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Mastersapper
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 10:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi, I am new here and I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to remove fine scratches from my xbr plastics. I am interested in making them look as close to new as possible.
Was thinking maybe treating it like a paint job and using a 1500 grit sand paper and some sort of polishing compound, but I wasn't sure if that will work. Has anyone tried this?
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Bads1
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can polish them and and polish them. And yes you can make them look great. You can also have someone spray a automotive clear on them and be done with half the issues.
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Point_doc
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 10:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bads1,

Do you prep the plastic first before the spray? And is there a brand of auto clear you recommend for this job?

Any other detail would be appreciated, thanks.
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Mastersapper
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, I thought of some spraying some clear also, would a lacquer be best for this?
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