Headlight restoration · Cape Town
Headlight Restoration in Cape TownSee further. Look sharper.
Yellowed, hazy headlights make a car look older than it is, and they put less light on the road when you need it.
Headlight restoration removes the yellowing and improves clarity and safety, and Ace does it at your home or workplace.
The problem
Why do headlights turn yellow and cloudy?
Most modern headlight lenses are made of plastic with a thin protective layer from the factory. Over the years, sunlight, heat, road grit and harsh cleaning products wear that layer down, and the plastic underneath starts to oxidise. That is the yellow, foggy look.
Strong sun and wind-blown grit are hard on plastic, so headlights in Cape Town can cloud sooner than you would expect. Our guide on why headlights turn yellow goes into the causes.
Why it matters
Cloudy headlights are a safety problem, not only a looks problem
A hazy lens scatters and absorbs part of the light before it leaves the headlight. The beam is dimmer and less defined, which makes night driving harder and makes it harder for other drivers to see you.
Restoring the lens improves clarity and safety, and it takes years off the front of the car at the same time.
Honest limits
What headlight restoration can and cannot fix
Restoration deals with yellowing and surface haze on the outside of the lens. It cannot repair a cracked lens, moisture trapped inside the headlight, or a bulb that is failing.
If you are unsure what is wrong with yours, send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will tell you honestly whether restoration is the right fix.
Good to know
Signs your headlights need restoring
- The lenses look yellow, foggy or milky
- Your headlights seem dim at night compared with before
- The front of the car looks older than the rest of it
- You are selling the car and want the front to look right
Questions
Headlight restoration questions.
How much does headlight restoration cost in Cape Town?
Headlight restoration is R400.
Will restoration fix a cracked headlight or water inside it?
No.
Restoration treats yellowing and haze on the outside of the lens. Cracks and moisture inside the unit need a different repair, and we will tell you if that is what we see in your photos.
How long does headlight restoration take?
It depends on the vehicle and how badly the lenses have yellowed.
We will give you an estimated duration when quoting.
Can I combine it with a valet?
Ask us on WhatsApp. If you want the whole car done as well, the full valet detail covers the exterior, interior, wheels and tyres, and dressing.
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