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8 November 2008, 08:50 PM | #1 |
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crystal polish - uk?
So I've managed to put some decent scratches on the plexi crystal of my 16750 only a week after getting it back from service What is the popular polish called for getting these scratches out, and as importantly, where can I buy it in the UK?
Thanks
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8 November 2008, 08:51 PM | #2 |
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8 November 2008, 09:31 PM | #3 |
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Polywatch is probably the best, although I use Duraglit Brasso Wadding.
You can get Polywatch on eBay for about 5 quid including P&P. |
8 November 2008, 09:32 PM | #4 |
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X 2 Polywatch works magic. Sorry to hear about the scratches. Good luck.
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9 November 2008, 04:55 AM | #5 |
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polywatch - that's it. I'm not actually all that fussed about the scratches - they're inevitable since it's a wearer. I do my best to keep them at bay though.
thanks guys
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9 November 2008, 05:57 AM | #7 |
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Someone posted a link to some tests that show Polywatch dissolving/discoloring some plastics. I use Simichrome polish and Displex polish, neither of which will attack anything. Both are very fine (in both senses of the word) polishes and I'd recommend them over Polywatch.
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9 November 2008, 06:33 AM | #8 | |
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Quote:
Polywatch comes recommended highly enough for my standards... I'll make sure I don't leave it soak or anything.
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9 November 2008, 08:22 AM | #9 |
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You're very welcome
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9 November 2008, 09:35 AM | #10 |
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For future reference - Eddie at TimeFactors sells Polywatch and a great many other things of beauty...
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10 November 2008, 05:09 AM | #11 |
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Buy Crystal-Kleer from Cas-Ker - 1-800-487-0408.
I use this professionally and it yields the best result. |
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