How to Find the Right Headlight Lens for Your Car: Chassis Codes Explained
19 September 2026Why Do Headlights Turn Yellow in the UAE and Oman? Causes and Fixes
19 September 2026
Short answer: headlight polishing in the UAE usually costs about AED 30–200 but often only lasts months. A replacement lens cover costs about AED 100–1,200 per side (most are AED 100–700) and gives a like-new result that lasts years. A complete new headlight assembly often costs from AED 800 to several thousand dirhams on premium cars.
Cost comparison (UAE, per headlight)
| Option | Typical cost | How long it lasts | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restoration / polishing | About AED 30–200 (deal sites and garages) | Often a few months in the Gulf climate | Light surface haze on the outside only |
| Lens cover replacement | About AED 100–1,200 per side for the part (Lalogo prices), plus fitting if you use a garage | Years, with a new UV coating | Deep yellowing, pitting, cracks, stone chips |
| New headlight assembly | From about AED 800 to several thousand AED | Years | Broken housing, electronics or mounting tabs |
Prices are indicative and vary by car model, headlight type (halogen, xenon, LED or matrix) and garage.
When is polishing enough?
Polishing works when the haze is only on the outer surface and the lens is not cracked. Because it removes the remaining factory UV coating, the lens must be sealed with a good UV clear coat afterwards, otherwise it yellows again quickly in UAE and Oman sunlight.
When should you replace the lens cover?
- The lens is yellow or cloudy on the inside, which polishing cannot reach.
- The lens is cracked or chipped, or moisture gets inside the headlight.
- The headlight has already been polished several times and the plastic is thin or wavy.
- The housing, projector and bulbs still work, so a whole new assembly would be wasted money.
When do you need a complete headlight?
Choose a full assembly if the housing is broken, mounting tabs have snapped, the reflector is burnt or peeling, or the LED modules or electronics have failed.
How long does lens replacement take?
An experienced technician can replace a lens cover in about 1–2 hours per headlight: remove the headlight, warm it to soften the old sealant, remove the old lens, clean the channel and seal the new lens. Read our step-by-step installation guide.
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