cloudy compass display
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Topic: cloudy compass display
Posted By: pij27
Subject: cloudy compass display
Date Posted: 25 Jul 19 at 1:28pm
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I am trying to see if there is anything I can do to this compass to bring back the display or should I just replace the compass? Here is a picture of the issue  |
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Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 25 Jul 19 at 2:00pm
| You can use the same kits for cloudy headlight lenses, however sometimes the plastic is permanently brown. |
Posted By: mole
Date Posted: 25 Jul 19 at 2:42pm
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Hi this will sound weird, but try toothpaste. It will take a long time, but you should end up with being able to read the compass scale. There are kits available to do this that essentially start with a coarse grade (relatively) paste or paper and then works through the grades until it is a polished finish. Again it takes time. hope that helps
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Posted By: pij27
Date Posted: 26 Jul 19 at 7:52am
| Thanks for he advice. will start with toothpaste and look at the headlight kits. Seems a shame to replace without at least trying to bring it back to life |
Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 26 Jul 19 at 9:02am
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Whilst toothpaste, or some toothpastes at least, are a mild abrasive, I'm not sure it would be my first choice in trying to salvage an expensive piece of kit.
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Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 26 Jul 19 at 11:28am
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Solvol Autosol metal polish would be better than toothpaste. https:////www.amazon.co.uk/Autosol-Metal-Polish-75-ml/dp/B003XJ1ODM/ref=asc_df_B003XJ1ODM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309775958298&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12395815241804566089&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045240&hvtargid=pla-563996090104&psc=1&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow - https:////www.amazon.co.uk/Autosol-Metal-Polish-75-ml/dp/B003XJ1ODM/ref=asc_df_B003XJ1ODM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309775958298&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12395815241804566089&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045240&hvtargid=pla-563996090104&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 ------------- Spice 346 "Flat Broke" Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish" |
Posted By: Neal_g
Date Posted: 26 Jul 19 at 7:50pm
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Just oxidisation you can go 1200 wet and dry then 1500 then polish up 2000 grade and a fareclea g3 paste works great om headlights ------------- (Redoubt Sc) Miracle 4040 GP14 13407 Crewsaver phase 2 range now available to buy online on at http://www.gibsonsails.com |
Posted By: pij27
Date Posted: 29 Jul 19 at 10:12am
| Looks like I have a few options, as wasn't able to get down to the boat at the weekend |
Posted By: mole
Date Posted: 05 Aug 19 at 2:14pm
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Umm so you would put toothpaste on your teeth but not "expensive kit"? I have used this technique on aircraft canopies/lights/dials etc. Also great way to rejuvenate the flexible screen in convertible rear windows.
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Posted By: pij27
Date Posted: 08 Aug 19 at 12:35pm
| Looks like a few options but all will take time. if use the paper route and work it finer how should i cope with the angular surface. Just use paper or have a foam block? |