Remove scratches in clear parts

scottgirvan · Post by **scottgirvan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:59 am

Hi,
Building a Naboo Fighter and I got a scratch in the canopy. So I pulled out some 600 grit wet sand paper, soaked it and sanded the canopy only to totally scratch the entire thing. How can I correct this?
Thanks
Scott.

Ti Raven · Post by **Ti Raven** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:24 am

You could try the 800, then the 1,000, then the 1,200, then the 2,000.
All very gently, rinse really well and change 90 degrees between the different grits.
The 90 degree change lets you see when the scratches left by the prior grit are gone.
Let dry after the last rinse. Buff with a soft cloth, blue jeans work great.
If you have cd/dvd polish use now and wash off with soapy water, rinse again, dry and buff.
Dip in Future or an equivalent. Let dry. Repeat Future if needed.

scottgirvan · Post by **scottgirvan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:34 am

Thank you Ti Raven. Off to find some higher grit paper!
Scott.

Ti Raven · Post by **Ti Raven** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:51 am

Auto parts stores, Jewelry supply stores are a good source for these.
The jewelry polishing papers can have even finer grit.
Glad to be of service.

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:13 pm

Get thee to Wal-MArt. Buy one of the nail-buffing kits for 1.49 and use if exactly in the order prescribed. Also, use it with water, instead of dry to prevent from clogging the buffer with plastic.

Once finished, wipe clean and dip in Future.

I hope this helps.

Kenny

futch · Post by **futch** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:41 pm

1200 grit, 2000 grit, toothpaste then Future.