Don't despair. There is a product that does the job. It's not cheap, but it works. I believe it can be bought through West Marine. If not West Marine, then I must have got it from Sporty's, an aviation/pilot supply catalog. I used it to restore my Saturn bulkhead compass which was badly scratched, making it almost unusable. After I followed their directions, it brought the compass back to complete clarity.
The product is called Nuvo-Shine Plastic Polishing Kit. The cost stamped on on the side of the box is $30. Here are the other particulars:
www: nuvo-shine.com Address: Squadra Nuvolari, LLC 255 G Street Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92101 619/544-9450
If the compass lens is not too badly scratched or faded, you can try three of Meguiar's products, which you may find at auto parts stores, or once again at West Marine. They are:
Mirror Glaze 18 Clear Plastic Detailer,
17 Clear Plastic Cleaner,
10 Clear Plastic Polish.I tried these first, and they were unable to work out the deep scratches on my compass lens, so I had to buy the Nuvo-Shine product.
Hope this helps. John Fleming '82 M-17: "Star Cross'd"
Smith, Tom wrote:
I have a bulkhead mounted compass that's apparently never had a cover on it and it hazy. Is there a plastic polishing compound or method anyone can recommend that might help?
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar
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