Foggy, hazy, or yellowed headlights? We restore them to crystal clarity in about an hour: better night visibility, a newer-looking car, and a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Crystal Gloss Auto Detail restores foggy and yellowed headlights across Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. Modern headlight lenses are polycarbonate plastic protected by a factory clear coat, and years of UV exposure break that coating down, oxidizing the lens into the hazy, yellowed fog you can't wash off. No soap fixes it, because the damage is in the surface, not on it. Restoration removes the damaged outer layer with progressive wet sanding, machine polishes the lens back to clarity, and seals it against UV to slow re-fogging. The payoff is more than looks: oxidized lenses scatter and block your light output, a real safety problem on dark, rainy BC nights. It also pairs perfectly with a full mobile detail.
Real multi-stage restoration: progressive wet sanding and machine polishing, not a one-step kit from the auto store.
We clean the lens and mask the surrounding paint and trim so nothing but the headlight gets touched.
The oxidized, damaged outer layer is removed with progressively finer wet-sanding grits (800 through 3000+), not a one-step auto-store kit.
The lens is compounded and machine polished back to crystal clarity.
A protective UV sealant is applied to slow future yellowing and keep the lens clearer for longer.
One flat price, whether we restore one lens or both. Expect 1–2 hours, UV sealant included. Heavily oxidized lenses that need extra sanding stages may cost slightly more, which we confirm before starting.
Full multi-stage restoration — wet sanding, machine polishing, and a UV sealant on top. One flat price whether we do one lens or both. Done at your driveway or workplace in about an hour.
Book Headlight RestorationRestore vs. replace: restoration is $140. A new headlight assembly typically costs $300–$1,000+ per side before installation. Restore first. Replace only if the lens is cracked or damaged inside.
Honest answer: restored clarity lasts many months to a couple of years, depending on sun exposure and how the car is kept. Restoration removes the oxidized layer completely, and the UV sealant slows re-fogging, but no sealant is permanent, and the sun never stops.
Two more things worth knowing before you book. First: we treat the outside of the lens, which is where UV damage and oxidation almost always live. If fogging is insidea sealed housing (usually moisture intrusion), exterior polishing won't fix it, and we'll tell you straight instead of charging you for a result you won't get. Second: an occasional reseal, easily added to a regular wash or detail, keeps restored lenses clear far longer than a one-and-done approach.
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I got a 2 step polish and a 7-year ceramic coating done, and the results are unreal. The paint looks super glossy and smooth, and it honestly feels like a brand new car again. Water jus…
Great service, amazing attention to detail, best car detailing I've ever had. Prompt service and reasonable pricing. Definitely my new detail service company.
Very nice job. Good service and reasonable pricing. I like the mobile service where they come to you.
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Amazing service and very efficient. 100% recommend.
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We're fully mobile. Headlight restoration happens at your driveway, workplace, or parkade, anywhere in Metro Vancouver. No shop drop-off, no waiting room; most restorations are finished within the hour while you get on with your day.
Headlight restoration is $140 — one flat price whether we do one lens or both. Heavily oxidized lenses that need extra sanding stages may cost slightly more, which we confirm before starting. Either way, it's a fraction of replacement: a new headlight assembly typically runs $300 to $1,000+ per side.
About 1–2 hours for a pair. We're fully mobile, so the work happens at your driveway or workplace. Most clients simply carry on with their day while we restore the lenses.
Honestly: many months to a couple of years, depending on sun exposure and how the car is kept. Restoration removes the oxidized layer and the UV sealant slows re-fogging, but no sealant is permanent. An occasional reseal (easy to add to a wash or detail) keeps the clarity going far longer.
Usually, yes. Even heavily oxidized lenses typically come back to 80–90%+ of original clarity with multi-stage wet sanding and machine polishing. In rare cases where the damage is inside the lens or the plastic is cracked, restoration isn't the fix. We'll tell you before any work starts.
Yes, noticeably. Oxidation scatters and blocks light output, which is exactly what you don't want on a dark, rainy Vancouver night. Restoring the lens lets the full beam through again, improving how far and how clearly you can see, and how visible you are to others.
Restore first. Restoration is $140 and fixes the problem in the vast majority of cases; a replacement assembly costs $300–$1,000+ per side plus installation. Replacement only makes sense when the lens is cracked, moisture is sealed inside, or the internal reflector has failed.
We treat the exterior of the lens, which is where the UV damage and oxidation almost always are. If the fogging is inside a sealed headlight housing (usually from moisture intrusion), polishing the outside won't fix it, and we'll tell you honestly rather than charge you for a result you won't get.
Absolutely. It's one of the most popular add-ons to a full detail — same $140 flat rate, and your paint and your headlights get done in one visit.
Tell us your vehicle's year, make, and model, and whether it's one headlight or both. A quick photo helps us confirm it's restorable and quote accurately. We respond within 1 business day.
UV sealant included · We come to you
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