Restoring a cloudy screen

[salem1987]

Anybody got any tips on restoring screens? The photos dont quite show just how cloudy it is. You can barely see through it when sat on the bike.

https://s29.postimg.org/5utw8nqsz/IMG_0088.jpg

https://s29.postimg.org/mjvc4kneb/IMG_0090.jpg

[nowhere.elysium]

Try toothpaste.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXHTXdlWw1w
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[Taught2BCauti...]

Depends on how far through the material the clouding has gone. If it's just surface abrasion that has caused it, then toothpaste will work.

I use a product called 'Poly-Watch' which is much finer, and is used for removing scratches from watch and clock glasses - but if it is caused by exposure to sunlight and has started to go yellowish, it might have gone all the way through - like the acrylic windows on my shed!
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[mjn51]

You could also try greygate polish
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[skatefreak]

Has anyone actually tried this?
I am planning to have a bash, I also have some fine polishing compound which I will use to start/finish depending on which is courser.
I hear lots of people talk about it but not many people say they have actually done it?!

The headlight on my cbr could do with cleaning up.
Would this be a bad idea to try?

Best regards

-Jvr

[Acemastr]

We do it here because the sun destroys the lights and turns them yellow, can buy kits that have various grade sandpaper and then a cutting compound to get the clear back

https://3mauto.com/products/headlight-restoration
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[salem1987]

thanks for the advice everyone.

I've just tried the toothpaste method as on that youtube video but it hasnt made much difference.
I think it may have gone too far through the screen. Its not particularly yellow, just very very scratched. Almost like someone has just sanded it with fine sandpaper. I cannot feel the scratches under my finger nails though.

[Acemastr]

Car polish and a drill attachment.. or just buy a new screen :p
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[Jocklad]

I used - Meguiars Plastx on my old volvo headlights, they were all cloudy like this pic and they came up like new. would recommend using a drill buff for applying.

https://bumperrepairsgoldcoast.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Volvo-V70-Headlight.jpg

[Jocklad]

I used - Meguiars Plastx on my old volvo headlights, they were all cloudy like this pic and they came up like new. would recommend using a drill buff for applying.

https://bumperrepairsgoldcoast.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Volvo-V70-Headlight.jpg