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I have this marker lens assembly that's in good shape except for some primer and a bite out of the top edge.

Do you know of a solvent that will remove the primer without eating the lens? My AI search recommended "Motsenbocker's Paint & Varnish Remover" but I'm hoping to avoid spending a bunch for not much... IPA, orange Goo Gone, and paint thinner did not touch it. I have a couple grease & wax removers and some reducers. I suspect acetone might eat the lens, as would lacquer thinner. Any ideas?

I am going to try repairing the chip with UV-cured acrylic resin.

Has anyone ever done this and if so, what dye did you use?



This resin is reasonably priced and is acrylic, not epoxy, which I think will match the original material and be less likely to darken over time:

https://www.totalboat.com/products/u...43161635520736

I am considering this dye (will probably get both amber and orange):

https://douglasandsturgess.com/produ...ce=chatgpt.com

With the popularity of UV-cured 3D printers, I assume there are lots of materials available that might work, but I'm not sure how to tap into that world.

Anyone have experience or suggestions on finding budget materials?

If I fail, I know there is at least one "left" lens listed on PY for sale. I do need a "right" if anyone wants to sell one...

Mike