dustcover makeovern tip

Posted by: Ian Preston on 06 November 2001

The acrylic dustcover on a Linn axis I purchased had some unsightly scratches on it. After some inquiring, as to what could restore its former 'gleam', I was advised to try metal 'brasso' and cotton wool and a cracking good result it was too. After using the aforementioned on small areas at a time I finished with a acrylic cleaner and polisher.

On another matter can someone tell me how to adjust the azimuth on a basik arm?

Posted on: 06 November 2001 by Craig B

Many, if not most, turntable dust covers have an outer coating over the plastic moulding. Using metal polishes can remove this coating along with the scratch leading to fogging, yellowing and even peeling of the coating.

Some years ago I happened upon a line of plastic polishes called Novus. They have three primary products that are intended to be used one after the other. No. 1 is a cleaner/preservative, No. 2 is a polish for removal of light scratches, and No. 3 is formulated to remove heavier scratches from bare (ie. un-coated) acrylic surfaces.

They appear to be quite popular in North America with a number of plastic fabricating shops carrying the line. They are also sold under the Renew and Nu-Life brand names.

They have a web site that gives step by step instructions in the care of plastic surfaces.

Using Novus No. 2 and No. 1, I have brought some really shabby looking dustcovers back to their former glory.

BTW, is your Basik arm an LV-X or Plus?

Craig