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Old 05-12-2012, 09:47 AM   #1
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Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

I was asked if I could remove a scratch from cluster and dont have any plastic polish with me. The scratches are really hard to see...

The less abrasive polishes i have are 85rd,m205 and and PO106

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Old 05-12-2012, 10:56 AM   #2
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Re: Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

Mr Clean magic eraser works for scuffs on the plastic parts on doors, so it may work for the cluster. Test in a small spot of course
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Old 05-12-2012, 01:10 PM   #3
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Re: Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

if its on plastic definitely try magic eraser on the plastic. I bought some but haven't used it yet. People say to scrub very gently with it. Keep that in mind.
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I wouldn't use a magic eraser on an instrument cluster. I've found that 303 really works well to dress transparent plastics..
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Re: Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

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I wouldn't use a magic eraser on an instrument cluster. I've found that 303 really works well to dress transparent plastics..
Are we not talking about removing scratches and not dressing it?
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Re: Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

Im talking about these scratches but very very hard to see. They are only visible when the sun hits directly the cluster




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Re: Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

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Are we not talking about removing scratches and not dressing it?
My thought too................
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Im talking about these scratches but very very hard to see. They are only visible when the sun hits directly the cluster
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I have used Mothers Plastic Polish and Meg's PlastX on one panel section. Meg's was more aggressive and Mothers finished better. I had practiced on some plastic CD cases.

I ended up taking it out and working on a bench to give more work room so polish did not get on places it should not.

I discovered some scratches were on the backside (factory issue) and just more obvious when the sun hits them the wrong way (poor design).
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303 helps to cover up fine scratches like OP is referring to in my experience.
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Re: Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

I think a Magic Eraser would be too aggressive. Just my guess but I think Meguiar's PlastX would work better.
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