There are lens polishing kits in automotive stores for headlines lens. If the plastic is compatible, it might work
?
Bob
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--- On Sat, 10/4/08, weinerhi <harvw@...> wrote:
From: weinerhi <harvw@...>
Subject: [TekScopes] Tek 496P GPIB Dip Switch Dust Cover Damage
To: TekScopes@...
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 4:40 PM
HELP!!
The sliding plastic dust cover on the rear of the Tek 496P was
difficult to slide, so I sprayed some silicone spray to lubricate it.
While the spray freed up the cover, I noticed that it had become
clouded. Checking the can of silicone spray (CRC Heavy Duty Silicone),
I noticed that it contained ACETONE!!
It's incredible that a product to be used on "nylon, rubber, metal &
non-metal surfaces" (as stated on the front of the can)would contain
this harmful chemical.
I have used silicone spray for years on just about everything and the
silicone spray can in my garage (different brand) contained no acetone.
Having learned a painful lesson (ALWAYS READ THE LABEL), I'm glad I
didn't spray it on anything on the front panel!! Does anyone know
where I can obtain a replacement for this part? I can't find a
reference number for it in the Service Manual. Is there a better name
for it than "dust cover"?
Is it possible (feasible) to polish it off?
Thanks
Harv
W1BMY
