Am I not supposed to spray Tar X on headlights?

[choijw2]

So long story short,

I used tar x and it caused headlights to be all foggy.

had to fix it with McKeey's AIO headlight restoration before return it to customer..... D:

headlight had no sign of oxidation, it was as clear it can when it came in.

[ShaneB]

I guess not... good to know and thanks for sharing!

I'm always weary of tar removers when it comes to any plastics. At least you were able to clear it up for your customer

[BM1024]

From their product page:

"Precautions and Warnings:

Do not allow to dry on surface

Do not use in direct sun or on hot surfaces

Avoid sensitive clear plastics like headlights and clear bras. Headlights can re lightly re-polished but clear bras should be avoided completely,

Do NOT let dry on plastic or other sensitive materials or possible damage may occur.

Avoid spraying on acrylic paint surfaces, or poor after market acrylic paint, it may affect that surface and cause a possible bleaching affect.

Work in a well ventilated area.

We strongly recommend the used of eye protection, safety gloves and a dedicated facemask while working with any professional car care product.

Sorry for your issue, but thanks for sharing. Never saw this on their page and never thought about what might happen to clear plastic (or clear bra!) You problem just saved me some future grief.

[FUNX650]

So long story short,

I used tar x and it caused headlights to be all foggy.

had to fix it with McKeey's AIO headlight restoration before return it to customer..... D:

headlight had no sign of oxidation, it was as clear it can when it came in.

One aspect to your thread starter's question:

If the lenses are polycarbonate...
Absolutely not.


Bob

[choijw2]

Dang, now i feel stupid lol
I usually read descriptions on the autogeek web and be done with it....

but still, kinda hard not to spray on headlight since front bumper is the worst area with bugs.

Think I will go back to diluting McKeey's bug remover, it works slower than Tar x, but I know its safe and lot cheaper lol

[Paul A.]

These posts are as valuable and at times moreso than the successful posts! Thank you for sharing it with us and enlightening us on something to be avoided. I am sorry you had this experience but it sounded like you recovered like a pro. I have often said, the worst lessons in my life have taught me more than the best ones!

[ducksfan]

On the positive, does this mean that when you have a headlight to correct that has partial failure, you can wipe it with TarX instead of sanding the remaining coating off? That could be a time saver.

How easy did the AIO finish out for you? How did it look when finished?

[FUNX650]

On the positive,

I'm not really positive that
"on the positive" is the best
descriptor in this scenario.

does this mean that when
you have a headlight to correct
that has partial failure, you can
wipe it with TarX instead of sanding
the remaining coating off?

That could be a time saver.

If only it didn't "attack" polycarbonate...


Bob

[ducksfan]

Define attack (as it applies here). Does it go beyond a surface attack and damage the interior structure of the poly-carbonate ?