Headlight Restoration
Professional headlight restoration to remove oxidation and improve nighttime visibility. A fraction of the cost of replacement.
Standard Restoration
From $95
Professional sanding and polishing to remove oxidation and yellowing from both headlight lenses.
- Both headlights
- Multi-stage sanding
- Machine polishing
- Clarity restored
- Improved visibility
Premium Restoration + UV Coat
From $145
Full restoration with long-lasting UV protective coating to prevent future oxidation.
- Both headlights
- Multi-stage sanding
- Machine polishing
- UV protective coating
- 1-year protection
- Maximum clarity restored
Cloudy, yellowed headlights are more than an eyesore — they cut the amount of light your car actually puts on the road, and on dark Teton County highways that matters. Our restoration process sands away the oxidized outer layer of the lens, polishes the plastic back to clarity, and seals it so your lights shine bright again. It is a fraction of the cost of replacing the headlight assemblies, and most vehicles are done the same day.
Why Headlights Turn Yellow
Modern headlight lenses are made of polycarbonate plastic with a clear protective coating. Over time that coating breaks down under UV sunlight, road grime, and temperature swings — and at 6,200 feet in Jackson Hole, that high-altitude sun is intense. As the coating fails, the plastic underneath oxidizes and turns hazy and yellow. The result is a lens that scatters light instead of projecting it, so even with brand-new bulbs you are driving with a dimmer, shorter beam.
A Real Safety Upgrade for Night Driving
Wildlife on the road at dusk, unlit canyon highways, and long winter nights make headlight performance a genuine safety issue here, not a vanity fix. Restoring clarity to the lens can dramatically improve how far and how evenly your low beams light the road ahead. Drivers routinely tell us the difference is, quite literally, night and day.
Our Restoration Process
We do this the right way, in stages:
- Multi-stage wet sanding to remove the failed coating and oxidation from the lens
- Machine polishing to bring the polycarbonate back to a clear, smooth finish
- A protective seal — and on our Premium service, a long-lasting UV coating that helps hold off the yellowing from coming back
The Premium restoration with UV coating is the better value if you want the results to last; without a fresh protective layer, oxidation eventually returns.
Cheaper and Faster Than Replacement
New headlight assemblies can run hundreds of dollars each, plus labor — and on some vehicles far more. Restoration brings your existing lenses back to life for a small fraction of that, and most cars are finished the same day while you wait or run errands. It is one of the highest-value services we offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does headlight restoration last?
It depends on the finish. A standard restoration lasts a good while but will gradually re-oxidize. Our Premium restoration adds a UV protective coating designed to hold clarity roughly a year or more, depending on sun exposure and washing.
How much does it cost compared to new headlights?
Restoration is a small fraction of replacement. New headlight assemblies often cost hundreds of dollars each plus labor, while restoring your existing lenses brings them back to clarity for far less.
How long does the service take?
Most vehicles are completed the same day, and many are done while you wait or run a quick errand.
Will restoration work on badly yellowed headlights?
In most cases, yes. As long as the lens itself is not cracked or damaged internally, our multi-stage sanding and polishing can remove heavy oxidation and restore significant clarity. If a lens is too far gone, we will tell you honestly.
Does clearer glass actually improve visibility at night?
Yes. Yellowed, hazy lenses scatter and block light, so even good bulbs produce a dim beam. Restoring the lens lets your headlights project light farther and more evenly, which is a real benefit on dark Jackson Hole roads.
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