Crystal clear restored headlight on a white car
Headlight Restoration · Gordon, North Shore

Headlight Restoration: Clear Lenses, Brighter Nights, $80

Yellow, foggy headlights age a car instantly and cut your night-time visibility. We sand away the oxidised layer, polish the lens back to clarity and seal it with UV protection so it stays clear.

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Headlight restoration

  • Most vehicles $80
  • Removes yellowing, haze and fine scratches
  • UV sealant applied to prevent re-fogging
  • Usually completed in about an hour

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Why headlights go yellow

The lens is fine. The factory coating has failed.

Modern headlights are polycarbonate with a thin UV-protective coating. After years of Australian sun the coating breaks down, and the exposed plastic oxidises, yellows and hazes. The lens itself is usually perfectly sound underneath, which is why restoration works so well: we remove the failed layer, refine the surface through progressively finer stages and restore optical clarity.

The final step is the one most quick-fix products skip. We apply a durable UV sealant so the freshly exposed plastic is protected again. Without it, headlights start to yellow within months. With it, the result lasts.

  • Improves night visibility and light output
  • Transforms the look of an older car for a small cost
  • Much cheaper than replacement headlight units
  • Ideal before a roadworthy inspection or sale
Bright headlights on a silver Mercedes-Benz
What’s included

What headlight restoration includes

  • Lenses cleaned and surrounding paint masked
  • Oxidised layer removed with wet sanding
  • Surface refined through progressively finer grades
  • Machine polished to optical clarity
  • Panel wipe to remove residue
  • Durable UV sealant applied
  • Both headlights restored as a pair
  • Fog lights and tail lights available on request
  • Inspection with you before and after

Headlight restoration pricing

Vehicle sizePrice
Hatch / Sedan$80
Small SUV / Wagon$80
Large SUV / 4WD / 7 Seater$80
Van / 8 Seater$80

Price covers both headlights on most vehicles. Severely cracked, crazed or internally damaged lenses are assessed first, as some cannot be restored and may need replacement.

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Heavily soiled vehicles, pet hair, mould and odour treatments are quoted on inspection. Send us photos and we will confirm the price before we start.

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Why choose us

Why choose our headlight restoration

Our process

Headlight restoration process

01

Mask & assess

Paint around the lens is protected and the lens condition checked.

02

Sand

The oxidised layer is removed and the surface refined stage by stage.

03

Polish

Machine polished until the lens is optically clear.

04

Seal

UV sealant applied and cured, then inspected with you.

Results

Headlight before and after

Every vehicle we finish is photographed. Browse recent before and after results, or send us photos of your car for a quote.

Before & After Gallery Completed Vehicles
Crystal clear headlight and chrome grille on a classic Aston Martin
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about headlight restoration in Gordon and across Sydney’s North Shore.

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With the UV sealant we apply, restored headlights typically stay clear for years. Cars that live outside in full sun benefit from having the sealant refreshed at a maintenance visit.

Most external yellowing and haze can be fully removed. Damage on the inside of the lens, deep cracks or crazing through the plastic cannot be fixed by polishing, and we will tell you before starting.

Restoring clarity improves light output and appearance, which helps with inspections. Any electrical or alignment faults are separate issues for a mechanic.

Yes. Fog lights and tail lights with oxidation or fine scratches can be restored in the same way. Ask for a price when booking.

Absolutely. It is a popular add-on to our pre-sale detail and Ultimate Detail, and pairs well with exterior trim restoration for an all-round refresh.

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Book headlight restoration

Send a photo of your headlights and we will confirm they are suitable and book you in. Or call 0418 140 671.

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  • Workshop in Gordon or mobile service to you
  • No obligation, no pushy upsells

Workshop: 836 Pacific Hwy, Gordon NSW 2072 (Entry via McIntyre St)

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