Is your vehicle showing its age before its time? We’ve all seen yellowed headlight, but did you know there’s a fix for that? With a service from Forthright Detail, we can improve the clarity, appearance, and functionality of your vehicle's headlights. Over time, headlights become cloudy, yellowed, or hazy due to exposure to UV rays, environmental factors, and general wear. Restoring them not only enhances the vehicle's aesthetics but also improves visibility and safety.

Our headlight restoration process includes:

1. Assessment: Our professional detailers examine the headlights to assess the extent of damage or haziness. This helps determine the appropriate restoration method and the level of restoration required.
2. Cleaning: The headlights are thoroughly cleaned to remove any dirt, grime, or surface contaminants that may obscure the restoration process. This step prepares the surface for treatment.
3. Sanding/Polishing: Depending on the severity of the damage, we might use wet sanding techniques and abrasive compounds to remove the top layer of the headlight's surface. This step aims to eliminate the oxidized or damaged layer, revealing a clearer surface underneath.
4. Polishing and Buffing: After sanding, the headlights are polished using fine-grit polishing compounds to further refine the surface and restore clarity. Buffing machines are used to enhance the shine and smoothness of the headlights.
5. UV Protection/Sealant Application: To prolong the clarity and prevent future oxidation, a UV-resistant sealant is applied to the headlights. This coating helps to shield the headlights from UV rays and environmental elements, preserving the restoration results. We DO NOT recommend applying a clear-coat paint. Other shops will often charge extra for this service and while a clear coat application will seem to be effective initially, eventually your headlights will begin to yellow again but now you need to sand the clear coat off before restoring the headlight, adding significant time and labor. We feel a simple UV-sealant applied annually is a better choice, making future restoration a far less costly process.
6. Final Inspection: A final inspection ensures that the headlights have been effectively restored. We’ll use specific lighting to assess the clarity and quality of the restoration.

Forthright Detail utilizes specialized equipment, materials, and techniques to achieve optimal results in headlight restoration. This service not only improves the appearance of your headlights but also enhances their functionality by improving light output and visibility.

You can expect a significant improvement in the appearance and performance of your vehicle's headlights after our professional headlight restoration service, resulting in better nighttime visibility and a more polished look for your vehicle.