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1. [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Stoneking" <w2rds@arrl.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:42:22 -0500
Is there a way to remove scratches on a plastic meter face? I have an older rotator control box that was given to me and the direction meter has heavy scratching, making it very difficult to read. Is
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00333.html (7,720 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: "Floyd Sense" <fsense@copper.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:52:24 -0500
Richard - you can buy polishing kits made for plastic - think the brand was Novis or Novus. For several years I've used Mothers brand "Mag and Aluminum Polish", available from Advance Auto Parts stor
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00334.html (9,261 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: "Randy" <rlake@webryders.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:57:00 -0500
Maguire's Plastic Polish works very well also...Avail. at most Napa Auto Parts stores... Randy N1KWF older or Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00335.html (9,431 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:59:13 EST
Rick You didn't say what type of box you have, but if you are unsuccessful in eliminating the scratches, check your next local hamfest to pick up a rotor control head.....working or not. They are qui
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00336.html (7,971 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: "w9ge" <finger@goeaston.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 08:55:49 -0500
Best thing I have found is "Plexus". Comes in a spray can and was originally developed for jet fighter canopies. It is marketed as a cleaner for eyeglasses. Use as directed on the can. The scratch wi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00340.html (8,248 bytes)

6. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Lux" <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:51:03 -0800
There are products made for polishing aircraft windshields. Nothing worse than landing into the sun with tiny scratches in the windshield. You could try mail order (e.g. Sporty's Pilot Shop, Aircraft
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00343.html (9,124 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Tope" <W4EF@dellroy.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:23:14 -0800
When I was in college, I worked for the physics department. We were fabricating adiabatic light pipes out of acrylic. Before we went to laser cutting, we would saw cut the acrylic, sand it, and then
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00346.html (11,267 bytes)

8. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Kovatch" <w8car@buckeye-express.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 11:19:37 -0500
I have used toothpaste to polish plastic. It does a good job of polishing but will not take out any real nicks or scratches but does a nice job of buffing up a clear plastic cover. Dan W8CAR -- Origi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00348.html (11,631 bytes)

9. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 11:45:46 -0800
At 07:23 AM 11/12/2004 -0800, Michael Tope wrote: When I was in college, I worked for the physics department. We were fabricating adiabatic light pipes out of acrylic. Before we went to laser cutting
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00367.html (10,529 bytes)

10. Re: [TowerTalk] Polishing a plastic meter face to remove scratches? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Aycock <baycock@direcway.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:06:49 -0600
It's the Best!- I used it 45 years ago on sports cars. However- I think the spelling needs checking. Bill At 07:57 AM 11/12/2004 -0500, Randy wrote: Maguire's Plastic Polish works very well also...Av
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00368.html (9,774 bytes)


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