Can Asphalt Cleaner Be Sprayed on Headlights?
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Asphalt cleaner can be sprayed on headlights. Here is some relevant information about asphalt cleaner: 1. Main Uses: A new industrial-grade powerful cleaning solution designed for use in homes, cars, ships, and RVs, etc. It can effectively remove grease, road stains, car-induced ground stains, and stubborn grease around houses. Suitable for any cleanable surface, it can powerfully eliminate heavy stains. 2. Precautions: Asphalt cleaner has a pungent smell, which is inherent to its composition. It does not damage the car's paint because the composition of the paint differs from that of paint and asphalt stains. Asphalt cleaner can dissolve paint and asphalt, but it does not chemically react with the paint's composition. If you are concerned about potential damage to the paint, after using the asphalt cleaner to remove stubborn stains from the car's surface, you can wipe it clean with a soft cotton cloth dipped in clean water.
I used to be curious about this issue too, so I tried spraying tar remover on my headlights—it was disastrous. The lens surface immediately turned white, fogged up, and developed tiny cracks. Tar removers contain strong solvents like acetone or formaldehyde, which are designed to tackle stubborn stains but are extremely harsh on plastic headlight covers. Most headlights are made of polycarbonate, a fragile material that accelerates aging when exposed to such cleaners. I even tested the resistance with a multimeter and found that residual chemicals might seep into the circuitry, compromising electrical safety. After spraying, the headlight's transparency dropped, making nighttime driving visibility blurry and more dangerous. My advice: don’t take the risk. It’s better to spend extra time gently scrubbing with water and pH-neutral car wash soap, and maintain your headlights regularly to avoid accidents. If the lens is already damaged, you’ll have to visit a repair shop for a costly replacement—it’s shockingly expensive.
