Headlight Restoration
+$79.99
UV exposure breaks down the polycarbonate surface of headlight lenses over time, creating the yellowing, hazing, and cloudiness that reduces light output significantly. This service uses a progressive wet-sanding process — starting at 400 grit and stepping through 800, 1500, 2000, and 3000 — to remove the degraded outer layer, followed by machine compounding and a UV-resistant sealant to protect the restored surface. The result is optically clear lenses that improve both appearance and driving safety.
When You Need This
Restore headlights when they appear yellow, cloudy, or hazy — oxidation reduces usable light output by up to 80% and can cause a PA inspection failure for lighting. Vehicles five or more years old are the most common candidates, especially those parked outdoors daily. If restoration is paired with a full detail, do it first so the lenses match the freshly cleaned paintwork.
What's Involved
- 1.Inspect lenses for deep cracks or chips — cracked lenses cannot be sanded out and need replacement, not restoration.
- 2.Tape off surrounding paint and trim to protect adjacent surfaces during wet-sanding.
- 3.Wet-sand the lens surface through a grit progression: 400 → 800 → 1500 → 2000 → 3000, removing the oxidized layer incrementally.
- 4.Machine polish with a cutting compound to eliminate sanding scratches and restore optical clarity.
- 5.Buff to a clear finish with a fine finishing polish, then apply a UV-resistant sealant to protect against future oxidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Auto Detailing
Full interior and exterior detail restoring your vehicle to showroom condition.
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Plastic Trim Restoration
+$40
Penetrating polymer restorers bind to faded, chalky exterior plastic trim and replenish its surface, returning it to a deep, dark finish that lasts through multiple washes.
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