The headlights of the car serve an important purpose during night driving. However, yellowing of the headlamp case may pose a problem. Find out how much you need to pay to clean the stained part of the head light.
Cost of Cleaning
In the Philippines, the cleaning price for car headlights starts at Php 250 in most auto detailing shops. Some car wash centers also offer the service with a similar price rate.
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Depending on the size, model and make of the car, the rates may go higher than the average price.
Procedure Steps
These are the basic procedures done to remove headlight stains, clouding and yellowing:
- The headlights are initially cleaned with soap and water
- Physical removal of contaminants will follow
- Application of the oxidation remover will be next
- Later, the headlights undergo buffing to even out the surface and remove the cloudy effect
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Are sealed beams good for headlight cleaning? Usually, these lamps are made of glass surfaces. They are sealed hence you cannot really do anything about having cloudy and yellowish inner parts.
Shops With Headlamp Cleaning Service
You can go to the nearest car wash center and ask for the service. However, auto detailing shops have a more appropriate tools to remove the yellow staining of the lamps.
Some hardware and auto stores carry creams and chemicals that can remove the the cloudy appearance of the head light.
How Long is The Service
Most of the time, it takes only about 30 minutes to 1 hour to remove the headlight stains. You may also bundle the service with a general car wash or detailing service.
Causes of Headlight Yellowing
The yellow part or the cloudy appearance of headlights is due to oxidation. The polycarbonate material of the lamp is exposed to UV rays which then results to micro cracks and tarnishing. Some possible causes may be due to physical scratches from other surfaces.
References: TouchstoneMobile