5. Headlight Repairs | Smart Finish

5. Headlight Repairs

Yes. We need a covered area to apply the sealant (your garage is fine). We also need to drive your car out into the sun after the sealant has been applied. During the final stage of headlight restoration we apply a resin that reacts to UV light. The UV light cures the resin. We need to apply the resin away from the sun, then cure the resin in the sun! We recommended you expose the headlights to UV for the rest of the day after we have applied the resin, just to be sure it cures properly.

May 3, 2012

Do you need a covered area when you restore my headlights?

Yes. We need a covered area to apply the sealant (your garage is fine). We also need to drive your car out into the sun after […]
May 3, 2012

How long will the headlight sealant last?

Hard to say. There are too many variables that can influence the longevity of the sealant. Generally speaking though you should get 2-3 years out of […]
May 3, 2012

Why do my headlights turn yellow and hazy?

This problem is caused by the old sealant breaking down after exposure to harsh sun, wind, rain (and UV light). Today’s motor cars all have polycarbonate […]
May 3, 2012

How long after my headlights have been treated can I drive the car?

Once the headlights have been treated, the sealant must be “cured” using UV light (Sunlight is perfect!). Approximately 1 hr curing time on a medium-cloudy day […]
May 3, 2012

How long does a headlight restoration take?

Typically 1 to 1hr and 30 min
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