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Removing Scratches from Clear Parts

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asdf - 24 Jul 2006 03:54 GMT
I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches from
clear plastic parts such as windows?
Rufus - 24 Jul 2006 05:06 GMT
> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches from
> clear plastic parts such as windows?

Hand polish with a piece of used Bounce fabic softener sheet, followed
with a hunk of clean flannel to remove any waxy residue.

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Mad-Modeller - 24 Jul 2006 05:26 GMT
> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches from
> clear plastic parts such as windows?

If you can get to a beauty supply shop look for the polishing boards
with three parts.  One of those will get you a long way to removal.
Dunking the 'glass' in Future should finish the chore.

Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.
JDorsett - 24 Jul 2006 10:45 GMT
I have had success by using MICRO MESH abrasive paper which goes down to
12000 grit. start off with about 2400 and then work your way down. finally I
give the canopy a rub down with gel toothpaste and a soft polishing cloth.
works for me.  best of luck  regards  JimboD
>I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches from
> clear plastic parts such as windows?
Willshak - 24 Jul 2006 13:21 GMT
> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches from
> clear plastic parts such as windows?
>
>  
For small scratches, I buff them on my pants leg. Denim works the best.
For deeper scratches, I wet sand with very fine wet/dry sandpaper, and
then buff them on my pants lag.

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kim - 24 Jul 2006 15:35 GMT
> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches from
> clear plastic parts such as windows?

Johnson's floor shine will hide the scratches. Also has a million other uses
I'm told such as fixing tranparent parts in position without risk of
smearing.

(kim)
Enzo Matrix - 24 Jul 2006 18:32 GMT
>> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches
>> from clear plastic parts such as windows?
>
> Johnson's floor shine will hide the scratches. Also has a million
> other uses I'm told such as fixing tranparent parts in position
> without risk of smearing.

Apparently it's good for polishing the floor with as well, but I have my
doubts.

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kim - 24 Jul 2006 21:11 GMT
> >> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches
> >> from clear plastic parts such as windows?
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> Apparently it's good for polishing the floor with as well, but I have my
> doubts.

What's the point of polishing a floor? It's only going to get dirty again.

(kim)
Enzo Matrix - 24 Jul 2006 22:55 GMT
>>>> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light
>>>> scratches from clear plastic parts such as windows?
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> What's the point of polishing a floor? It's only going to get dirty
> again.

That makes perfect sense! LOL

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Enzo

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Charles Metz - 24 Jul 2006 21:54 GMT
> I was wondering, how do you go around removing small light scratches from
> clear plastic parts such as windows?

http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/models/rms_tips/rmsfaq.5.html#q17

  Charles Metz
 
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