Mobile Headlight Restoration Melbourne
See Clearly. Drive Safely. Restore Your Car Headlights
Headlight Restoration Prices and Packages
We offer simple, upfront headlight restoration costs in Melbourne with no hidden fees. Our mobile car detailing services don’t charge any call-out fees anywhere across Melbourne. Both front headlights are included in every package.
- Both front headlights restored
- Surface decontamination & prep
- Multi-grit wet sanding
- Machine compound polish
- UV-resistant protective sealant
- Wipe-down & final inspection
- Fog lights treated on request
- No call-out fee — Melbourne-wide
Headlight Restoration Coat For All Type of Vehicles
$99
What Our Happy Customers Are Saying
Signs Your Headlights Need Restoration
Most Melbourne drivers don't realise how degraded their headlights have become until it's pointed out at a roadworthy inspection, or worse, until visibility becomes a real problem at night.
Yellow or amber tint on the lens
Foggy or hazy appearance
Fine surface scratches or crazing
Your headlights fail roadworthy standards
The Safety Risk Is Real
According to automotive safety research, severely oxidised headlight lenses can reduce your effective light output by up to 80% compared to new lenses. That means on a 60 km/h road at night, you may have half the stopping distance you think you do.
- Reduced visibility in wet weather and at night
- Harder for oncoming drivers to see your car correctly
- Increased risk of fatigue driving due to eye strain
- Risk of failing your next roadworthy certificate (RWC)
- Drags down your resale value and overall vehicle appearance
How Our Headlight Restoration Works
We don’t use DIY kits or cut corners. Our multi-stage professional process of restoration of car headlights removes all oxidation and degradation, then seals the lens with a UV-resistant coating that lasts, not just until your next rain shower.
Step 1: Inspection & Masking: We assess each headlight’s condition and carefully mask surrounding paintwork and trim before we begin.
Step 2: Multi-Grit Wet Sanding: Progressive wet headlight buffing removes the full oxidised layer and surface scratches. This is the only way to restore heavily degraded lenses.
Step 3: Machine Compound Polishing: A machine polisher with cutting compound removes all sanding marks and restores the optical clarity of the lens surface.
Step 4: UV Sealant Application: A professional-grade UV-resistant protective sealant is applied to prevent future oxidation and yellowing of the lens.
Headlight Restoration as The Smart Choice for Melbourne Drivers
New OEM headlight assemblies can cost $300–$1,200+ per side. Professional headlight restoration delivers factory-clear results at a fraction of that cost. You can book this service if you want to give your car a brand new look. Moreover, combining it with a pre-sale car detailing package will make your car worth more return.
- Save Hundreds on Replacements: Headlight restoration costs a fraction of new OEM assemblies, and delivers results that look just as good from the kerb and on the road at night.
- Dramatically Improved Night Visibility: Restored headlights can increase your effective light output by up to 80%, giving you back the reaction time and road awareness you’ve been missing.
- Pass Your Roadworthy Certificate: Headlight clarity is assessed during RWC inspections in Victoria. Our restoration brings your lenses back to the standard required to pass.
- Boost Resale Value: Foggy, yellowed headlights are one of the first things a buyer notices. Clear lenses give your vehicle a well-maintained, high-value appearance.
- Long-Lasting UV Protection: Our professional-grade sealant protects against th rays that cause degradation iso your headlights stay clear for longer.
- Fully Mobile, No Drop-Off Required: Ted’s team comes to your Melbourne home, workplace, or apartment complex. Zero call-out fees across all Melbourne suburbs.
Why Melbourne Drivers Choose Us
We’re not a franchise or a call centre that dispatches unknown contractors. We have mobile detailing specialists who personally show up, do the work, and stand behind every job.
- Zero Call-Out Fees — Melbourne-Wide: We travel to any suburb across Melbourne at no extra charge. Whether you’re in the inner city, western suburbs, northern corridors, or outer southeast. We come to you.
- Professional-Grade Equipment & Products:We use machine polishers, multi-stage wet-sanding pads, and UV-grade protective coatings, not the cheap kits sold at petrol stations that fail within weeks.
- 5-Star Google Reviews:Our customers consistently rate us 5 stars for quality, punctuality, and results. We rely on repeat business and referrals, so every single job gets our full attention.
- Fully Insured & Satisfaction Guaranteed: We carry full public liability insurance. I: you’re not completely satisfied with the outcome, we’ll return and make it right. No arguments, no hassle.
- Flexible Scheduling — Including Weekends: Early mornings, evenings, and weekends, we work around your schedule, not the other way around. Same-day bookings are also available, subject to availability.
- Pair With Other Services & Save: Combine headlight restoration with a cut-and-polish, a ceramic coating, or a full exterior detailing for even better value. We make your vehicle look showroom-ready all over.
FAQ's
Most headlight restorations take between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the severity of the oxidation and the size of the lens. We carry out the full multi-stage process, wet sanding, machine polishing, and UV sealant at your location with no need to remove the headlights from the vehicle.
With our professional UV-resistant protective sealant, results typically last 1–3 years, depending on the amount of UV exposure your vehicle receives. Parking undercover and avoiding abrasive automated car washes will significantly extend the life of your restoration.
The vast majority of oxidised, yellowed, or foggy headlight lenses can be fully restored. The exceptions are lenses with internal moisture or condensation (moisture inside the assembly), deep cracks through the lens, or lenses that have been sanded through the polycarbonate to the base material. We assess your headlights before you begin and tell you honestly whether replacement is a better option.
No, we don’t charge call-out fees in any Melbourne suburb. The price you see when you search for a headlight restoration cost near me is the price you pay, whether we’re coming to Werribee, Craigieburn, Frankston, or the CBD.
Absolutely, you can pair services like car headlight and ceramic coating, cut and polish, exterior car detailing, or a full car detailing. Booking multiple services together saves you time and often comes with a combined discount.
In many cases, yes. VicRoads roadworthy inspections assess headlight output and lens clarity. If your headlights are failing due to severe oxidation or yellowing, professional restoration can bring them back to a roadworthy standard. If you’re not sure whether your lenses are restorable or need replacement, contact us for an honest assessment before booking.
Still Driving with Foggy Headlights? Stop!
Cloudy lenses can reduce your light output by up to 80%; that’s a serious road safety issue.
Book Ted’s mobile headlight restoration today. We’ll come to your Melbourne home or workplace with a zero call-out fee.