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Headlight restoration done properly

Yellowed, foggy headlights reduce night-time visibility by up to 80% and can stop you passing a roadworthy. We restore them to crystal clear at your door.

  • Dramatically improves night-time visibility and safety
  • 3 year ceramic coating applied after every restoration
  • Helps pass your Queensland roadworthy inspection
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee, pay only when happy
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100% satisfaction guaranteeYou only pay when you're happy
Licensed & insuredYour car is in safe hands
We come to youAt home or at work, every time
80%
Light output lost when oxidised
3yr
Ceramic coating applied
1hr
Typical on-site job time
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The Science

What causes yellowing, and how we fix it

Headlight lenses are polycarbonate plastic with a thin UV-protective layer applied at the factory. Over three to seven years, Brisbane's intense UV breaks that coating down, and the plastic underneath oxidises, yellows and goes hazy.

The result isn't just cosmetic. As the lens clouds over, the light reaching the road drops dramatically, up to 80% less output in severely oxidised cases. At 100km/h that's a much shorter reaction window, not just an eyesore.

Our restoration uses a multi-stage wet sanding process through progressively finer grits, followed by machine compound polishing and a 3 year ceramic coating applied to the lens. The result is optically clear plastic, properly protected against re-oxidation for years.

Why It Matters

Three reasons to stop ignoring foggy headlights

Most people think it's just cosmetic. Here's what yellowed headlights are actually costing you.

Visibility and safety

Heavily oxidised headlights can lose up to 80% of their light output. Restoring them is as much a safety upgrade as a cosmetic one.

Pass your roadworthy

Foggy or yellowed lenses can cause a Queensland roadworthy inspection to fail. Before you sell or renew rego, restoration is a fast way to tick that box.

Long lasting results

We apply a 3 year ceramic coating to every headlight we restore. That's what keeps the result lasting years instead of months. DIY kits leave bare polycarbonate exposed.

Restoration vs Replacement

Why replace when you can restore?

New OEM headlights cost hundreds to thousands per side once you factor in parts, labour and programming. Professional restoration delivers comparable results for a fraction of the price.

Headlight replacement

  • OEM parts $500 to $2,000+ per side
  • Workshop labour on top
  • Programming required on some vehicles
  • New plastic will oxidise again without UV protection
  • Aftermarket units often lower quality than original
  • Days without your car

High Shine Club restoration

  • A fraction of the cost of replacement
  • Done at your home or workplace
  • About one hour total job time
  • 3 year ceramic coating applied, protects against re-oxidation
  • Results comparable to factory-new lenses
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Real Results

Before & after

Real Brisbane headlights, restored at the customer's door in about an hour.

Before — Headlight restoration After — Headlight restoration Before After
Before — Restored and coated After — Restored and coated Before After
Our Process

How we restore your headlights

There are no shortcuts in a professional restoration. Every stage is essential, and it's why ours stays clear and DIY kits don't.

Assessment and masking

We assess oxidation level and tape off all surrounding paintwork and trim to protect the car during sanding. No lazy masking.

Multi-stage wet sanding

We wet sand through multiple grits, starting coarser to remove the oxidised layer and finishing finer to prep for polishing. This is what DIY kits skip.

Machine compound polish

Using a machine polisher and cutting compound we remove all sanding marks and restore optical clarity. This produces the crystal clear result.

Final polish and refinement

A finishing polish brings the lens to maximum clarity and removes remaining micro-marks. We inspect under strong light before sealing.

3 year ceramic coating

This is what separates our restoration from every DIY kit. The coating bonds to the polycarbonate and protects against UV re-oxidation for years, not months.

Final inspection

Masking off, final wipe down, full inspection under light. We walk you through the result before we leave.

What Customers Say

Real Brisbane customers, real results

Every one of these is a real, unedited five-star review from our Google profile. 268 of them, averaging 5.0.

