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03-18-2013, 02:01 PM
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cluster lense
My 77 c10 cluster lense needs attention,is there any way to polish that old plastic to make it clear again?
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03-18-2013, 02:41 PM
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Re: cluster lense
What about using the headlight resto kits you can get at the parts stores or even WalMart? They are for plastic lenses...Mothers makes a plastic polish too.
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03-19-2013, 06:52 PM
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Re: cluster lense
ive used brasso polish ,scratches got better
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03-20-2013, 02:55 AM
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Parts and more parts
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Re: cluster lense
I have used 3M Finnessee-It polishing compound on my instrument panel lense and many other plastic lenses, such as tail lights and headlights. It works real well and can be found in many automotive paint supply stores. It can be done with a good rag and elbow grease or use a small buffer.
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03-20-2013, 04:47 AM
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Re: cluster lense
Id just replace it when plastic gets old it cracks they will just come back in time.Some are even inside it where you can't get to them.
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03-20-2013, 07:35 AM
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Re: cluster lense
I agree, I bought a NOS one on eBay for $60
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03-20-2013, 08:25 AM
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Re: cluster lense
I restored the lenses in my dads 63 corvette with the mothers headlight restoration kit and DAMN they look brand new
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03-20-2013, 09:58 AM
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Re: cluster lense
Novus #2 is a scratch remover. can be found many places #1 is polish. works on the headlight covers too.
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03-20-2013, 10:20 AM
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Re: cluster lense
I ended up using this,came out looking very clear,almost as good as new
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03-20-2013, 01:10 PM
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Re: cluster lense
Cool! Got any pics of how it turned out. I've used many different products before but the 3m very fine polishing compound worked best for me. I've never tried the Blue Magic compound. I'm curious as to how it looks.
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03-20-2013, 01:27 PM
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Re: cluster lense
Just about any wax/polish combo works well I have found. It gets it back to 90%. if your looking for perfect then a new lens is the way to go. For the most part any improvement is better than none.
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03-21-2013, 11:52 AM
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Re: cluster lense
Heres a pic, polished with the metal polish and drill speed buffer wheel.Sorry if the pic is crappy,that's the kind of camera I have.The cluster face (guage surround thing) isn't attached yet,that is why the guages don't appear centered.
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03-21-2013, 05:43 PM
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Re: cluster lense
Looks nice. Maybe I'll try restoring mine. I was looking to replace it. Thanks.
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