Questions, answered.
The short version is on top. Tap "More technical" if you want the deeper explanation.
How long does it actually last?
We back every job with a 6-month no-yellowing guarantee. If the lens yellows within 180 days, we come back and re-coat it free. In real life, our restorations can hold up for years — but six months is what we put in writing.
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Cheap polish kits don’t actually fix the problem — they buff the existing dead UV layer to a shine, which is gone again within weeks of sun exposure. We strip that layer off and chemically bond a fresh urethane UV clear coat to the bare lens. That bond is why we can guarantee the year. Sun, weather, and washes still wear it eventually — but the curve is much, much flatter.
How long does the appointment take?
A standard pair of headlights takes about 45 minutes in your driveway. Larger lenses or odd geometries can run an hour. You don’t have to leave your car at a shop or sit in a waiting room — go inside, do your thing, we’ll knock when it’s done.
What if my lens has condensation or cracks inside?
We restore the outside of the lens. Internal moisture, water droplets behind the plastic, or “crazing” (micro-cracks inside the polycarbonate) are housing-seal problems an exterior coat can’t fix. We always check first and point those out before we sand anything, so you can decide whether to proceed.
How is this different from a kit at AutoZone?
Kits and most “buff-and-go” services polish the existing yellowed UV layer to make it shiny. The factory layer is already dead — polishing it just hides the damage for a few weeks. We do it the actual right way: strip the dead layer off and chemically bond a fresh UV clear coat to the bare lens. That’s why our 6-month guarantee is even possible.
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Headlights are polycarbonate plastic with a thin factory urethane UV layer on top. The UV layer is what fails — the plastic underneath is usually fine. Polishing kits abrade the failed layer to a shine without removing or replacing it; the underlying chemistry is unchanged, so the next sunny month yellows it again. A real restoration removes the failed layer entirely with progressive grits, then bonds a new chemical UV clear coat in its place. Same idea as a factory finish, just done by hand.
Does the weather matter?
A little. The chemical clear coat needs UV light from the sun to cure properly, so we avoid heavy overcast or rainy days and late evenings. Cold, humid mornings can also cause moisture issues during application. We block-route by neighborhood and weather, so we’ll text you a confirmation the morning of your appointment.
What do you need from me on the day?
A flat driveway with some sun, and an adult on-site to sign the short liability waiver. We bring everything else — drill, abrasives, masking tape, 3M wipes, water, towels. You’ll pop the hood for us so we can protect the upper paint, then go back inside. Total footprint: about one parking space.
How does payment work?
Pay when the job is done. The fastest is scanning our Cash App QR off the clipboard. Cash works too. For dealerships and lots, we send a digital invoice with before/after photos and accept ACH or check.
How does the $10 referral payout work?
Send neighbors our way. Once any of them book a job using your name, we Cash App you a flat $10 as a thank-you. They get our same-street rate. There’s no cap — three friends in a week and you’ve covered your own job.
A note on liability
Before we start any job, we walk through the lens together and ask you to sign a short liability waiver. It acknowledges the things an exterior restoration cannot fix — pre-existing rock chips, deep crazing inside the plastic, or moisture trapped in the housing — and confirms you authorize the service. We bring printed copies; takes 30 seconds.
The waiver also confirms the 6-month no-yellowing warranty: if the lens yellows within 180 days, we'll re-apply the chemical clear coat at no charge.
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