Third brake light question
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: AZ
Third brake light question
Hi guys, new '14 corvette owner, so I just had a few questions, so don't mind my nonessential.
I have this weird gap between my third brake and the bumper where the paint is slightly starting to chip. I'm trying to figure out a. Is that normal to have the gap, and if not b. How do I access the third brake light to try to adjust it? Any insight would help.
Off topic... Are there any programs to code anything on the vetted, i.e. Number of blinks on auto blinker, window up /down with key font?
Thanks for your time
I have this weird gap between my third brake and the bumper where the paint is slightly starting to chip. I'm trying to figure out a. Is that normal to have the gap, and if not b. How do I access the third brake light to try to adjust it? Any insight would help.
Off topic... Are there any programs to code anything on the vetted, i.e. Number of blinks on auto blinker, window up /down with key font?
Thanks for your time
Le Mans Master
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From: 2019 CMG Z06
That looks to me like it’s been repainted, but the surface was not properly prepped and sanded before the repaint, hence the new paint/clear is not properly sticking. Can you get a history report of the car? Doesn’t mean it was in a major accident or anything, could be something as simple as a scratch that the previous owner (or selling dealer) wanted to clean up.
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Le Mans Master
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From: 2019 CMG Z06
Please disregard what I said about repaint then. In the pic, it looked to me like the top portion had clearcoat chipped off, which is a sign of a repaint. As for the bottom, I’ve seen a couple posts here about third brake light rubbing, but doesn’t seem to be a very widespread issue. Just walked out into the garage and checked mine with a flashlight, no issues. I believe you would have to remove the rear facia to get to that light. If you bought it from a dealer, call the sales rep and tell him it needs to be addressed. Otherwise, mask the light perfectly along the edges and touch up with a sword style brush.
But that gap is not normal
But that gap is not normal
Last edited by LT4CMG; Oct 23, 2017 at 12:30 AM.
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
I had a Night Race Blue 2014 convertible that had the same problem. Use a tapered toothpick and flow paint into the void. Virtually impossible to see if done properly. My 2017 has not started to chip yet.
