Posted March 12, 200717 yr comment_201956 The clear plastic faces on a couple of my gauges look a little fogged; I get hit with a penalty at a show. Maybe somebody used some cleaner with a little too much solvent or something, but can I get them nice & clear again?Brasso maybe?thx Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr comment_201967 When I had my gages out, I used Brasso on the lenses and now they look crystal clear, like new! It took several treatments because the lenses were pretty worn. I've used Brasso on all my exterior lenses and they look pretty darn good also. Basically I've used it on anything plastic and it's always worked.There are a number of products that will clean up plastic but I've always had success with the Brasso so I've never changed to anything else.Bruce Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr Author comment_201970 I tried Brasso on my 10-year old Polycarbonate headlight lenses, and it seems to have helped, but only a little. Walmart has a kit with some polish & a tool you use with the drill to polish newer headlamps.Brasso is hard to find, so IMO, you should buy two if you find some. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr comment_201971 A couple thoughts to try some CD cleaner, since as I understand it, that stuff gets into the scratches and blends it away. Could be wrong, and if I am, then you have some stuff to repair your scratched CDs.How about stuff for cleaning plastic glasses-check at LensCrafters or any other glasses shop. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr comment_201973 Napa sells a plastic cleaner I used it on mine when I did the white face mod! Worked good! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr comment_201974 I've been getting great results using Finesse-it 2 made by 3M (05982). It is a finishing compound used for machine wheeling paint, but I use it to bring back the luster on plastic by hand polishing. You can remove imperfections and scratches first by wet sanding, graduating up to 1500 grit before polishing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr Author comment_201975 I don't need to do any sanding, just the polishing to get the stuff of the surface that's making it look dirty Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr comment_201976 Autosol. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200717 yr comment_201980 I have had fantastic results with the Meguiar's MIRROR GLAZE . It says for clear plastic but I have found it is great on the taillights and turn signals as well. They have three levels of cleaner , and it depends on the damage . On my gauges I used the mildest two, but with the exterior lenses I used all three. Gary Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-201980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 13, 200717 yr comment_202056 Have you stopped by Eastwood Co to see what they have? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-202056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 13, 200717 yr comment_202057 Autosol.Hard to find here in the States. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-202057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 13, 200717 yr comment_202063 Finesse-it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This stuff WORKS. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-202063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 13, 200717 yr comment_202071 I used Meguiar's Mirror Glaze also. They have a cleaner and a polish. My results were very nice. Can be found at most chain auto parts stores like Schucks.Good luck. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23566-cleaning-plastic-gauge-windows/#findComment-202071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The clear plastic faces on a couple of my gauges look a little fogged; I get hit with a penalty at a show. Maybe somebody used some cleaner with a little too much solvent or something, but can I get them nice & clear again?
Brasso maybe?
thx
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