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Old 03-30-2018, 06:19 PM
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What is the best way to get rid of these scratches?

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STEP 1: Clean the plastic surface to remove any dirt or debris.

STEP 2: Using a heat gun, put the heat to about half and warm the scratched surface until it is soft and mushy. NOTE: Make sure you do not overheat the plastic as you WILL burn it.

STEP 3: Apply a grain pad (around $7 dollars) to the plastic surface as this will re-texture the plastic. NOTE: Be careful when doing this step as the plastic will be very HOT!

STEP 4: After applying the grain pad, let the plastic cool and sand with superfine sandpaper to smooth it out if needed.
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Originally Posted by Viper
STEP 1: Clean the plastic surface to remove any dirt or debris.

STEP 2: Using a heat gun, put the heat to about half and warm the scratched surface until it is soft and mushy. NOTE: Make sure you do not overheat the plastic as you WILL burn it.

STEP 3: Apply a grain pad (around $7 dollars) to the plastic surface as this will re-texture the plastic. NOTE: Be careful when doing this step as the plastic will be very HOT!

STEP 4: After applying the grain pad, let the plastic cool and sand with superfine sandpaper to smooth it out if needed.
Thanks a lot m8
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Ive done same thing but without the pad
using a thick cloth and slapping with a wire brush
If they made silicone pads with same grain pattern I would be on board with that.




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