Professional
headlight restoration
in Scarborough.
Yellowed, foggy headlights restored to factory clarity. We wet-sand the oxidation, compound-polish the lens, and seal with ceramic UV coating — dramatically brighter night driving on Scarborough and Toronto roads.
Headlight Restoration in Scarborough — From $79
Foggy, yellowed headlights are more than a cosmetic issue — they reduce your night visibility by up to 80% and can cause you to fail a safety inspection. Professional headlight restoration removes the oxidized layer, polishes the lens back to factory clarity, and seals it with a ceramic UV coating that prevents re-yellowing for years.
At Beyond Detail, headlight restoration starts at $79 for both headlights and takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Walk-ins are welcome at our Scarborough shop, or you can book online for a guaranteed time slot. We restore headlights on all makes and models — sedans, SUVs, trucks, and luxury vehicles.
This service pairs well with our other exterior work. Clients often combine headlight restoration with paint correction, ceramic coating, or a full detail package. See our pricing page for complete package options.
Our Headlight Restoration Process
Inspection
Assess lens condition and oxidation severity.
Wet Sanding
Progressive sanding removes oxidation layers.
Compound Polish
Professional compounds restore clarity and shine.
Clarity Restoration
Fine polishing achieves crystal-clear finish.
UV Coating
UV-resistant protection prevents future yellowing.
Final Check
Quality inspection ensures perfection.
Why Choose Professional Headlight Restoration
Improved Visibility
Restore maximum light output for safer nighttime driving.
Enhanced Appearance
Crystal-clear headlights make your vehicle look newer.
Cost-Effective
Avoid expensive replacements with professional restoration.
UV Protection
Ceramic coating prevents future yellowing and oxidation.
Long-Lasting
Restored headlights maintain clarity for years.
Both Headlights
Professional restoration of both front headlights.
Headlight Restoration FAQs
How much does headlight restoration cost?
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Professional headlight restoration at Beyond Detail starts at $79 for both headlights. This includes multi-stage wet sanding, compound polishing, and a ceramic UV sealant. Pricing stays the same for most vehicles — sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Severely damaged lenses with deep pitting or internal moisture may require additional work.
Why do headlights become yellow and cloudy?
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Headlights are made from polycarbonate plastic with a factory UV coating. Over time, sun exposure breaks down that coating, and the exposed plastic oxidizes — turning yellow, hazy, or cloudy. Road salt, calcium chloride, and debris from Scarborough and GTA highways accelerate the damage. Once the factory coating fails, the lens degrades faster each season.
Is headlight restoration permanent?
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Restoration is long-lasting but not permanent, because UV rays will eventually affect the polycarbonate again. We apply a ceramic UV-resistant coating after restoration that protects clarity for 2-3 years — significantly longer than DIY polishing kits from auto parts stores. When the coating eventually wears, you can have the headlights re-restored for less than the cost of a single replacement lens.
Can all headlights be restored?
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Most headlights can be restored to near-factory clarity, including heavily yellowed and hazed lenses. The main exceptions are headlights with internal moisture damage (condensation inside the sealed housing) or deep physical cracks in the lens. We assess the condition during our inspection step and will let you know before starting if restoration is not the right option.
Does restoration improve night visibility?
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Yes, significantly. Cloudy headlights can reduce light output by up to 80%. After restoration, your bulbs project light properly again — dramatically improving visibility and safety during night driving and in low-light conditions like rain or fog. This is especially important on poorly-lit roads in the Scarborough and east Toronto area.
How long does headlight restoration take?
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The full headlight restoration process takes 1 to 1.5 hours for both headlights. This includes inspection, progressive wet sanding through multiple grits, compound polishing, fine polishing for clarity, and application of the ceramic UV protective coating. Same-day service is available — walk-ins welcome at our Scarborough shop.
Headlight restoration vs replacement — which is better?
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Replacement headlight assemblies cost $200-$800+ per side depending on your vehicle, and aftermarket units often have worse optics than OEM. Professional restoration returns your original OEM lenses to clear condition for a fraction of the cost — starting at $79 for both headlights. Restoration is the better option unless the housing is physically cracked or has internal seal failure.
Ready to Restore Your Headlights?
Get crystal-clear headlights with professional restoration. Contact us for a personalized quote.
How Much Does Headlight Restoration Cost?
Headlight restoration at our Scarborough studio is $79 for both headlights — not per side. That price covers the whole job: inspection, progressive wet sanding through multiple grits, compound polishing, a fine polish for clarity, and a ceramic UV sealant to keep the lenses clear for 2–3 years. It holds for most vehicles, sedan, SUV, or truck, because the work is the same regardless of what the lens is bolted to. The exceptions are lenses with deep pitting, heavy stone damage, or moisture trapped inside the sealed housing; we'll look at those before quoting and tell you honestly if restoration isn't the right call.
Compare that to the alternative. A replacement headlight assembly runs $200–$800 or more per side depending on the vehicle, and that's before installation labour and headlight aiming. Aftermarket units are cheaper but frequently have worse optics than the factory lens you already own, and on cars with adaptive or projector systems the replacement can involve recoding. Restoring your original OEM lenses keeps the optics the manufacturer designed and costs a fraction of one replacement. Unless the housing is physically cracked or the internal seal has failed, restoration is the better buy nearly every time.
The other thing worth knowing is why the cheap route usually isn't. Auto parts store kits do work — briefly. They sand and polish the oxidised layer off, but most finish with a wax or acrylic wipe rather than a real UV coating, so the bare polycarbonate is exposed again and yellows back within months. The UV sealant is what makes the difference between a fix that lasts a season and one that lasts a few years. When ours eventually wears, the lenses can be re-restored for well under the cost of a single replacement assembly.
Turnaround is 1 to 1.5 hours for the pair, and walk-ins are welcome at our 170 Finchdene Square studio. Most people drop the car off, and it's ready before they've finished nearby errands. Beyond the way it looks, this is a safety job: cloudy lenses can cut usable light output by up to 80%, which you feel most on unlit Scarborough side streets and in rain. Call (647) 689-6109 or book online.