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Mobile service · Yonkers & Westchester

Restore clarity.
Lock in protection
at your driveway.

Full ceramic shield package — wet sand, machine polish, and pro-grade ceramic coating on every job. One flat price with a 2-year clarity guarantee the wipe-on kits can't touch.

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  • $70Flat rate, per pair — all-in
  • 90 minAverage job time
  • 2 yrCeramic guarantee
Professional-grade abrasives & ceramic coatings
6-stage wet-sand progression (600 → 4000)
Written 2-year clarity guarantee
Yonkers · Westchester · Riverdale
Why Empire City

Not a wipe-on kit. Not a 15‑minute buff.

Every gas-station "headlight cleaner" and $20 kit from the auto parts store fails the same way — they hide oxidation for six weeks, then it comes back worse. We go further, because the finish has to survive Yonkers winters, Bronx River Parkway sun, and everything in between.

01

We correct, then protect

Wipe-on kits skip correction entirely — they just cover the yellow with a temporary gloss. We wet-sand through 6 progressive grits, machine polish the lens back to optical clarity, then bond a real UV coating on top.

02

2-year clarity guarantee

Every job is backed in writing. If your lenses haze within 24 months of coating, we come back and re-do them. No arguments, no fine print, no "wear and tear" clause.

03

Your driveway. Your schedule.

We come to you — home, work, apartment lot. No taking a day off to sit in a shop waiting room. Ninety minutes and your car looks factory-new again.

Services & Pricing

One package. Everything included.

No confusing tiers, no upsells, no bait price. Every customer gets the full ceramic shield restoration for one flat price — the same coating other shops charge $150+ for.

Ceramic Shield
The Full Package

Ceramic Shield Restoration

$70flat, per pair

Full correction plus professional-grade ceramic coating. The finish that outlasts the car payment — for the price other shops charge for a wipe-on.

  • Full 6-grit wet sand progression (600 → 4000)
  • Cut & finish machine polish (two-stage)
  • Professional-grade ceramic UV coating
  • Automotive-grade paint & trim masking
  • Edge and trim detail work
  • Written 2-year clarity guarantee
  • We come to you — driveway, work, or apartment lot
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Add-ons: Severely oxidized lens +$20 each · Third or fourth lens (SUV/truck fogs) +$25 each · Travel outside 10 miles of Yonkers +$1/mile.

The Process

Seven stages. Every job.

  1. 1

    Inspect & document

    Photograph your headlights, note oxidation severity, confirm if any add-ons apply.

  2. 2

    Mask & protect

    Automotive-grade tape shields your paint and trim from any abrasive.

  3. 3

    Progressive wet sand

    Six grit stages — 600, 800, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 — each fully removing the previous stage's marks.

  4. 4

    Machine polish

    Wool cutting pad, then foam finishing pad. Compound then polish. This is where optical clarity comes back.

  5. 5

    Surface prep

    Isopropyl wipe-down. The lens has to be chemically clean before coating — this step is why other jobs fail.

  6. 6

    Ceramic bond

    Professional ceramic coating applied and leveled. Bonds to the polycarbonate for a true UV barrier.

  7. 7

    Cure & final check

    Cure under shade. Final inspection under LED light. Handoff with a written care card.

The Guarantee

Two years. In writing.

Every job comes with a signed guarantee: if your lenses cloud, haze, or yellow within 24 months of the coating date, we come back and restore them. Free. Once.

Covers UV oxidation and clarity loss. Does not cover physical damage (rock chips, cracks, curb strikes) or clouding caused by internal moisture ingress from a broken housing seal — those are hardware failures we can't fix with a coating.

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Meet the owner

I'm Juan. This is my shop.

Born and raised in Yonkers. I started Empire City Headlight Co. after watching too many neighbors get quoted $400+ for new headlight assemblies when their lenses just needed real restoration — not the $12 wipe-on kit from the parts store that quits after six weeks.

