OO er, what have I done now?

Vanmanerik · Post by **Vanmanerik** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:20 pm

Errrrrrrr correct me if I am wrong but isn't the discouloration on the headlights on the INSIDE???

timhum · Post by **timhum** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:03 pm

Not on mine, Vanmanerik. There was some lamination on the front which led me to believe there was a film or perhaps just the adhesive to remove. Wrong! Replacement headlights coming this week.

Thanks for that thought Dandywarhol, will have a look behind the wheel tomorrow.

trevd01 · Post by **trevd01** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:24 pm

In today's Guardian:

De-scratching a coffee table

I have a much loved but much scratched black acrylic Magistretti coffee table. How can I remove/ disguise the scratches?

Our cleaning guru, Stephanie Zia, says, 'Apply Brasso (around £2.40 from supermarkets and hardware stores) with a soft, clean cloth in small circular strokes, much as you would if you were polishing a car. When it has dried into a powder, rub off with another clean cloth, pressing down firmly. You may have to do this several times.

'Incidentally, Brasso is currently enjoying a renaissance due to its remarkable plastic polishing properties - it will remove scratches from iPods, MP3 players, CDs, DVDs and other optical discs. Apply to the reflective surface of the disc, along the radius (in straight lines between the edge and centre).

'Alternatively, for your table use Xerapol Acrylic Scratch Remover, which you can get at car accessory shops, or online from Motormania (motormania.co.uk; £7 inc p&p). Clean the surface and apply a little paste. Using a soft, clean cotton cloth or cotton wool pad, and polish the scratched areas using heavy pressure for two to three minutes. For deep scratches, repeat several times. Remove residue and polish up

timhum · Post by **timhum** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:23 pm

Well flippin heck, just too late to help me though, I hope it helps others.
Thanks trevd01

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:19 pm

Never thought to mention it before,
but I have been using Brasso for years to polish defective CDs and to get scratches out of Perspex.

Wears the wrist out though....

jimsmimm · Post by **jimsmimm** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:55 pm

its actually rather difficult to get now as well, best place to look is the old fashioned type hardware store which unfortunatly are almost as difficult to find as brasso....

trevd01 · Post by **trevd01** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:13 pm

Or in Tesco - a quick search on Tesco Online finds:

Brasso Metal Polish 150ml £1.32

Product Information
Country

SPAIN
Description

Metal Polish for Brass, Copper, Pewter and Chrome.

By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Manufacturers of Antiseptics, Air Fresheners, Polishes, Cleaners and Laundry Products Reckitt & Benckiser, Windsor.

Storage

Keep out of reach of children.

Flammable: Do not use near fire or flame. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label

SHAKE WELL: Apply with a soft cloth. Polish off with a dry soft cloth before polish has completely dried.

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:19 pm

I assume that the wadding version is also still available?

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:15 am

pippin wrote:I assume that the wadding version is also still available?

Wasn't that Duraglit?

- don't remember Brasso with wadding.

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:18 am

http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Brasso.html

I knew I was bloody right!

And so are you!

The wadding version is called Duraglit Brasso!!!

Either version - one still ends up with black hands!

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:13 am

Well spotted Pippin - I guess the companies must have merged.
Aah, the black hands - remember them well

jimsmimm · Post by **jimsmimm** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:06 am

it may be on the web site now but a few months ago the bother I had to get it was unbelievable..the first place I looked was TESCO/ASDA ...then B&Q,FOCUS..ended up finding it in a small independent hardware store perhaps there was a supply problem and yes wadding version is still available as thats what I bought ..... and all to clean the a bl**dy letter box..... worked though....

OO er, what have I done now?

Plastic Headlights