Speedometer face is scratched can it be fixed?? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

4x4guy · 01-30-2012, 04:18 PM

I just picked up another 03 foreman 450 today for the smoking hot deal of $500 (doesn't run prolly needs new top end) The speedometer face is all scratched up or sun baked IDK but it's so bad you can see anything on it. Is there away to polish it out or is there just a different cover you can get for the outside of it?

rich450es · 01-30-2012, 04:28 PM

here is a new display off e-bay
New 2002-2004 Honda TRX 450 TRX450 Foreman ATV OE Dash Meter Speedometer Cover | eBay

i always wanted to try this stuff

Amazon

mac102004 · 01-30-2012, 04:40 PM

Try headlight restorer. Worth a shot. 3M makes a good kit, it worked great on my headlights.

h22ate · 01-30-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rich450es

here is a new display off e-bay
New 2002-2004 Honda TRX 450 TRX450 Foreman ATV OE Dash Meter Speedometer Cover | eBay

i always wanted to try this stuff
Amazon.com: Meguiar's G12310 PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner and Polish -10 oz.: Automotive

Rich, my pap tried that on his van, it honestly did nothing.
You know if you get a wet rag and wipe over glass how it looks all clear and pretty when its wet..... that restorer stuff is the same way. As soon as that very thin coating of liquid wears off (like rain-x) they are back to foggy. It lasted I think 10 minutes and they didnt clear up at all really.... I could have accomplished the same affect by throwing a bucket of water on them.
Now that was the stuff you rub on the outside, if Im not mistaken there is as company out there that makes something to go on the inside as well. But I havent seen it first hand.

rich450es · 01-30-2012, 05:33 PM

i have used a kit like this but from napa
3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System, 4 Ste#

mac102004 · 01-30-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rich450es

i have used a kit like this but from napa
3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System, 4 Ste#

That's the one I'm talking about. Uses progressively finer sandpaper then a polisher and compound. Works good for headlights, the ones on my truck were just about shot and they are like new now.

4x4guy · 01-30-2012, 06:08 PM

I tryed using some fine steel wool and alittle mothers aluminum polish and is seemed to help out on the smaller scratches.

djerock · 01-30-2012, 06:27 PM

mine was real bad when i got it and i had to wet sand it wit 1k and worked my way up to 5k then used rubbing compound and buffed it out look almost new ill take pics and post it soon..

sspeckerwood · 01-30-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by djerock

mine was real bad when i got it and i had to wet sand it wit 1k and worked my way up to 5k then used rubbing compound and buffed it out look almost new ill take pics and post it soon..

is peoria lake too deep to take your 4wheeler into??

djerock · 01-30-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

is peoria lake too deep to take your 4wheeler into??

well maybe if you can get passed the 3-4ft of silt and the channel is 12ft

01-30-2012, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
4x4guy Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BFE Illinois Posts: 33	Speedometer face is scratched can it be fixed?? I just picked up another 03 foreman 450 today for the smoking hot deal of $500 (doesn't run prolly needs new top end) The speedometer face is all scratched up or sun baked IDK but it's so bad you can see anything on it. Is there away to polish it out or is there just a different cover you can get for the outside of it? __________________ Current Atv's 2003 Honda Foreman 450ES Current Trike's 1985 Honda 350X 1986 Honda 350X 1985 Honda 250R 1985 Honda 200X 1983 Yamaha 225DX

01-30-2012, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	here is a new display off e-bay New 2002-2004 Honda TRX 450 TRX450 Foreman ATV OE Dash Meter Speedometer Cover \| eBay i always wanted to try this stuff Amazon Amazon __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-30-2012, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
mac102004 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 541	Try headlight restorer. Worth a shot. 3M makes a good kit, it worked great on my headlights. __________________ '10 Outty 800R XT

01-30-2012, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	i have used a kit like this but from napa 3M 39008 Headlight Lens Restoration System, 4 Ste# __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-30-2012, 06:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
4x4guy Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BFE Illinois Posts: 33	I tryed using some fine steel wool and alittle mothers aluminum polish and is seemed to help out on the smaller scratches. __________________ Current Atv's 2003 Honda Foreman 450ES Current Trike's 1985 Honda 350X 1986 Honda 350X 1985 Honda 250R 1985 Honda 200X 1983 Yamaha 225DX

01-30-2012, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
djerock Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Peoria Posts: 32	mine was real bad when i got it and i had to wet sand it wit 1k and worked my way up to 5k then used rubbing compound and buffed it out look almost new ill take pics and post it soon.. __________________ 2003 Foreman 450 9k+ miles -snorkeled -jetted -H6m HID kit -3000lb winch -UNI Air Filter -Garmin Legend gps

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