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Bright, Clear Headlights Make Any Car Feel Like It Just Rolled off the Showroom Floor.
Ever notice how your headlights slowly lose their ability to shine? One day they’re bright and clear, and before you know it, they’re cloudy, yellowed, and casting weak beams that make night driving feel sketchy. It’s exactly why we created the original Headlight Restorer—and now, with advances in formulation, we’re proud to introduce Headlight Restorer IQ, a fast, smart, and easy way to restore crystal-clear headlight clarity.
Instead of spending hours fighting haze, this new formula achieves better results more easily. Think of it as your shortcut to headlights that look (and shine) like they just rolled off the lot.
How We Upgraded Headlight Restorer IQ
Headlight Restorer IQ builds on the legacy of our original Headlight Restorer with a brand-new formula and upgraded abrasives. The result? Clearer lenses, faster, and with less effort. Here’s the breakdown:
- Clearer lenses, faster. Our new adaptive abrasives start aggressively cutting away oxidation, then gradually refine themselves into a fine polish. That means fewer passes, less effort, and more clarity in less time.
- Restoration you can see and feel. Watch yellowed, hazy plastic transform back to smooth, glass-like clarity. Run your hand across the lens and feel that smooth finish.
- Flexible use. Going old-school with a hand pad? Great. Breaking out the polisher? Even better. Headlight Restorer IQ works with both, so it fits your detailing style.
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Looks + safety. Clear headlights don’t just make your car look good—they help your beams cut through the night so other drivers and pedestrians can see you and you can see them.
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What’s Up with Headlight Restorer IQ?
Headlight Restorer IQ builds upon the strengths of our original Headlight Restorer, enhancing them with upgraded abrasives and a smoother workflow. Here's the breakdown:
Feature: Abrasive Technology
Uses adaptive abrasives that shrink as you polish—fewer passes, smoother finish.
Feature: Time & Effort
Smarter abrasives = quicker clarity with less fatigue.
Feature: User Experience
Taking proven results to the next level, Headlight Restorer IQ refines what worked and delivers an upgraded experience with a hand polishing pad or a machine polisher.
Picture This…
It’s midnight on a back road. With foggy lenses, your beams scatter and become less visible. With Headlight Restorer IQ, the light is tight and focused, slicing through the dark. You feel safer, more in control—like your car is working with you, not against you.
Why It Matters
If you’re the type who notices every swirl mark, water bead, and reflection, you know the little details make the biggest difference. Headlights are one of those details—easy to ignore until they’re bad, but unforgettable once they’re right.
- Save time on your weekend detail.
- Turn heads with a sharp, clean look.
- Drive safer with beams that cut through the night.
Headlight Restorer IQ isn’t just another product on the shelf—it’s a smarter upgrade that makes your detail shine brighter, literally.
Maximize Your Headlight Shine with These Chemical Guys Essentials
For the best results, pair Headlight Restorer IQ with other Chemical Guys favorites:
- For Prep & Clean: Speed Wipe Quick Detailer or Synthetic Quick Detailer
- For Protection & Sealing: HydroView Ceramic Glass Cleaner & Coating, Jet Seal Sealant, HydroBlitz Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax, Butter Wet Wax
- For Tools & Application: Premium Grade Microfiber Applicators, Hex Logic Hand Pad, TORQ X Random Orbital Polisher for stubborn haze
Brighten Up, Drive Safe
Dim, yellow headlights don’t just make your car look tired—they can make night driving dangerous. Headlight Restorer IQ gets your lenses crystal clear in less time, so your car looks sharp, your beams cut through the dark, and you stay safe on the road. Shine on, and happy detailing!
Here are some frequently asked questions:
What is Headlight Restorer IQ?
Headlight Restorer IQ is a smart, easy-to-use solution designed to restore clarity to cloudy, yellowed, or oxidized headlights and other vehicle lenses. It uses advanced adaptive abrasives that start strong to cut through oxidation, then refine themselves as you polish to leave behind a smooth, crystal-clear finish.
What makes Headlight Restorer IQ different from other products?
Unlike traditional polishes, Headlight Restorer IQ features adaptive abrasive technology — the polishing particles break down as you work them, giving you a dual action: aggressive cutting power up front and a fine finishing polish as you go.
What surfaces can I use it on?
Headlight Restorer IQ isn’t just for headlights. It’s safe and effective on most exterior automotive plastics, including taillights, turn signals, fog lights, and clear plastic trim.
How do I use Headlight Restorer IQ?
- Start by thoroughly cleaning the headlight or lens to remove surface dirt and grime.
- Apply 3–6 small dots of product onto a hand or machine polishing pad.
- Work the polish into the lens using overlapping circular motions. Continue until the polish turns clear.
- Wipe away any residue with a clean microfiber towel.
For stubborn or heavily oxidized headlights, repeat the process until clarity is restored.
Do I need a machine polisher?
Nope! You can get great results with just a hand applicator pad and some elbow grease. That said, if you want faster, more professional-level results, a dual-action or rotary polisher paired with Headlight Restorer IQ will get the job done even quicker.
Will it remove deep scratches or severe damage?
Headlight Restorer IQ is designed to tackle yellowing, hazing, and light oxidation. For headlights with very deep scratches or severe surface damage, additional prep (such as wet sanding) may be required before polishing.
Is it safe to use on all headlights?
Yes — Headlight Restorer IQ is formulated for clear plastic headlights and exterior automotive lenses. Always test a small, inconspicuous spot first, and avoid using it on painted or glass surfaces.
If you’ve got questions or just want to see how simple it is to get clearer, safer headlights, watch this video:
