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pij27
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Topic: cloudy compass display Posted: 25 Jul 19 at 1:28pm |
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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423zero
Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3406 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 19 at 2:00pm |
You can use the same kits for cloudy headlight lenses, however sometimes the plastic is permanently brown.
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mole
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 19 at 2:42pm |
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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pij27
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Post Options Quote Reply 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
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 19 at 9:02am |
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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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 19 at 11:28am |
Solvol Autosol metal polish would be better than toothpaste.
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Neal_g
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 19 at 7:50pm |
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
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pij27
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Post Options Quote Reply 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
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mole
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Aug 19 at 2:14pm |
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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pij27
Groupie Joined: 27 Jul 10 Location: Ryde / Tilbury Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Post Options Quote Reply 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?
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