Precision prep & sanding
We strip the failed factory UV layer completely, not just polish over it, using controlled professional sanding on purpose-built tooling.
Process
Professional headlight restoration you can trust
SHINES restores headlights with a professional strip, recoat, and in-shop UV cure workflow. Each headlight or tail light typically takes about 30–60 minutes; both headlights usually about 45–90 minutes depending on size and condition. When you leave, the coating is already rock-hard. No delicate drive home, no keeping the car dust-free overnight. Results are UV-protected and backed by our 1-year clarity guarantee.
Why "OEM-grade" is not marketing. It is chemistry.
Polycarbonate headlights ship from the factory with a hard UV coat. When that coat fails, the plastic yellows and hazes. A quick buff or DIY kit only polishes the damage. It does not replace the protection layer. Without a new UV hard coat, clarity fades again within months.
Our workflow follows the professional restoration sequence: strip, refine, coat, cure. That is why results look and perform like new lenses, not like a temporary shine.
The three-part system
OEM-grade UV hard coat
A certified OEM-style UV hard coat replaces the protection polycarbonate needs to stay clear. Not wax, not sealant, not a quick spray.
UV cure & inspection
The coating is fully hardened in-shop before you drive away. No soft finish, no overnight cure, no keeping the car sealed from dust.
What happens when you book
Typical timing: about 30–60 minutes per headlight or tail light; about 45–90 minutes for both at our garage in Ingelmunster, Belgium. Severe damage or oversized lenses may take longer.
Step 1
Assess & prepare
We inspect both lenses, mask surrounding paint, and confirm restoration is the right option before work starts.
Step 2
Restore the lens surface
Failed UV protection is removed and the lens is refined to a smooth, coating-ready finish using professional equipment in a controlled workspace.
Step 3
Apply factory-style protection
An OEM-grade UV hard coat restores the protective layer your headlights lost from the factory.
Step 4
Cure, inspect, and hand over
The coating is hardened on-site before you leave. You see the before and after, and drive away without a delicate trip home.
Our standards on every job
- Indoor, controlled workspace to prevent contamination
- Before and after inspection on every restoration
- Assessment before work begins: we tell you honestly if replacement is safer
- Fixed pricing online with no quote runaround
Why customers choose SHINES
We focus on outcomes and standards you can verify at handover, not workshop jargon.
Fully cured before you leave
Unlike uncured sealants or air-dry coatings, our in-shop cure hardens the finish before handover. You do not need a careful drive home, a dust-free garage overnight, or days before washing the car.
AMECA-tested UV performance
We use a professional UV hard coat tested under automotive UV exposure protocols. That is the category of protection factory lenses are designed to carry.
Industry-standard restoration sequence
Professional restoration follows one core sequence: strip the failed coat, refine the surface, apply a UV hard coat, and cure. Not a one-step polish.
Headlight restoration specialists
We do one service, professionally. Every lens is assessed, restored, and inspected by trained technicians who work to the same standard every time.
About 30–60 minutes per lens
Restoration plus full in-shop cure typically takes about 30–60 minutes per headlight or tail light, or about 45–90 minutes for both headlights depending on size and oxidation severity. The coating is fully hardened before you drive away.
DIY kit vs. professional restoration
| Factor | DIY / quick buff | SHINES |
|---|---|---|
| What gets removed | Surface haze only. Old UV layer often stays underneath. | Failed factory UV coat stripped completely before recoating |
| Finish protection | Wax, sealant, or weak spray. Yellows again in months. | UV-cured OEM-grade hard coat that protects for years |
| Equipment & workspace | Hand pad, drill attachment, or driveway setup | Professional tooling in a controlled indoor workspace |
| When you drive away | Soft or tacky finish. Must avoid dust, rain, and washing for days. | Fully hardened on-site. Drive home immediately. |
| Inspection | No structured before and after check | Before and after inspection so you see the difference |
| Durability | Weeks to months before haze returns | Years of clarity with proper UV protection, backed by 1-year clarity guarantee |
Ready for factory-clear headlights?
Book online in minutes. Fixed pricing from € 149,00 for both headlights. Visit our garage in Ingelmunster, Belgium, choose mobile service, or ship across Europe.
1-year clarity guarantee · About 30–60 minutes per headlight or tail light; about 45–90 minutes for both locally