Model Forum / General / Models / April 2004

I'd be careful about using the Dremel and buffing wheel.  It can quickly get
away from you and burn into the plastic, creating an even bigger mess.  

It all depends on how much glue is in the clear part and how deeply it has
etched the plastic.  If it's etched really deep, it may be beyond fixing.
 
However, try this:  Wet sanding the area with very fine sandpaper (like 1200
grit).  Then go over it again with a super-fine grit, like 2400.  Once that is
done, buff it by hand with a soft cloth (like an old "T" shirt) and plastic
polish.  Finish up with a coat of Future.

 
"The world would be a much simpler place if every one could pick
and choose their obligations, but we can't and we shouldn't."
                         Major Charles W. Whittlesey

There is a high probability that the glue has eaten away some of the
plastic. If this is the case, it will be a lot more difficult to fix.

MicroMesh rubber-backed abrasives (they go up to 12,000 grit) will do the
job. You can get a kit at MicroMark tools. http://www.micromark.com/ Type
in "mesh" into their search box. This is a neat source for all kinds of
good stuff!

Dipping the polished part in Future floor "wax" will fill in the very tiny
scratches left over from polishing.

I recently ruined a wind screen with superglue and superglue remover which
ended up in a fine mess but when hard I sanded first with 1000 grade paper
then followed up with a well worn 1200 grade, once everything was smooth and
flat again I used some canopy polish to bring it back to a better condition
than the original. You can dip it in future and let it dry which also does a
good job,
good luck , you need it I think.