Restoration Of Your Dull Or Foggy Headlights
High Quality Headlight Restoration Calgary
Why Restore Your Headlights?
When your headlights are fogged up or yellowed, it is not only aesthetically displeasing but it is also a safety concern. Cloudy headlights decrease visibility and your ability to see when driving, especially at night. This reduced visibility gives the illusion that your lights aren’t working properly and increases the risk of accidents during poor weather conditions.
Headlights become foggy and hazy due to environmental factors such as heat, moisture, UV rays, aging, and certain chemicals that damage the clear coat on the headlight lens. This leads to a foggy appearance that affects the brightness of the headlights and ruins your vehicle’s appearance.
The first thought that comes to mind when you notice your headlights are foggy might be to replace them with new headlights however, headlight replacement can be a costly fix. Rather than buying new headlights, the current headlights on your vehicle can be restored to a like new condition with our professional headlight restoration service.
Benefits Of Headlight Restoration
Better Safety
Restored headlights provide better lighting and visibility, which is important for safer driving, especially during nighttime and intense weather conditions.
Increase Resale Value
Vehicles with clear headlights tend to have higher resale values by making them look better and well-maintained to potential buyers.
Enhanced Appearance
A Headlight Restoration will make your headlights clear, and bright which can improve the overall look of your vehicle, restoring it to a like new condition.
Cost Efficiency
Restoring headlights is more cost-effective than headlight replacement. The headlight restoration process extends the life of your existing headlights without paying the price of new ones.
Headlight Restoration Process
- Begin with a cleaning of the headlight lens to remove surface debris
- Carefully sand yellowed headlights with 800-grit sandpaper to remove heavy oxidation.
- Use 1,000-grit sandpaper to smooth out coarse sanding marks.
- Continue with 1,500-grit sandpaper for further refinement.
- Advance to 2,000-grit to achieve a finer finish.
- Finish sanding with 2,500-grit to prepare for the final polish.
- Final sanding with 3,000-grit to ensure a smooth surface.
- Compound and polish the headlights to eliminate all sanding marks, restoring clarity and shine.
- Apply multiple layers of sealant to protect the headlights from future oxidation and damage.
Headlight Restoration FAQs
Depending on the size and condition of your headlights, it typically takes up to 1 to 2 hours to complete. If the condition of the headlights is severe the service will take longer.
Opting for a headlight restoration is much more cost-effective than buying a new set of headlights. However, if your headlights are severely damaged with cracks or has a hole they should be replaced
To maintain your headlights after the service, it is best to regularly clean them, avoid the use of harsh chemicals, and parking your vehicle in a shaded area will reduce UV exposure.
While headlight restoration improves the clarity and appearance of your headlights, it is not a permanent solution. Over time, your headlights will become hazy again and require another restoration. However, maintaining your headlights properly can extend their clarity.
Headlight Restoration is an essential part of comprehensive car care. While our Headlight Restoration service focuses on restoring the clarity and brightness of your headlights, it complements our broader Calgary Car Detailing services by enhancing the overall appearance of your vehicle. Clean, clear headlights contribute to the vehicle's aesthetic, making it look well-maintained and ready for any road conditions.
Headlights become yellowed and foggy due to oxidation caused by UV rays, road debris, and environmental factors. The plastic headlight lens naturally deteriorates over time, losing its clear coating and becomes cloudy, which reduces light output and affects visibility when driving at night .
Yes, it does. Restored headlights provide much better light output than foggy ones. With clearer headlights, you'll be able to see the road better at night and in bad weather. You'll spot obstacles earlier, and other drivers will also see your car much easier. This makes driving safer for everyone on the road.
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