How do you polish plastic?

[lspencer534]

I have a 3" x 4" black plastic emblem that goes on my El Camino's steering wheel horn pad. There are no deep scratches at all, just 25 years of wear and dullness. Can I use paint polishing compound followed by wax (and then a clear coat?)? Or do I need to buy a plastic polishing kit? If so, anybody have any leftovers?

[GRN ENVY]

I have a 3" x 4" black plastic emblem that goes on my El Camino's steering wheel horn pad. There are no deep scratches at all, just 25 years of wear and dullness. Can I use paint polishing compound followed by wax (and then a clear coat?)? Or do I need to buy a plastic polishing kit? If so, anybody have any leftovers?

Got a pic of it? Is the plastic emblem a plastic paint type of emblem or is it a lacquer type paint?

[lspencer534]

Got a pic of it? Is the plastic emblem a plastic paint type of emblem or is it a lacquer type paint?

It's moulded plastic, black all the way through. I remember it being very glossy.

[GRN ENVY]

It's moulded plastic, black all the way through. I remember it being very glossy.

Just buy a simple plastic polish, no kit needed just plastic polish. I.E. Merguiers and or Mothers from autozone, advance auto parts, etc.... That should take care of it. No need for wax if it's on the steering wheel unless it take a good bit of direct sunlight for a long period of time.

[lspencer534]

Just buy a simple plastic polish, no kit needed just plastic polish. I.E. Merguiers and or Mothers from autozone, advance auto parts, etc.... That should take care of it. No need for wax if it's on the steering wheel unless it take a good bit of direct sunlight for a long period of time.

Thanks! It gets very little direct sunlight since I seldom drive it and keep it in the garage otherwise. I didn't know Merguiers or Mothers made a wax polish. This is the only part on my El Camino that hasn't bee restored, and this part isn't available new. :cert:

[kingpin]

I use this stuff at work for cleaning slight scratches and getting rid of static.
They also have different grades of polish for taking out slight to deep scratches.

http://www.novuspolish.com/plastic_clean_shine.html

and this for deeper scratches.
http://www.novuspolish.com/fine_scratch_remover.html

and then this for heavier scratches.

http://www.novuspolish.com/heavy_scratch_remover.html

[GRN ENVY]

Thanks! It gets very little direct sunlight since I seldom drive it and keep it in the garage otherwise. I didn't know Merguiers or Mothers made a wax polish. This is the only part on my El Camino that hasn't bee restored, and this part isn't available new. :cert:

Yeah just get a plastic polish, I like meguiers for their plastic polish. Put some on a microfiber towel about half a dime size and rub with a little elbow grease till you get the results you want.

[Cybercowboy]

I've repaired bad CD's and DVD's with Zaino plastic polish. :lol:

[Fasglas]

1. Brasso, gently used.
2. Toothpaste on a soft cloth.

I've had success with both.

[NB2K]

Start with toothpaste, not the gel kind.

It's just abrasive enough that it may work.

[Yerf Dog]

3m makes a couple good products I use.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TlfyJ5G0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Grey Ghost]

And...I've used a clear plastic polish from motorcycle shops/suppliers. Many riders use it for their windshields or helmet visors. The toothpaste mentioned is another good idea. You just don't want something that is TOO abrasive, else, you are just adding scratches vs. removing them.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Larry, I use this stuff on everything. It very fine and doesn't scratch stuff. I even used it to clean up an old plastic convertible window. Use a very damp cloth and a little bit of this stuff. Biker's use it alot, and most motorcycle shops sell it. :seasix:

http://csimg.prisvis.se/srv/SE/00003688680432fadef0354cbdd96b9a38e526b6/T/340x340/C/FFFFFF/url/autosol-100-g.jpg

[Bingo Fuel]

Put some on a microfiber towel about half a dime size and rub with a little elbow grease till you get the results you want.

:iagree:


Just keep the sunroof closed.

[99 pewtercoupe]

:iagree:


Just keep the sunroof closed.

Damn, ya "beat" me to it. I was gonna say Larry prolly already has enough experience polishing things:rofl:

[lspencer534]

Damn, ya "beat" me to it. I was gonna say Larry prolly already has enough experience polishing things:rofl:

Oh, yeah! I polish my tractor, my riding mower...waitaminute! :toetap:

[Blademaker]

3m makes a couple good products I use.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TlfyJ5G0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I bet it'll work good on Barbies, too.

[lspencer534]

I bet it'll work good on Barbies, too.

:leaving:

[99 pewtercoupe]

"Slippery when wet"

[kingpin]

You're all wrong!
Use my product Larry it's the best one out there.
C'mon hurry up! Did you buy any yet?
Huh? Huh?

:beat:

[lspencer534]

You're all wrong!
Use my product Larry it's the best one out there.
C'mon hurry up! Did you buy any yet?
Huh? Huh?

:beat:

Moose jizz?

[99 pewtercoupe]

Moose jizz?

I thought that was his cure for a sore throat

[kingpin]

Moose jizz?

You probably missed my post #6 because you thanked everyone else but me it seems. :(

[mike100]

I use this stuff at work for cleaning slight scratches and getting rid of static.
They also have different grades of polish for taking out slight to deep scratches.

NOVUS Plastic Polish (http://www.novuspolish.com/plastic_clean_shine.html)

and this for deeper scratches.
NOVUS Plastic Polish (http://www.novuspolish.com/fine_scratch_remover.html)

and then this for heavier scratches.

NOVUS Plastic Polish (http://www.novuspolish.com/heavy_scratch_remover.html)

Yes! Novus #2 works on everything (not so much #3 though-too abrasive for clear plastics)

[mrvette]

I have tried and seen more happy horse shit for these modern headlights, and nothing I have seen works well.....

one thing I have not tried is doing a spray on urethane/polycan'tpronounce it on the covers.....

I have seen other plastics come back rather well, but have NO idea about the plastic types involved, or the affects of any of the various sprays....

do all the auto makers use the same plastic???

[Bingo Fuel]

Damn, ya "beat" me to it. I was gonna say Larry prolly already has enough experience polishing things:rofl:

Oh, yeah! I polish my tractor, my riding mower...waitaminute! :toetap:

I bet it'll work good on Barbies, too.


:rofl::lol:

[lspencer534]

I use this stuff at work for cleaning slight scratches and getting rid of static.
They also have different grades of polish for taking out slight to deep scratches.

NOVUS Plastic Polish (http://www.novuspolish.com/plastic_clean_shine.html)

and this for deeper scratches.
NOVUS Plastic Polish (http://www.novuspolish.com/fine_scratch_remover.html)

and then this for heavier scratches.

NOVUS Plastic Polish (http://www.novuspolish.com/heavy_scratch_remover.html)

Thank you!!!

[kingpin]

Thank you!!!

No problem Larry. Don't mention it sir.

[lspencer534]

No problem Larry. Don't mention it sir.

Thank you!!!