Headlight restoration
Headlight restoration for cloudy, yellow headlights: sanded, polished and sealed so they look new and light the road properly again.
- Price
- Free quote
- Time on site
- About 1 hour
- Where
- Your driveway or car park
- 5.0 on Google60 reviews
- Public liabilityFully insured
- Gtechniq coatings5 or 9-year warranty
- OptiVANCaravan protection
- Fully mobileWe come to you
- ABN82 638 122 120
What's included
What we do
- Surrounding paint taped off
- Wet sanding to remove the oxidised layer
- Machine polishing to restore clarity
- UV-protective sealant
Why headlights go cloudy
Modern headlight lenses are plastic with a factory UV coating. Years of sun break that coating down, and the plastic oxidises into a yellow haze that scatters light. Polishing alone only helps for a few weeks; sanding removes the damaged layer, and a UV sealant protects the fresh surface.
From our recent work
How we restore headlights
We clean the lens and mask the paint around it, then wet sand the lens in stages to remove the yellowed, oxidised layer. It's machine polished until clear, and a UV sealant goes on to slow the plastic yellowing again. A pair takes about an hour.
Restore or replace?
Restoration fixes haze and yellowing on the outside of the lens. It can't fix moisture or haze inside the headlight, cracks or broken seals; those need a repair or a new headlight. We'll tell you which you're dealing with before we start.
How long restored headlights last
Quick fixes like toothpaste or polishing alone only make the lens look better for a few weeks, because they don't remove the damaged layer. We wet sand the oxidised plastic away, machine polish the lens back to clarity, then seal it with a UV-protective sealant. Done properly, the result typically lasts years, especially on cars parked in the shade.
Restoration won't fix cracks, moisture inside the lens or damaged reflectors. In those cases the headlight needs replacing, and we'll tell you honestly before we start.
Read the full guide: headlight restoration: how it works and how long it lasts.
What customers say
Rated 5.0 from 60 Google reviews. A few of them, word for word. Read them all on Google.
★★★★★
I am truly impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail. The transformation is remarkable, and I appreciate the care taken to ensure every area was thoroughly cleaned.
★★★★★
Nick at Hot Ride is excellent with detailing on your car. Absolutely the best detail I have ever received. Best car detailing in Sydney.
★★★★★
The team member arrived on time and did an amazing job on the presale detail for my Kia Carnival.
Common questions
How long does the result last?
With a UV sealant it typically lasts years, especially if the car is often parked in shade.
Can you fix moisture inside a headlight?
No. Moisture inside means the seal has failed, and the headlight needs repairing or replacing. Restoration only treats the outside of the lens.
Can headlight restoration be added to a detail?
Yes. It takes about an hour and can be added to any detail on the same visit.
How can I pay?
Cash, card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or Afterpay, paid when the job is done.
How long does headlight restoration take?
About an hour on a typical car, at your home or work.
Why do headlights go yellow?
The factory UV coating breaks down in the sun, and the plastic underneath oxidises into a yellow haze.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your car and where it's parked. We reply with a quote, usually the same day.
Rather talk? Call 0477 677 877 or send a text.