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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: cook_dw on February 14, 2016, 01:41:36 PM

Title: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: cook_dw on February 14, 2016, 01:41:36 PM
If you have scratches in your cluster lens or gauge lens dont waste money on new ones.  If you have a DA polisher use it along with #105, 205 & 7 to polish the plastic.  I even did a cluster housing but you have to be careful not to discolor..

Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: cook_dw on February 14, 2016, 01:42:31 PM
More pics.
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: ban617 on February 14, 2016, 08:27:39 PM
Thanks , for the tip , I was wondering about using the headlight refinish kit from 3 m does an excellent job on the later model headlights....
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: DAVEN1256 on February 14, 2016, 08:47:21 PM
Not to ask a silly question but what is "105, 205, & 7" ???
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: cook_dw on February 14, 2016, 09:07:04 PM
Sorry its the Meguiars compounds and polish.
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on February 14, 2016, 09:11:08 PM
Wow Darrell, that cluster lens looks like new!  8)

Paul
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: DAVEN1256 on February 14, 2016, 09:15:18 PM
It looks great!

Thanks for the Meguiars info.

Dave
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: Sauron327 on February 14, 2016, 09:20:13 PM
You can use any compound you happen to stock. Same principle as buffing headlights after sanding. Some headlights do require clearing as buffing alone will not retain the finish.
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: ZLP955 on February 15, 2016, 04:31:20 AM
I've had good results using toothpaste to clean up light scratches on dash lenses, but that looks outstanding! Nice work.
Title: Re: Friendly tip on Plastic Lenses
Post by: dale_z28 on February 16, 2016, 09:05:09 AM
Quote from: ZLP955 on February 15, 2016, 04:31:20 AM
I've had good results using toothpaste to clean up light scratches on dash lenses, but that looks outstanding! Nice work.
So if I run out of toothpaste, which Meguiars should I substitute? (sorry, I ordered my coffee with extra sarcasm this morning)