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Headlight restoration that actually lasts past one summer

Yellowed, hazed lenses sanded back, machine polished and sealed against UV, so your lights throw a proper beam again instead of a dim yellow glow.

$120 for the pair · about an hour · we come to you

Why Las Vegas eats headlights

Headlight lenses are polycarbonate with a thin factory UV coating on the outside. In Henderson and Las Vegas that coating gets 300-plus days of direct sun a year, and once it fails the plastic underneath starts oxidizing. That is the yellow, cloudy, sandblasted look.

It is not dirt, so it does not wash off. The oxidized layer has to be sanded away and the lens polished back to clear, then sealed so the new surface is protected instead of exposed.

The difference at night is not subtle. A hazed lens scatters light in every direction except down the road.

What the $120 covers

  • Both headlight lenses, start to finish
  • Wet sanding through progressive grits
  • Machine polish back to optical clarity
  • Fresh UV sealant over the new surface
  • Surrounding paint taped and protected
  • Done at your home or office

How we do it

Four stages, roughly an hour for the pair. No drilling, no housing removal, no chemical dip.

  1. Mask and cleanPaint around the lens is taped off and the lens is washed so grit is not dragged through the sanding.
  2. Wet sandProgressive grits take off the failed coating and the oxidized plastic underneath.
  3. Machine polishCompound then fine polish brings the lens back to clear rather than just smooth.
  4. SealA UV sealant goes over the bare polycarbonate so it is protected, not left naked in the sun.
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Headlight restoration pricing

One flat price for the pair, whatever you drive. Extra lenses quoted when you book.

ServicePrice
Headlight restoration (pair)$120
Add to any detail$120
Fog lights or tail lightsQuoted

Other add-ons

Any of these can ride along with a detail, or be booked on their own.

Headlight restoration questions

How long do restored headlights stay clear?
With the UV sealant we finish with, expect two to three years in Las Vegas sun before the haze starts creeping back. Nevada UV is harder on polycarbonate than almost anywhere in the country — a lens sanded and polished with no sealant yellows again inside a single summer, which is why the sealing step is not optional on our end.
Is this cheaper than new headlight housings?
By a long way. A single OEM housing on most modern cars runs $400 to $1,200 plus install. Restoring the pair is $120 and takes about an hour, done in your driveway.
Will it pass a Nevada safety inspection afterward?
Cloudy lenses cut light output enough to be flagged. Once the lens is clear again the beam pattern and brightness go back to where they were, which is what an inspector is looking at.
What if my lenses are cracked or have moisture inside?
Restoration fixes oxidation on the outside of the lens. A crack or a failed seal letting condensation in needs a new housing, and we will tell you that up front rather than polish a lens that is going to fog from the inside anyway.
Can you do tail lights and fog lights too?
Yes. Same process, same sealant. Tell us when you book and we will quote the extra lenses.
Customer reviews

What customers say

Real Google reviews from Bartlett Mobile Detail customers.

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Scott M.Google review
★★★★★

Awesome service! Easy scheduling, super friendly guys, the whole thing was great from start to finish. I have a dog who has been shedding fur (and drool) all over my carseats on a daily basis for four years straight. I genuinely didn't believe it would be possible to make the interior of my car look brand new ever again, but Bartlett Detail restored it to mint condition! Thank you guys so much!

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Artur A.Google review
★★★★★

I recently had Bartlett Detail come to my place and detail my car, and I couldn't be more impressed with the results! They managed to completely eliminate a weird smell coming from my A/C vent system, which had been bothering me for a while. Additionally, the interior detailing was top-notch-my car looks and smells brand new! Their attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly service made the entire experience a pleasure. I highly recommend Bartlett Detail for anyone looking to give their car a fresh, clean feel. I'll definitely be calling them again!

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Redd's I.Google review
★★★★★

I drive Door Dash and spend a LOT of time in my car. It was starting to get a little iffy with the dust and dirt. Connor came to my home and detailed the inside of my vehicle and it is beyond perfect! Everything is glistening and gorgeous and it smells like coconuts and sunshine. I'm now so much more comfortable spending time in my car and I can't speak highly enough of Connor's service. Thanks for making my space feel like a home again!

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Get your lights clear again

Book the restoration on its own or add it to a detail. Online booking takes about a minute.

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