I just picked up a clear top for my C5 for $175 because it looked like yours did. I'm about to raise the value a few hundred $$$ thanks to your video! Thanks for taking the time to post this.
I wrapped mine because of the rough finish and sold my painted top because of its weight. The wrap is bubbled now. Was gonna order a refurb top. But might try this to and rewrap
I only have the crazing on a C6. No peeling or deep scratches. Would you , based on what you have experienced, think that using only the polishing compound or using 3M Lens & Plastic Cleaner would be sufficient. I cannot see in the video if any crazing remained. Thanks
Unfortunately if you have cracking throughout it that isn’t surface damage this won’t help much. If the top still feels as smooth as glass on the top this process will not help much. For that I’ve seen lense replacements for ~$130 in parts and some people put a static cling sun shade thing over it so it doesent look bad.
Hi there, I have a 1992 Chevy Corvette, actually my husband does, the targa top has a crack right down the middle of it, the break is clean and straight. I watched how u made ur top gorgeous. Im wondering how to seal, or close the crack, and then I can refurbish it as u did. Any ideas?
My targa top is carbon fiber and i can already see where the sun is starting to attack that carbon fiber where im starting to see the white chippy look in like one or two spots do i sand the whole carbon top like u did in the vid or just the two little spots ?
I have not. My c6 had the crazing where there’s fractures throughout the whole top, but the actual finish is in tack and smooth. This process will only hell when the surface layer has oxidized and I’ve not had a c6 with that issue yet.
Ceramic would need reapplied every couple seasons atleast, and paint I didn’t need to worry about again plus I had experience with it so that’s what I went for
@TomlinPerformance makes perfect sense my friend. Thank you for doing this video. I have a 2011 grand sport and need to do this too!🙂 OH, and Mason, I'm sorry for bagging on you about saying "um". I removed my stupid comment. Forgive me please.
@@TomlinPerformance yeah I got you, I got 5% tint all the way around and 30% on windshield so I wanted to keep light out of mine was the only reason I chose to wrap, personal preference but yours turned out nice
I asked a local shop to wrap my C4 acrylic top and they said they'd do it, but the acrylic swells in the intense Florida sun and would split the wrap. I'm just going to use the technique in mason's video and forget the wrap ... ^v^
I just picked up a clear top for my C5 for $175 because it looked like yours did. I'm about to raise the value a few hundred $$$ thanks to your video! Thanks for taking the time to post this.
Good luck man! Love the hustle!
Awesome vid thanks I’m about to do this asap!!
Nice video man!
Thanks for that. Every collision repair shop has advised painting the T-Top at a cost of $500 dollars. Will try it. Thanks.
Painting it? What, you mean with clear? And AFTER you're done wet sanding??
I wrapped mine because of the rough finish and sold my painted top because of its weight. The wrap is bubbled now. Was gonna order a refurb top. But might try this to and rewrap
If you’re going to re wrap, polishing wouldn’t even be necessary. Probably wouldn’t need to sand any finer than 600 grit
@@TomlinPerformance Ty for the advice. I bought some 600 tonight. Just need to get more satin black vinyl
He's on point.. Nailed it with my Vette.
Glad I could help!
Is this tempered glass?
Can this be done on the c4 targa top?
Hello, I saw the video. Its great!!
I have a 95 with the clear coat messed up in one small side. What would you recommend to fix? Thank you so much!!
Best option would be to Sam’s and polish the whole top as I did in this video, and re clear coat over it. Best of luck!
I only have the crazing on a C6. No peeling or deep scratches. Would you , based on what you have experienced, think that using only the polishing compound or using 3M Lens & Plastic Cleaner would be sufficient. I cannot see in the video if any crazing remained. Thanks
Unfortunately if you have cracking throughout it that isn’t surface damage this won’t help much. If the top still feels as smooth as glass on the top this process will not help much. For that I’ve seen lense replacements for ~$130 in parts and some people put a static cling sun shade thing over it so it doesent look bad.
Thank you for the video, I’m going to do that to my corvette. What product did you use for the clear coat?
Spraymax 3680061, several coats and then I wet sanded and polished it. Good luck!
Hi there, I have a 1992 Chevy Corvette, actually my husband does, the targa top has a crack right down the middle of it, the break is clean and straight. I watched how u made ur top gorgeous. Im wondering how to seal, or close the crack, and then I can refurbish it as u did. Any ideas?
I’m not sure what would be best. I do know lense replacements aren’t too expensive.
Call Safelite and ask if their AutoGlass, Windshield Crack Repair service would work on that top. Worked on a friends. ^v^
My targa top is carbon fiber and i can already see where the sun is starting to attack that carbon fiber where im starting to see the white chippy look in like one or two spots do i sand the whole carbon top like u did in the vid or just the two little spots ?
This may be late but If you’re looking to clear coat it, sand the whole thing. If you are just buffing than the two spots will be alright
Have you done a C6 vet with the higher edges?
I have not. My c6 had the crazing where there’s fractures throughout the whole top, but the actual finish is in tack and smooth. This process will only hell when the surface layer has oxidized and I’ve not had a c6 with that issue yet.
Hey. What kind a buffing pad you using?
Heavy cut pads! I finished with a polishing pad.
Will this work with the 1978 z28 T Tops? :)
I am not sure, I think those would be actual glass. This only works on the plastic stuff.
How has it held up after this? Mine is starting to spider in some spots.
With a good clear coat it’s held up great.
Remember this method will not fix spider cracking, just surface oxidation.
@@TomlinPerformance Ah gotcha. No oxidation issues here yet, but I am starting to see small bits of spidering.
@@koihoshi yea, that’s common as well. Wish there was a fix for it
Also, why not put ceramic coating on it instead of clear??
Ceramic would need reapplied every couple seasons atleast, and paint I didn’t need to worry about again plus I had experience with it so that’s what I went for
@TomlinPerformance makes perfect sense my friend. Thank you for doing this video. I have a 2011 grand sport and need to do this too!🙂 OH, and Mason, I'm sorry for bagging on you about saying "um". I removed my stupid comment. Forgive me please.
i sanded and just wrapped mine.
That works too! I already have an extra paint matched top, so I wanted to keep those one see through.
@@TomlinPerformance yeah I got you, I got 5% tint all the way around and 30% on windshield so I wanted to keep light out of mine was the only reason I chose to wrap, personal preference but yours turned out nice
I asked a local shop to wrap my C4 acrylic top and they said they'd do it, but the acrylic swells in the intense Florida sun and would split the wrap. I'm just going to use the technique in mason's video and forget the wrap ... ^v^
I tried doing this to mine and mine wasn't as bad as his and 20 minutes is BS!