Nicko-Light Restoration

10/15/2026

The weather is starting to cool off and my mobile days are going to come to an and soon. I'm still scheduling availability! Back to back days, I have done 3rd generation (2007-2011) Honda CRV's that had severe headlight oxidation and hazing over. Both of them came out looking like the headlight assemblies had been replaced with new ones. I'll be the first to admit that I'm really good at what I do, but the thought that crossed my mind was if my vehicle had headlights that were this cloudy, I would want them to look new again, too.

I was able to knock each of these out in about an hour and a half from start to finish. Having the right tools and 300+ cars over 5 years worth of experience makes the difference. You won't get clarity anywhere close to this with that $40 kit on the shelf at your local auto parts or big box store. The guys at the AAA auto care center or Walmart auto center that charge $80 are just going to clean the oxidation off and do a quick polish. They'll look good again for about 6 months before they begin to haze over again because they used a cheap clear coat that's now flaking away.

With a full restoration like I do, I sand to get down to good original polycarbonate and remove all the blemishes and scratches, then wet sand it to a 5000 grit finish, followed by polishing with a headlight specific compound, and finished with multiple layers of a self-leveling UV resistant clear coat that fills in all the micro cracks, dries to the touch in 10 minutes while fully curing to a ultra hard coating in 24 hours. The result is a crystal clear headlight that will last for years to come. I fully guarantee clarity for a minimum of 3 years, and will redo them at no cost if my restoration fails before then.

You avoid the high cost of OEM replacement lenses (or even cheaper knockoffs) and the shop fees to install them, plus giving up access to your vehicle to someone else for a day. You'll get to keep the factory original lenses without any disassembly, I come to you when it's convenient for you, and it only takes 2 hours?
I guess the real question is why haven't you scheduled me yet?!

09/26/2026

New work I've done. I'm having issues crossposting between my Instagram and page right now. 🤷‍♂️

02/04/2026

I'm happy to announce that I have an indoor space to provide my services and am now able to do headlight restorations year-round! I am able to schedule appointments as soon as Tuesday, February 10th. Contact me to get you on the calendar!

01/18/2026

Potential Big News in the works right now! I'm working on securing an indoor space with a detailer to take my headlight restorations from seasonal/mobile to year-round and having a physical location. I get asked about doing them all year, and I hate having to tell people I can only do them when the weather is warmer. If all goes as planned, I'm hoping to start scheduling people during the first week of February. Keep an eye out for more updates!

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07/25/2025

It's time to share a couple of Honda CRVs that were suffering from clear coat haze and failure. The newer CRV wasn't too bad, but the headlights definitely needed a refresh. The older CRV was in way worse shape, with the clear coat completely worn away from the edges of the lenses and multiple scratches across the entire front. My restoration process brought both sets of lenses back to like new condition and will provide clarity and better nighttime visibility for many more years.

If your headlights are beginning to haze over like the first CRV, it's better to get ahead of them before they become completely cloudy and start really hindering your vision at night. It takes a while to happen, so you may not realize how much you can't see. Contact me to schedule your restoration appointment and bring your vehicle's headlights back to factory new condition.

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07/22/2025

Im probably going to be doing a bit of a photo dump over the next few days. I've got a bunch of before and after pictures from the headlights I've restored over the past couple of months that haven't made it onto my page yet. Some of these photos really don't do justice to the quality of the restoration, but it's still crazy how much of a difference it makes having clear headlights looks on a vehicle.

If your headlights are cloudy, yellowed, hazy, or anything but crystal clear, get a hold of me to schedule an appointment and I'll make your headlights look as good as the day it left the factory. Don't get cheap aftermarket replacements! They don't have a quality clear coat on them and will be just as hazy as before within a year. Keep your OEM headlight assemblies, and after my restoration process, which includes a UV resistant clear coating, you'll have excellent clarity and nighttime visibility for years to come!

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07/18/2025

It's been a while since I've shared any pictures of the restored headlights that I've completed over the last couple of months, but that doesn't mean I haven't been out there still grinding away. Sometimes life gets in the way, and some of the little details fall by the wayside.

I've been looking for new and alternative ways to advertise the service that I provide, without having to spend a ton of money. In the past, I was able to create a listing on Facebook Marketplace, but they've put a stop to it this year. Word of mouth and sharing photos on here have been my main drivers of business revenue this year, and it's created some opportunities, but so far, I'm at about 50% of where I was last year. I've created a logo for my business, and I'm looking into digital billboard advertisements, but most are cost prohibitive with my budget. If they would get me a reasonable return on investment, I'd definitely pursue it, but I'd have do 4-5 cars a week instead of the 1 or 2 every other week I'm at now in order for that to happen.

I know that what I provide is far and above the best headlight restoration in the area, and the value that it bring is well worth it over the cost of replacement headlight assemblies and the labor involved to install them. I just need to find a way to expand my outreach and customer base. It's a work in progress, and I know that it'll break through eventually.

In the meantime, stay tuned for more updates, pictures, and posts. I truly appreciate all the people who have shared my posts and everyone who has contacted me to restore their vehicles. Thanks for everything!

06/14/2025

The Reserve puts together this great event every year and with the new club opening up and the ability to fit so many more people, it should be the largest one yet. In order to show support for the military community, I will be donating some Headlight restoration jobs to the club to raffle and/or auction off with the proceeds going to the Veterans tournament. They have a $200 value, and includes me traveling to their location.

Also, for every headlight restoration I do between now and the Veterans Tournament, I will donate 10% of the cost, or $20, towards the tournament as well. For more information contact Tony Nickolite

We Now Have The Room To Offer This Event For ALL First Responders As Well As All Of Our Military Players!!
July 12th 12pm
$0 Buy-In

04/22/2025

Hondas are going to ensure my restoration business is going to keep going until the sun absorbs the earth, or whenever I decide I don't want to do it any longer. This 2013 Honda Fit wasn't nearly as bad as the red one I did last week, but the before and after pictures highlight the difference it makes in appearance. Not only was this dealer happy with how it turned out, but he was able to increase the resale value, which makes a huge difference to his bottom line and profit margin.

Are you selling a vehicle and want to grab the attention of a potential buyer while maximizing your profit? Contact me for a headlight restoration and I will come to you and make that car look great, turn heads, sell faster, and for more money. Don't miss out on added value, looks, and safety!

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04/22/2025

Sometimes, it's just one headlight that needs a restoration, like this 2012 GMC Acadia. After a collision, only one of these headlights was replaced by insurance, and it really showed the difference between the age and wear and tear that the original headlight on the passenger side had endured. After my restoration process, they both look the same again!

Does your car have mismatched headlights like these were? Are they both showing their age and could use a good restoration to like new again? I can help them look great and improve night-time visibility and safety for a fraction of the cost of replacement headlights. Get a hold of me to book your appointment and I'll come to you when you're available! Time slots are filling up fast now that we're having warmer weather.

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