I used the remains of a Meguiars Headlight Restore kit, but same results can be achieved wet sanding with very high grit ( I would NOT recommend anything below 2500 grit) sandpaper. One grit, ONE direction and changing that direction 90 degrees from previous. Took the gages apart (gentle prying and medium pressure from the back to separate the gage from the square face. That releases the lens. sanded in the sink with constant cool water flowing over the surface. finished with the creams in the kit but fine cut liquid compound and polish yield the same results. I used the latter on my clear smoked center sliding hatch, bi-fold cabin door, triangle shaped drink holder and they look almost new! Also replaced the gage backlighting with red LED's to greatly reduce glare at night.
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Restoring/ upgrading: 1990 Ciera Sunbridge 2655 ST, "One Particular Harbour"
5.7 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 (my floating retirement villa if it doesn't kill me first)
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1995 SeaPro 210 C/C "Hydro-Therapy"
Mariner 150
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looks good...
I would like to find an old gauge or two of that style, working or not... I have a broken lens on a perfectly good working gauge and would like to replace it.
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Salem, OR
1989 Bayliner 2556 Convertible
5.7 OMC Cobra - 15.5x11 prop
N2K equipped throughout..
2014 Ram 3500 crew cab, 6.7 Cummins
2007 M-3705 SLC weekend warrior, 5th wheel
'04 Polaris Sportsman 700 -- '05 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO
Heavy Equipment Repair and Specialty Welding (RETIRED)
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This is awesome. Any idea if it'll hold up long term? I've never tried the headlight restoration kits, but I've heard from a few friends that the headlights don't stay looking great too long. Hopefully since the gauges won't see as much sunshine as car headlights would it won't be an issue.1993 Bayliner 3058 Cierra
Twin 4.3L V6's
Alpha 1 Gen II Drives
Moored in Everett, WA
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Originally posted by Diamond_Boat View PostThis is awesome. Any idea if it'll hold up long term? I've never tried the headlight restoration kits, but I've heard from a few friends that the headlights don't stay looking great too long. Hopefully since the gauges won't see as much sunshine as car headlights would it won't be an issue.Dave
Restoring/ upgrading: 1990 Ciera Sunbridge 2655 ST, "One Particular Harbour"
5.7 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 (my floating retirement villa if it doesn't kill me first)
Sold:
1995 SeaPro 210 C/C "Hydro-Therapy"
Mariner 150
Towing with:
2002 Ford F 350 7.3L Super Duty
Near High Rock Lake, N.C.
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Originally posted by Centerline2 View Postlooks good...
I would like to find an old gauge or two of that style, working or not... I have a broken lens on a perfectly good working gauge and would like to replace it.Dave
Restoring/ upgrading: 1990 Ciera Sunbridge 2655 ST, "One Particular Harbour"
5.7 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 (my floating retirement villa if it doesn't kill me first)
Sold:
1995 SeaPro 210 C/C "Hydro-Therapy"
Mariner 150
Towing with:
2002 Ford F 350 7.3L Super Duty
Near High Rock Lake, N.C.
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Originally posted by HueyCrew View Post
Centerline, I've seen them. I've been looking for certain items on eBay (with no luck) but as lf late have started going to the seller's own sites (from their link on their eBay page and happened across items I'd given up on finding. Google Images contain links that are good leads sometimes as well. I live alone so I can sit quite a while and search..... just takes time.....and a beer or some.
there is one listed in the "used boat parts" of this site, but the ad is 2 years old and I got no response back....(and the same with another older ad that I answered)..... Im not sure why old ads (postings on that page) cant just expire and disappear from the page after 2 or 3 months, rather than keeping things cluttered for life as they do.... its nearly a worthless effort to even look for something on the used gear ads of this site due to the old out of date clutter..... its much more productive to immediately turn to ebay to find a part rather than to see if one of our own members has the item we are looking for, and buy it from THEM... it shouldnt be that way.
NU LIBERTE'
Salem, OR
1989 Bayliner 2556 Convertible
5.7 OMC Cobra - 15.5x11 prop
N2K equipped throughout..
2014 Ram 3500 crew cab, 6.7 Cummins
2007 M-3705 SLC weekend warrior, 5th wheel
'04 Polaris Sportsman 700 -- '05 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO
Heavy Equipment Repair and Specialty Welding (RETIRED)
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Originally posted by Centerline2 View Post
do you (or anyone else reading this) happen to know what model of gauge that is... I know its US Marine brand, but I dont know what model to type in and search for....
there is one listed in the "used boat parts" of this site, but the ad is 2 years old and I got no response back....(and the same with another older ad that I answered)..... Im not sure why old ads (postings on that page) cant just expire and disappear from the page after 2 or 3 months, rather than keeping things cluttered for life as they do.... its nearly a worthless effort to even look for something on the used gear ads of this site due to the old out of date clutter..... its much more productive to immediately turn to ebay to find a part rather than to see if one of our own members has the item we are looking for, and buy it from THEM... it shouldnt be that way.
DaveDave
Restoring/ upgrading: 1990 Ciera Sunbridge 2655 ST, "One Particular Harbour"
5.7 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 (my floating retirement villa if it doesn't kill me first)
Sold:
1995 SeaPro 210 C/C "Hydro-Therapy"
Mariner 150
Towing with:
2002 Ford F 350 7.3L Super Duty
Near High Rock Lake, N.C.
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