question about buffing out scratches on plastic -- non-car related

pigred · 11-22-2004, 01:59 AM

Is it possible to buff out or fill in scratches on a plastic surface? I have an iPod that has scratches all over the display area from the previous owner. None are deep enough that diminishes the view of the screen, but when held at an angle you see all the scratches. Taking out the scratches would be more of an aesthetic reason than funcionality. TIA

Pizzicato · 11-22-2004, 10:14 AM

S4_Cinci (I S'edTFA) · 11-22-2004, 11:09 AM

phred · 11-22-2004, 12:30 PM

I did a fantastic job (if I do say so) of keeping the plastic window clean and scratch free. I had a three-step process. Eagle One made a special spray plastic cleaner (same concept as Windex), then I would use Meguiar's plastic polish. Occasionally I would use Meguiar's plastic cleaner as well. I'm sure there are similar products now, but at that time I was most pleased with the results.

JohnLZ7W · 11-22-2004, 12:31 PM

I've been going around the house looking for stuff to use it on

A6Gary · 11-22-2004, 07:44 PM

pigred · 11-22-2004, 10:13 PM

recommend applying it?

JohnLZ7W · 11-22-2004, 11:15 PM

I've been spraying it onto a microfiber towel and working it in until almost dry and then buffing with a dry microfiber towel. Someone was watching me apply it to the tail lights and they noticed an immediate improvement in brightness and clarity, it works quite well.

http://www.properautocare.com/plexus.html

pigred · 11-23-2004, 02:28 AM

The plastic cleaner didn't say anything about taking out scratches, whereas the kit did but more pricey. Again, TIA

JohnLZ7W · 11-23-2004, 10:36 AM

I don't think it is as effective at removing scratches as the two-step Meguiars products (10 and 17). But it is quicker and does brighten plastics.

11-22-2004, 10:14 AM	#2
Pizzicato Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 11,553	Give Plexus a try __________________ Nie Folgen<a href="http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/71627.html?bannertypeclick=gizmotimetemp24"> </a> pizzicato1@gmaildotcom

11-22-2004, 11:09 AM	#3
S4_Cinci (I S'edTFA) Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,214	2nd this; Plexus is great stuff for all plastic. __________________ 2002 S4 Laser/Silver 6-speed Cold, Premium, Bose, Changer <Brian May guitar riff>..."I'm in love with my car, got a feel for my automobile"...I OWN an S4, I DROVE many a service loaner from Enterprise! $19k+ worth of warranty repairs. Tally ended on 8-23-05! She's now free of the man; DIY all the way! Now spending AoA retroactive cash back bonus for crappy dealer service! Thanks for the check, AoA! Please help to fight window-licking! (I hear they have a cure over on Audizine...)

11-22-2004, 12:30 PM	#4
phred Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 7,474	Back when I had my Miata I did a fantastic job (if I do say so) of keeping the plastic window clean and scratch free. I had a three-step process. Eagle One made a special spray plastic cleaner (same concept as Windex), then I would use Meguiar's plastic polish. Occasionally I would use Meguiar's plastic cleaner as well. I'm sure there are similar products now, but at that time I was most pleased with the results.

11-22-2004, 12:31 PM	#5
JohnLZ7W AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,115	3rd... I'm addicted to the stuff. I've been going around the house looking for stuff to use it on __________________ John 225QC Aviator Grey/Ebony Cloth Road Trip 2007 blog and gallery. "I just want to drive. I don't want to stop doing this, at all, ever" - Richard Hammond "This is me breathing" - Martin Blank

11-22-2004, 07:44 PM	#6
A6Gary AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,370	4th recommendation - great product!

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11-22-2004, 10:13 PM	#7
pigred AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,541	Where could I purchase this? Specialty store or local autoparts shop? Also, how do you guys recommend applying it?

11-22-2004, 11:15 PM	#8
JohnLZ7W AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,115	I bought mine from properautocare.com but lots of online retailers carry it. I've been spraying it onto a microfiber towel and working it in until almost dry and then buffing with a dry microfiber towel. Someone was watching me apply it to the tail lights and they noticed an immediate improvement in brightness and clarity, it works quite well. http://www.properautocare.com/plexus.html __________________ John 225QC Aviator Grey/Ebony Cloth Road Trip 2007 blog and gallery. "I just want to drive. I don't want to stop doing this, at all, ever" - Richard Hammond "This is me breathing" - Martin Blank

11-23-2004, 02:28 AM	#9
pigred AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,541	Did you buy the plastic cleaner can or the plastic window cleaner kit? The plastic cleaner didn't say anything about taking out scratches, whereas the kit did but more pricey. Again, TIA

11-23-2004, 10:36 AM	#10
JohnLZ7W AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,115	I've got the aerosol can (plastic cleaner I guess it is) I don't think it is as effective at removing scratches as the two-step Meguiars products (10 and 17). But it is quicker and does brighten plastics. __________________ John 225QC Aviator Grey/Ebony Cloth Road Trip 2007 blog and gallery. "I just want to drive. I don't want to stop doing this, at all, ever" - Richard Hammond "This is me breathing" - Martin Blank

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