Canberra · ACT
Cloudy headlights —
crystal clear in 90 minutes.
Mobile in 90 minutes. UV-sealed for 5+ years.
Cloudy yellow headlights cut your night-driving visibility by up to 70%. Mobile restoration in 90 minutes. Crystal-clear factory finish, UV-sealed with the same aviation-grade clearcoat used on aircraft windscreens — lasts five years.
From $149 · Typically 1/10th the cost of new lens assemblies
What we fix
Damage we see every week
If it's on this list, there's a high chance we can restore it without replacement — and at a fraction of the cost.
- Yellow oxidised polycarbonate lenses
- Cloudy hazy headlight covers
- Surface crazing and frosting
- Uneven oxidation between left and right
- Light pitting from road debris
- Cloudy fog lights and indicators
- Failed DIY restoration kit residue
- Single-side damage (one yellowed, one clear)
Process
Quote. Restore. Protect.
- 01
Wet sand
Progressive grits — 400, 600, 1500, 2500, 3000 — strip the oxidised surface back to clear polycarbonate. No shortcuts.
- 02
Polish
Optical-grade cutting compound restores full clarity to the lens. The surface is mirror-clean before any clearcoat goes on.
- 03
UV clearcoat
2-part aviation-grade clearcoat applied — bonds chemically to the polycarbonate and seals UV out. The same product used on aircraft windscreens.
- 04
Cure & verify
30-minute cure, light-output check on both sides, hand-back. Door-to-driveway in 90 minutes total.
Why it happens
Why your headlights yellow in Canberra
Modern headlight lenses are polycarbonate plastic, factory-coated with a thin UV-resistant film. Canberra's UV intensity strips that film in 4–7 years. Once gone, the bare polycarbonate oxidises rapidly — yellowing, hazing, and eventually crazing into a frosted finish. The damage is purely on the surface. Underneath, the lens is perfectly clear.
Read: why does leather crack?UV strips the factory coating
ACT UV exposure removes the polycarbonate factory clearcoat in 4–7 years. The base plastic underneath has no protection of its own.
Bare polycarbonate oxidises
Once the coating is gone, oxygen and UV attack the plastic itself — yellow first, then hazy, then crazed and frosted at the surface.
50–70% less light
Yellowed lenses cut night-time light reach by up to 70% compared to factory-fresh, increasing reaction time to wildlife, pedestrians and cyclists.
Roadworthy / pink-slip risk
Failed light-output testing is one of the most common ACT vehicle inspection failures. A $99 restoration is the cheapest way to pass.
Insurance implications
Visibility-failure incidents on poorly maintained headlights can affect liability assessment in night-time accidents. Documented restoration helps.
Pre-purchase resale
Yellowed headlights drop 5–8 years off the perceived age of a vehicle. A $149 restoration before listing typically returns $500–$1,500 in higher offers.
Pricing
From $149 —
no surprises.
Standard pair restoration is $149 — the entry-level mobile service in Canberra. Heavily oxidised or crazed lenses run $249–$399 because they need extended sanding through the worst of the surface damage. Single-headlight jobs (one yellowed, one clear) are negotiated at roughly 60% of the pair price.
Read the full Canberra pricing guide- Standard headlight pair$149–$249
- Heavy oxidation / crazing$249–$399
- Single headlight (one-side)On quote (~60% of pair)
Service area
Mobile across every Canberra suburb
Why it matters who you choose
Most Canberra customers don't realise until the quote arrives that the national brand they just rang is a franchise — with franchise fees, a call centre and a variable local operator.
Franchise network
The usual experience
- Franchise fees passed to clients
- You deal with a call centre — not your technician
- Quality varies by individual franchisee
- Generic national products and processes
- Response time depends on territory operator
Canberra Leather
Independent. Local. Accountable.
- No franchise overhead — independent pricing
- Speak directly with your technician
- 15+ years of combined leather restoration experience
- Geist Certified — professional-grade system
- Same-day response guaranteed (Mon–Fri)
We reply within 2 business hours.
Every time.
Leather damage doesn't wait and neither should you. Every photo quote request receives a detailed response within 2 business hours during our operating hours — Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. No call centres. No ticket systems. Direct from your technician.
Operating hours: Mon–Fri · 8:30 – 5:30 · Sat–Sun closed
Send a photo now →5+ years with the UV-sealed system we use. DIY kits and most mechanic-shop restorations typically fail within 6–12 months because they don't include a real UV-resistant topcoat — they wax-polish the surface and the oxidation comes straight back.
Yes — restored headlights with clear lenses pass standard light-output testing. We do a visibility check before hand-back so you know the result before you leave.
Yes — most headlight jobs are done at your home, workplace or driveway in 90 minutes. We bring everything we need in the van.
Yes — same process, same per-pair pricing regardless of vehicle size. LandCruisers, Hilux, Pajero, vans and light-truck headlights are routine work.
If the lens is severely cracked, has internal moisture damage, or has a delaminated reflector inside, restoration won't fix it — that's a replacement job. We'll always tell you up front from the photo.
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Quotes from photos are accurate, fast and obligation-free. Mon–Fri, 8:30 – 5:30. We reply within 2 business hours — your message goes directly to the technician.
5.0·17 five star Google reviews100% satisfaction guarantee
If you're not satisfied with the result, we return and fix it — no charge, no argument. 15+ years of combined leather experience backs every job we take on.
What happens next
After you send your photo —
here's exactly what to expect.
- Step 01
Within 2 business hours
You'll receive a detailed reply from your technician — not a call centre — with an honest assessment and written quote.
- Step 02
You confirm the booking
If the quote works for you, we lock in a time that suits. Mobile visit to your home or workplace.
- Step 03
Job done, same visit
Most repairs are completed in a single 3–5 hour visit. No second trips, no parts on order.
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