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Re: Clearing up scratches on pieces
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lugnet.parts, lugnet.space
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Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:59:06 GMT
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In lugnet.parts, Gaurav Thakur wrote:
> It's been years since I last posted here. I'm trying to restore the condition of
> some old pieces and thought someone here might know how to go about this.
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> I got two of the 6989 MCM quarter domes off Bricklink a while ago, but they
> turned out to have a lot of scratches in them. The scratches aren't particularly
> deep on either piece, but they are numerous enough that they make the whole
> thing look slightly opaque. Are there any lapping or polishing tools that can
> clean up these pieces and make them look clear and shiny again? I know a little
> about lapping computer heatsinks, but I'm not sure if those methods are
> applicable to the Lego ABS plastic.
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> Incidentally, I have a third trans-neon quarter dome from a brand new set, but
> the box was damaged and the piece has two sizeable, gouge-like formations in it
> despite looking perfect otherwise. Just my luck. :p
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> -G
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> (remove the capital S's in the email)
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=CP5670
brasso is your friend!! serously it works great for polishing those scratches
out. it also works great to remove printing on bricks so be carefull if you're
not looking to remove it. i usualy use a old sock followed by an old Tshirt.
ondrew
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