Polishing plastic CRT shields - how? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Danny · 31st Mar 2005, 10:49 pm

Hi
Does anyone now the best way to polish the scratches out of plastic TV
shields; the types used on Pye 18Ts etc?

Thanks
danny

Paul Stenning · 31st Mar 2005, 10:53 pm

I haven't tried it for this, but what about Greygate Plastic Polish which is intended for polishing perspex etc?

high_vacuum_house · 31st Mar 2005, 11:13 pm

Hello there,
If the scratches are light brasso will probably work but use a clean and non-abrasive cloth for polishing. It is important that the cloth is clean otherwise a bit of dirt could scratch the surface when rubbing (Found out the hard way when cleaning the perspex front door of my iguanas cage, picked up the first cloth and before long there were circles everywhere

)
Regards,
Christopher capener

Nickthedentist · 1st Apr 2005, 4:43 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Stenning

I haven't tried it for this, but what about Greygate Plastic Polish which is intended for polishing perspex etc?

I have tried this, and it works well. I got mine from CPC.

oldeurope · 1st Apr 2005, 5:17 pm

Hi, I used Handy Display polish.
Look at the pictures I made from my PYE FV1.

Kind regards
Darius

Nickthedentist · 1st Apr 2005, 7:22 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darius

Hi, I used Handy Display polish.
Look at the pictures I made from my PYE FV1.

Kind regards
Darius

Yep, that's "einfach klasse" Darius!

By "Handy", do you mean mobile phone? In other words, are you suggesting we use the little tubes of polish you can buy for removing scratches from the screen of your phone?

Nick.

oldeurope · 2nd Apr 2005, 7:38 am

Yes, that is exactly what I mean.

Darius

Danny · 2nd Apr 2005, 9:48 pm

Thanks all

I will get both products and see which is best

Thanks again
Danny

31st Mar 2005, 10:49 pm	#1
Danny Heptode Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Walsham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 516	Polishing plastic CRT shields - how? Hi Does anyone now the best way to polish the scratches out of plastic TV shields; the types used on Pye 18Ts etc? Thanks danny Last edited by Mike Phelan; 20th Jun 2007 at 5:08 pm. Reason: Tidying for archive

31st Mar 2005, 10:53 pm	#2
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: polishing plastic crt shields I haven't tried it for this, but what about Greygate Plastic Polish which is intended for polishing perspex etc? __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

31st Mar 2005, 11:13 pm	#3
high_vacuum_house Octode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Belper Derbyshire Posts: 1,935	Re: polishing plastic crt shields Hello there, If the scratches are light brasso will probably work but use a clean and non-abrasive cloth for polishing. It is important that the cloth is clean otherwise a bit of dirt could scratch the surface when rubbing (Found out the hard way when cleaning the perspex front door of my iguanas cage, picked up the first cloth and before long there were circles everywhere ) Regards, Christopher capener __________________ Interests in the collection and restoration of Tefifon players and 405 line television

1st Apr 2005, 5:17 pm	#5
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2nd Apr 2005, 7:38 am	#7
oldeurope Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Solingen, Germany Posts: 727	Re: polishing plastic crt shields Yes, that is exactly what I mean. Darius Attached Thumbnails Last edited by oldeurope; 2nd Apr 2005 at 7:47 am. Reason: picture

2nd Apr 2005, 9:48 pm	#8
Danny Heptode Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Walsham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 516	Re: polishing plastic crt shields Thanks all I will get both products and see which is best Thanks again Danny Last edited by Mike Phelan; 20th Jun 2007 at 5:09 pm. Reason: Tidying for acrhive