Cleaning up Vista lens covers

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rangerfourever
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Cleaning up Vista lens covers

Post by rangerfourever »

We have three squads with Federal Vista bars that are dull. Wondering what others have used to clean/polish these up, to bring them back to clear? Installer told me to take them off and clean in/out and polish with buffer wheel on handdrill. thanks
Dave
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Re: Cleaning up Vista lens covers

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Obviously you need to install SP1, then upgrade your video card....

Ooops, wrong Vista - sorry.
This is my opinion, not Aeroflex's.

I WILL NOT give you proprietary information. I make too much money to jeopardize my job.

I AM NOT the Service department: You want official info, manuals, service info, parts, calibration, etc., contact Aeroflex directly, please.
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FireCpt809
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Re: Cleaning up Vista lens covers

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Novus plastic polish. Its what we use. You can find it at some better parts places. Or body shop suppliers. There are 3 grades. They can be done by hand. If you use a wheel there is a good chance you may melt the plastic. First of all take them off and wash them in warm soapy water. Then wipe with a soft terry cloth and air dry That removes all the major dirt and grime If they are really bad start with the #3 and use the #2 to remove it. If they have a minor haze use the #2. Its like waxing a car. let dry and buff.
rangerfourever
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Re: Cleaning up Vista lens covers

Post by rangerfourever »

Thanks, I will pick some today and try to clean up one bar after my shift. 8)
tvsjr
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Re: Cleaning up Vista lens covers

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Wowbagger wrote:Obviously you need to install SP1, then upgrade your video card....

Ooops, wrong Vista - sorry.
Sorry, they don't make polish strong enough to fix Vista. You can't polish a turd. :lol:

Another vote for Novus.
High_order1
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Re: Cleaning up Vista lens covers

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Novus is the shizzz.

In addition to any colored lenses, it clears up cloudy aerodynamic headlamps. Only warning - go EASY. Too fast and you'll generate a lot of heat, to the point you can melt the lens. Oh - uh, unless you have a lot of time and upper body strength, the easiest way to get results is a random orbital buffer like you use to apply wax with.

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rangerfourever
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Re: Cleaning up Vista lens covers

Post by rangerfourever »

Yep did one with arm power. Came out ok, but need to set up the power buffer and have at it. Thanks guys
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