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plastic cover gear indicator
#1
Hey, I think this has been addressed, but I searched and can't find it. The plastic cover to the gear / mileage indicator on the instrument panel...that's getting fairly scratched up even tho I've had the bike only since Jan. I've seen youtube vids of people using toothpaste to remove film / scratches from auto headlights...would it work on the CB plastic cover? Alternative? In the sunlight, the little scratches are adding up to the point the mileage is a bit difficult to read. Not a huge issue, but after getting the bike cleaned up after a trip, that's the only thing that needs attention...can't sleep at night...losing weight...no appetite...you know what I mean.
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#2
240 grit grinding wheel on a grinder. Let me know how it come out. Big Grin

That thing does seem soft for something that people are going to wipe clean all the time. When someone posts a real response, let us know what works. Good luck!
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#3
Plastic polish the kind you use to take the scratches out of helmet visors, any plexiglass polish works great.
This is what I use on my plastic.
[url=http://s694.photobucket.com/user/husky385/media/IMG_0267.jpg.html][Image: f946a945253f2012c384210a64d6504f.jpg]
Kevin
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#4
https://www.novuspolish.com/store.html

I've used this stuff for years. Its cheaper on Amazon.
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#5
(10-08-2016, 09:07 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: 240 grit grinding wheel on a grinder. Let me know how it come out. Big Grin

That thing does seem soft for something that people are going to wipe clean all the time. When someone posts a real response, let us know what works. Good luck!

240 gri....wait, there's more posts...
(10-08-2016, 11:01 AM)husky385_imp Wrote: Plastic polish the kind you use to take the scratches out of helmet visors, any plexiglass polish works great.
This is what I use on my plastic.
[Image: f946a945253f2012c384210a64d6504f.jpg]
Kevin

Looks good.
(10-08-2016, 11:24 AM)BestStandard_imp Wrote: [url=https://www.novuspolish.com/store.html]https://www.novuspolish.com/store.html

I've used this stuff for years. Its cheaper on Amazon.

Cool, thanks gents for the suggestions.
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#6
Novus plastic polish will fix any plastic problems. I got rid of a spill of some brake fluid that I didn't notice and sat overnight on my speedometer on my CBR with it.

[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UCYRZU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UC...UTF8&psc=1
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#7
true, that plastic cover has scratches all over it, like its old...curious to see the results here Smile
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