Suggestions for a cracked lens on a VHF??

4runner · 20-08-2008, 06:37

I have an ICOM IC-M72 handheld waterproof VHF that has a crack going about half way across the clear plastic window that covers the dislay.

To send it in for repairs at ICOM is $100-125. It's not it worth it for a <$200 radio.

Does anyone know of a plasic cement or specific tape that would work for this? I'm using it in small boats and frequently getting it wet.

Thanks

Vasco · 20-08-2008, 06:49

In the past I've fixed displays similar to this by cutting a piece of thin clear plastic the same size and using epoxy glue on the edges to fasten it on top of the display.

Karletto · 20-08-2008, 07:20

waterproof silicon in tube; colorless; but you'll need a special pistol to press

scotty · 20-08-2008, 14:41

well maybe a drop of super glue, which will wick in to the crack

or they sell plastic sheet in walmart for covering camera, cell phone etc screens. it is elf addesive

edit or send it to me and i will fix it for free, but then it might ( will ) get lost in return shipping... sorry no insuance ;-)

easterly · 20-08-2008, 16:41

Use the acrylic from an auto parts store that is used to repair cracks in windshields.

20-08-2008, 06:37	#1
4runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	Suggestions for a cracked lens on a VHF?? I have an ICOM IC-M72 handheld waterproof VHF that has a crack going about half way across the clear plastic window that covers the dislay. To send it in for repairs at ICOM is $100-125. It's not it worth it for a <$200 radio. Does anyone know of a plasic cement or specific tape that would work for this? I'm using it in small boats and frequently getting it wet. Thanks

20-08-2008, 06:49	#2
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,802 Images: 34	In the past I've fixed displays similar to this by cutting a piece of thin clear plastic the same size and using epoxy glue on the edges to fasten it on top of the display. __________________ Rick I Toronto

20-08-2008, 07:20	#3
Karletto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Slovenia not Slovakia; gulf of Triest Boat: owned a 6m single hull sailing boat, a HIRONDELL 23 cat and chartered modern +8m ELAN boats Posts: 59	waterproof silicon in tube; colorless; but you'll need a special pistol to press __________________ Rosso di sera, bel tempo si spera; Rosso di mattina, mal tempo si avvicina

20-08-2008, 16:41	#5
easterly Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: St Charles MO Boat: Easterly 36 Aft Cabin Posts: 168	Use the acrylic from an auto parts store that is used to repair cracks in windshields. __________________ 7.25 years until the Carib

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20-08-2008, 14:41	#4
scotty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chesapeake bay Boat: 83 27' hunter "SALTY DAWG" Posts: 126	well maybe a drop of super glue, which will wick in to the crack or they sell plastic sheet in walmart for covering camera, cell phone etc screens. it is elf addesive edit or send it to me and i will fix it for free, but then it might ( will ) get lost in return shipping... sorry no insuance ;-)

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