Would menzerna 85rd remove scratches from plastic?

[NiSyam]

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

thanks!

[dsottum]

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

[alko]

:whs: 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.

[brlukosk]

I wouldn't use a magic eraser on an instrument cluster. I've found that 303 really works well to dress transparent plastics..

[Rsurfer]

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?

[NiSyam]

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

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6646473703_271e2ba569.jpg


Thanks

[Wendell Jarvis]

Are we not talking about removing scratches and not dressing it?

My thought too................

[Bunky]

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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Thanks

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).

[brlukosk]

303 helps to cover up fine scratches like OP is referring to in my experience. ;)
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[shoeless89]

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

[NiSyam]

ok but i dont have meguiars plastX

[swanicyouth]

You need a dedicated plastic polish. You could use something else, but getting that clear plastic perfect is very difficult. I just worked on my instrument cluster clear plastic in my truck. I removed it from the vehicle. My goal was total perfection. I tried very very hard but could not achieve that goal. I used Meg's Mirror Glaze Plastic Cleaner, then their Plastic Polish, then their Plastic Detailer. I used a new MF towel and new MF gloves and distilled water. It came out very good, but the polish instilled some very light fine scratches that can only be seen at a certain light and angle. This type of clear plastic is difficult at best to achieve perfect like results on. I also tried a hand foam applicator. The Meg's Plastic Polish is the consistency of water, so I gotta think it's even less aggressive than any paint polish.

[shoeless89]

ok but i dont have meguiars plastX

Most can usually pick it up locally at any autoparts store

[dsottum]

I thought you meant the cluster shroud. I'd just pick up some Plast-X and polish it by hand. Wal Mart should even carry it.