Hey not sure if this question has been answered on here already but im in the middle of restoring my gauge cluster and the one-piece lens covering the gauges is really cloudy and oxidized. I was wondering if there was anyway to fix this? I've seen people use that 3M polishing compound on oxidized plastic headlights and it works pretty good, so I might give that try. Also wondering if anyplace sells new ones?
Thanks in advance.
1964 comet gauge lens fix
Re: 1964 comet gauge lens fix
I dont think,,,, but haven't tried 3 m compound will work, too abrasive. Proper headlight restoration products probably a better place to start, Pledge furniture polish worked well on my lexan stock car windshield. Maybe polish for motorcycle windshields.
Fred
Fred
Re: 1964 comet gauge lens fix
I have had quite a bit of experience with polishing acrylic. One of my other vehicles has a clear acrylic (plexiglass) canopy, I have also restored canopy’s on cars I have restored for clients.64boyyyyyyy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:40 pmHey not sure if this question has been answered on here already but im in the middle of restoring my gauge cluster and the one-piece lens covering the gauges is really cloudy and oxidized. I was wondering if there was anyway to fix this? I've seen people use that 3M polishing compound on oxidized plastic headlights and it works pretty good, so I might give that try. Also wondering if anyplace sells new ones?
Thanks in advance.
Depending on condition sometimes I start with 600 grit abrasive and work my way to 5000 grit. I also use this product: https://www.novuspolish.com/ for final polishing and for parts that do not need abrasive. Try a sample to make sure you know the process before starting on your gauge lens. One more important item- the main reason dash lenses become cloudy is that some has used a window cleaner on it. Most window cleaners have ammonia in them, ammonia will attack plastic, make sure you use a cleaner that is safe for acrylic.
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Re: 1964 comet gauge lens fix
[/quote]I start with 600 grit abrasive and work my way to 5000 grit.[/quote]
I'm guessing you wet sand it?
Thanks for the response by the way
I'm guessing you wet sand it?
Thanks for the response by the way
Re: 1964 comet gauge lens fix
I start with 600 grit abrasive and work my way to 5000 grit.[/quote]
I'm guessing you wet sand it?
Thanks for the response by the way
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Yes, H2O with a little dish soap. I would try the polish first, abrasive is when it is scratched, polish when it is cloudy.