At Ride N’ Shine Automotive, one of the many services we take pride in offering is headlight restoration. Often, customers ask, “Why should I spend money on restoring my headlights? What difference does it make?” The short answer is simple yet crucial: safety.

Modern vehicles have transitioned from glass to plastic headlights, mainly due to durability and weight-saving advantages that contribute to better fuel efficiency (CAFE standards). However, plastic headlights come with a drawback: degradation from UV exposure. Over time, UV rays cause the plastic to oxidize, leading to a yellowed or foggy appearance. You’ve likely seen this on cars in parking lots or even your own vehicle.

Headlight restoration not only revives the “new” look of your car, but it also addresses a critical safety issue. Modern headlights are designed with a focused beam to enhance nighttime visibility. When headlights oxidize and become foggy, this focused beam scatters, drastically reducing the headlights’ performance.

For example, take a look at the before-and-after images: the passenger-side headlight lens, which hasn’t been restored, is completely lit up, scattering light across the entire lens. In contrast, the driver’s side headlight, after restoration, shows a more focused beam with the lens clear and not illuminated by scattered light.

Why Should You Restore Your Headlights?

1. Appearance: Restoring your headlights brings back their crystal-clear look, eliminating that dirty, grungy appearance.
2. Safety: Proper headlight restoration restores your headlights’ performance to factory standards, ensuring a safe and enjoyable driving experience at night.

Our Process

At Ride N’ Shine, we take headlight restoration seriously. While you could buy a DIY kit at your local auto parts store, these quick fixes often don’t last. Once a headlight suffers UV damage, its protective coating is gone, and it will degrade even faster without proper treatment.

Our 5-step restoration process includes:

1. Sanding: Removing the oxidized layer.
2. Polishing: Restoring clarity.
3. Applying Paint Protection Film (PPF): A protective layer with a lifespan of 10 years.

This comprehensive process ensures your headlights remain crystal clear for up to a decade.

Preventative Care

If you have a newer vehicle and want to prevent UV damage, consider adding paint protection film to your headlights. This film not only guards against harmful UV rays but also provides protection from rock chips and other potential damage.

Give us a call today at (970) 214-6744 or book your appointment online at www.ridenshinecolorado.com. Let us help you keep your headlights in top condition!