Scratch remover for airtites?

Midnight Rose · #1 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 06:13 AM

Does anyone know of any available product for removing scratches from a plastic airtite? All of my airtites are pretty badly scratched (from carrying them around with me all the time), so I'd need enough for 100 or so of the buggers.

Oldcycles · #2 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 10:38 AM

Toothpaste

usedcars · #3 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 10:53 AM

Permatex makes a Polishing kit for plastic headlight covers on newer cars. It requires using finer, and finer grits of sandpaper, and then a final hand polish. Requires some effort but the results are really good from what I have seen (on headlight lenses). I also have a liquid cleaner and polish at home but the brand slips my mind right now, i'll check when I get off work, and post it then. O'reilly, Advance, or any auto parts store would carry those type of supplies!

Ranman · #4 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 11:04 AM

Novus Plastic polish works real good. Here is a link and description.

BTW, it works real good on scratched MC helmets too

Link to Novus Plastic Polish

"Product Description
#1 Novus Plastic Clean & Shine - This plastic cleaner and polisher is formulated to clean, shine, and polish plastic surfaces, plastic windows, and plastic products (including acrylics). In one application this concentrated formula polishes plastic to an even finish. #1 Novus Plastic Clean & Shine leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust and eliminates static. Perfect for plastic and acrylic products, including plastic goggles, plastic windows on convertible cars, and plastic windshields on boats and other sports equipment! No abrasives or harsh chemicals, No residue - leaves a smooth, clean, greaseless shine. Eliminates static, Resists fingerprints, dust, and future scratching! This plastic scratch remover eliminates fine scratches from plastic windows and other plastic products. Apply #2 Novus Fine Plastic Scratch Remover by hand or with a buffer and see the difference. Not just for plastic windows! With repeated use it can restore faded plastic finishes and remove discoloration. Removes light scratches and marks without filling in Buffs out quickly, Restores colors and finish. Seals with a coat of polish, Follow up with #1 Novus Clean & Shine for best results! Apply #3 Novus Heavy Scratch Remover to non-coated plastic surfaces by hand or with a buffer for intense restoration, then follow up with #2 Novus Light Scratch Remover for best results. With repeated use it can restore faded plastic finishes and remove discoloration."

ACE'S FULL · #5 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 11:04 AM

Brasso... Works very well on plastic surfaces... I have an I-Pod that was very scratched. Using Brasso took out all of the scratches. Also made it shine like new again. You can find this at Wal-Mart or anywhere that carries cleaning supplies.

tastic · #6 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 11:21 AM

The liquid that comes with CD repair and stratch removal kits would work perfectly

Midnight Rose · #7 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 01:56 PM

All excellent suggestions. I'll start with the toothpaste and Brasso (used to have some of that for cleaning my cymbals back in the day), work my way to the others as needed. Thanks everyone.

Midnight Rose · #8 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 12:59 AM

Well, my airtite is smelling minty-fresh, but the toothpaste didn't do much to take away the scratches.

Brasso next...

cpiaaq · #9 (**permalink**) 12-10-2006, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranman

Novus Plastic polish works real good. Here is a link and description.

I second this. It was recommended to us for removing scratches in the plastic parts of our pinball machine. It works great and comes in 3 strengths. I buy ours from Happ Controls (industry coin-op and arcade supplies). www.happcontrols.com