Re: Polishing Lexan or Plexiglass

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Original poster: "marc metlicka by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

  There is a polishing system formulated for motorcycle windshields,
that I've found works very, very well on all clear plastics and
fiberglass/gell coats . it is made by

  "novus Inc. Minneapolis, MN. 55438" toll free # for nearest dist. is
(800)548-6872

http://www.partsautomotive-dot-com/novus-inc/deep-scratch-remover.html

It comes in a three stage system starting from a #3 coarse (pc-32), used
for deep scratches (coarse not recommended for polycarbonate), to a #2
fine
(pc-22) and then to a #1 cleaner/static
remover (pc-12). It is a very simple rub on, wipe off product that
simply amazed me the first time i used it.
Hope it helps,
Marc M.

http://www.partsautomotive-dot-com/ (also a nice "doodad" links page)

Tesla list wrote:
 >
 > Original poster: "Ed Phillips by way of Terry Fritz 
<teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <evp-at-pacbell-dot-net>
 >
 > Tesla list wrote:
 >  >
 >  > Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>"
 > <davep-at-quik-dot-com>
 >  >
 >  > >I'm wondering if there is any way to polish the edges to
 >  > >reduce/remove machining marks from the Lexan.
 >  >          There is a product/system used in aircraft
 >  >
 >  >          maintenance for polishing windscreens.  Name
 >  >          escapes me:
 >  >                  micromesh, microscreen
 >  >          ?
 >  >          Something like that.  Approved by the FAA, leaves
 >  >          an 'absolutely' clear finish.  (so they say.)
 >  >
 >  >          Poking about on the web, or a visit to a (smaller)
 >  >          airport with small a/c maintenance shop might
 >  >          help.
 >  >
 >  >          best
 >  >          dwp
 >
 >         Those products work fine on acrylic wind shields, but I haven't used
 > one for years (no longer a plane owner) and wonder if anyone has tried
 > one on softer stuff like Lexan or polystyrene? I've used paste type
 > silver polish with only fair results.
 >
 > Ed