What's the best way to polish out fine scratches on the gauge lens? I'm guessing it's plexiglass? Also when I pulled mine it did not have a gasket. The clock has been repaired inthe past, so maybe it was left out. I saw a gasket for the gage lens online. Does it go between the lens and bezel, or between the lens and housing? Thanks
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Hi Roger,
I had good results using Meguiar's #17 Clear Plastic Cleaner and then #18 Clear Plastic Detailer.
The cleaner removes very light scratches and takes the edge off deeper scratches so they don't reflect the light as much.
The detailer helped remove some of the haze.
Regards,
Alan71 Coupe, 350/270, 4 speed
Mason Dixon Chapter
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I just completed this process, I used NOVUS stage 1, 2,3- excellent results- Top
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Meguiar's #17 Clear Plastic Cleaner, then Zymol wax and cleaner. But the trick is to use a cotton ball. I have tested Zaymol for years against other waxes, nothing else compares. Actually cuts through greasy stove air vent ranges without affecting the paint negatively.
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What's the best way to polish out fine scratches on the gauge lens? I'm guessing it's plexiglass? Also when I pulled mine it did not have a gasket. The clock has been repaired inthe past, so maybe it was left out. I saw a gasket for the gage lens online. Does it go between the lens and bezel, or between the lens and housing? Thanks- Top
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Hi Roger,
I had good results using Meguiar's #17 Clear Plastic Cleaner and then #18 Clear Plastic Detailer.
The cleaner removes very light scratches and takes the edge off deeper scratches so they don't reflect the light as much.
The detailer helped remove some of the haze.
Regards,
Alan- Top
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Hi Roger,
Look at Bill & Walts Hobby Shop, Evergreen Plastics, 8702600294.
How desperate are you?
A person could maybe make this work!?!
Regards,
Alan
I find in restoration that often the greatest pleasure is from the smallest victory!71 Coupe, 350/270, 4 speed
Mason Dixon Chapter
Chapter Top Flight October 2011- Top
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What's the best way to polish out fine scratches on the gauge lens? I'm guessing it's plexiglass? Also when I pulled mine it did not have a gasket. The clock has been repaired inthe past, so maybe it was left out. I saw a gasket for the gage lens online. Does it go between the lens and bezel, or between the lens and housing? Thanks- Top
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Roger I recently removed the gauge lens from my 1968 and there was no gasket, this is an original owner 1968 and no one else has done this work. I was reinstalling my clock and a new ammeter gauge. The only thing I did see when I removed the lens was I believe 4 short pieces on round insulating pieces. No perimeter gasket observed.- Top
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Alan, that looks like it will do the trick!
Jim, mine did not have it either. I thought it had been opened int the past, because I thought someone had replaced the clock. The stamp on the clock said 0379. I thought this was March 79, but actually it is Julian date which fits my car manufacture date....so I don't think mine has been apart either- Top
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but no they are rubber, I got lucky and found some.
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Hi Roger,
That's a pretty nice find!
I had no idea they even had a part number.
You're saying there's some sitting on a shelf at my Chevy dealer!?!!?
Regards,
Alan71 Coupe, 350/270, 4 speed
Mason Dixon Chapter
Chapter Top Flight October 2011- Top
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Alan,I got these on EBAY, but check this link
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...number=6407870- Top
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