Headlight restoration, answered
Frequently asked questions.
Everything drivers ask before booking a mobile headlight restoration in Battle Ground or Vancouver, WA — grouped by topic so you can jump straight to the answer you came for.
Process
Process.
What actually happens on visit day, from the moment we pull up to the final UV seal.
How long does a restoration visit take?
Plan on about 90 minutes for both headlights. We mask the surrounding paint, run the progressive sanding pass, machine-compound and polish each lens, and lay down the UV-resistant sealant before the keys go back in your hand. Most of our paired restorations are done inside that window on the same visit.
How should I prep for the appointment?
Just make sure the car is parked where we can reach it — your driveway, your workplace lot, or a similar flat, open spot. Clear a few feet around the front of the car so we can set up the generator, the sander, and our lighting. Take anything fragile off the dashboard and out of the engine bay area; we will mask the surrounding paint and trim before any abrasive touches the lens. That is really all there is to it.
Durability
Durability.
How long the clarity holds, why polycarbonate yellows, and what the warranty backs.
How long will my restored headlights stay clear?
A properly sanded, compounded, and UV-sealed lens typically holds its clarity for 2–3 years of everyday driving. Cars that sit in direct sun all day, run through harsh detergents, or live near salt air tend to come back a bit sooner; a covered garage stretches the interval. Every job ships with a 12-month clarity warranty, so if the lens hazes back under normal use within a year, we re-seal it on the house.
Will my headlights yellow again after the restoration?
Eventually, yes — polycarbonate hazes under UV no matter what you do. What slows it dramatically is the UV-resistant clear-coat sealant we lay down at the end of every job. That sealant is the same kind of chemistry the factory lens shipped with, and it is what the 12-month clarity warranty is actually backing. A covered garage stretches the clarity window, while direct sun, harsh detergents, and salt air can shorten it.
What does the 12-month clarity warranty actually cover?
If a lens hazes, yellows, or clouds back under normal driving conditions within 12 months of the restoration, we come back and re-seal it at no charge. The warranty covers the sealant layer and the clarity of the lens itself; it does not cover physical damage from a collision, road debris cracking the lens, or aftermarket modifications. The terms are documented in /legal/terms, and we file a matched set of before-and-after photos on every job so the warranty claim has a clean baseline.
Pricing
Pricing.
The current service prices, assembly replacement, and how payment works.
Is this cheaper than replacing the headlight assemblies?
Standard Restoration is $129 + WA sales tax per vehicle for both headlights, for cloudy, hazy, or lightly yellowed lenses. Heavy Oxidation is $159 + WA sales tax per vehicle for both headlights, for deeply yellowed, rough, or heavily hazy lenses. When the lens can be restored, polishing may help avoid assembly replacement. Both services include mobile service and the 12-month clarity warranty.
How do I pay — and when?
Payment runs through a secure Stripe checkout after you confirm the booking tier on /booking. You can pay by card or by most major mobile wallets. We do not run a deposit up front; the charge clears once the visit is on the schedule. A detailed invoice arrives by email after the job, and the payment confirmation page lets you download a copy for your records.
Logistics
Logistics.
Service area, mobile vs. in-shop, and what to do if plans change after booking.
Do you come to my area?
We cover Battle Ground and Vancouver, WA — and the neighborhoods in between. Battle Ground, Hockinson, Brush Prairie, and Meadow Glade are part of our regular route; Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, Cascade Park, Orchards, and Mill Plain anchor the Vancouver, WA side. If you are just outside that list, send a message through the contact form with your address and we will tell you straight whether we can fit you in.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Cancel or reschedule for free up to 24 hours before the appointment. Inside 24 hours, a small rescheduling fee applies because we block the whole hour for you on the route. We send a reminder the day before so most reschedules happen with plenty of notice. The full cancellation and refund terms are spelled out on the booking page and in /legal/terms.
Do you have a shop, or is this only mobile?
Mobile only — that is the whole model. We bring the generator, the sander and polisher, the UV sealant, and the lighting to your driveway or workplace lot, so there is no shop drop-off, no waiting room, and no rental car. A standard household outlet is not required; the rig carries its own power, and we work anywhere a car can park.
B2B & fleet
B2B & fleet.
Fleet/Bulk scheduling and partnerships for dealers, detailers, and shops.
What does Fleet/Bulk service include?
Fleet/Bulk service uses the same restoration approach and UV-resistant sealant as retail work. Fleet and dealer volume is $55–$70 per vehicle with a four-vehicle minimum. Use the form to coordinate a quote and appointment.
What qualifies for Fleet/Bulk pricing?
Fleet and dealer volume is $55–$70 per vehicle with a four-vehicle minimum. Share the batch size, location, and preferred appointment timing through the form on /fleet to coordinate a quote and service.
What kinds of businesses use the fleet program?
The program is for used-car dealers, mobile detailers, and body or reconditioning shops. Fleet and dealer volume is $55–$70 per vehicle with a four-vehicle minimum. Use the form on /fleet to coordinate the batch details and appointment.
How is a Fleet/Bulk visit scheduled?
Fleet/Bulk requests require at least 4 vehicles at one service location. Fleet and dealer volume is $55–$70 per vehicle; send your preferred appointment timing through the /fleet form to coordinate a quote and visit.
Do fleet clients sign a contract, or pay per visit?
Fleet and dealer volume is quoted at $55–$70 per vehicle with a four-vehicle minimum; there is no batch-total checkout. Submit the business, batch size, service location, and preferred timing through the form to coordinate the visit.
Ready for clearer headlights?
Choose your restoration.
Standard Restoration is $129 + WA sales tax per vehicle for both headlights, for cloudy, hazy, or lightly yellowed lenses. Heavy Oxidation is $159 + WA sales tax per vehicle for both headlights, for deeply yellowed, rough, or heavily hazy lenses. Both include mobile service and the 12-month clarity warranty.