Headlight restoration in Tiverton
Looking for professional headlight restoration help in Tiverton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Tiverton
Headlights restored from cloudy and yellowed back to clear. Sanded, polished, and sealed to restore visibility and smarten up your car's appearance.
### Stop Driving with Foggy Headlights
Cloudy headlights aren't just ugly - they **block light** and make night driving properly dodgy. That yellow haze cuts your visibility and makes the car look tired. Restoration brings them back to nearly-new clarity.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Cloudy headlights fail MOTs and devalue your car. An hour's work can make a 10-year-old car look years younger.
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### Restored vs Cloudy
| ✅ After Restoration | ❌ Cloudy Lenses | |--------------|---------------| | Clear, bright light output | Dim, yellowed appearance | | Passes MOT easily | Potential MOT failure | | Car looks well-maintained | Looks neglected | | UV sealed for longevity | Continues degrading |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Process**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Sand** | Remove oxidized layer with wet sanding | | **Polish** | Restore clarity with progressive polishing | | **Seal** | Apply UV protective coating |
**📦 What's Included** - Full sanding and polishing - UV protective sealant - Both headlights done - Before/after visibility check
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### Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Time | You'll Pay | |----------|------|------------| | Light oxidation | 1 hr | **£60** | | Moderate yellowing | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Heavy restoration | 2 hrs | **£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes materials.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **MOT coming up** - cloudy lights can fail
✅ **Night visibility poor** - light not getting through properly
✅ **Selling the car** - tired headlights devalue it
✅ **Car looks tatty** - fresh headlights transform appearance
Why Choose Us for Headlight restoration in Tiverton?
Restore clear visibility
Improve car's appearance
Better than replacement lenses
Lasts with UV protection
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment I check how bad the oxidation is. Light clouding is quick, heavy yellowing takes more sanding. ### Step 2: Sanding & Polishing Wet sand the lens to remove the damaged layer, then polish with progressively finer compounds until it's clear. ### Step 3: UV Sealing Apply protective coating to stop them clouding up again immediately. This is what makes it last.
Our Tiverton Service Coverage
We cover Tiverton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Tiverton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **MOT due soon?** Headlight restoration often sorts out MOT failures for "insufficient light output" - worth doing before the test. **How long it lasts:** Properly sealed restoration lasts 2-3 years. The UV coating is critical - without it, they'll haze up again within months. **Can't fix everything:** Deep cracks, chips, or internal moisture means replacement. But 90% of cloudy headlights are just surface oxidation that polishes out fine. **Devon coastal areas:** Salt air accelerates the oxidation. Cars near the coast in Exmouth, Dawlish, or Sidmouth often need headlights doing every few years.
Frequently Asked Questions about Headlight restoration in Tiverton
Why do headlights go cloudy?
UV damage to the plastic lens over time. Sun breaks down the protective coating and the plastic oxidizes, going yellow and hazy. Happens to all cars eventually, especially ones parked outside in Devon's weather.
Can you restore really badly yellowed headlights?
Most of the time, yes. I sand off the damaged outer layer and polish the lens back to clarity. Severe pitting or cracks might need replacement, but oxidation and cloudiness I can usually sort.
How long does restoration last?
Properly done with UV sealant - couple of years minimum. The trick is sealing it afterwards so the fresh plastic doesn't just oxidize again immediately. Some quick polish jobs last weeks, mine lasts years.
Is it worth doing or should I just replace the units?
Restoration is way cheaper. Replacement headlights can be £100-300 each. If the lenses are just cloudy but not cracked, restoration makes sense. I'll tell you if they're too far gone.
Will it pass MOT?
Cloudy headlights can fail MOT if they're blocking too much light. Restored lenses usually pass fine. Worth doing before the test if they're looking hazy.
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