a 3M Headlight Restore kit to get about 80% out. Why does Toyota use such soft plastic for their headlamps? Considering how much they cost to replace, you would think they would be bullet proof!
     
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  2. Apr 20, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    osidepunker

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    wth you blaming toyota for! You're the one dumb enough to use a scrubber on your headlights...
     
  3. Apr 20, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Sorry bro thought bout doing that too...but a good pressure washer if you have one or borrow from buddy or head to car wash gets bugs off also i use prestone green washer fluid helps with bugs on windshield
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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    louscrw

    louscrw all jacked up on Mt. Dew

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    I've never needed anything more than the wash mit and soap and water to gets bugs off the truck, sucks for you guys. Of curse, I never let bugs sit on it longer than a day, even if I'm just washing them off without washing the whole truck. When I lived in Louisiana, I had to clean love bugs off daily
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Don't be a dick
     
  6. Apr 20, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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    This scrubber is teflon. Not steel wool.
     
  7. Apr 20, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    Law323

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  8. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    You are what's wrong with society today. Dude made a mistake and tried to blame Toyota. I call him out and you get offended

    Whatever.
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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    Guess you never made a mistake before, huh?
    #ByeFelicia
     
  10. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    I once saw a guy use a green scrub pad to get tree sap off his new tacoma's paint. He's a smart guy, just had a dumb moment I guess.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    How to get banned in 2 posts or less lol. Kind of ironic considering the title of this thread haha
     
  12. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    :popcorn: I got a feeling...
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    LoL
     
  14. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    At first I thought it was a joke. It is a joke right?
     
  15. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    Just made trip from Lufkin love bugs suck whole front smothered with those lil f@#kers
     
  16. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    Aye Cabron!
     
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  17. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    Being a dick, especially to someone who at least has the balls to come forward saying he's messed up, and what not to do takes a lot.
    If jackass wants to be a dick, and he's new here (like he was) how's he going to be in the long run?
     
  18. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:27 PM
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    Aye cabron!
     
  19. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    Boom! Mic drop! that jus happened!
     
  20. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    I could be accused of taking things too lightly, but I thought since the OP said to learn from his mistake, being called out for doing something dumb wasn't a big deal.

    But I try not to take anything too serious, especially from behind screens (who am i kidding? I don't take ANYTHING serious. :rofl:). Our sarcasms and inflections get lost in the text.

    I'm probably also biased since I know the dude and he's been a standup contributor in other places, so take my feedback with a grain of salt (and no seriousness :cheers:)
     
  21. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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    Every time I wash the truck I go, clean and wax the headlights. I have no issue with them at all. They look really new, Tundra Shinny.jpg but not faded. Just a matter of cleaning. But then I wash every other week and wax every other month. Truck has over 218,600 miles in it already. Headlights look clear and transparent. Not new, but pretty clear considering it is 10 years old.
     
  22. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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    Sux brother at least you got most of it polished out. The windshield can scratch too so be careful.

    Goo gone on a rag or sponge works well for bugs.


    I took it he was saying it was the OP's fault and not Toyota....which is what the OP stated in the thread title "my mistake", but then passed the blame to Toyota
     
  23. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    He was, but to say "you're dumb enough" wasn't cool.
     
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    People forget that 99% of the time, Goliath kicks the crap out of David. Don't get in a pissing contest with a mod.
     
  25. Apr 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Yeah but he is a d**k in real life. LOL But those green pads will scratch your SS kitchen sink but how would a guy know that casue the kitchen isn't his place :p So they aren't going to be gentle on plastic either.
     
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  26. Apr 20, 2017 at 2:08 PM
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    joonbug

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    well... I like anyone who's truck looks like his does. :(
     
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    Still being a dick.
     
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    I have talked with osidepunker a few times, don't judge him by this thread. We all have bad days, and say the wrong thing to the wrong person.

    One thing to understand that this place is not TundraTalk. That is a good thing, and bad at times.....
     
  29. Apr 20, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    MicahTX

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    A lot more discussion than I expected. Learned not to use kitchen sponges on my truck. If this post keeps one of our members from doing the same, then it served its purpose. (Kind of what I thought this forum was for - sharing ideas, experiences, successes, and mistakes.)
     
  30. Apr 20, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    That is what this forum is for. Thank you for your submission.

    Well. that and to gawk at other peoples trucks with envy.
     
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