Polishing Plastic

[phantom]

I have a 1991 Nissan 300ZX. there is a large panel across the back - including tail lights. What can I use on this "plastic" part? I have a Cyclo.

[JonMiles]

You can use anything that you would use on the paint. Just tape well and work carefully because plastic is softer than paint. It is just like polishing headlights.

[BillE]

I've got the same kinda rear panel on the wifes Subaru...Megs 'Plastx' works well for me. Removes MINOR scratches. Lay on some LSP afterwards and call it good.

Bill

[Mike Phillips]

PlastX works pretty good on most/all plastics, if it doesn't work then there's probably not anything that will work.

PlastX uses a special diminishing abrasive, unique to the PlastX product if I remember correctly from my time at Meguiars.

Most anything abrasive will remove dull, hazy, scratched plastic, the trick is doing it in a way that leaves the plastic clear and defect free in the process. Much the same idea of working on modern clear coat paints and most any quality compound or polish that will work on clear coat paints will usually work on plastics.

I believe PlastX also leaves behind some type of protective coating at the same time, kind of like a cleaner/wax, it's able to correct, polish and protect in one-step and that's usually what the average Joe Consumer is looking for.

If the PlastX doesn't finish out perfectly on your plastic, try going back over the plastic with a polishing pad and a fine finishing polish for paint.

[petermk]

Mike, would PlastX work on an acrylic moonroof visor?
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-4114532..._2138_28570430

Thanks

[Mike Phillips]

Mike, would PlastX work on an acrylic moonroof visor?
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-4114532..._2138_28570430

Thanks

The picture you linked to makes the visor appear to have a flat or matte finish? Is this correct?






If so then "no", at least if you rub anything against something with a flat or matte finish you're going to alter the appearance where you rub.


If it's in fact glossy like most plastic visors then yes you can use it.

[petermk]

It's glossy but tinted, so it looks matte in the stock image I linked to.

[Mike Phillips]

It's glossy but tinted, so it looks matte in the stock image I linked to.

Then you can use it.

What are you trying to do?

[petermk]

The whole thing is covered with swirl marks, so I want to try to remove them.