rick s Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It seems like if I even breathe on the plastic lens covers on my dash gauges, they scratch. I have a new car that I haven't touched those lenses yet, and they have that new car fog on them. Is there a 100%, sure fire way to clean them without putting a single scratch in them? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Odds and Ends Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'd start with Revive. If you have some light scratches, you can use Fine Machine Polish and then Revive if necessary. - Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Have you tried our Glass Cleaner and a Glass Towel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueGenCoupe Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Have you tried our Glass Cleaner and a Glass Towel? What he said ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DaveVY Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Have you tried our Glass Cleaner and a Glass Towel? For cleaning I do what Mook said, and be sure that it is a clean towel and not one that was just used for cleaning the exterior windows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 e-dawg Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'd start with Revive. If you have some light scratches, you can use Fine Machine Polish and then Revive if necessary. - Darryl Thanks, good to know. Didn't know that a polish would work well on plastic lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Make sure that you also use a Double Soft or Single Soft towel, to prevent any more scratched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 suke Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I used fmp on ducati gauges and they polished right out. Those were plastic, and badly swirled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 If they're just dusty, not scratched yet, go with waterless wash. Lightly mist it onto a plush towel and lightly wipe at the surface in one movement. The moisture of the waterless will help the dust 'stick' to the towel. Flip to a fresh side and wipe again to get any residual moisture and that haze off. If you do see scratches revive or fmp will be able to remove them. Trap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rick s Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks everyone. I have waterless wash and glass cleaner so I'll try one of them one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Corners Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Thanks, good to know. Didn't know that a polish would work well on plastic lenses. What you are looking through in this pic. of my Harley is the "original" windshield that came on it in 2004. It was all scratched up. Used Revive polish on it (both sides) and it's almost like there isn't a windshield on it. Another view looking towards the back - "through" the windshield. Edited February 2, 2012 by Corners Added photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Golf for Life Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Bill that windshield looks unbelievably clear, as you said almost like it's not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Corners Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Bill that windshield looks unbelievably clear, as you said almost like it's not there. Many TKS. I didn't have a clue what the Revive would do so I just "went for it." Not a product around that can match Adam's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 If they're just dusty, not scratched yet, go with waterless wash. Lightly mist it onto a plush towel and lightly wipe at the surface in one movement. The moisture of the waterless will help the dust 'stick' to the towel. Flip to a fresh side and wipe again to get any residual moisture and that haze off. If you do see scratches revive or fmp will be able to remove them. Dylan, do recommend putting anything on them to protect them? DS or a coat of APW? I have gauges in the Firebird that I want to clear up AND protect! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Corners Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Dylan, do recommend putting anything on them to protect them? DS or a coat of APW? I have gauges in the Firebird that I want to clear up AND protect! Thanks!! Brian: I "use" to have a 1969 Firebird. Stock 350 with a five speed in it. Speed-0 said 160 mph and it would indeed do that. Then one night I raced a Shelby GT 500. I blew a piston through the left side of the block and one straight down through the oil pan. Under warranty but they put a "short block" in it. Ended up trading it in for a 1965 Datsun Station Wagon. Edited February 3, 2012 by Corners Typo error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Ended up trading it in for a 1965 Datsun Station Wagon. Please tell me it had a 454 in it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Corners Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Please tell me it had a 454 in it!! Yea, I wished! Simple little 4 banger, 4 speed and a drivers side windshield wiper that would only worked when it wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Maxspeed Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) If they're just dusty, not scratched yet, go with waterless wash. Lightly mist it onto a plush towel and lightly wipe at the surface in one movement. The moisture of the waterless will help the dust 'stick' to the towel. Flip to a fresh side and wipe again to get any residual moisture and that haze off. If you do see scratches revive or fmp will be able to remove them. I have fine scratches in the clear plastic lense over the radio. Should I try FMP or Revive first? Edited March 31, 2012 by Maxspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 J Tegeler Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I would give revive a try first. it worked well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Maxspeed Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thanks, I ussume that I can also use it to restore my headlights to a clear look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thanks, I ussume that I can also use it to restore my headlights to a clear look? You can give it a try, but that usually requires aggressive polishes and the Adam's Focus 4" Polishing Pad Kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Maxspeed Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thanks mc2. What polish would you suggest? S n H or FMP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thanks mc2. What polish would you suggest? S n H or FMP? If the headlights are really bad SHR or SSR. You may even need to use them on the drill, Try SHR on the orange pad with the PC first (max setting 4) first. If that does not work try SHR/orange pad in a drill, then last and most aggressive is SSR on the green pad on the drill. Now you have to step yourself back down, and finish with FMP on the white pad on the PC. Check out Junkman's video for more information - http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/machine-polishing/3141.htm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Maxspeed Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Awesome Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Maxspeed Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I used a drop of Revive and a DS MF towel, moving ina straight line and removed the scratches on my lense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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It seems like if I even breathe on the plastic lens covers on my dash gauges, they scratch.
I have a new car that I haven't touched those lenses yet, and they have that new car fog on them.
Is there a 100%, sure fire way to clean them without putting a single scratch in them?
Thanks,
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