How much does it cost to refurbish headlights?

How much does it cost to refurbish headlights?

The going rate for a headlight restoration is between $50 and $100 a pair for wholesale work and $100 to $150 retail to restore a pair of plastic headlights. Your costs for materials (excluding labor) are between $3 and $4 for each set of headlights, depending on which kit you purchase.

Can headlights be refurbished?

Luckily though, the cure is simple. By using a selection of light abrasives, faded plastic headlights can be easily restored… even by hand, without the need for expensive specialist equipment or dedicated headlight restoration kits.

Are headlights worth restoring?

New bulbs might restore some headlight brightness, bulbs can dim with age as well. But clouded lenses that aren’t restored will continue to reduce headlight effectiveness, potentially causing safety issues in nighttime driving and low-visibility conditions.

How do I restore my headlights to make it look new?

1. Step 1: Add baking soda to your toothpaste if it’s not gritty enough for whitening.
2. Step 2: Use a toothbrush to really work the paste into the light.
3. Step 3: Spray the headlight with warm water.
4. Step 4: Cover the headlight with wax to keep the plastic from quickly getting dingy again.

Does 3M headlight restoration Kit work?

The 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System worked almost as well as the Sylvania, with greatly improved lighting and appearance, and no noticeable degradation. It requires fewer steps than the Sylvania, for a total of four overall, but more polishing is required.

What headlight restoration kit works best?

Best Headlamp Restoration Products

• 3M Headlight Lens Restoration Kit (with Quick Clear Coat)
• Meguiar’s Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit.
• Turtle Wax Headlight Lens Restorer Kit.
• Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit (with UV Block Clear Coat)
• Mothers NuLens Headlight Renewal Kit.
• Chemical Guys Headlight Restore and Protect.

How can I restore my headlights permanently?

How to Restore Auto Headlights Permanently

1. Step One: Clean and Dry the Headlight Lenses. Using warm, soapy water, wash the cloudy headlight lense.
2. Step Two: Soak the Sandpaper.
3. Step Three: Start With the Coarsest Grit.
4. Step Four: Apply the Finest Grit.
5. Step Five: Apply Clear Coating.