Headlight restoration is a quick and cost-effective way to restore your headlights to their original clarity—or even improve them! Our expert process involves removing the damaged outer layer, polishing the lens, and applying a durable clear coat to protect the restoration. This service not only enhances the appearance of your vehicle but also boosts driving safety. Many customers report that their headlights look even better than new, thanks to the smoother, more polished surface.

1) Preparation: The first step in the restoration process is thoroughly cleaning the headlights. This removes dirt, debris, and contaminants that could interfere with the sanding process.

2) Remove Damaged Layer:  Sanding begins with coarse-grit sandpaper to remove the outer layer of the lens that may have become yellow or white, hazy, or microcracked. This step eliminates the bulk of the deterioration and exposes a fresh surface underneath. At this point the surface is no longer clear because of the scratches from the coarse sandpaper. Then it gets sanded multiple times using progressively finer grits of sandpaper to smooth the surface, minimizing scratches and imperfections.

3) Creating New Surface: Wet sanding is often employed during the process to keep both the sandpaper and the lens wet. This prevents the plastic from overheating and helps prevent the sandpaper from clogging. Wet sanding also reduces the appearance of sanding marks and ensures a smoother finish.

4) Polishing: Once the lens has a near flawless surface, the next stage involves buffing. This is done using special plastic compounds and polishes along with a variety of pads and wheels. A buffer and the skills of the operator polish out any micro-scratches left by the sanding process. At this point the lens are crystal clear.

5) UV Blocking Hard Coat: (not paint) The protectant layer is applied. This protective layer helps prevent future oxidation, UV damage, and discoloration, extending the life of the headlights.

6) Wax or Ceramic coating: It is recommended to keep the headlight waxed or ceramic coated.  The headlights should out last the life of the car if kept protected.

Replacing your headlights will also restore there clarity. It may appear cheap and easy fix, but it can be expensive for the parts and labor, especially when choosing the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts which are the highest-quality. While there are cheaper aftermarket options available, they typically don’t offer the same clarity, durability, or focus. It is not as simple as one may think. It usually entails more than just swapping out the lights. In most cases it requires the removal items such as front bumper, grill, fender, and so on. They will also need to be calibrated after installation These process usually require, specialized tools and skills to remove nearly impossible to see or reach fasteners

While DIY restoration kits are available, the results can be disappointing. Most kits fail to fully restore clarity and may even cause the protective coating to peel or flake soon after use. DIY repairs can sometimes worsen the condition of your headlights, leading to more frustration and higher repair costs later on. Polishing a surface as flawless as glass is not always easy.