Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread riese-k3djc
> > > From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> > > To: 'Nick Kennedy' <nick-wa5...@suddenlink.net>; > Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 1:46 PM > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover > > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Mike va3mw
ape on the display before going into > the rough will save the display. > > Mel, K6KBE > > > From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> > To: 'Nick Kennedy' <nick-wa5...@suddenlink.net>; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 1:46 PM >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Joe Stone (KF5WBO)
This may help in weighing your options, E100403 / KX3 Bezel, $27.24 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Scuff-marks-on-display-cover-tp7621423p7621442.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover A slightly more aggressive approach is to pick up the headlight lens cleaner sold at most automobile stores - the stuff that takes the "yellow" haze off of plastic headlight covers. It's also sold for use on aircraft wind

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
(And then you'd have a fluoride protected lens that won't get tooth decay.) 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 9:42 AM To: Nick Kennedy; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Nick, The easiest is to use a bit of oil on a cloth and rub the area with some pressure. That will take care of scuff marks, but it will not eliminate scratches that have gouged into the plastic. If the plastic surface has been gouged, I think the best thing is to order a new bezel. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN
It depends on how deep the scratches are. The easiest is Novus polish — a sequence of three products, available as a kit from Antique Electronic Supply, Amazon, etc. This is best for minor surface scratches. Micro-mesh is also really good, and available from Aircraft Spruce and other places

[Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Nick Kennedy
I’ve got some scuff / scratch marks on my KX3 display’s cover. (Yes, shame on me!) Is there any kind of buffing or cleaning agent that can fix this? Or would it be better to order a replacement from Elecraft? 73- Nick, WA5BDU __