The Supercar Registry

The Supercar Registry (https://www.yenko.net/forum/index.php)
-   Technical & Restoration (https://www.yenko.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86)
-   -   SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES? (https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=75835)

KLONECO 01-21-2004 03:22 AM

SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
I have tried to locate a post concerning this subject? none found!! So I ask a simple question? best way too clean, (wash) & polish original lenses? be it tail light, marker lights, etc? can it be done? if so?....feel free to help out in any way possible? I have 3 sets of lenses........all 3 are original 1 pair being nos in the box! (hate too waste good parts ) rather use the older ones! for a nice car not a concours! I would rather sell the NOS ones to a person in dire sraights! just thought someone had a "short cut" instead of wasting good "top $ parts" parts melting plastic etc.....https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

Belair62 01-21-2004 03:36 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
K=I think Eastwodd sells a special buff wheel and compund for plastic...I think slow and careful would be the word here...also there was some stuff called Novus (I think) plastic polish which had a couple different steps that worked real good..it was in plastic bottles...I am almost positive I got it at Dennis Kirk for polishing helmet lenses...it was good stuff

budnate 01-21-2004 03:59 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
Al, good old liquid soap and hot water and a tooth brush will do wonders then Maguires plastic polish on the outside surface for light scratches, works for me on driver stuff.

Bud.

KLONECO 01-21-2004 04:08 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
its soakin in it now!! (TIDE) just thought there was a "ANCIENT $ SECRET" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif JUST THOUGHT THAT WAS A VALUABLE RESTORATION LINK https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif THANKS BUDNATE.....BELAIR ............ HOPE IT HELPS THE "lower class" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Musclecarkid 01-21-2004 04:08 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
KLONECO......I have used a product called "Safe Cut" from "The Wax Shop". "Safe Cut" is a paint and plastic polish that works real well on old tail lens and dash gauge lens. I use it with a cotton cloth and made some old tired plastic lens look pretty good. The Wax Shop is in Bakerfield Ca and ph# 800-323-9192. I think you can get it at Pep Boys or NAPA locally.BTW, can you please fill out your damn profile?LOL, somebody made me ask you.

SS4Real 01-21-2004 04:10 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
Use Meguiar's plastic polish on a power buffing wheel. Go slow gradually increasing the pressure if necessary and they will turn out perfect. Doing them by hand is a first good step but is not usually agressive enough if they are scratched or dull. Hold them firmly as you work them into the buffing wheel and keep lots of liquid on them. When done, polish by hand.

KLONECO 01-21-2004 04:21 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
thank you .....guys! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif got a new DREMEL KIT FOR X-MAS!! NEVER THOUGHT IT COULD BE USED? I see things through a new light now! some "elbow" grease helps too" hope it helps us all https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

budnate 01-21-2004 04:24 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
I will add one more, I use maguires #6 cut/polish wax on a buffer on stubborn stuff, works well, it has just enough cut in it to really polish well, i have brought back some really awful looking stuff that way as well.

Bud.

KLONECO 01-21-2004 05:04 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
YOU ARE THE MAN!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

KLONECO 01-21-2004 05:06 AM

Re: SPIT SHINING NOS LENSES?
 
BELAIR.................don't get pissy!! you cool too.........NICE KLONE CAMARO BY THE WAy!!!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif


All times are GMT. The time now is 08:45 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.


O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.