Wisdom 2 plastic face scratch removal

[bigz]

What is the best (if any) way to buff out minor scrapes and scratches from the surface of the plastic cover on the Wisdom 2?

Neil

 

[tridacna]

Toothpaste, toothbrush and elbow grease is a good start. Quite effective for the minor stuff.

 

[Sherwood SCUBA rep.]

you can replace the plastic cover relatively inexpensivelyat your LDS.

 

[WetLens]

Agree with replacing being the easiest. However, in a pinch, progressive grits of emory paper work as well. I don't have the option with a couple of older wrist computers, so I've used emory paper (wet) starting with something rough enough to get out the scratches (I've gone as low as 120) then work though the grades, finishing off with 600. I then move to polishing compound - toothpaste could work at this point as well. If scratches are deep, it is much easier to start a bit rough and work to a fine grit rather than trying to get it all with toothpaste.

 

[bigz]

Thanks very much for the info. The scratches are not interfering with viewing data but it does bother me that it happened since my Wisdom 2 is relatively new. Oh well, stuff happens.

Cheers,

Neil

 

[divin'dog]

The best way is with a buffing wheel and cleaning compound made for buffing out scratches from clear plastic. It's easy to do if you have the wheel and buffing compound. Makes the clear plastic look like new if you know what you're doing.

 

[D_B]

quick/easy method for many scratches is just car cleaner auto wax, works remarkably well

 

[bigz]

Thanks, D_B - I'll try that, initially. the idea of putting my computer facve upagainst a rapidly whirlling wheel makes me nervous.

Neil

 

[jmelin]

Once it is underwater the scratches shopuld disappear. Go get it wet.

 

[bigz]

The suggestion to use car cleaner was right on! I have an OLD can of Simonize cleaner/polisher and it was perfect. You have to really search for the marks, now. Thanks, D_B.

Neil