Shallow plastic scratch

[JHZR2]

On our vw. Really shallow, I just see it.

What should I use to hide this? Toothpaste? Some scratch fixer for paint? Cleaner wax?

Thanks!

 

[Sawdusted]

just buff it out with some plastic polish.

 

[Lead Shoes]

Originally Posted By: Sawdusted
just buff it out with some plastic polish.


x2

should come right out with little work

 

[dparm]

Meguiar's PlastX should take care of it. Go perpendicular to the scratch.

Otherwise you can buy a Novus plastic polish kit on Amazon -- it has 3 compounds of increasing harshness.

 

[FastEddie]

Id just use whatever compound and/or polish you have on hand to buff the scratch out, easily done by machine or hand.

 

[spasm3]

I'd try it by hand first like others suggested. If that does not work, i'd try a headlight buffing kit.

 

[hisilver]

That's beyond repairable. Go to the pick and pull and look for a new light

 

[spasm3]

I'm having trouble telling the scratch from reflections of ? power lines? in the photo.

You have nothing to lose by trying to buff it.

 

[qwertydude]

It should be easily buffable. Use any compound you already have, if not get a plastic polish or headlight repair kit.

For taillights I've always liked how well a finish on tailights Meguiars SMAT polishes leave behind. M105 or Ultimate compound is something people should have in their detailing kit anyways so it works better than Meguiar's dedicated plastic polishes which don't use the more advanced abrasives.

 

[The Critic]

I wouldn't use a headlight repair kit. The sandpaper will remove the clear.

I would try a 4" suburb or wool pad with FG400 or M105 and see if it will come out. Even M105 by hand may be worth a shot.

 

[KitaCam]

I just tried a new to me product on headlight's plastic and it works great...

Sumner Labs plus 210 Plastic Scratch Remover and 201 Plastic cleanser and polish

 

[RTexasF]

Meguiar's PLASTX and a terrycloth towel with some elbow grease. It may take several applications. There's no need to get fancy.