Headlight restoration on Mercedes SL — Xentra Auto

Headlight Restoration Service

Cloudy, yellow, oxidized lenses sanded, polished, and UV-sealed. Better night vision in under an hour.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 500+ Cars Detailed · UV Sealant Included · Mobile · 7 Days

Our process

Four steps. Often done in a single lunch break.

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1. Quote
Send a photo. Fixed price in under an hour.
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2. Schedule
Most jobs book same-day or next-day.
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3. We Show Up
60 minutes at your spot. Full mobile kit.
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4. Done
Clear lenses, before/after photos, drive away.

Hazed headlights make your car look 5 years older than it is and cut your night-driving visibility by up to 50%. We restore them to factory-clear in under 90 minutes — at your driveway, office lot, or apartment garage. Add the UV sealant and they stay clear for years instead of months.

What's included

Proper multi-step restoration. Not a quick rub with toothpaste.

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Tools we use

Progressive grit wet-sanding (1000 → 2000 → 3000 → 5000), Rupes mini polisher, UV-cure LED lamp.

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Products we use

Meguiar's PlastX final polish, Cerakote UV-protective ceramic lens sealant (optional add-on for long-term clarity).

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Steps performed

Mask trim · wet-sand 4 grits · cut · polish · finish · clean · UV sealant (if selected) · UV cure · final inspection.

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Time required

45–90 minutes for a pair. Single headlight runs about 30 minutes. UV sealant adds 15 minutes cure time.

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Before / after photos

Side-by-side photos so you can see exactly what we removed. Most lenses go from yellow to crystal clear.

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UV sealant option

Add ceramic UV sealant for 2–4 years of clarity instead of 6–12 months. Worth the $70 add-on.

Who this service is for

Three situations where headlight restoration delivers the biggest payoff.

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Drivers who feel night vision is worse

You're not imagining it. Hazed lenses cut headlight output by up to half. Restoration measurably improves how far you can see.

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Anyone selling their car

Yellow headlights are the single fastest visual cue that a car looks "tired." A $179 restoration adds way more than $179 in perceived value.

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Lease returns & state inspections

Hazed lenses can fail NY or NJ state inspection. Cheaper to restore for $179 than replace an OEM assembly for $400–$1,200.

Packages

Three options. Most clients pick the pair-plus-sealant tier — best long-term value.

Single Headlight

$99
When only one lens is hazed
  • Full multi-grit wet-sand
  • Compound + polish + finish
  • 30-minute appointment
  • 6–12 month clarity
Book Single

Pair (Both Headlights)

$179
The standard service
  • Both lenses fully restored
  • Multi-grit sand + 3-step polish
  • 60-minute appointment
  • Before/after documentation
Book Pair

Tail lights, fog lights, side markers — same pricing per pair. Add to any booking.

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Why choose Xentra Auto for headlight restoration

Three reasons it's worth booking us instead of a kit from the auto parts store.

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We come to you

Driveway, office lot, apartment garage. 60 minutes and you're done. No drop-off, no waiting room, no rental car.

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UV sealant available

DIY kits don't include the UV-protective ceramic sealant that's the difference between 6 months and 4 years of clarity.

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Documented results

Before/after photos with every job. You see exactly what we removed. Warranty-backed work.

Restoration vs DIY kit vs replacement

Three ways to deal with hazed lenses. Restoration wins on cost, time, and result.

Professional Restoration DIY Kit OEM Replacement
Cost$179 – $249$15 – $40$400 – $1,200+
Time60–90 minutes1–3 hours DIY2–4 hours install
ResultFactory clearInconsistentFactory new
Lifespan2–4 years (sealed)3–6 months5–7 years
RiskNonePermanent haze if rushedNone
Best forMost carsHobbyistsCracked lens / broken housing

Pairs well with

Add one of these to the same appointment — common combos for sale prep or lease returns.

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Headlight restoration FAQ

45 minutes to 90 minutes for a pair, depending on how heavily oxidized the lenses are. We work right at your spot — driveway, garage, parking lot. You can stay in your car or work from your laptop while we go.
Restored without a sealant, expect 6–12 months before yellowing comes back. With our UV-protective ceramic sealant, restored lenses stay clear for 2–4 years even on sun-baked cars.
Yes — measurably. Oxidized headlights diffuse and absorb light. Restored, polished, sealed lenses transmit close to factory levels of lumens. Most clients say their night driving feels safer after one service.
Modern headlight lenses are polycarbonate plastic with a thin UV-protective coating from the factory. That coating degrades in about 5–7 years of sun exposure. Once it's gone, the plastic itself oxidizes — that's the yellow, hazy look you see.
Most of the time, yes. We start with progressive wet-sanding (1000 → 2000 → 3000 grit) which cuts past even the heaviest oxidation layer. If the lens has internal cloudiness (moisture inside the housing) restoration won't fix that — you'd need a replacement assembly.
Yes. Same process works on any polycarbonate lens — tail lights, fog lights, side markers. Pricing is usually the same per pair as headlights.
If you got the UV sealant, basically nothing. Wash with normal soap, dry with a microfiber. Avoid harsh degreasers directly on the lens. Without sealant, you can DIY-maintain with a quarterly plastic polish — though most clients just come back for a refresh in a year.
In New York and New Jersey, headlight clarity is part of state inspection. A clouded, yellow lens can fail you. Restoration restores the lens to factory-equivalent clarity and is the standard fix mechanics recommend before a re-inspection.
Rarely. Surface oxidation, yellowing, and haze always come off. The only cases where restoration won't work: deep impact cracks in the lens, internal moisture (failed housing seal), or aftermarket lenses with no UV coating left. We do a free on-site inspection before quoting.
Yes — that's the whole point of mobile service. We bring everything: power, water, polisher, sanding pads, sealant, UV cure light. Driveway, office garage, apartment lot — doesn't matter. Just need a parking spot and 60 minutes.

Get a fixed quote — we reply in under an hour

Tell us about your vehicle and we'll send a firm price. No pressure, no estimate drift.

Got it — thanks!

We'll reply with your fixed quote within the hour during business hours. For immediate help, call (808) 556-7589.

Ready to see clearly?

60 minutes at your spot. Cheaper than replacement, faster than DIY.

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