[TR] Cleaning Plexiglas Windwings

[Brian Jones]

Buy a kit to refurbish plastic headlights. Some kits offer abrasives
only, others include the polishing pad and fitting to go in a hand
drill.

Brian


On 5/14/10, triumphs-request at autox.team.net
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>    1. Thrust washer & dog bolt (bottom end rattle) Follow-up
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> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:54:28 +0000
> From: popnglo at gmail.com
> Subject: [TR] Thrust washer & dog bolt (bottom end rattle) Follow-up
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> I finally got around to bolting all back together from chasing that bottom
> end rattling noise I was looking into back in Feb. (lucky for me my two old
> XS650's are keeping me company).
>
> The thrust washers were changed out using a .005 over, and a standard. The
> new end float measured in at .004" (from .011"). The dog bolt which was
> found loose was torqued at 140 foot/lbs.
>
> Happy to say, there is no longer any noises from down there. Now I just got
> to fit the nose back on and away I'll go. That'll happen today.
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> Thanks all for the advise,
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> Ed (Hudson Valley NY)
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> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 11:26:26 -0600
> From: <bill_beecher at flash.net>
> Subject: [TR] Cleaning Plexiglas WindWings
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> I have a pair of Amco Plexiglas windwings on my TR3 that, other than them
> being a little foggy and some minor scratches, are in perfect condition.  My
> question is how can I get these back into a more presentable condition?
>
> I have thought of using a buffing wheel but am not sure what type of rouge
> or other delicate polishing process is recommended for these?  Does anyone
> have any experiences to share? (good, bad & ugly)
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
>
> Bill Beecher
> '58 TR-3A TS 30766 L aka "Tar Baby"
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