Bright idea: Clean up those hazy, yellowed headlights
Fighting to see the road at night? Maybe it’s not a new eyeglass prescription you need. The right Rx might be a headlight restoration.
If it seems every other vehicle out there is blasting the pavement with loads of lumens, you’re a candidate for this rejuvenating procedure. Or, simply take a look at your headlights the next time you’re in a parking lot. Are they cloudy and/or yellowish compared to the transparency displayed by those on newer vehicles?
A lamp lens that's seen its fair share of sunlight, rain and snow.
While automakers now favor lenses with anti-UV coatings and greater durability, the plastic used in older car lenses becomes cloudy over the years because it absorbs light instead of allowing it to travel through. Weather and the elements take their toll, too, in the form of pitting.
When you consider the “aging” of U.S. vehicles—the average age is more than 9 years and 41 percent are older than 11 years—there’s plenty of us facing darker nights.
Not only is headlight restoration an “illuminating experience,” it makes sense for your wallet, too. Why pay $200 or more for each new headlight assembly when you can restore both for less than $100 at Hong Kong Auto Service?
The finished product. Bright lights, big city.
The technique is straightforward: a sanding disc and special compound are used to remove yellowing/clouding and any surface defects from the lamp lens. That’s followed by a buffing and polishing stage. Voila! No more low glow.
The restored lights provide renewed visibility that will instill greater confidence when driving at night or during stormy weather. Think about it: squinting a thing of the past. Just bright, clear light to help guide you on safer journeys.
Ready to see again? Schedule a headlight restoration appointment now.