- December 22, 2021
- By Stud Road Panels
- In Panel Beaters
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Headlights are one of the most important safety features of your car. Not only do they allow you to see the road and what’s around you, but they also allow other drivers to see you. Without them, you really are driving blind – especially when it’s at night or in severe weather conditions.
It’s important to make sure they’re always kept clean, well maintained and in good working order so that you can continue to drive safely and clearly see the way ahead. But what happens once they start to deteriorate and have trouble functioning properly?
Here at Stud Road Panels, we’re passionate about restoring cars and breathing new life into your vehicle. Here are our tips on how to restore plastic headlights, how to keep them clear and keep them well lit.
Typically headlamp lenses are made with polycarbonate plastic which is protected with a UV-resistant film. However, over time this protective film wears away due to sun exposure – and your headlamps may become discoloured, yellow and dull, and start to haze over a little.
This is due to the process of oxidation, which is what naturally happens when oxygen combines when the plastic and changes its appearance. Your lamps also operate at high temperatures – and this heat can further contribute to the process.
However, the good news is that there’s an easy fix for this if you’re wondering how to restore your plastic headlights – and it will take you less than an hour. No matter how cloudy or discoloured they are, there’s a simple maintenance routine you can carry out yourself at home. We’re here to tell you how.
After all, regularly cleaning and restoring your headlamps is much cheaper than having to replace them altogether.
When cleaning your headlight lenses, there are a few simple things you’re going to need. There’s a variety of restoration kits available on the market. Otherwise, you can usually gather a few things together at home:
Once you have all of these together and a clean workspace to work in, you’re ready to get started.
Here are some quick, easy steps to follow as a guide. It’s so simple that you can do this yourself at home in your own garage.
Note: It’s best to only work on one lamp at a time:
Once the process is complete, your headlamps will be as good as new in no time. If it hasn’t quite worked, simply repeat the process – it may be that the oxidation hasn’t fully been worn away.
It’s not a totally crazy question, as these everyday household products are often used to clean grit off dirty surfaces. However, you’ll get a much better result if you use traditional car care products
When it comes to restoring your car, you can trust the expert team here at Stud Road Panels. We are passionate about providing you with a range of professional panel beating, auto refurbishing and smash repair services.
We only use high-quality parts and components as part of our bumper and light repairs, so you know your car will continue to look its best and go the distance for your total peace of mind.
Our experts are here to help. If you have any further questions, get in touch with us on (03) 9792 4913, or visit us at our Balmoral Avenue body shop in Dandenong.