Headlight restoration in Pleasant Hill, IA
Cloudy headlights are a safety issue. Both lenses wet-sanded, polished in stages and sealed with a UV coat, for clearer night visibility at a fraction of the cost of new assemblies.
Short answer
Headlight restoration at A-1 Auto Detailing starts at $100 in Pleasant Hill, IA, for both headlights. Levi masks the surrounding paint, wet-sands the yellowed, oxidized lenses, polishes them in stages and applies a UV-protective coat. It takes about an hour or two and costs far less than new headlight assemblies.
Prices current as of September 2026. Reviewed by Levi Rench, owner.
What is included
- Surrounding paint masked and protected
- Wet-sanding of yellowed, oxidized lenses
- Multi-stage polishing to restore clarity
- UV-protective coating applied
- Both headlights restored
- Noticeably better night-time visibility
Why headlights turn yellow
Headlight lenses are plastic with a factory UV coating. After years of sun, that coating breaks down and the plastic oxidizes, turning cloudy and yellow.
Cloudy lenses scatter the light, so less of it reaches the road at night.
Restoration vs. replacement
New headlight assemblies can cost hundreds of dollars per side. Restoration removes the damaged layer and seals the lens again for a fraction of that, which makes it one of the best-value services on the menu.
Keeping them clear
The UV coat applied at the end slows the yellowing from coming back. Parking in a garage or in the shade helps too.
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Questions
How much does headlight restoration cost?
Headlight restoration at A-1 starts at $100 for both headlights.
How long does headlight restoration take?
About an hour or two for a pair of headlights.
How long does a restoration last?
The UV-protective coat slows the yellowing from returning. How long it stays clear depends on sun exposure; garage-kept vehicles stay clear longest.
Is it safe for my paint?
Yes. The paint around the headlights is masked and protected before any sanding or polishing starts.
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What customers say
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“Levi was great to work with.. I had him detail my vehicle and the my two grandchildren's vehicles. All vehicles look great!”
