Headlight restoration and PPF in Northampton
Cloudy, yellowed headlight lenses restored to crystal-clear condition and protected with clear PPF.
Price on request
4.8 on Google10 years' experienceLimited lifetime warranty
Can cloudy or yellowed headlights be restored for an MOT?
Tinting Brothers restores cloudy, yellowed and oxidised headlights and fits clear paint protection film (PPF) at our Moulton Park workshop in Northampton. Modern polycarbonate headlight lenses degrade under UV sunlight and road grit, turning hazy and failing MOT beam-pattern tests. We carefully mask the surrounding paintwork, wet-sand and machine-polish the degraded plastic back to factory clarity, and seal the lens against future UV yellowing and stone chips. All work carries a limited lifetime warranty. Send us a photo of your lights for a fast price.
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What our restoration and PPF includes
- Surrounding wings, bumper and bonnet fully masked and protected before work begins
- Multi-stage levelling and machine polishing to remove deep UV oxidation, yellowing and hazing
- Restores night-time beam output and crisp MOT light-pattern cut-off
- Clear paint protection film (PPF) to guard lenses and vulnerable paintwork against stone chips and road rash
- Limited lifetime warranty on all restoration and PPF work
- Completed indoors at our Moulton Park workshop (NN3 6RU)
What customers say
4.8on Google
Read every review on GoogleThese guys are absolutely magicians with the work they provide. I have taken now few of my cars not only for tinting but such as restoring headlights to an absolute new finish and many more. %100 recommended one out of the best places in UK
Eima V.on Google
I recently had PPF (Paint Protection Film) applied to my car headlights, and I am beyond impressed with the exceptional service I received! … The installation was flawless, with no bubbles, creases, or imperfections. My headlights now look brand new and are well-protected against scratches and road debris.
Umayron Google
I had my car windows tinted at this place. They done an amazing job with my car I’m so happy with the service I received ! I recommend this place experienced and friendly people! Thankyou so much! :)
Muna M.on Google
did a very good job on my car, worked quick and easy to deal with, would highly recommend
Ellison Google
They are very professional, very polite the job has been done in time . Highly recommend them to anyone.
Vasile I.on Google
Nice area to sit and wait and offered coffee.
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Headlight restoration and PPF questions
Can cloudy headlights fail an MOT in the UK?
Yes. If a headlight lens is so cloudy, yellowed or crazed that it reduces light output or distorts the beam pattern, it is an MOT failure (or advisory if borderline). Restoring the lens removes the oxidised outer layer at a fraction of the cost of replacing complete headlamp units.
Why do plastic headlights turn yellow and foggy?
Modern headlights are made from polycarbonate plastic for impact safety. Over time, the factory UV hard-coat breaks down from sunlight, road salt and stone impacts, leaving the bare plastic exposed to oxidation and micro-pitting.
How do you stop headlights going cloudy again after polishing?
Simply polishing a headlight without sealing it leaves the bare polycarbonate exposed to UV rays, so it yellows again within months. Applying clear UV-stable protection film (PPF) locks in the clarity and shields the lens from stone chips.
What does paint protection film (PPF) protect?
Clear PPF is an optically transparent, impact-resistant urethane film applied to headlights and high-impact paintwork zones to stop stone chips, scratches, bug acid and road debris.
How much does headlight restoration or PPF cost?
Send us a photo of your headlights or the areas you want protected and we will come back to you with a clear price the same day.
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