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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 9:07:28 GMT -7
When clear plastic windows get scuffed or scratched is there any way to fix them? I've heard of wet sanding or some kind of polish, but I don't want to ruin any parts experimenting. These are only minor scuffs (like from shipping or mishandling). |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 10:13:05 GMT -7
There is a 3 step kit by Novus that I personally use. It's gotten the oldest windshields to look almost new again.
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Post by stitchdup on May 8, 2016 10:13:55 GMT -7
I've read about using toothpaste as a polish on windows. I'd guess it's not the type with bits in though but maybe try it on a scrap window first
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 11:58:25 GMT -7
Thanks! I'll get a piece of clear sprue and try the toothpaste first. Where do you get Novus at Iceman?
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 12:03:07 GMT -7
I buy it on ebay but if you google it as Novus Plastic Polish you'll find it's available in a ton of places.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 12:36:46 GMT -7
I'll check it out thanks!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 15:04:58 GMT -7
I use a very fine wet/dry, then a top quality auto polish, it will bring them up like new.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 19:21:32 GMT -7
I use a very fine wet/dry, then a top quality auto polish, it will bring them up like new. Exactly, depending on how bad it is is where I start on grit. If it's light scratches & scuffs I use 2000 grit, the deeper the scratch you test it but I never start no rougher than 1500 & always finish with either 2000 or 2500 grit |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2016 10:41:55 GMT -7
I have a pack of 1000 through 2500 grit & some turtle wax. I'll practice on a junkyard piece and see what happens...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2016 22:08:26 GMT -7
I heard people brushing on Future to fill the scratches, not sure how deep they though.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2016 8:43:08 GMT -7
Just minor surface scuffs - I'll practice sanding then polishing on a junk piece as said above, maybe try some McGuires on it.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jun 9, 2016 11:31:50 GMT -7
3M Red scuff pad / sponge from Autozone. Lightly sand - spray with Autozone clear lacquer
Fast, cheap and simple |
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