Aging that new plastic lens

[jacob9795]

A new plastic clear lens on a beat up old bike really bothers me. How can one age it appropriately? Dipping the lens in coffee for a few days did nothing. Exposing the lens to a UV lamp for a few days did nothing. What did the trick was to scuff the lens slightly with extra fine steel wool, followed by a coat of a mixture of sealer, flat yellow, and rust colored enamel paints. A paint brush for the application did well. This process was completed on both sides of the lens.

 

[Saving Tempest]

I think most people are trying to clean or replace their lenses...this is hardcore

 

[GTs58]

Wiping it down with goof off will sure dull/cloud it up and make it look all f'd up. Then stain it.

 

[partsguy]

Leave it in the flower bed for 50 years, it should work!

 

[rustjunkie]

 

[fordmike65]

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I have yet to try this, but I have seen pretty good results using cigarette smoke.

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Im gonna try this...cool tip