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Sonic Pilot
09-21-2018, 06:10 PM
What are some methods I should try to remove some light/moderate scratches from a firm rubber window seal?
PaulMys
09-21-2018, 06:28 PM
In my experience, you can never remove scratches from rubber. Or plastic.
Sonic Pilot
09-21-2018, 06:47 PM
In my experience, you can never remove scratches from rubber. Or plastic.
Hello PaulMys,
I think I got most of them! I just now gently experimented with using a 3M Scotchbrite pad. I used linear motions and light pressure. It seemed to work.
PaulMys
09-21-2018, 06:56 PM
Hello PaulMys,
I think I got most of them! I just now gently experimented with using a 3M Scotchbrite pad. I used linear motions and light pressure. It seemed to work.
Wow, good for you. (Seriously, not smart ass) Do you have any pics?
Like I said, I've never had any luck doing this, but I might not be understanding exactly what you are working on......
Farmallluvr
09-21-2018, 07:00 PM
I've used a magic eraser pads to remove scuffs and wax residue from rubber and plastic,,sometines I get the pad damp with clay lube and it seems to work pretty well/
A guy I know uses laquer thinner,,it works very well but I can't help to think that it would dry out the rubber tremendously
Sonic Pilot
09-21-2018, 07:08 PM
Wow, good for you. (Seriously, not smart ass) Do you have any pics?
Like I said, I've never had any luck doing this, but I might not be understanding exactly what you are working on......
I could get a pic or two. But without a "before" pic, it is hard to see the difference. The seal is actually more of a trim piece on the outside of the drivers door, at the bottom of the window. Not the very thin rubber that actually contacts the window, but a supporting "trim" piece.
If I had to guess, it looks like the previous owner, with the window all the way down, might have been resting their arm on the window sill, while wearing a watch or bracelet causing some scratching.
PaulMys
09-21-2018, 07:57 PM
I could get a pic or two. But without a "before" pic, it is hard to see the difference. The seal is actually more of a trim piece on the outside of the drivers door, at the bottom of the window. Not the very thin rubber that actually contacts the window, but a supporting "trim" piece.
If I had to guess, it looks like the previous owner, with the window all the way down, might have been resting their arm on the window sill, while wearing a watch or bracelet causing some scratching.
Ok, I gotcha.
Glad you had success!
Sonic Pilot
09-21-2018, 08:26 PM
Ok, I gotcha.
Glad you had success!
Thanks,
Once i a while is nice huh...
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