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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: Crosslybobo on November 13, 2012, 08:11:37 am
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What about a plastic lens polish. I dont know what the previous owner did with my 86, but it looks like my gauge lens is pretty scratched up. I wanna fix it. Is there a chemical or polish that will get all those scratches out?
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you could try clear coating it.
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Yes it can be done with patience and care. It is easy to crack so just be careful. Use the same method for restoring headlights.
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Those plastic overlays over the gauges are not that terribly expensive (mind you you have to take the bezel off first but its not the difficult). It cost about $40 for the overlay, so if the lens repair does not work, thats not too bad for a new one.
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You can make an abrasive paste with baking soda and water that does much the same as those plastic lens polishing kits. I used one on a turn signal lens and it was impressive the difference it made. Scratches that you can catch with your fingernail won't polish out though.