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Vehicle details reviewed before the quote path is confirmed.
Quote reviewedDrop-off studio
Headlight Restoration
Headlight oxidation is UV damage to the polycarbonate lens — the yellowing and haze is the lens surface itself degrading. We sand and polish the lens back to optical clarity through multiple stages, then apply a UV-stable ceramic coating to hold that clarity for years.
Request a quoteTypical shop time: Half day
Studio proof path
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Inspect
Vehicle details are reviewed before any appointment is set.
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Scope
You get a written fit, timing, and price path before deposit.
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Work
One vehicle is secured in the bay and checked before release.
Quote-first process
Each request starts with evidence: what gets checked, when the number is confirmed, and how the vehicle moves through the studio or mobile-fit path.
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Scope, timing, and next step are handled on our domain.
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Fit is understood before appointment timing is discussed.
- Proof style
- vehicle details, fit review, written quote path
- Typical duration
- Half day
- Conversion path
- request quote
What's Included
- Full sand-and-polish restoration of oxidized lenses through multiple grit stages back to optical clarity
- UV-stable ceramic coating finish applied to the restored surface — this is what delivers multi-year protection, not a consumer clear-coat-in-a-can
- Post-cure check under LED to confirm the finish before release
Pricing
Prices are starting points. Final scope is confirmed after the request review or inspection path.
Headlight Restoration
$225
Flat price - no vehicle-size multiplier.
Flat price per pair. No vehicle-size multiplier.
Is This the Right Service?
Good fit when
- The lenses are yellowed, hazy, or cloudy from surface UV oxidation.
- Night visibility and front-end presentation are being dragged down by dull lens surfaces.
- You want a professional sand, polish, and ceramic finish instead of a short-lived wipe-on kit.
Not the right fit when
- The lens is cracked, leaking, melted, or damaged inside the housing.
- The issue is a bulb, ballast, wiring, or alignment problem rather than lens oxidation.
- You need replacement housings matched and installed; this service restores lens surfaces only.
Headlight restoration is usually quoted from the form. Photos help confirm whether the issue is restorable oxidation or replacement-level damage.
Start with the quote request.
Send the vehicle details first. We review fit, confirm the quote path, and reply with the right next step before any appointment is set.
What to Expect
Typical duration: Half day
- 1Request a quote first — no inspection is usually required
- 2Drop off in the morning, pick up in the afternoon
- 3Lenses returned clear and UV-protected, finished to hold that clarity for multiple years under Phoenix sun
Available Add-ons
Glass Coating
Hydrophobic coating on windshield and front side glass. One to two years of function; noticeably better visibility in monsoon season.
$175
Trim Restoration
Oxidized plastic trim — common on older luxury — restored and sealed.
from $150
Interior Surface Ceramic
Ceramic-class protectant on leather, dash, and door cards. Complements exterior coating on full-service builds.
from $275
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Those kits rely on a consumer lacquer clear coat that typically yellows again within 18 to 24 months. Our finish is a UV-stable ceramic coating applied to a properly sanded and polished lens — it holds clarity for several years under Phoenix UV, which is significantly more aggressive than national averages.
Several years under normal wash care — significantly longer than clear-coat kits. The ceramic is what provides the durability; the sanding and polishing stages underneath it determine the starting clarity.
It is included in the Pre-Trade-In Detail when the lenses need it. It is not included in the Complete Detail — if oxidized lenses need to be addressed alongside a Complete Detail, request it as a separate line.
Most modern lenses are polycarbonate, and Arizona UV attacks the outer surface once the factory hard coat wears down. Heat speeds the cycle, but UV exposure is the main cause of the yellow haze. Restoration removes the damaged surface and adds a UV-stable ceramic coating to slow the return.
No. This service restores the outside lens surface. Cracked lenses, leaking housings, internal condensation, melted plastic, failed bulbs, ballasts, or wiring issues need repair or replacement before surface restoration makes sense.
Related Services and Buyer Guides
ServicePre-Trade-In DetailIncludes headlight restoration when oxidized lenses are part of sale presentation.ServiceComplete DetailPair with a full interior and exterior reset when headlights are only one issue.GuideHeadlight restoration under Arizona UVPlanned buyer guide for oxidation, ceramic protection, maintenance, and replacement limits.