daveh
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Post by daveh on Feb 3, 2024 18:50:17 GMT
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Post by duffer on Feb 3, 2024 21:53:19 GMT
I used one a few years ago. The old letters came off with some cutting paste (T-Cut would do) but they were mostly off anyway. The only problem is getting air bubbles out and getting it straight. It is a long sticker and a tight fit. Divided opinion. Some like em, some hate em. You can tell they are not original, but I was happy with the look.  |
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Post by daveh on Feb 3, 2024 22:21:35 GMT
Thanks for that Steve.
So looks like you stick it on the outside face, not inside. Is that correct?
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Post by chris55bike on Feb 3, 2024 22:44:04 GMT
I used one a few years ago. The old letters came off with some cutting paste (T-Cut would do) but they were mostly off anyway. The only problem is getting air bubbles out and getting it straight. It is a long sticker and a tight fit. Divided opinion. Some like em, some hate em. You can tell they are not original, but I was happy with the look. Hi Duffer, How did you do the actual clock covers? Paint or plastic restorer? |
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Post by duffer on Feb 4, 2024 3:25:15 GMT
First question, yes they can only go on the outside. The inside is both inaccessible and corrugated.
Second question, elbow grease. Over the years these clocks are sprayed with loads of "Back to Black ". This builds up a film of goo. The only thing I have been able to remove it with is a copper wire brush and cellulose thinner. Takes ages. But then you can finally go over them with a decent plastic polish to get that result.
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Post by BritPete on Feb 4, 2024 5:11:32 GMT
First question, yes they can only go on the outside. The inside is both inaccessible and corrugated. Second question, elbow grease. Over the years these clocks are sprayed with loads of "Back to Black ". This builds up a film of goo. The only thing I have been able to remove it with is a copper wire brush and cellulose thinner. Takes ages. But then you can finally go over them with a decent plastic polish to get that result. Oh Dear Just used that Back to Black on some indicators  |
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Post by BritPete on Feb 4, 2024 5:12:46 GMT
I had the same issue with bubbles, also the sizing was not perfect so had to carefully trim with a scalpel once in place
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Post by chris55bike on Feb 4, 2024 9:14:07 GMT
First question, yes they can only go on the outside. The inside is both inaccessible and corrugated. Second question, elbow grease. Over the years these clocks are sprayed with loads of "Back to Black ". This builds up a film of goo. The only thing I have been able to remove it with is a copper wire brush and cellulose thinner. Takes ages. But then you can finally go over them with a decent plastic polish to get that result. Does the copper wire brush not damage textured look of the casings? What polish did you use? |
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Post by duffer on Feb 4, 2024 11:50:28 GMT
The copper brush is very soft. Used to be called a suede brush for cleaning shoes. If you are worried about the glass, you should have stripped the clocks out. Soften the plastic with a wet thinners cloth and try it. You should find a powder comes off until you get back to plastic. I bet after half an hour you get fed up.
Once done any decent plastic cleaner from Halfords would do the trick. They will never be as good as new, but as you see in the picture, it's not bad from a riding position. 😉
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