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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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I have noticed that the headlamps are not as bright as they were a few years back. Looking at the faceplates they appear to be crazed with fine marks. Any solution for this other than buying replacements.

Any suggestions for new headlamp replacements that don't add to the national debt?
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Not sure if this will work on the Vette, But I had a 2004 Grand Prix that the plastic on the lights were very warn from the elements, I was able to polish the lens to like new. Not sure what the product I used, But do a search and you will come up with it.
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OEM from GMParts House

Description Qty MSRP Price Your Price Core Price Total Cost
Collision Catalog - 2000 - Chevrolet/Geo - Corvette
Front lamps, Headlamp components, Lens and housing, Lens and housing Left
Total: $83.95
Ground Shipping (48 States): Shipments $8.50

http://www.trademotion.com/shoppingc...6catalogid%3D2
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Originally Posted by Bill K
Not sure if this will work on the Vette, But I had a 2004 Grand Prix that the plastic on the lights were very warn from the elements, I was able to polish the lens to like new. Not sure what the product I used, But do a search and you will come up with it.
Bill

THE Janvil PLASTIC Restore SYSTEM


PLASTIC RESTORE

The Janvil Plastic Restore polish system is designed to work as a 3 part system to remove scratches, yellowness, haziness and abrasions from most plastic and acrylic type surfaces. The Janvil system is most effective when all three steps are used.



The JV-2000 Janvil® Plastic Restore System Includes:
Janvil Plastic Shine
JANVIL LIGHT DUTY SCRATCH REMOVER
JANVIL HEAVY DUTY SCRATCH REMOVER
Full instructions are included!
JV-2000 Plastic Restore System - 8oz Size Bottles $22.95
JV-2500 Plastic Restore System - 2oz Size Bottles $13.25
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Appreciate all the info. And also the link to GM Parts. Local dealers wanted big bucks for the lamp assemblies. Thanks for saving me the big bucks.
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