Fix or Replace?
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Joined: Feb 2021
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From: Ashevile, NC
Did the sand/polish system on my Ford F-150 and it came out fantastic. Thinking about my C6 too. You can buy new lenses (not terribly expensive) but it appears to be a PIA to do the project. Think I'll try sand/polish first and see what happens.
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Sarasota FL
Nice and im hoping it turns out good. If it doesn't turn out well, I might super lightly tint them to see how that goes!
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Joined: Jan 2021
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From: League City, Tx
The wet sanding will work but definitely need to spray a clear coating on to preserve. They will not last as long as original but will look really good relatively. Once cured (in about 7 days pending weather conditions) add to items that get waxed. There are a bunch of tube videos with the process.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Peoria, AZ
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
When I bought my 2007 (April 2021) the head light lenses were "foggy" and decided to change them myself. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Once I had the buckets out, I could not "break loose" the lens from the housing. Read up on the resolution, and ended up putting them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes to "melt" the glue used from the factory. One side came apart like butter, and of course the other side wouldn't budge. Tried everything, but finally had to "cut" the lens out with a dremel tool and a side cutter wheel, and gradually "clean out" the glue that was in the channel around the entire bucket. What a PITA! Took me a couple of hours with little plastic like pieces all over my workshop. FINALLY got it cleaned out, and replaced the lenses. Was it worth the time and the effort? Well, all in all I would say yes as far as saving a bunch of money. It did try my patience, but just stuck with it and got the job done. Would I do it again? Well....... yes, no, maybe so.
