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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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I posted on the parts for sale forum, but thought I'd check here, as well. I cracked the clear plastic instrument lens cover installing colored gauge bezels. Don't ask! If anyone knows where I can find a replacement let me know. I need it for an '05 base coupe.

This may turn into an expensive cheap mod.

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Try contacting Corvette Recycling and see what they have. I don't think the cluster lens is a serviceable item from GM.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Try contacting Corvette Recycling and see what they have. I don't think the cluster lens is a serviceable item from GM.
Thanks, I sent an email to Corvette Recycling. The show the whole instrument cluster on their website, so hopefully they may sell just the lens.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jef1230
Thanks, I sent an email to Corvette Recycling. The show the whole instrument cluster on their website, so hopefully they may sell just the lens.
I did the same thing and check and found out that you have to buy the entire instrument cluster to get the lens.
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Any update to this? Im looking for the same part. Does anyone know who the assembly company of the cluster is? Maybe they can point you to where to get one.
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After some more research, I found a place that has 7 used lenses in stock. They are $75+$10 shipping. He claims they are in good shape.

http://www.corvettesalvage.com/
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Originally Posted by LMBC6Brian2
After some more research, I found a place that has 7 used lenses in stock. They are $75+$10 shipping. He claims they are in good shape.

http://www.corvettesalvage.com/
Great! I'll take one. How do I order?
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Great! I'll take one. How do I order?
Never mind. I'll give them a call. I was confused thinking it was Corvette Recycling who already told me they didn't have any. Thanks for posting this find.
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jef1230
Never mind. I'll give them a call. I was confused thinking it was Corvette Recycling who already told me they didn't have any. Thanks for posting this find.
No problem man, glad I could help. I may order one too, as an extra. You cant look at that lense sideways without it scratching. There will be nothing touching it from here on out accept canned air.
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Originally Posted by LMBC6Brian2
No problem man, glad I could help. I may order one too, as an extra. You cant look at that lense sideways without it scratching. There will be nothing touching it from here on out accept canned air.
I've also had good results by using canned air (don't tip the can, you'll get a blast of freezing liquid that could cause problems) or my air hose (gently).
Then I spray some GM Glass Cleaner (white foamy stuff) which is approved for plastics, into a 100% cotton soft towel and clean gently.
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Originally Posted by LMBC6Brian2
After some more research, I found a place that has 7 used lenses in stock. They are $75+$10 shipping. He claims they are in good shape.

http://www.corvettesalvage.com/
I sent them an email and also called. The person I talked to said he didn't think they had any, but would check and call me back. No response yet from the call, or email.
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I sent them an email and also called. The person I talked to said he didn't think they had any, but would check and call me back. No response yet from the call, or email.
Weird. I called them before I posted. The guy put me on hold and spent 5 minutes checking. Then he came back saying he had 7 on the shelf.
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