To help we have answer`s to
the questions people have
asked us regarding headlight
repair & restoration. If you
have any questions be sure
to ask.
Skippy`s will write all your
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What
causes my headlights to get
oxidized & hazy?
UV sunlight, Inside bulb,
exhaust fumes, road debris.
Is it possible to
refurbish car headlamps?
Yes of course but most
dealers don`t want you to
know.
Is there a
alternative to buying
expensive headlight units?
Yes
reconditioned the
ones you currently have.
Is the foggy
appearance coming from the
inside of the lens cover?
No but sometimes it can be
condensation.
How long will the
restoration cleaning take?
Typically around 90 minutes
but can take much longer.
Will my headlights
stay looking new?
Yes as long as you follow
our instructions after
having your headlights
restored.
What is ceramic
coating & how does it work?
Ceramic coating acts like a
barrier that's protects
headlamps from the
sun & other factors.
Will my viewing
distance increase at night?
Light output can increase by
up to 30% due to having
clearer lenses.
What improvement can
i except after the
restoration?
As good as having new
headlight units fitted.
Can my van
headlights be restored as
well?
Yes we renew van & car
headlight lenses.
Any new MOT rules
regarding headlights?
Not enough light output can
cause a advisory or even
fail your MOT.
Do
the headlights have to be
removed for the restoration?
Not for the restoration, but
for resealing the headlight
it does.
Is it safe to drive
with oxidized headlamps?
Oxidized
headlights endangers you &
your
family's safety.
What are the white
spots on my headlights?
Car wash places use FTAA25,
a Acid Based Alloy wheel
cleaner liquid which is very
acidic on plastic
headlights.
Should
i buy a used car that has
cloudy & hazy headlights?
Skippy says no. It could be
a MOT failure or it can put
you in danger by driving in
the dark.
Headlight
restoration kit?
Seeing the cost of buying a
decent restoration kit & the
time it takes doing it
yourself not forgetting you
may burn through or make
your headlights even worse.
Its better & safer to leave
it to the experts.
Just
installed new headlight
bulbs & still cant see the
on coming road any ideas?
Check if your
headlamps outer lens are
clear. No matter which bulbs
you install if your lens are
cloudy & hazy it will act as
a barrier & the light will
not penetrate through the
lens.
My
new 2 year old car has
circles in the middle of the
headlight? Modern HID, Led and Xenon
bulbs give out a lot of heat
which will leave heat
circles
in the inside of
the headlights lens.
Questions On Headlight Seal
Why
has my headlights got water
in them?
Headlights seal which
surrounds the housing has
broken away or has come
apart.
How
to fix headlights with
moisture in inside?
Best way is to reseal the
headlight to stop the
moisture getting any worse.
Will
condensation in the
headlight affect the
electrics? Yes it
can cause electric shorts &
maybe blow a fuse or two.
Is
condensation a MOT failure?
Yes it is. If it distorts the
beam pattern of the light
output.
Dangers
of water in the headlights?
A
single drop of water can
shatter a hot bulb.
Condensation will cause
corrosion of the terminals
in the connector.
My
headlights on my 1 year old
car has misted?
Maybe a design fault please
ask your car dealership for
further information.
How
did bugs & insects get into
my headlamps?
Please check your headlight
housing for any openings &
holes.