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Lone_Star
02-28-2007, 10:02 AM
Well as the title says my plastic speedo lens is pretty badly scracthed. I can buy a new one for $40, but I was thinking if I got a lens kit I could do the lens and then do the headlights as well. Any suggestions on what I can do to fix it?
Dan
02-28-2007, 10:10 AM
http://www.danase.com/prplresy.html

I think it depends on your headlights...if they're scratched/hazed enough that you want to polish them out, get the kit. If not, just get the new speedo lens.
Lone_Star
02-28-2007, 10:46 AM
proper advice. The mustang headlights are yellowed out. Do you think I could do the two headlights and speedo cluster with the kit?
Bob
02-28-2007, 10:49 AM
proper advice. The mustang headlights are yellowed out. Do you think I could do the two headlights and speedo cluster with the kit?
Yes, no problems. The kit goes a long way.
Lone_Star
02-28-2007, 11:25 AM
Ok, well it looks like I will try that first then. Looks like I will be making my first Danase order. Thanks for the help guys.
BigLeegr
02-28-2007, 12:56 PM
Do you (anyone that's tried the kit) think the clusters would be accessible enough to use this kit? (Assuming a person didn't/couldn't remove the dash) Or would it be only for pieces that have been taken apart?
Bob
02-28-2007, 01:34 PM
Do you (anyone that's tried the kit) think the clusters would be accessible enough to use this kit? (Assuming a person didn't/couldn't remove the dash) Or would it be only for pieces that have been taken apart?

I guess it depends on a few things. The dash surrounding the cluster and the drill being used. You could get a lot of it while it is still in but I would be worried about getting too close to the edge and hitting the dash with the spinning drill chuck.
Russecu
02-28-2007, 02:18 PM
Do you (anyone that's tried the kit) think the clusters would be accessible enough to use this kit? (Assuming a person didn't/couldn't remove the dash) Or would it be only for pieces that have been taken apart?

I guess it depends on a few things. The dash surrounding the cluster and the drill being used. You could get a lot of it while it is still in but I would be worried about getting too close to the edge and hitting the dash with the spinning drill chuck.
Also if I were to attempt that I would go with alot of tape on surrounding pieces.
Lone_Star
03-01-2007, 08:43 AM
Big,
It would probably be a lot easier to just remove the speedo bezel, and cluster. Usually it is only 2-bolts holding it in. Probably better then wrestling with the steering wheel.
BigLeegr
03-01-2007, 01:39 PM
Yeah, on some cars, unfortunately like myGF's, has a dash with about 10 (That I've noticed) and even removing those, it's a tight (too tight) fit to try and remove over the steering wheel.
I guess I'll have to try again in the summer. (Smoker car-inside's filmy anyway. :roll: )
Lone_Star
03-02-2007, 07:30 AM
DANG, 10! Sorry to hear that. What kind of car?
BigLeegr
03-02-2007, 12:59 PM
Escort. :roll:
Lone_Star
03-05-2007, 06:42 AM
Leave it to a Ford to be difficult.