1970 XR7 Clock Lens and other gauges

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I have noted that on many XR7’s ('69 and '70) the clock always seems to have a very “foggy” lens, but the four gauges on the driver’s side seems to be quite clear, even after 46 years.
Can anyone suggest a reason why that might be? Why the difference?

Also, is a fogged, somewhat translucent XR7 clock lens restorable or is replacement required?
Thanks for the insights!

John

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I don’t know why they do it, but most of them are like that, I have not had any luck with cleaning them and had to replace the lens with a new one.

3

Different suppliers, the material used in the clock lens was inferior.

4

I guess I am lucky. Lens on my clock has not done this. (Knock on fake burl wood)

5

Thanks for the replies.

Don, do you sell this lens? If not, can they be “defogged”?
If you do, how much are they?

Thanks!

John

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Unfortunately they cannot be “defogged”. The fogging is not on the surface but is an inherent property of the plastic, which gradually turns opaque over time.

I have a 1/43-scale Focus made by Minichamps on my office desk. The plastic display case it comes in is turning milky like a Cougar clock lens.

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Yes, we sell the standard and xr7 / ELIMINATOR clock lens. Our rebuilt clocks also come with.

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=C9W%20clock%20lens