Gauge lens restoration

[Roger G.]

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

[Alan S.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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

[Patrick N.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

I just completed this process, I used NOVUS stage 1, 2,3- excellent results

[Ed N.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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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[James B.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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

Roger, The seal goes between the lens and the bezel. Jim

[Jim T.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

Rodger where did you see the gasket?

[Roger G.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

Roger, The seal goes between the lens and the bezel. Jim

I just completed this process, I used NOVUS stage 1, 2,3- excellent results

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

Thanks for the suggestions, BTW Alan, don't bother with those vent trim parts from Paragon, I got them yesterday, they are cut to length semicircular door edging, like you can get at autozone

[Alan S.]

[Alan S.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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!

[Jim T.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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

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.

[Roger G.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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!

Alan, that looks like it will do the trick!

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.

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

[Jim T.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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

Roger the little round things I mentioned could be easily lost in removing the lens unless the bezel was laying flat, originally they had something on them that stuck them in place. My gauge bezel was laying on the workbench when I removed the lens.

[Roger G.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

Roger the little round things I mentioned could be easily lost in removing the lens unless the bezel was laying flat, originally they had something on them that stuck them in place. My gauge bezel was laying on the workbench when I removed the lens.

Jim, I had these too, they were so dry I actually thought they were some kind of charcoal - maybe to keep cigarette smoke off the lenses but no they are rubber, I got lucky and found some.

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[Alan S.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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,
Alan

[Roger G.]

Re: Gauge lens restoration

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,
Alan

Alan,I got these on EBAY, but check this link

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...number=6407870