Scratched acrylic lens on built-in isight

IN attempting to clean a stain near my built-in isight, i (stupidly) used an abrasive cloth over the acrylic lens. Now the image quality is SUBSTANTIALLY WORSE and everything appears blurry. Are they any repair kits or recommendations for repairing this type of lens? There are lots of small scratches. I should have realized that it wasn't just a lens cover, but a part of the optics system! HELP!
iMac 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo   Mac OS X (10.4.7)   1 GB DDR2 SDRAM

Hi crumbsoaps,
I agree with Ian, jewelers rouge should do the trick. It is much less abrasive that auto rubbing or polishing compound.
I have used it extensively, and also suggest you try it on... maybe, the bottom of your iMac (needs to be tested on like material)
A couple of other suggestions: make sure the stick says something like "for final coloring on metal and plastic" and I would suggest using a Dremel tool with cotton buffing tip - it's gonna be hard doing it by hand. AND, put a piece of tape over your built-in mic hole - if you get that rouge in there you probably won't get it out!
You can probably get the rouge at a local machine shop, or metal shop that does finish metal work. A very reputable manufacturer of rouge is Divine Brothers Co. in Utica, NY. You may be able to Google and find a local supplier...
Good Luck,
John

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