Doctor's Pontiac Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 The glovebox door of my 41 Oldsmobile has very deep scratches in the glass (plastic) that no amount of polish can repair. Needs replacement. Any shops in the country that restore this type of parts? The bezel and background color are both nice. The lens is held by the chrome piece bent over it. I am sure I will damage it if I try to remove it. Thank you for any contact information Manuel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Check out Bob's....I have heard a lot of good about the place.... https://www.bobsspeedometer.com/ Edited September 7, 2022 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Those are stress cracks in the plastic lens. We may be able to recast that for you in modern UV resistant resin. Contact me to discuss. www.DandDAutomobilia.com Edited September 7, 2022 by 61polara (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 19 hours ago, 61polara said: Those are stress cracks in the plastic lens. We may be able to recast that for you in modern UV resistant resin. Contact me to discuss. www.DandDAutomobilia.com Cool, didn't know you existed! Now added to my file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor's Pontiac Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 23 hours ago, 61polara said: Those are stress cracks in the plastic lens. We may be able to recast that for you in modern UV resistant resin. Contact me to discuss. www.DandDAutomobilia.com Thank you, email sent Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 This ebay seller has an amazing selection of instrument lenses available new silk-screened. Including yours: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124993330649?hash=item1d1a2eddd9:g:JfIAAOSwxKFdm98M I cannot vouch for the quality, just have found him searching for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 8 hours ago, KURTRUK said: This ebay seller has an amazing selection of instrument lenses available new silk-screened. Including yours: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124993330649?hash=item1d1a2eddd9:g:JfIAAOSwxKFdm98M I cannot vouch for the quality, just have found him searching for something else. Looks like this is the best way to go on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 9/10/2022 at 6:04 PM, 61polara said: Looks like this is the best way to go on this one. I hesitated before I posted the link. I'm glad you weren't offended with me possibly taking away a job for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Boehm Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 The original is a 3 dimensional piece of plastic where the center is raised above the edge. The Ebay version is a flat piece of glass with the correct numbers silkscreened on. They are not the same. The flat glass version is much easier to make. It is up to the car owner to decide how authentic he wants the dash and how much money he is willing to spend to get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor's Pontiac Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 I have seen the glass version a few months ago and looks nice but I want to keep stock. Installing the glass involves additional skills that I lack and risk of braking it. I will look for an original in better shape than mine. A custom reproduction as offered is likely to be perfect but cost is too high and unfortunately will have to pass for now. Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) On 9/6/2022 at 7:30 PM, 61polara said: Those are stress cracks in the plastic lens. We may be able to recast that for you in modern UV resistant resin. Contact me to discuss. www.DandDAutomobilia.com I just looked at your website, you guys do nice work. Edited September 12, 2022 by drhach (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Also try JC Auto in Lynnwood. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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