Fixing Foggy Headlights Before the Rego Check (Mar 2026)

Living in Aus, our cars take an absolute beating. By the time Autumn rolls around, those headlights have spent all summer baking in 40 degree heat. That yellow haze is actually the factory clear coat failing. Most people reckon they can just wipe it off, but trust me, you've gotta get stuck in with some sandpaper if you want a result that actually lasts more than a week. I once had a bloke bring in a 200 series Cruiser that had been out in the Pilbara for three years, the lights were so far gone they looked like they'd been sandblasted. Took me two hours, but we got 'em back to showroom spec.

Right, so that's the gist of it. Don't rush the sanding, protect your paint, and for heaven's sake, put some UV protection on at the end. It's an easy Saturday morning job that'll make your car look heaps better and actually let you see where you're going when you're driving home from the pub in the dark. Give it a crack!