One of the first questions we get from Denver drivers is simple: how much does it cost? The short answer is that professional headlight restoration at Headlight Boost starts at $99 for both headlights, and that price includes everything, no add-ons, no surprise fees.
Here is the full breakdown of what you get, why the price is what it is, and how it stacks up against the alternatives.
What Is Included in the $99 Starting Price
Every restoration we perform includes the complete process, not a partial treatment:
- Multi-stage wet sanding — We work through multiple grits to remove the oxidized layer and all surface scratches. This is the step most budget services skip or rush.
- Machine polishing — A dual-action polisher with professional cutting and finishing compounds restores optical clarity to the lens.
- Professional-grade UV ceramic coating — Applied to both lenses at the end of every job. This is what makes the results last 2–3 years instead of 3–6 months.
- Mobile service — We come to your home, office, or anywhere your car is parked in the Denver Metro area. No drop-off, no waiting at a shop.
The $99 price covers both headlights on most standard vehicles. Some larger vehicles or severely damaged lenses may be priced slightly higher, which is why we ask for a photo before quoting.
How Denver Headlight Restoration Pricing Compares
Context matters when evaluating any service price. Here is how restoration compares to the alternatives Denver drivers typically consider:
- Professional restoration (both headlights): $99–$150
- DIY kit from AutoZone or O'Reilly: $15–$40, but results typically last 3–6 months in Colorado's UV environment
- Aftermarket headlight assembly (per side, parts only): $80–$250
- OEM headlight assembly (per side, parts only): $200–$600
- Dealer replacement (per side, parts and labor): $400–$800
For a pair of headlights, you are looking at $800–$1,600 at a dealership versus $99–$150 for professional restoration. And in the vast majority of cases, the visual result is identical, because the damage is surface-level oxidation, not structural damage to the housing.
Why Colorado Prices Are What They Are
Denver's high altitude means 20–25% more UV radiation than coastal cities, and over 300 sunny days per year. That UV environment is harder on headlight lenses than almost anywhere else in the country, which means more thorough surface preparation and a higher-grade UV coating are necessary to get results that actually hold up.
A $15 kit from the auto parts store will not cut it in Colorado. The wax-based coatings included in consumer kits degrade within months at this altitude. Professional-grade ceramic coatings, applied correctly over a properly prepared surface, are what deliver 2–3 year longevity here.
What Happens If You Wait
Headlight oxidation is progressive. A lens that is lightly yellowed today will be significantly more degraded in 12–18 months. The deeper the oxidation penetrates into the polycarbonate, the more aggressive the sanding required to remove it, and in severe cases, some damage cannot be fully reversed.
Restoration is also a safety issue. Severely oxidized headlights can reduce light output by up to 80%, which directly affects your visibility on dark Colorado roads and highways.
Get a Quote in About an Hour
Text us a photo of your headlights to (720) 720-4910 and we will give you an accurate quote, usually within the hour. We serve the entire Denver Metro area and typically have same-day or next-day availability.
