How Much Does
Headlight Restoration Cost?
Headlight restoration starts from $99 per pair at Spec'd Studios. The final price depends on how far the haze has gone, the size and shape of your lenses, and the protection you add on top. Here's what moves the number.
What Headlight Restoration Costs
Restoration is priced per pair. Most jobs land close to the starting price, and any protection you add on top is priced with your quote.
| Job | Starts at | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration with UV sealant | From $99 per pair | Yellow, hazy or cloudy lenses on a daily driver |
| Heavy oxidation or large lenses | Depends on the lens | Years of yellowing, or big truck and SUV housings that take more time |
| Restoration + UV clear coat | Priced with your quote | A tougher seal that restores and protects in one step |
| Restoration + clear PPF on the lenses | Priced with your quote | The longest-lasting protection from chips and UV |
The damage, the lens size and the seal you pick all change the work, so the honest number comes from your car. Get your exact headlight quote →
What Drives the Price
Three things set your price. Here's each.
How bad the haze is
Light hazing takes less sanding than deep, years-long yellowing or the start of cracking.
Lens size and shape
Larger or oddly shaped housings, common on trucks and SUVs, take longer to mask, sand and polish evenly.
The protection on top
Every job gets a UV-resistant sealant. A UV clear coat or clear PPF over the lens costs more and lasts longer.
See exactly how we do it, step by step: headlight restoration, explained →
Restore or Replace?
Under the yellow haze, the lens itself is usually fine. That's why restoring is almost always the cheaper fix.
Restoration
We sand away the damaged outer layer, machine polish the lens clear and seal it against UV. Most pairs are done in about 90 minutes, starting from $99 per pair.
New headlights
New factory headlight assemblies can run hundreds to well over a thousand dollars each. Replacement only makes sense if the housing is cracked or has moisture inside.
DIY kits and toothpaste can clear a lens for a few weeks, but most skip the UV sealant, so the haze comes back fast. Do DIY kits work? →
Headlight Restoration Cost FAQ
How much does headlight restoration cost?+
Headlight restoration starts from $99 per pair at Spec'd Studios. The final price depends on how oxidized the lenses are, their size and shape, and any UV clear coat or clear PPF you add on top. Most jobs land close to the starting price. Tell us your car for an exact number.
Is restoring headlights cheaper than replacing them?+
Almost always. New factory headlight assemblies can cost hundreds to well over a thousand dollars each, while restoration starts from $99 per pair. Replacement is only worth it when a housing is cracked or has moisture inside.
What's included in the price?+
We mask the paint around the lens, wet-sand the oxidized layer away, machine polish the lens clear and finish it with a UV-resistant sealant, then check it with you in daylight. Most pairs take about 90 minutes, and the work carries a 1-year workmanship warranty.
How long does a restoration last?+
With a full wet-sand, machine polish and UV-resistant sealant, the clarity typically holds for 1–2+ years in Houston sun, and longer if you park in a garage or shade. A UV clear coat or clear PPF stretches it further.
Can hazy headlights fail a Texas inspection?+
Yes. Cloudy, yellowed lenses can fail a state inspection, which holds up your registration until they're fixed. A restoration is usually the quickest and cheapest way to pass.
Get Your Headlight Number
Tell us the car and send a photo of the lenses. We'll send your price and get you on the schedule, usually the same day.