? on Corvette Coupe Roof

RAG · 09-18-06, 12:47

Does anyone know the skinny on the Corvette Coupe Roofs - is it simply dark tint film over clear plastic, or what? I'm asking because I got a call from someone that wants some water spots removed from this part...and my guess would be that the spots have eteched their way in a bit, usually requiring buffing...so I just wanted to make sure it was safe to perform light polish/buffing on the roof.

Thanks.

audicoupej · 09-18-06, 01:26

I think it is glass, but I'm not sure. It is like $1200-1400 for a roof in clear though!

RAG · 09-18-06, 01:30

So maybe it's just dark tint on top of glass?

ebpcivicsi · 09-18-06, 01:33

I *believe* that it is factory smoked (as in baked in), but I could be wrong....

audicoupej · 09-18-06, 01:46

That's what I think it is, factory tinted glass. You should be fine to polish it. I was just looking at one yesterday too, but didn't touch it to find out.

seven · 09-18-06, 01:49

I believe ebpcivicsi is correct in that the glass roof panel is factory smoked. One thing to keep in mind, however... the C4 and C5 Corvette coupe roof panels were available as a removeable glass panel or a removeable painted panel. Are you certain you will be working on a glass panel as opposed to the traditional painted panel?

gmblack3a · 09-18-06, 02:34

It is Lexan and it has a coating on it. Not sure what the coating is, but it will start to peel off.

RAG · 09-18-06, 07:45

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Originally Posted by gmblack3a

It is Lexan and it has a coating on it. Not sure what the coating is, but it will start to peel off.

Thanks for the info...the Corvette forum confirms that it is lexan. However, what I'm still not clear on is whether or not the coating it lexan or if clear plastic-like material is lexan...either way, it appears that there is some type of coating on it. I guess the Corvette guys use plexus and novus polishes...supposedly meant for lexan. Either way, people have had luck performing light polishing with plexus...which tells me that just about any mild polish will work (I really don't think there is a big difference between plexus and most mild polishes out there, as I've had great success buffing out many different types of plastics by using regular 'ol polishes).

RAG · 09-18-06, 07:56

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Originally Posted by seven

I believe ebpcivicsi is correct in that the glass roof panel is factory smoked. One thing to keep in mind, however... the C4 and C5 Corvette coupe roof panels were available as a removeable glass panel or a removeable painted panel. Are you certain you will be working on a glass panel as opposed to the traditional painted panel?

Yes, it is see-through...just went and took a look at the car (down the street from me).

I believe it is a 1998 C5 Coupe.

RAG · 09-18-06, 07:58

All I know is you gotta be able to polish it, as I've seen many Corvette's with this same black top and they must all get a fair amount of swirls...being black and all. If not, then that would be a huge blunder on the design.

blkZ28Conv · 09-18-06, 11:58

I have a C5 with the lexan tinted removal top.

DO NOT TORCH WITH ANY ABRASIVE!!!! It is easily marred.

I just use vinegar to dissolve and remove any recent water-spots and Plexus to polish. Protect with with your LSP of choice.

RAG · 09-19-06, 08:08

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Originally Posted by blkZ28Conv

I has a C5 with the lexan tinted removal top.

DO NOT TORCH WITH ANY ABRASIVE!!!! It is easily marred.

I just use vinegar to dissolve and remove any recent water-spots and Plexus to polish. Protect with with your LSP of choice.

Doesn't plexus contain abrasives, but like a standard polish? Or when you say abrasive, do you mean like a brillo pad or something?