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Headlight restoration, both lenses.
AAA lab-tested cloudy headlights against new ones: about 20% of the light output. We sand and seal both lenses as a $120 add-on that rides along with whatever package you book — no separate trip, no separate appointment.
Package
What the $120 covers
- Both headlight lenses — never priced per side
- Lens washed and degreased, surrounding paint and seals masked off
- Wet sanding through the grit sequence to remove the degraded surface layer
- Machine polish back to clarity
- Sealed afterward — bare polished polycarbonate has no UV protection and hazes again fast
- Added at step 3 of the booking form, to any package
What it is, and what it isn't
This is a same-visit add-on, not a multi-day refinishing job. The most durable method that exists — a 2K polyurethane clear coat cured over several days — is a different scope and isn't what $120 buys. If your lenses are heavily degraded, cracked, or fogged on the inside of the housing, say so when you book: internal condensation and cracks aren't fixable by polishing at all, and we'd rather tell you that up front than sand a lens that needs replacing. The full breakdown of methods, AAA's numbers and how long each approach lasts is in our headlight restoration guide.
Price
Pricing
Flat price — it doesn't change with vehicle size.
It attaches to any package: Mini Detail, Full Detail or Interior Reset. Pick the package your car actually needs, then tick headlight restoration at step 3.
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Let's book your detail
Six steps, about two minutes. You'll see the exact price before you confirm anything.
What does your car need?
Prices below update once you pick your vehicle size.
Mini Detail
Exterior hand wash plus a light interior refresh. For cars that are already kept up.
From $250
Sedan / Coupe
- Bug removal, foam bath, hand wash and hand dry
- Wheels and tires degreased and detailed
- Spray wax — 3–5 weeks of protection
- Basic vacuum
- Panels, cup holders and hard surfaces cleaned
- Leather cleaned and conditioned
- Streak-free windows, inside and out
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Full Detail
The complete reset — decontaminated paint, sealed finish, deep-cleaned interior.
From $350
Sedan / Coupe
- Everything in the Mini Detail, plus:
- Clay bar decon and ceramic sealant — 3 months of protection
- Tire shine
- Compressed air through every crack and crevice
- Carpet shampoo extraction — stains and upholstery
- Seatbelts cleaned
- Meticulous vacuuming, pet hair and hard-to-reach areas
Interior Reset
Interior only, taken back to new. Built for family cars, pets and spills.
From $250
Sedan / Coupe
- Compressed air through every crack and crevice
- Meticulous vacuuming — pet hair removal
- Door jambs detailed
- Hard-surface scrub and wipe-down
- Leather cleaned and conditioned
- Carpet shampoo extraction — stains and grease
- Seatbelts cleaned, streak-free windows
What are you driving?
Size sets the price. If you're between two, pick the larger one — we'll confirm on arrival.
How dirty is it?
No extra charge
Be honest — this sets how much time we block out, and heavy soiling adds to the price. We would much rather bring extra time than rush your car.
Biohazards or heavy off-road residue sit outside this scale — if we find them on arrival, we'll flag a separate $50 fee before starting.
Anything to add?
All optional. Skip this step if you're not sure — we'll flag anything needed before we start, never after.
When suits you?
Live availability from our calendar. Dim days are closed, already booked or outside the booking window.
Where are we coming?
We need one parking space and room to walk around the car.
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On-site access
Outdoor tap we could use?We carry our own water — yours just makes it quicker.
Outdoor outlet we could plug into?Extraction and steam draw a lot; a socket saves generator time.
Vehicle condition
Any biohazards in the vehicle?Blood, mold, vomit, urine, or heavy off-road mud. If yes, we'll confirm a $50 fee before starting — not added to the total below.
Booking request received
We've got it. We'll confirm your time by text or a quick call — usually within the hour during business hours. Need us sooner? Call or text (925) 263-6615.
Coverage
Headlight restoration in your city
Same $120, same add-on, in all 12 cities we serve.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I book just the headlights, without a detailing package?
No — it's an add-on, so it attaches to a Mini Detail, Full Detail or Interior Reset rather than being booked on its own. That's what keeps it at $120: the van is already at your address for the main job.
Is the price per headlight or for both?
For both. $120 covers the pair — we don't price it per side.
How long will it stay clear?
That depends on the sealing method and how much sun the car lives in, and we'd rather not quote a number we can't stand behind for your specific lenses. What we can say plainly: polishing without sealing hazes again within weeks, which is why sealing is part of the job and not an upsell. The durability ranges for every method are laid out in our full guide.
My headlights look foggy on the inside. Will this fix it?
No. Condensation inside the housing, cracks in the lens, or a degraded reflector need replacement or repair — sanding the outside surface does nothing for any of them. Send a photo when you book and we'll tell you which one you're looking at.
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Not sure which package? Send photos.
Three fields and a couple of pictures. We come back with the right package and an exact price — usually within the hour during business hours.