Headlight Restoration
Headlight restoration removes yellowing and haze from plastic headlight lenses.
What is Headlight Restoration?
Polycarbonate lenses have a UV coating that wears off. Sanding and polishing remove the damaged layer. A new UV coating protects the lens. Kits for home use include sandpaper, polish and a protective coating. Professional services may use a vapour treatment or a hard-coat. If the inside of the lens is fogged or the reflector is damaged, restoration of the outside will not help and the unit may need replacement.
How it works
Removing the oxidised layer restores clarity.
Why it matters for your car
Cloudy lenses reduce light output and can fail inspections. Without a new UV coat, haze returns quickly.
Other terms
- ABS Module (Hydraulic Unit)
- Automatic High Beam
- Brake Bedding-in
- Brake Shoe
- Diesel Fuel Heater
- Dual-mass Flywheel
- Frunk (Front Trunk)
- Headlight Unit (Headlamp Assembly)
- Heat Shield
- Nose Weight (Tow Ball Load)
- Patina
- Quarter Lights (Vent Windows)
- Rich Mixture
- Spaceframe Chassis
- Synchromesh (Synchroniser)
- Transverse Engine
- Tread Depth
- Tyre Age (DOT Date Code)
- Tyre Rotation
- Vehicle Speed Sensor