Headlight Restoration Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of restoring cloudy, yellowed headlights. Restoration sands and re-coats the existing lens, far cheaper than replacing the headlight unit, and the main question is restoration versus replacement.
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Headlight restoration is one of the best-value car jobs, a $100 restoration can make an old car look years newer and improve night vision, versus hundreds or thousands to replace the units.
💰 Ways to save
- Always get the UV coating, an uncoated restoration hazes over again within a year or two.
- Restore both headlights together for a consistent look and a better price.
- Only replace the unit if the lens is cracked or fogged internally, otherwise restoration is a fraction of the cost.
How we estimate this
Headlight restoration in Australia typically costs around $60 to $150 for both headlights in 2026, with a UV protective coating adding a little more. Heavily oxidised lenses and mobile service cost more. It is a fraction of the cost of replacing the headlight units.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding headlight restoration costs in Australia
Headlight restoration in Australia typically costs around $60 to $150 for both headlights in 2026, with a UV protective coating adding a little more. Heavily oxidised lenses and mobile service cost more. It is a fraction of the cost of replacing the headlight units.
Restoration sands back the oxidised outer layer and re-coats it. The protective coating is the part that makes it last, a cheap restoration without it yellows again quickly. Replacement is only necessary when the lens is cracked or fogged internally.
Frequently asked questions
How much does headlight restoration cost in Australia?
Roughly $60 to $150 for both headlights in 2026, a little more with a UV coating or mobile service. It is far cheaper than replacing the headlight units, which can run into the hundreds or thousands.
How long does headlight restoration last?
With a UV protective coating, typically a couple of years or more. Without the coating, restored lenses often haze over again within a year, which is why the coating is worth paying for.
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