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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Realizing that I could buy a new or refurb, what are my other options to repair this. Some say you can polish the flakes off, anyone do this? How about a local quto glass place, could they help me?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Most people paint them to match the body color, or get a good used one for around $400. I have never seen a repaired glass top, just a core trade in, etc.
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You can refurbish it yourself. Sand off the old tint, the faking off part with a very fine wet sand paper. 1000 grit or so. Then use a very fine compounding polish that you can get at an auto parts store and polish it until you get the results you like. Mine looks 100 % better after I did these steps.
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I called my insurance company and said that the top was damaged. They replaced it for free since i have full glass coverage with 0 deductible.
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Originally Posted by tommybilt
I called my insurance company and said that the top was damaged. They replaced it for free since i have full glass coverage with 0 deductible.

I got to do that!!!
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