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Flashlight Enthusiast
I have never tried to buff out scratches on an LS lens and I really don't want to try this until I hear from some of you that have tried this. According to Peter's Arc Flashlight FAQ post you can use a polycarbonate polish. I've read some web pages (Listed below) and they recommend testing the product on a small area first. I'm not sure how you could do this with a Lexan lens because it's already a small area to work with. Anyone that has polished the LS lens and can add some advice would be greatly appreciated.
Just some general questions
What brand is the best? (Or a brand that wont damage the LS lens)
How effective is the process in removing scratches?
Some pages I've read instruct you to just put a view drop on the surface and you're done. If so that seems more like a coating then a polish. Once you do this will the coating have the same or better finish then before? Will it scratch easier? Once you do this are you starting an endless cycle? Other pages instruct you to swab on and buff in a circular motion. This seems more like a polish and a preferred option for me anyway.
Any one ever screwed up there light doing this? Any generals advice?
Will the lens be as clear afterwards? (Not cloudy)
Some links that I found.
http://optochemicals.com/products/info_polyedge_polish.htm
http://www.sdplastics.com
Just some general questions
What brand is the best? (Or a brand that wont damage the LS lens)
How effective is the process in removing scratches?
Some pages I've read instruct you to just put a view drop on the surface and you're done. If so that seems more like a coating then a polish. Once you do this will the coating have the same or better finish then before? Will it scratch easier? Once you do this are you starting an endless cycle? Other pages instruct you to swab on and buff in a circular motion. This seems more like a polish and a preferred option for me anyway.
Any one ever screwed up there light doing this? Any generals advice?
Will the lens be as clear afterwards? (Not cloudy)
Some links that I found.
http://optochemicals.com/products/info_polyedge_polish.htm
http://www.sdplastics.com