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Horace18
7th July 2012, 12:17
The gauges (speedo & tach) on my 78 XLCR have turned white. When wet, they are a bit more transparent but then they dry to a white colour again. What can I clean this off with that won't damage the lenses any further? Can it be cleaned or does it need to be polished/ground off? Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks

FearlessFrisbee
7th July 2012, 12:20
There was a long post on this about a month ago, search the forums and I'll look too.

FearlessFrisbee
7th July 2012, 12:23
Here is the latest post:

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1488131&highlight=gauge

and another:

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1488155

75IRONHEAD
7th July 2012, 12:24
get a headlight restoration kit.i would do it for you but i think you are little to far for me.i do windsheild repair and headlight restoration.

sportymike02
7th July 2012, 14:24
a green scotch brite pad works wonders

ReddTigger
7th July 2012, 14:30
Its at least a 3 step process.
1) sand off oxydation
2) remove sanding marks
3) glaze and protect.

FLITZ makes a kit that'll work well for the general public. Google FLITZ headlight restore

khaskins
7th July 2012, 15:34
get a headlight restoration kit.i would do it for you but i think you are little to far for me.i do windsheild repair and headlight restoration.

This worked on the Speedo on my Honda CB350 Cafe project.

Horace18
8th July 2012, 02:01
Thanks all for your suggestions, will work through these.