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Offline Crosslybobo

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Lens polish
« on: November 13, 2012, 08:11:37 am »
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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Offline 81_Chevy

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Re: Lens polish
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2012, 02:04:20 pm »
you could try clear coating it.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Lens polish
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2012, 02:46:56 pm »
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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Offline blazing816

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Re: Lens polish
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2012, 03:07:46 pm »
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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Offline SUX2BU99

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Re: Lens polish
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2012, 10:29:36 pm »
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.
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