Faded headlights made clear and cared-for again
The outer surface of plastic headlights is affected by UV radiation, weather, road chemicals, sand, stone chips and repeated washing. The factory protective layer wears off and the lens can turn yellowish, matte or hazy.
During restoration we remove the damaged outer surface with controlled sanding, polish the plastic clear again and apply a new protective layer.
The result improves the look of the car and can make the light beam clearer when the problem comes from a faded outer surface.
The service is worth considering when:
Before starting we check whether the damage is on the outer surface. If the problem is inside the light, in the reflector, the light source or a cracked housing, polishing the outside will not solve it.
We check the yellowing, oxidation, scratches, cracks and internal moisture, and explain what result is realistic.
We clean the light and mask the painted details around it so sanding and polishing cannot damage them.
We use progressively suitable sanding materials to remove the faded protective layer and even out the surface.
We reduce the marks of the previous sanding stages with progressively finer materials.
We polish the plastic transparent and glossy again.
Unprotected plastic would quickly oxidize again, so we apply UV and weather protection to the restored surface.
If a heavily damaged, yellowed protective layer is still on the lens, polishing alone can give a short-lived or uneven result.
In a thorough restoration the damaged layer is removed in a controlled way, the surface is refined step by step, and only then polished and protected. It is the preparation that decides how clear and even the final result is.
Restoring the outer surface does not remove:
In those cases the light may need repair or replacement.
The price of headlight restoration includes:
This is usually far more sensible than replacing the whole headlight, provided the housing and internals are fine.
Durability depends on the protective layer used, how the car is stored, mileage, washing and UV exposure. Without proper protection, polished plastic can fade again quickly.
Fine and medium surface damage can be noticeably reduced. Deep stone chips and cracks reaching into the plastic may not be safe to remove completely.
Many plastic tail lights can also be polished and refined. We assess suitability based on the condition of the specific light.
Send us photos of both lights from the front and in side light. From the photos we can assess whether the problem is likely on the outer surface and whether restoration makes sense.