Awesome plastic bezel restorer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ubtripn · 05-31-2011, 08:48 AM

I was at a fair and this booth was peddling a blue paste that shined jelwrey, glass, plastic, etc... He said it worked great on dash bezels (if that is what the plastic face is called) and gave me a little bit in a cup to try. I didn't buy any because it was expensive and I was broke at the time. Last night I used it on my bezel and I wish I had taken before and after pics because WOW!!!! All scratches gone, the plastic polished up to be perfectly clear and brand new, I mean brand new. It has a very fine abrasive in it, I think it removes a micro layer of whatever you use it on. I cannot remember the name of the stuff though becasuse I got it so long ago. Anybody ever use anything like this?

68gmsee · 05-31-2011, 09:20 AM

Man, nothing like getting someone interested and then busting the balloon.

Sillyoldman · 05-31-2011, 09:41 AM

Flitz?

ubtripn · 05-31-2011, 10:52 AM

Lol - sorry. That name sounds familiar, is it like a blue paste?

bobs409 · 05-31-2011, 02:50 PM

Aren't most of these bezels suffering from chrome wear? I know all of my originals were worn so I don't see how it could work in that case. ??

**special-K** · 05-31-2011, 09:14 PM

What you're talking about is the dash "lens". It sounds like some sort of simi-chrome polish,like we use on polished aluminum,lexan windshields,and glasses/google lenses.

Sicklajoie · 05-31-2011, 10:04 PM

I've had great luck with this plastic cleaner: Plexus http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html
Spray on, swirl a little bit, and wipe off. And leaves a nice smell! 8^)

VA72C10 · 05-31-2011, 10:30 PM

I use plastix after cleaning it with warm water. Works well for small cracks and doesn't take the lettering off the back side unless you scrub too hard.

bobs409 · 06-01-2011, 06:59 AM

Ahhh! the lens. I thought we were talking about the chrome dash bezel.

For plastic gauge lenses, I just use some Mequiars fine cut polish. Works great! I brought one back to life that I accidentally got some carb cleaner on! As some will know, that stuff actually "melted" the plastic a bit. Thought it was ruined but the polish brought it back.

If you have some of this polish lying around, try that instead of buying some expensive plastic polish. I use it to polish and shine up dull tail light lenses too.

ubtripn · 06-01-2011, 09:43 AM

Sorry, I am still learning nomenclature - yes - the lens.

Now I wish I could just kill the thread because I don't want people thinking there is a plastic chrome restorer out there if there isn't.

I looked up blitz, that's not it but the blue stuff sure takes any plastic lens and makes it new gain, just finished off all my vehicles with the last of it.

68gmsee · 06-01-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ubtripn

...Now I wish I could just kill the thread because I don't want people thinking there is a plastic chrome restorer out there if there isn't....

No need to delete. Most of us knew what you were referring to.

I have been tempted to use my leftover lens polishing compound for my headlights. Anyone know if that would work?

**special-K** · 06-02-2011, 08:24 AM

Yeah,don't delete the thread. Just go out there and find us something to bring back the chrome on the bezels now

. Just having fun here. We all knew what you meant once we started reading and it's helpful info.

**leddzepp** · 06-02-2011, 11:12 AM

good info here
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into69z · 06-02-2011, 11:46 AM

I used 3m liquid rubbing compound for my lens and headlight resto on my Honda-does a great job and saved a tach/air pressure lens.

rcrahn · 06-02-2011, 11:57 AM

Flitz is blue, expensive and works great.

AirSpeed · 06-02-2011, 03:31 PM

I used mothers aluminum polish on my gauge bezel and it was amazing how clear it got. It looked like glass after just a couple minutes of buffing.
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ubtripn · 06-02-2011, 03:40 PM

I think it was flitz

05-31-2011, 08:48 AM	#1
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Awesome plastic bezel restorer I was at a fair and this booth was peddling a blue paste that shined jelwrey, glass, plastic, etc... He said it worked great on dash bezels (if that is what the plastic face is called) and gave me a little bit in a cup to try. I didn't buy any because it was expensive and I was broke at the time. Last night I used it on my bezel and I wish I had taken before and after pics because WOW!!!! All scratches gone, the plastic polished up to be perfectly clear and brand new, I mean brand new. It has a very fine abrasive in it, I think it removes a micro layer of whatever you use it on. I cannot remember the name of the stuff though becasuse I got it so long ago. Anybody ever use anything like this?

05-31-2011, 09:20 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Man, nothing like getting someone interested and then busting the balloon.

05-31-2011, 09:41 AM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Flitz? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-31-2011, 10:52 AM	#4
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Lol - sorry. That name sounds familiar, is it like a blue paste?

05-31-2011, 02:50 PM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Aren't most of these bezels suffering from chrome wear? I know all of my originals were worn so I don't see how it could work in that case. ?? __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-31-2011, 09:14 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer What you're talking about is the dash "lens". It sounds like some sort of simi-chrome polish,like we use on polished aluminum,lexan windshields,and glasses/google lenses. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-31-2011, 10:04 PM	#7
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer I've had great luck with this plastic cleaner: Plexus http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html Spray on, swirl a little bit, and wipe off. And leaves a nice smell! 8^) __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-31-2011, 10:30 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer I use plastix after cleaning it with warm water. Works well for small cracks and doesn't take the lettering off the back side unless you scrub too hard. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-01-2011, 06:59 AM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Ahhh! the lens. I thought we were talking about the chrome dash bezel. For plastic gauge lenses, I just use some Mequiars fine cut polish. Works great! I brought one back to life that I accidentally got some carb cleaner on! As some will know, that stuff actually "melted" the plastic a bit. Thought it was ruined but the polish brought it back. If you have some of this polish lying around, try that instead of buying some expensive plastic polish. I use it to polish and shine up dull tail light lenses too. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-01-2011, 09:43 AM	#10
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Sorry, I am still learning nomenclature - yes - the lens. Now I wish I could just kill the thread because I don't want people thinking there is a plastic chrome restorer out there if there isn't. I looked up blitz, that's not it but the blue stuff sure takes any plastic lens and makes it new gain, just finished off all my vehicles with the last of it.

06-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Yeah,don't delete the thread. Just go out there and find us something to bring back the chrome on the bezels now . Just having fun here. We all knew what you meant once we started reading and it's helpful info. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-02-2011, 11:12 AM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,048	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer good info here Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-02-2011, 11:46 AM	#14
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer I used 3m liquid rubbing compound for my lens and headlight resto on my Honda-does a great job and saved a tach/air pressure lens. __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

06-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#15
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer Flitz is blue, expensive and works great.

06-02-2011, 03:31 PM	#16
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer I used mothers aluminum polish on my gauge bezel and it was amazing how clear it got. It looked like glass after just a couple minutes of buffing. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device



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06-02-2011, 03:40 PM	#17
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Awesome plastic bezel restorer I think it was flitz

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