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When I purchased my c5, I received both targa top options (the paint match one and the transparent one). I don’t know what the previous owner did to it but it has all of these circular scratches on it. I’m wondering if there’s some type of polishing or something that I can do to restore this top because I would absolutely love to have it. If anyone has a solution please let me know! Thanks!


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Those scratches look to be from a DA sander. At this point you would likely need to finish sanding it with finer grits and apply a new clear coat. I believe the factory finish is a tinted clear coat, but I'm not 100% positive on that
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I might just opt to have it replaced. I had mine done with Melrose. There are some chats here about the replacement.
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I have a few Word files that discuss refinishing a targa top. PM me your e-mail address and I will forward the files to you.
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