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Ericraft Bodyshop, Smallfield
Headlight restoration in Smallfield, near Horley and Crawley
Cloudy or yellow headlights make a car look old and make night driving harder. We polish them clear and seal them.
Headlight restoration is £35 per headlight, or £70 plus VAT for both. We remove the haze, polish the lens and seal it with a UV-resistant coating. It can often be done in under an hour.
Plastic headlight lenses cloud over with age. Sunlight, road dirt and general wear eat into the surface. The lens goes foggy or yellow, and less light gets through.
We restore the lens in stages. First we remove the oxidised surface layer. Then we refine and polish the lens until it is clear. Finally we seal it with a UV-resistant coating, to help stop the clouding from coming back.
It is a much smaller job than replacing the headlights, and the car looks younger straight away.
Our article on cloudy headlights and how restoration works explains why lenses cloud and what the MOT says about them.
Who this suits
Anyone with foggy, yellowed or dull headlights. Most makes and models.
How it works
- Get in touchSend a photo of the headlights on WhatsApp, or call us.
- Book a timeHeadlight restoration can often be done in under an hour, so ask us what suits.
- We restore themHaze and oxidation are removed, the lens is polished clear, then sealed with a UV-resistant coating.
- Drive awayYou leave with clear lenses and a lens that is protected.
What it costs
Headlight restoration: £35 per headlight. Both headlights: £70 plus VAT.
That is the whole price for the restoration. Send us a photo of your headlights on WhatsApp on 07724 146 809 if you would like us to look first.
Headlight restoration line: 01342 842 135
Questions people ask
How much is headlight restoration?
It is £35 per headlight. For both headlights the price is £70 plus VAT.
How long does it take?
Often under an hour. Ask us when you book.
Will the clouding come back?
The lens is sealed with a UV-resistant coating to protect it. Over time any plastic lens will weather again, but the coating is there to slow it down.
Is it better than replacing the headlight?
For clouded lenses, restoration costs far less than a replacement and gives a clear result. Where the lens is cracked or has moisture inside, it needs replacing.
Does it help with the MOT?
A clear lens helps the headlight do its job. Our article on cloudy headlights explains what the MOT checks.
Get a quote with photos
Fill in a short form and add up to four photos. We will give you a price. It is free and there is no pressure.
Read before you book
Plain answers to the questions we hear most.
Why do headlights go cloudy, and can they be restored?
Most modern headlight lenses are plastic with a protective coating from the factory.
Read the answer
Which cosmetic repairs are worth doing before you sell your car?
It depends on the car.
Read the answer
Do I need a respray, or just a repair?
Most damage does not need a full respray.
Read the answerWe work in these areas
Send us a photo and get a price
Take two or three photos of the damage and send them to us on WhatsApp. We will tell you what it needs and what it costs. It is free and there is no pressure.