How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

[Kurt V]

Title says it all (I hope). Boat is is great shape except gauge faces are clouded over. Will plastic polish get the job done? Thanks!

 

[azlakes]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Hi Kurt - I have used this product on my car head lamp lids and would not hesitate trying it on gauge covers. It worked as advertised and cheaply. Just watch the amount of pressure you apply on the lids and maybe start with the lightest grit first before going for the heaviest grit.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...E4&srccode=cii_18492716&cpncode=00-69744417-2

 

[TMALEGA]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

I am interested here can i see these star wars gauges? It sounds stupid but is it acutally star wars or just star wars like? I know it is stupid but i am really curious.

 

[azlakes]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

These can use a good cleaning but you can get the idea. Accuracy is up for debate ...

 

[TMALEGA]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Lol ok now i understand, i am still laughing at my initial thought which was they were shaped like the characters i.e. R2d2. Now that my nerd has shinned on through have a good laugh at it like i have. Thanks.

 

[azlakes]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

haha, you mean like this? ya I've been wondering if I can still order these myself to install:

 

[TMALEGA]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Sweet i am going to find me a new set of gauges like that. Imagine the head turns i will get at the ramp.

 

[Kurt V]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Here are mine, the ones that need polishing!

 

[azlakes]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Hi Kurt -

...those look to be in great shape for the age, should clean up nicley. I heard Meguiars sells a product that would make that black molding just jump out as shiny and new. I use 303 Aerospace protectant but would be curious on the Meguiars.

 

[southkogs]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Lol ok now i understand, i am still laughing at my initial thought which was they were shaped like the characters i.e. R2d2. Now that my nerd has shinned on through have a good laugh at it like i have. Thanks.

HA! - I jumped on the thread just to see too.

 

[NYBo]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Meguiar's PLASTX cleaned mine up very well, and they were a lot worse than yours.

 

[macebigelow]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

I just did this today! I also realized that it does not only do clear lenses but also other oxidized plastic as well.

 

[tybouff]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Does anybody know where you can get these? I am sick of the conventional gauges and think these would look awesome in my Bayliner Cobra.

 

[NYBo]

Re: How to clean my 1989 Capri "Star Wars" gauge faces

Welcome to iboats!

Great Lakes Skipper sometimes has them. If you don't see them on the website, give them a call.