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Old 11-20-2010, 02:09 PM
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Default Can scratches be buffed out of plastic bodies?

I have a 2006 chev body made from planet toys in a charcoal gray and would like to keep the same colour..it has quite a few scatches ...has anyone had ane experience with buffing plastic...im worried about melting
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Old 11-20-2010, 08:20 PM
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Default Re: Can scratches be buffed out of plastic bodies?

Novus makes a great polishing system for plastic. I started using on pinball parts and have used it on a lot of plastics with great results.
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Old 11-20-2010, 08:37 PM
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Default Re: Can scratches be buffed out of plastic bodies?

napa has some 2000 and 2500 grit wet or dry sand paper that will work if the scratches are not deep about 5 dollars for pack of five
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Old 11-21-2010, 03:05 PM
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Default Re: Can scratches be buffed out of plastic bodies?

Thanks very much guys ...I did find this on you tube that might be helpfull to others as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yp-kumgpoM
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