Headlight Restoration
Clear, restored headlights that improve both the look and safety of your vehicle.
Headlight lenses are made from polycarbonate plastic, which over time oxidizes and turns yellow or cloudy when exposed to UV radiation and road conditions. This is a normal aging process and affects most vehicles that are more than a few years old. Yellowed headlights look bad, but more importantly they reduce the effectiveness of your lights significantly, which is a real safety concern.
Headlight restoration removes the oxidized surface layer through a controlled wet sanding and polishing process. We work through progressively finer grits to eliminate the yellowing and cloudiness, then machine polish the lens to a clear, optically clean finish. When done properly the lens looks comparable to a new replacement but at a fraction of the cost.
The final step is applying a UV-resistant sealant or coating over the restored surface. Without this, the polycarbonate will begin to oxidize again within months because the original factory UV coating has been sanded away during restoration. The sealant significantly extends how long the restoration lasts.
Headlight restoration is one of the best value improvements you can make to an older vehicle. Clear lenses make the front of the car look considerably better and the visible improvement in light output at night is something drivers notice immediately. We include it as a standalone service or as part of a larger detailing or bodywork job.
How It Works
Lens Assessment
Headlights inspected to confirm the degree of oxidation and whether restoration is suitable or a replacement is the better call.
Masking
Surrounding paint masked carefully to protect it during the sanding stages.
Wet Sanding
Oxidized surface layer removed through progressive wet sanding from coarser to finer grits.
Machine Polish
Lens polished by machine to restore full optical clarity.
UV Sealant
UV-resistant clear coat or sealant applied to protect the restored lens and extend the result.
What's Included
- Removes yellowing, cloudiness, and oxidation from polycarbonate lenses
- Multi-stage wet sanding and machine polish for full clarity
- UV-resistant sealant applied after restoration to slow re-yellowing
- Significant improvement in headlight light output
- Much lower cost than replacing the headlight assembly
- Available as a standalone service or part of a full detail
Ready to Transform Your Vehicle?
Book your service today. We will look at your car, tell you honestly what it needs, and give you a fair quote with no pressure.