Restoring a hazy compass

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ActionSportsWA
ActionSportsWA
WA
1014 posts
WA, 1014 posts
31 Jul 2026 4:11pm
Hi All,


I’ve been upgrading and restoring my Northshore 38 and have finally got around to focusing on the compass on the binnacle.


the “glass” had become hazy and slightly yellowed which annoyed me. I was going to replace it until I saw the price of them.


figuring the “glass” was actually an acrylic, I thought I’d try an Automotive headlight restorer. I bought the Turtkewax product for $49 and disassembled the compass. Followed the instructions but started with the third finest polishing pad, the the finest before polishing and finishing with a protectant wipe.


I wish I’d taken a before “picture”, but I think the photo of the restored compass says something.


$50 and an hour of my time. 🤩






ACTAndy
ACTAndy
NSW
30 posts
NSW, 30 posts
3 Aug 2026 8:19am
Great job,

Now just add a layer of any UV protector, this will help to stop it yellowing/clouding again in the future. Or don't, and do the same job again in a coupe of years!
lydia
lydia
1947 posts
1947 posts
3 Aug 2026 9:20am
Toothpaste works fine generally.
JonE
JonE
VIC
649 posts
VIC, 649 posts
3 Aug 2026 11:14pm
lydia said..
Toothpaste works fine generally.


Gold... I read this and tested it on my car headlamps which were very hazy. Now good as new!!!!
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