The following thread exemplifies the type of humour exchanged on the list by the people who have come to know and respect each other during the past few years.  It starts in a serious vein.

I know there is a something I can use to polish out the scratches on clear plastic so that it becomes clear again. Does someone have a brand name particularly one applicable to Oz...

Vic

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I think so but can't give you a name.  Try a motorcycle shop.  They may have something.

Ron

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If you can't locate any plastic polish, try the link below. Good Luck,
David

http://www.meguiars.com

http://www.meguiars.com/product_showroom/showroom_template.cfm

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Vic:

Any white, non-gel type toothpaste will do this.

Martin DeWitt
1958 Minx Series II Deluxe
1962 Minx IIIC Deluxe
1962 Hillman Husky

All serious so far ............ but wait ............
Something unfolds :

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My convertible top rear window needs to be done and I am going to try an electric toothbrush along with toothpaste (a mild abrasive) and see what kind of results I get – I will let everyone know what happens.

Jan

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Oh, I can tell you what will happen.  I can see the headline now:

"New Jersey Man Institutionalized"

(AP) – A New Jersey man was locked away for evaluation after neighbors found him cleaning his car with an electric toothbrush.  "It must be something about the air here," his psychiatrist is quoted as saying.

"He was always such a quiet man," his next-door neighbor was heard to say, "I always knew he had an odd relationship with his cars, but I had no idea..."  Police are investigating his claim that, "I read it on the Internet, so it must be true.  I got the idea from someone in Australia."

A police spokesman, when contacted about the case, commented, "I ain't never seen the Crocodile Hunter use no electric toothbrush.  And those broads on Survivor, them chicks never even used toothpaste.  So what does he know about Australia?  Internet, shminternet – I done watched TV so I know everything."

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Don't forget to floss.
–Alan

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Evan,
I will be laughing at your message all day!!!  However I have to type this message with my nose as the jacket they put me here doesn't let me use my hands!

Jan

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> "New Jersey Man Institutionalized"
>
> <snip> I got the idea from someone in Australia."

Oi, I forgot to challenge the implied comment that we Australians are strange.

There is no need to imply.  We are.

Ron