Polishing Plexiglass...?

HappyCamper · 29-January-03, 10:17 AM

Does anyone know a good, cheap way to polish plexiglass and remove hair-line scratches from it? I was just wondering, because after a few lan parties, my poor case is starting to get a few scuffs and scratches. (They especially show up when I turn on the CC)

Thanks.

zed10_rider · 29-January-03, 12:22 PM

HappyC, Stop at a local Honda motorcycle dealer and ask for " Pro Honda spray Cleaner and Polish". It's a spray on/wipe off polish that works great on plastics. It gets used regularly on my bike's windshield and on the face shield of my helmet. another option is Plexus plastic polish. probably can be found at a local autoparts store.

seeya

Zed10_Rider

HappyCamper · 29-January-03, 02:48 PM

And it removes small scratches and stuff?

zed10_rider · 29-January-03, 04:46 PM

yes. It'll remove small scratches (probably not something you can catch a fingernail on tho) and also apply a protective waz-like coating. Of the 2, plexus is probably more aggressive.

seeya

Zed10_Rider

Soulless · 29-January-03, 07:01 PM

You could always buff it out if you have a Dremel too.

Soulless

carbongraphite · 29-January-03, 08:30 PM

dont do what soulless just said it will make it worse. unless you have the correct buffing compound.

CRE · 29-January-03, 09:54 PM

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	Originally posted by carbongraphite dont do what soulless just said it will make it worse. unless you have the correct buffing compound.

I agree completely! Heck, even with the right compound the tiny size of the wheels will still usually cause visible variations in the surface. Now, when we're using a nice big 5" to 12" buffer (like you'd use on your car)... well, that's another story.

Lokie · 29-January-03, 10:17 PM

Yes with out the proper compound you will burn the plexi. I don't recomend using a dremel. It spins way to fast for plastic. Practice on a spare piece of plexi to get your best results of a good finish.

HappyCamper · 29-January-03, 10:39 PM

Cool, thanks.

29-January-03, 10:17 AM		#1 (permalink)
HappyCamper Apex Elite Tech	Polishing Plexiglass...? Does anyone know a good, cheap way to polish plexiglass and remove hair-line scratches from it? I was just wondering, because after a few lan parties, my poor case is starting to get a few scuffs and scratches. (They especially show up when I turn on the CC) Thanks.

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29-January-03, 12:22 PM		#2 (permalink)
zed10_rider Apex Techie Lite	HappyC, Stop at a local Honda motorcycle dealer and ask for " Pro Honda spray Cleaner and Polish". It's a spray on/wipe off polish that works great on plastics. It gets used regularly on my bike's windshield and on the face shield of my helmet. another option is Plexus plastic polish. probably can be found at a local autoparts store. seeya Zed10_Rider

29-January-03, 02:48 PM		#3 (permalink)
HappyCamper Apex Elite Tech	And it removes small scratches and stuff?

29-January-03, 04:46 PM		#4 (permalink)
zed10_rider Apex Techie Lite	yes. It'll remove small scratches (probably not something you can catch a fingernail on tho) and also apply a protective waz-like coating. Of the 2, plexus is probably more aggressive. seeya Zed10_Rider

29-January-03, 07:01 PM		#5 (permalink)
Soulless Apex Techie II	You could always buff it out if you have a Dremel too. Soulless

29-January-03, 08:30 PM		#6 (permalink)
carbongraphite Pow - Hoe playa	dont do what soulless just said it will make it worse. unless you have the correct buffing compound.

29-January-03, 10:17 PM		#8 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	Yes with out the proper compound you will burn the plexi. I don't recomend using a dremel. It spins way to fast for plastic. Practice on a spare piece of plexi to get your best results of a good finish.

29-January-03, 10:39 PM		#9 (permalink)
HappyCamper Apex Elite Tech	Cool, thanks.