★★★★★
Jayden from High Shine Club did an outstanding job. My car was returned in pristine, showroom condition inside and out after the Showroom Detailing package. The attention to detail was next level, from the exterior finish to the interior and even the engine bay, it genuinely looks brand new. The service was completed in around four hours, and the mobile setup made it incredibly convenient for them to come to me. From the very beginning, Jayden and the team were highly communicative, clear during the booking process, professional with invoicing, and consistent throughout the entire job. I couldn’t be happier with the result and would absolutely recommend High Shine Club and Jayden to anyone looking for top-quality detailing.
Luke PalmerGoogle review · 2026
★★★★★
Zaak and his team were absolutely amazing. Our regular mobile detailer became so unreliable even when given our vehicle schedule 2 weeks in advance that we were forced to look elsewhere. The team at High Shine Club worked perfectly with our schedule of when our cars were at the office and barely went over the allocated time for a full detail. I've waited 12 months to leave this review as often businesses only impress initially but our quarterly details on the entire fleet have all gone perfectly also. I couldn't recommend this company more for any corporate client and have recently had my personal vehicle ceramic coated and was so impressed that I've included photos. Great young man running an impressive business!
Les WallaceGoogle review · 2026
★★★★★
The team at High Shine Club have done an absolutely brilliant job detailing my car. From initial contact, to sending quotes for their various packages, to phone conversations, to getting the job done, and finalizing payment on completion, to a follow up phone call from Zaak after the job was done — all a very organized, streamlined, easy and personal process. The staff take real pride in their craft, are well mannered and work very hard to ensure they do a perfect job. My car looks new again inside and out. Black as black again inside and a shine to beat all shines on the outside. I highly recommend the team at High Shine. An absolute pleasure to do business with them.
Shalene McKayGoogle review · 2026
★★★★★
I have what some would consider a substantial car collection, plus a fleet of work vehicles, I’ve used almost every mobile car detailing company on the market and none, I mean none are as detailed as Zak and his business, I’ve always reluctantly handed over the money disappointed that service they provided was not as expected nor value for money. It’s not easy running your own business and being hands on too, Zak is a master of entrepreneurship, likeable, genuine, sincere and professional across all aspects especially communication… go on book him and I guarantee you he won’t disappoint. Well done Zak, welcome back to do my cars anytime your available 😎
Michael StaskiewiczGoogle review · 2026
★★★★★
One word "Sublime" I had an accident, I had left a full glass bottle of rum in the front seat of my kia stinger on a very hot day .... and you can guess what happened, yes it cracked in half & all the rum soaked into the seat & onto the carpet underneath. I mopped it up best I could & carpet cleaned it twice but still the smell of rum was still there, yuk. Until Nathan from High Shine detailed my interior. Nathan did a fantastic job, no more rum smell at all, he worked his magic & all my leather interior hasn't looked this good since purchasing my car 7 years ago. Lee-Ann Colhoun Aegis Safety
Aegis SafetyGoogle review · 2026
★★★★★
My car was recently broken into and oil sprayed throughout, along with forensics dust from the qps and months of neglecting to clean my children occupied car. I booked in for an urgent detail, unfortunately due to time constraints it wasn't able to be completed the first go around (our office closes at 430), Zaak called to check in on how the clean went and I mentioned a couple of things that still needed cleaning and he was quick to send grace back out to complete the job as soon as they had the chance. These guys clearly pride themselves on customer satisfaction. I would use them again.
StephanieGoogle review · 2024
Common Questions

Headlight restoration FAQ

How long do restored headlights stay clear?

A professionally restored headlight with a ceramic coating applied afterwards typically stays clear for 2 to 3 years. The coating bonds to the lens and blocks UV from breaking down the polycarbonate again. Without it, bare plastic re-oxidises within weeks to months.

Is restoration worth it, or should I replace them?

Almost always worth restoring. New OEM headlights cost $500 to $2,000+ per side once you factor in parts, workshop labour and programming. Restoration delivers a comparable result for a fraction of the cost, done at your door in around an hour.

Can you restore headlights on any car?

Yes, we can restore polycarbonate lenses on virtually any make and model. If lenses are physically cracked or damaged beyond oxidation we'll let you know at the time of quote. For standard yellowing and fogging, restoration is almost always possible.

Do foggy headlights affect my roadworthy?

Yes, they can. Queensland roadworthy inspections cover lighting performance and lens condition. Severely deteriorated lenses can contribute to a failed inspection, so restoring beforehand is a smart move.

Why don't DIY kits work long-term?

Most skip the multi-stage wet sanding that removes the full oxidised layer, and none include a genuine ceramic coating. You polish the surface but leave microscopic defects and unprotected polycarbonate exposed to UV. It looks decent for a few weeks then re-yellows fast.

Do you service all Brisbane suburbs?

Yes. We cover all Brisbane suburbs, north side, south side, east, west and surrounds. Travel is built into your quote. We come to you wherever the car is parked.

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