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Plastic Headlights
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:20 pm
by Vanmanerik
Errrrrrrr correct me if I am wrong but isn't the discouloration on the headlights on the INSIDE???
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:03 pm
by timhum
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:24 pm
by trevd01
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
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:23 pm
by timhum
Well flippin heck, just too late to help me though, I hope it helps others.
Thanks trevd01
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:19 pm
by pippin
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....
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:55 pm
by jimsmimm
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....
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:13 pm
by trevd01
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:19 pm
by pippin
I assume that the wadding version is also still available?
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:15 am
by francophile1947
pippin wrote:I assume that the wadding version is also still available?
Wasn't that Duraglit?
- don't remember Brasso with wadding.
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:18 am
by pippin
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!
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:13 am
by francophile1947
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:06 am
by jimsmimm
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....