Every job I take is owner-operated. You're not handing your car off to a rotating crew — the person who quoted you is the same person doing the sanding, the polish, and the ceramic seal in your driveway. I bring automotive-grade tape, drop mats, and my own power — nothing gets on your paint, your driveway, or your neighbor's lawn.

  • Yonkers native. I know the parkways and the winters.
  • Automotive-grade tape & drop mats on every job. Your paint and driveway stay clean.
  • Written 2-year clarity guarantee on every job — no upsell required.
  • Cash, card, tap-to-pay, Zelle, or Cash App. Deposits optional.
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What neighbors say

Real Yonkers & Westchester customers.

★★★★★

"I've had a $30 kit done at a shop before — it looked good for maybe two months. Empire City did my Accord in an hour in my driveway. Six months in, still crystal clear."

— M. Rodriguez · Yonkers, 2013 Honda Accord
★★★★★

"Showed up when he said he would, laid down a mat so nothing got on my driveway, and walked me through what he was doing. Fair price and a written guarantee. Worth every dollar."

— J. Patel · Bronxville, 2016 Toyota Highlander
★★★★★

"Was going to buy new headlight assemblies for $400 each. He restored both for a flat $70 with the full ceramic coating and they look factory. Nobody else in Yonkers is doing real ceramic at that price."

— A. Nguyen · Riverdale, 2011 Nissan Altima
FAQ

The questions we get most.

Don't see yours? Text us at (914) 318-6425.

How long does a job take?

60 to 90 minutes for a standard sedan pair. SUVs with heavier oxidation or 4-lens setups can run 2 hours. We book jobs with buffer time so we're never rushing your finish.

How long will it actually last?

Every job includes the professional-grade ceramic UV coating — that's 2+ years of clarity, backed in writing. If your lenses haze inside 24 months, we come back and redo them free.

The reason wipe-on kits from the parts store fail so fast is they never remove the oxidation underneath. We do, every time — 6 wet-sand stages before the coating even goes on.

Do you come to apartments and parking lots?

Yes. Driveway, apartment complex lot, workplace lot, street parking — anywhere with a stable spot and enough shade for the coating to cure. If the lot has posted restrictions, we can meet at a nearby location instead.

What if it rains?

We reschedule at no charge. The ceramic coating needs a dry, controlled environment for the first 30 minutes of cure time. Light overcast is fine — active rain isn't.

What if my headlights are cracked or leaking?

Restoration corrects surface oxidation on polycarbonate lenses. If the housing seal has failed and moisture is getting inside, or the lens itself is cracked, that's a hardware issue that needs a replacement assembly. We'll tell you honestly during inspection.

How do you take payment?

Card, tap-to-pay, cash, Zelle, or Cash App. Card readers work in the driveway. Deposits for scheduling are optional — most first-time customers pay on completion.

What areas do you serve?

Yonkers, Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, and Riverdale (Bronx) with no travel charge. Anywhere else in Westchester or the Bronx: $1/mile beyond 10 miles from Yonkers.

How aftercare works

Do not wash the car for 48 hours after ceramic. After that, normal washing is fine — avoid automated brush washes for the first two weeks. We include a written care card with every job.

Book a Restoration

Tell us about your car.

We'll text back within 2 hours (usually much sooner) with an exact quote and available windows. No spam, no follow-up nagging.

How booking works

  1. 1
    Send the form. Or text (914) 318-6425 if you'd rather skip typing.
  2. 2
    We text back within 2 hours. With an exact quote and 2–3 available windows.
  3. 3
    You pick a time. Confirm the address (home, work, apartment lot — anywhere with a stable spot).
  4. 4
    We show up. 60–90 minutes later, your car is done. Pay on completion.

By submitting, you consent to a text-message reply. We do not share your info. Ever.

Service Area

We come to you.

Free travel within 10 miles of Yonkers. $1/mile beyond that.

  • Free travel Yonkers · Bronxville · Tuckahoe · Eastchester · Mount Vernon · Hastings-on-Hudson · Dobbs Ferry · Riverdale (Bronx)
  • Extended Anywhere in Westchester or the Bronx at $1/mile beyond 10 miles from Yonkers.