97C5driver

I have a few rock chips in the lights and the body shop says they must be replaced and cannot be polished out.

anyone have experience with this?


thanks

Glen e

Can't polish out gouges in plastic ....

themonk

you can not polish out holes.

97C5driver

Well not exactly gouges. But little blemishes that can be felt with your fingernail.

At $1k a piece for new ones I was hoping these could be saved. They just look sh*tty when you get very close.

If I swap them , will clear bra effect visibility if i have them wrapped?

sTz

It depends on how deep they are... If just superficial nicks, then possibly. Otherwise, no...

rmorin1249

On a related issue had anyone used LaminX on their headlights?

About $60 and supposedly self install is not too bad.

joemessman

I would like to know if they are OK too. Those lamps are pretty expensive to replace.

rrsperry

No downside to 3m or other quality film on the lights.

Blue Demon

I had X-pel film installed on my 2015 headlights when I had other parts of the car covered. After numerous Texas back road cruises over almost two years both headlights show several rock dings. Hopefully most are only in the film and not the headlights.

gve

If they aren't too deep you could wet sand them out and then buff the sanding marks out.

AORoads

I don't know if there's still a coating on the plastic, but I'd bet there is. There's a FL fellow over on C6 name "RLSebring". He re-does C6 headlights. Might give him a note to ask if he's done, or is familiar with C7s.

rmorin1249

Nice thing about the LaminX is that it is pretty thick. I had it on several BMWs and it worked well. I am seriously thinking about a set for my C7.

Added: Just placed an order. 10% coupon available if you sign up on their website.

JHundertmark

There is a UV coating on the headlight lenses to protect the polycarbonate from UV rays. NG UV coating is responsible for the yellowed headlight lenses you see on many vehicles. Polishing or sanding the UV coating will cause more harm than benefit. And while their are kits available to polish yellowed lenses, my experience with daughter's car is that it needs to be repeated about every 4 months. In essence, my recommendation is to not polish or sand lenses at this time.

sTz

^^^ You can always spay an UV inhibitor, or apply a wax, polymer, or equivalent with UV protectors. It wouldn't deter a remedy, if applicable, based on this alone...

Furthermore, it's a good idea to apply something on them anyway... if not only to aid in cleaning debris, i.e., bugs, tar, etc., from the headlights.

Doc750

Drive it, enjoy it ... don't sweat the little stuff

Supraman45

About three years ago, I purchased a kit from Griot's that included several sandpapers and a spray for refinishing headlights. You sanded them down and then sprayed the lenses with the clear. Then, it was left to bake in the sun. It hardens and looks great. Now, three years later, it still looks perfect! I think it includes a UV protectent.

Larry/car

Corvette owners have gotten so wrapped up in trying to keep the cars looking like new that they are not enjoying what was purchased.

blue max

Suggest next time xpel

Glen e

What a load of crap… How do you know that? You always post crap like this…

terrywerst

They are expensive and likely will get chipped up again. I vote to keep driving!