Milky Headlights on 2012 JGC (Photo's)

[Schnecke]

Hi All,
I recently picked up my 2012 Overland and am thrilled with it.

I noticed though that the headlight plastics are very milky.

I have had previous cars that I've repaired oxidisation/deterioration on before, by either polishing them, or wet sanding to smooth then sealing, but these look like they are milky all the way through the plastic?

Anyone else's 2011-2013's lights like this?

[Grippy]

My WG headlights look like that after a few months, a quick wet sand and polish brings them back to looking like new

[silverfox1111]

Have you tried polishing them with toothpaste. Works on my subaru.
Silverfox

[JnK]

The milky look is a deposit on the inside of the headlight caused by the daylight running lights heating the plastic lamp holders and resulting in fumes being released.
Our 2012 CRD had the headlights replaced under warranty at 40k (late in 2012) due to this issue.
Look around and you will see plenty with this condition.
I don't think any amount of scrubbing the outside will sort it.
John

[Schnecke]

Originally Posted by JnK

The milky look is a deposit on the inside of the headlight caused by the daylight running lights heating the plastic lamp holders and resulting in fumes being released.
Our 2012 CRD had the headlights replaced under warranty at 40k (late in 2012) due to this issue.
Look around and you will see plenty with this condition.
I don't think any amount of scrubbing the outside will sort it.
John

Thank you John (for reading my post properly that it isn't oxidisation)

You've confirmed what I feared - No fix apart from replacement (and at $2,200 EACH headlight) that's just not affordable.

As the milkiness affects headlight output, it should have been a recall throughout the range.

Cheers,

[crdv6]

Is it possible to get to the inside of the lamp and polish it?
Is there an aftermarket replacement that is cheaper?
Do the latest models have a similar problem?

[Buffomarinus]

Originally Posted by Schnecke

Thank you John (for reading my post properly that it isn't oxidisation)

You've confirmed what I feared - No fix apart from replacement (and at $2,200 EACH headlight) that's just not affordable.

As the milkiness affects headlight output, it should have been a recall throughout the range.

Cheers,

Here's a guide to cleaning the inside of the headlights http://www.jeepgarage.org/f8/cleanin...ies-67859.html