Filling In Scratches In Clear Plastic Car Dial

kelticwizard · 27th February 2007, 11:33 PM

A friend decided to clean his car's interior one day.

I don't know if he used an abrasive pad or what, but now one of his car readouts is all foggy and scratchy looking.

The dealer, (not under warranty), said he would replace the plastic faceplate for $150. A tad steep, my friend thinks, (and I agree).

He wonders if there is not some substance that can help this. I asked him if it momentarily gets clear when he wets it and he says yes. So I think there probably is a substance which can fill those scratches satisfactorily.

I have seen casting resin, which I linked to right here.

However,it seems to come in fairly large packages, is somewhat expensive, (not too bad), and might constitute overkill.

Anything in a tube smaller or easier? Is there anything which fills in the scratches in plastic eyeglasses?

SY · 27th February 2007, 11:36 PM

Have you tried Meguiars Mirror Glaze? The other thing to try is that stuff that comes in a toothpaste tube used to cover up car scratches- it's a mild abrasive with carnauba wax.

kelticwizard · 27th February 2007, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SY
[B]Have you tried Meguiars Mirror Glaze?

No, but I certainly like the sound of the product. Is that available in hardware stores or must I go on the net to buy?

Quote:

Originally posted by SY
The other thing to try is that stuff that comes in a toothpaste tube used to cover up car scratches- it's a mild abrasive with carnauba wax.

I will try that, although I don't think his faceplate needs more abrasion. But I will try the Mirror Glaze product first.

SY · 28th February 2007, 12:46 AM

I think auto parts stores have it, but I ordered mine direct via their website.

Pit Hinder · 28th February 2007, 01:42 AM

Wizard,
try toothpaste - no joke! I used it on motorbike helmet visors.

Pit

richie00boy · 1st March 2007, 09:40 PM

If he has scratched it too harshly then more abrasion but with a much finer grit will probably help, as it will take some effort but will rub the surface down to nice material again.

The products suggested so far will all achieve this.

theAnonymous1 · 1st March 2007, 11:16 PM

There are numerous products on the market that can help. Try one of the many "headlight restoration" kits out there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JANVI...96364076QQrdZ1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clear...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RESTO...92111023QQrdZ1

tomtt · 9th March 2007, 07:11 PM

i've seen people use a torch to remove scratches in plexiglass

Pit Hinder · 9th March 2007, 08:11 PM

Tom,
phys and chem say that's possible, but experience says it takes a REAL craftsman - nothing I'd try at home. How come you know people like that - they are becoming an extinct specie!

Pit

celt · 9th March 2007, 09:05 PM

The Meguiers Mirror Glaze works very well. Auto Zone and Advance Auto should have it in stock. The Meguiers Color Rx also works wonders too. I've even salvaged chewed up Netflix rental DVD's with it!

27th February 2007, 11:33 PM	#1
kelticwizard diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Connecticut, The Nutmeg State	Filling In Scratches In Clear Plastic Car Dial A friend decided to clean his car's interior one day. I don't know if he used an abrasive pad or what, but now one of his car readouts is all foggy and scratchy looking. The dealer, (not under warranty), said he would replace the plastic faceplate for $150. A tad steep, my friend thinks, (and I agree). He wonders if there is not some substance that can help this. I asked him if it momentarily gets clear when he wets it and he says yes. So I think there probably is a substance which can fill those scratches satisfactorily. I have seen casting resin, which I linked to right here. However,it seems to come in fairly large packages, is somewhat expensive, (not too bad), and might constitute overkill. Anything in a tube smaller or easier? Is there anything which fills in the scratches in plastic eyeglasses? __________________ "A friend will help you move. A really good friend will help you move a body." -Anonymous

27th February 2007, 11:36 PM	#2
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicagoland Blog Entries: 1	Have you tried Meguiars Mirror Glaze? The other thing to try is that stuff that comes in a toothpaste tube used to cover up car scratches- it's a mild abrasive with carnauba wax. __________________ If there's a sucker born every minute, where do the rest of them come from?

28th February 2007, 12:46 AM	#4
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicagoland Blog Entries: 1	I think auto parts stores have it, but I ordered mine direct via their website. __________________ If there's a sucker born every minute, where do the rest of them come from?

1st March 2007, 09:40 PM	#6
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	If he has scratched it too harshly then more abrasion but with a much finer grit will probably help, as it will take some effort but will rub the surface down to nice material again. The products suggested so far will all achieve this. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

1st March 2007, 11:16 PM	#7
theAnonymous1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anonymityville	There are numerous products on the market that can help. Try one of the many "headlight restoration" kits out there. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JANVI...96364076QQrdZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clear...spagenameZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RESTO...92111023QQrdZ1 __________________ "If you don't like funerals don't kick sand in Ninja's face." - Ninja


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28th February 2007, 01:42 AM	#5
Pit Hinder diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany	Wizard, try toothpaste - no joke! I used it on motorbike helmet visors. Pit

9th March 2007, 07:11 PM	#8
tomtt diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: kansas city mo, and on occasion, around the world ... Blog Entries: 15	propane torch i've seen people use a torch to remove scratches in plexiglass

9th March 2007, 08:11 PM	#9
Pit Hinder diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany	Tom, phys and chem say that's possible, but experience says it takes a REAL craftsman - nothing I'd try at home. How come you know people like that - they are becoming an extinct specie! Pit

9th March 2007, 09:05 PM	#10
celt diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Paragould, AR	The Meguiers Mirror Glaze works very well. Auto Zone and Advance Auto should have it in stock. The Meguiers Color Rx also works wonders too. I've even salvaged chewed up Netflix rental DVD's with it!

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