torch mod?
I use to work in an automotive plastics factory we did this all the time to door panels when they would be good but get scuffed or scratched. You can use a propane torch too they are cheaper and easier to use (the little blue ones with the ingnitor head from wal-mart)
Get one of those and a white scotch brite pad or two. Pass over the scratch and scuff from about 4-6 inches back, it should go away and then get like a glossy shiney look. then you take the scotch brite pads and rub the area lightly and it will fad and dull it back down.
Works like a charm!
Get one of those and a white scotch brite pad or two. Pass over the scratch and scuff from about 4-6 inches back, it should go away and then get like a glossy shiney look. then you take the scotch brite pads and rub the area lightly and it will fad and dull it back down.
Works like a charm!
Staging Lane
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my tech teacher taught us how to do this in shop class, works very well. also if the plastic is broken you can use a seperat pice of plastic and "weld" it back together, then sand it down and they sell texture blocks to blend it all together. i was amazed how he made the panel look! good tread with some good information that im sure WILL help people, as long as they do it correctly lol. 
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I have used a heat gun on my windshield wiper plastic. Just clean up well first and heat up till you see it get a wet look. Just dont go overboard and your o.k..
This is a nice little trick if you have light scratches on interior plastics or faded cladding. If you have ever slightly burned some exterior trim while using a buffer this works too. A heat gun is much easier to conrol and not warp the plastic.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk8U5...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw0cW...eature=related
Skip to the end:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk8U5...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw0cW...eature=related
The molding and bumper in the videos are color impregnated from the factory. Similiar to the door moldings on our cars, just a different type of plastic. The heat creates a chemical reaction with the plastic which in turn makes it look darker. You can however melt/warp the plastic if you arent careful.
i have a extra set layin around if i remeber this weekend ill get a heat gun or torch and test it out. personally i just use bondo black restore on mine and it came out great