Headlight Restoration in McHenry, IL

One Visit.
Headlights, Years Younger.

Foggy, yellowed headlights make night driving harder and make the whole car look older. We restore them in one visit for $99 a set, seal them with UV protection, and back them with a lifetime guarantee.

IDA Certified Detailer
Decade+ serving McHenry County
Family-run, local McHenry shop
440+ five-star Google reviews
Is This You?

Cloudy headlights? One visit fixes it.

One flat price, no surprises. If they cloud again, we make it right.

1

Book online

Most restorations take 1–2 hours.

2

We restore and seal

Wet-sanded, machine polished and sealed with UV-resistant protection.

3

You see the road again

Clear headlights, backed by our lifetime guarantee.

Real Results

See The Difference For Yourself.

Before and after headlight restoration in McHenry, IL by Unicorn Details -- foggy yellowed lens fully restored to clear like new

Same headlight, one visit -- no replacement, no shortcuts, just the restoration done right.

Watch: Cloudy To Clear

A real restoration, start to finish.

These headlights on a 2015 Honda CR-V were dull and yellowed. One visit later, they're clear again, and they're covered by the same lifetime guarantee as every headlight restoration we do.

Not Sure If Yours Can Be Saved?

Try the 30-second water test.

Spray it. If it clears, we can fix it.

Spray the lens with a hose or spray bottle and look at it while it's wet. If the haze clears up and the plastic looks glassy again, that's a great sign — the damage is on the surface, and wet-sanding and polishing will bring it back to like-new. If it stays cloudy even soaking wet, the oxidation has likely gone deeper into the lens, and polishing alone won't get you all the way there — though it usually still helps.

Not sure what you're looking at? Take our quick service quiz or send us a photo and we'll tell you honestly whether restoration is the right fix.

  • Lens clears up and looks glassy when wet
  • Yellowing or haze, but no deep pitting
  • Housing and lens are intact, just UV-damaged
  • Headlight looks dull or cloudy and dims your low beams
Foggy, yellowed headlight before headlight restoration McHenry IL service by Unicorn Details

This is the kind of UV oxidation the water test above is built for.

Built To Last

Why our headlight restoration McHenry service holds up.

Full wet-sanding, not a quick buff

We remove the oxidized layer completely instead of masking it, so the clarity actually lasts.

UV-resistant sealant

Most restorations cloud back up in months because the sealant doesn't actually block UV. Ours does.

Backed by a lifetime guarantee

If it clouds again, we make it right for as long as you own the vehicle — no fine print.

One of two IDA-Certified shops in the county

Detailer Skills Verified through documented training and testing — a credential earned, not bought.

The Price

One flat price, no surprises.

Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee

Most headlight restorations look great for a few months, then cloud right back up — because the sealant used doesn't actually block UV. Ours does. If your restored headlights cloud again, we make it right for as long as you own the vehicle.

How It Works

Straight talk, then straight to work.

1

Try the water test

Spray the lens. If it clears up wet, you're a great candidate — or just call and we'll tell you honestly.

2

Book your restoration

Online, by call, or text — $99 a set, no separate estimate needed.

3

Drop it off in McHenry

Most sets are done in 1–2 hours, while you wait or run errands.

4

Drive out with brighter headlights

Wet-sanded, polished, and sealed — backed by our lifetime guarantee.

From Actual Customers

What McHenry County drivers say.

★★★★★

"His detailing skills are top notch and he's a super nice guy. He will give you honest estimates and not try to upsell you. Recently he did a paint correction... and it turned out great."

— Jay Singh, Google Review
★★★★★

"I appreciate that cars are hand washed making sure every inch is sparkly clean. No water marks, no streaks, just a beautiful shine."

— Shannon Binford, Google Review
★★★★★

"They communicated every step of the way, they gave me options and I was able to have my car done quickly and pick it up at the time that they had promised."

— Colleen Blankenhorn, Google Review
Common questions

Headlight restoration questions, answered straight.

How much does headlight restoration cost?

$99 for a set of two, backed by a lifetime guarantee.

How long does a headlight restoration last?

If your restored headlights cloud again, we make it right for as long as you own the vehicle. We finish every set with a UV-resistant sealant, which is why the results hold up.

How long does it take?

Most sets are done in 1 to 2 hours, so you can wait or run errands.

Can every headlight be restored?

Most can. Spray the lens with water. If it clears up and looks glassy while wet, the damage is on the surface and restoration will bring it back. If it stays cloudy even when soaking wet, the damage goes deeper. Polishing usually still helps, but it may not make the lens fully clear. Send us a photo and we'll tell you honestly.

Why do headlights turn yellow?

Most modern headlight lenses are plastic with a factory UV coating. Sun exposure wears that coating down over time, and the plastic underneath oxidizes and yellows.

Ready to See
Clearly Again?

Headlight restoration McHenry, IL drivers can book today, plus Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and the surrounding area. Browse our full services menu to pair it with anything else your car needs.