Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the problem with the headlights is that
there is some kind of film on them and I do NOT know what it is or how to get
it off. When I get them wet they look like they are gonna be ok but a second
later when they dry, it is that same old thick film on them and cannot hardly
see out of them. Anyone else have this problem or know of anything I could
use to try to clean them? Thanks!

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

If they're glass, try a Scotchbrite pad.

If they're plastic, get some Brasso or Meguiars plastic polish.

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

Did you buy the car new? There are thick films made by 3-M that go
over the glass to protect from flying rocks. Maybe someone put that
on?

On Sun, 06 Nov 2005 02:59:59 GMT, "ky_jeep_girl via CarKB.com"
<u15503@uwe> wrote:

>I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the problem with the headlights is that
>there is some kind of film on them and I do NOT know what it is or how to get
>it off. When I get them wet they look like they are gonna be ok but a second
>later when they dry, it is that same old thick film on them and cannot hardly
>see out of them. Anyone else have this problem or know of anything I could
>use to try to clean them? Thanks!

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

"ky_jeep_girl via CarKB.com" <u15503@uwe> wrote in part:

>I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the problem with the headlights is that
>there is some kind of film on them and I do NOT know what it is or how to get
>it off. When I get them wet they look like they are gonna be ok but a second
>later when they dry, it is that same old thick film on them and cannot hardly
>see out of them. Anyone else have this problem or know of anything I could
>use to try to clean them? Thanks!

This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the newer
plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision is
severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
caused by sunlight.

I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on the
lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as opaque
as mine.

After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old ones
(not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque all
the way through.

Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
--
Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

"ky_jeep_girl via CarKB.com" <u15503@uwe> wrote in part:

>I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the problem with the headlights is that
>there is some kind of film on them and I do NOT know what it is or how to get
>it off. When I get them wet they look like they are gonna be ok but a second
>later when they dry, it is that same old thick film on them and cannot hardly
>see out of them. Anyone else have this problem or know of anything I could
>use to try to clean them? Thanks!

This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the newer
plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision is
severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
caused by sunlight.

I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on the
lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as opaque
as mine.

After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old ones
(not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque all
the way through.

Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
--
Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

"ky_jeep_girl via CarKB.com" <u15503@uwe> wrote in part:

>I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the problem with the headlights is that
>there is some kind of film on them and I do NOT know what it is or how to get
>it off. When I get them wet they look like they are gonna be ok but a second
>later when they dry, it is that same old thick film on them and cannot hardly
>see out of them. Anyone else have this problem or know of anything I could
>use to try to clean them? Thanks!

This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the newer
plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision is
severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
caused by sunlight.

I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on the
lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as opaque
as mine.

After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old ones
(not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque all
the way through.

Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
--
Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

I makes me wonder about the wisdom of our manufacturers, ten bucks
will buy my Bronco a new crystal clear sealed headlight.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jim Chinnis wrote:
>
> This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the newer
> plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision is
> severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
> caused by sunlight.
>
> I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on the
> lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
> some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as opaque
> as mine.
>
> After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old ones
> (not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque all
> the way through.
>
> Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
> --
> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

I makes me wonder about the wisdom of our manufacturers, ten bucks
will buy my Bronco a new crystal clear sealed headlight.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jim Chinnis wrote:
>
> This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the newer
> plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision is
> severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
> caused by sunlight.
>
> I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on the
> lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
> some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as opaque
> as mine.
>
> After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old ones
> (not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque all
> the way through.
>
> Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
> --
> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

I makes me wonder about the wisdom of our manufacturers, ten bucks
will buy my Bronco a new crystal clear sealed headlight.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jim Chinnis wrote:
>
> This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the newer
> plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision is
> severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
> caused by sunlight.
>
> I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on the
> lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
> some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as opaque
> as mine.
>
> After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old ones
> (not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque all
> the way through.
>
> Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
> --
> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has me
thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:436E4750.8217901F@cox.net...
> I makes me wonder about the wisdom of our manufacturers, ten bucks
> will buy my Bronco a new crystal clear sealed headlight.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim Chinnis wrote:
> >
> > This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the
newer
> > plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision
is
> > severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
> > caused by sunlight.
> >
> > I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on
the
> > lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
> > some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as
opaque
> > as mine.
> >
> > After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old
ones
> > (not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque
all
> > the way through.
> >
> > Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
> > --
> > Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
>