Headlight Restoration
Restore your headlights to like new condition. A headlight restoration will improve the overall look of the vehicle and substantially improve night time visibility. If your vehicle is parked outside all summer in any of the surrounding valley cities, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, Lodi, Acampo, Stockton, it will likely need a headlight restoration.
$100*
Over time headlight housings can become cloudy from the sun’s UV rays. This inhibits light output considerably impairing night driving. The headlight housings have a clear coat or film which can be polished similarly to the paint finish. A headlight restoration will improve the overall look of the vehicle and greatly assist with night time visibility.
The restoration process does remove the factory applied UV coating. After refinishing, the lights will need to be protected with a UV resistant sealant or ceramic coating.
*UV Sealant included. Ceramic Coating subject to additional charge.
OVERVIEW/FAQ
Cause of foggy or yellowing headlights?
Headlights in most newer vehicles are made from plastic housings. The housing is coated with a UV inhibiting film or layer. Overtime and with enough uv exposure however this layer is broken down by the sun. Once unprotected the plastic will start to haze or yellow from the sun’s rays. This forms a crust over the underlying plastic which can be removed.
How is a Headlight Restoration performed?
The same principle applied to polishing the vehicle’s clear coat also applies to plastic lenses. The aforementioned layer of crust can be removed via a number of methods. In most cases the restoration is performed via a light sanding in multiple steps. The headlights are then polished to a crystal clear finish restoring the original look of the lens.
Will my headlights need this?
It depends. Headlight UV coatings can be protected similar to the paint finish or clear coat. Without an added protection layer however eventually all plastic exposed to the sun will breakdown over time. The Sacramento valley is especially harsh with our summertime heat and sun exposure. If your vehicle is parked outside all summer in any of the surrounding valley cities, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, Lodi, Acampo, Stockton, it will likely need a headlight restoration.