[RKlimas]

Have about 3 inches of road tar on the headlight lens of a 2012 GC. Is it okay to use tar & bug remover from one of major wax manufacturers (i.e. Turtle Wax)?

 

[suzieque]

that stuff will be a biatch to get off the headlight housing without damaging the lense. can you post up a pic? I'm hoping you don't mean 3" thick.

I installed clear film on the lense for protection.

 

[bill_de]

Probably, but READ THE LABEL!


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[Nvincent4708]

WD-40 will probably get it off. Or a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (it'll take anything off). It's a mild abrasive so be careful, but the chemicals in it will get it off quick!

 

[RKlimas]

that stuff will be a biatch to get off the headlight housing without damaging the lense. can you post up a pic? I'm hoping you don't mean 3" thick.

I installed clear film on the lense for protection.

It is 3 inches in length. Will post a picture tonight. I agree- I don't want to damage the lens.

 

[nonopr01]

WD-40 will take that out and no damage to anything.

DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER PADS> WILL DAMAGE THE CLEAR LENS>

 

[StaticFX]

WD-40 will take that out and no damage to anything.

DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER PADS> WILL DAMAGE THE CLEAR LENS>

DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER PADS!WILL DAMAGE THE CLEAR LENS

any surface thats very smooth.. these DESTROY!

 

[Scottina06]

wd40 or plain old rubbing alcohol. Be sure to seal or wax the lamp after using either.

 

[suzieque]

I'd do some lamin-x after you clean them up.

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011, 2012, 2013) Headlight Covers

 

[Angler]

I'd do some lamin-x after you clean them up.

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011, 2012, 2013) Headlight Covers

Thanks for the link to the Lamin-X headlight covers, Suzieque!

 

[RKlimas]

Here are the pictures of the road tar.

 

[suzieque]

interesting that the tar is so isolated, I think the WD-40 is good advice to remove that.

Thanks for the link to the Lamin-X headlight covers, Suzieque!

np, I like how they have colored or tinted film for the headlights and foglights. a bit of tint would look good with dark paint. I installed some lamin-x on my rocker panel, but my front bumper was done by a 3m installer.

 

[GBJeep]

WD- 40 will take that off. I know from experience.
You may want to spray or apply the WD & let it stand for about five minutes. This will have a "melting" affect on the tar, then should wipe right off.

 

[lstowell]

WD-40 will probably get it off. Or a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (it'll take anything off). It's a mild abrasive so be careful, but the chemicals in it will get it off quick!

WD-40 would work, but you need to be careful not to use too much.
Any mild abrasive would be a bad idea unless you plan to re-polish the lens with a polishing kit afterwards.

Bug and tar remover might also do the trick as will some paste waxes.

You might want to ask your dealer [presuming you have good terms with their service department] for a detailer recommendation to avoid messing up an expensive lens.

 

[RKlimas]

Well I used WD-40. It worked. Looks good. The tar was very thick and I had to let it set for about 15 minutes. Then it came off very easy.