Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

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Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 17:08 - 21 Aug 2015 17:09

I've got some pretty bad swirl marks on the glass of my gauges. Is there any way to remove them with a buffer or something? I'd considered replacing the glass itself, but I don't like the thought of taking the gauge apart to get in there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 17:22

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is there a reason why you posted the same topic twice? At any rate, the only way to clean that is to take the gauge apart. it's touchy work since it requires uncrimping the bezel and then recrimping to assemble the unit after finished. You can paint the tip of your gauge needle if you get it apart though so good luck.

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 18:01 - 21 Aug 2015 18:03

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Yeah, I spazzed out and put it in "Engine" by accident. I sent a message to the moderator to delete it and re-posted it in the right place. Sorry about that.

I do know there was someone out there reconditioning gauges for KZ bikes last year. I sent the guy a note at his site to ask about cost, but never got a response.

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 18:32

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 18:34

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 19:23

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Very nice job!!!!!!! Ed

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 19:40

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Niiiiiiiice! Okie, maybe I can do that. Did you replace the glass? That was what I was thinking of doing. Toss the old ones and get new. Very impressive!

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 20:27

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The Nomad wrote: Niiiiiiiice! Okie, maybe I can do that. Did you replace the glass? That was what I was thinking of doing. Toss the old ones and get new. Very impressive!

Windex = good as new :laugh:

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 21:34

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Are the scratches inside or out?
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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 21:40

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

21 Aug 2015 22:21

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There's just one on the outside. It's not so much the scratch as the swirl marks that are visible. Do you really think Windex will work? I'm thinking it's messed up on account of a harsh cloth or paper towel.

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Re: Gauge Glass Swirl Marks

22 Aug 2015 07:40

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Might have been caused by a rock in whatever was used to clean it. Opening them up is fairly easy, getting to the glass is another matter.
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