Headlight Restoration
Yellow, hazy lenses age a car by ten years. Restoring them takes far less than replacing them.
Clear lenses, better night driving.
Plastic headlights oxidize in the sun, turning yellow and cloudy. That haze looks bad and dims the light output on the road. We sand off the damaged layer, polish the lens clear, and finish it so it holds up.
Restoration is priced per pair at $70 to $100, depending on how far the lenses have gone. It is one of the cheapest ways to make an older car look newer.
What’s Included
- 01Mask surrounding paint
- 02Sand off oxidation
- 03Machine polish to clarity
- 04Protective finish
Related Services
Tell us what you want when you book and we will quote it all together.
How We Do It
We follow the same sequence on every Headlight Restoration at our Arlington shop, because skipped prep shows in the finish.
Assess
We check whether the haze is outside the lens, where we can reach it.
Mask and sand
Paint is taped off and oxidized plastic is sanded away.
Polish
The lens is machine polished back to clarity.
Protect
A protective finish helps slow new yellowing.
Final inspection and pickup
We check the work under good light, then walk the car with you at pickup.
Service Details
Headlight Restoration Questions
What Arlington drivers ask us most.
How much does headlight restoration cost?
$70 to $100 for the pair.
Will it help me pass Virginia inspection?
Clearer lenses can help, but what passes inspection is decided by the inspector. Ask us if you are concerned.
How long will it last?
It depends on sun exposure and parking. Garage-kept cars hold up longer.
Can every headlight be restored?
No. Moisture or damage inside the housing cannot be fixed from the outside.
Book Headlight Restoration
Call the shop or send a quote request with your year, make and model.