Cloudy Clock Lens

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by IlliniGSX, Jul 30, 2017.

  1. IlliniGSX

    IlliniGSX GSX #401

    Just wondered if it is possible to polish the lens on the clock in my 70 GS. I was going to try plex polish first and if it did not polish out I was going to try headlight lens polish. Any thoughts are appreciated.

    Thanks Jim
     
  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Once its fogged like that, its done. Nothing will bring it back. Its not just the surface, its the plastic itself. I remember we had a five page thread on what makes the clock lens do that several years ago. Its gotta be a reaction to whats given off from the spark of the points in the clock mechanism
     
  3. IlliniGSX

    IlliniGSX GSX #401

    Jason thanks for the reply. Next question is the clock lens replaceable or do I have to replace all the gauges lens?

    Thanks Jim
     
  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    You can replace just one but I would recommend replacing them all. That way they all look the same. The cluster isnt that hard to remove. And once its out, you can replace all the bulbs. Its so nice to see nice bright bulbs through new lenses. Its like driving a new car
     
  5. Weisguy184

    Weisguy184 Well-Known Member

    I️ tried polishing my clock lense to no avail... Any idea where to find a replacement lense? Thanks, Marc
     
  6. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    I got plenty, $15 shipped, almost $7 is shipping btw
     
  7. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Well-Known Member

    It is the ozone, created by the points and electrical arc.

    Ozone is three oxygen atoms. (O3) and will cause (more) rapid oxidation to the plastic, and it permeates the plastic, oxidizing the internal crystalline structure.

    tick-tock...
     
  8. Weisguy184

    Weisguy184 Well-Known Member

    Hugger, I need one with a pointed lens. Where do I send the check? To whom do I make it out? Let me know. Thanks again.
     
  9. Weisguy184

    Weisguy184 Well-Known Member

    Wow! Great info. Thanks
     
  10. cobravii

    cobravii Well-Known Member

    I polished mine with toothpaste and it cleaned up perfect however $15 fir a replacement is to good to pass up.
     

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