Nowadays, plastic is very common in everyday life; it literally surrounds us on all sides. Mobile phone and other devices, various household appliances, most interior items, kitchen furniture and even a car - everything is included in the scope of application of this miracle material. It is so popular due to its many parameters, but it is also characterized by low wear resistance. One way or another, everything in this world is not forever! Sooner or later, the plastic surface wears out and becomes covered with microdamages, no matter how carefully you treat things. But how can you return your favorite thing to its original appearance, so that your inner esthete rejoices? Now we will try to answer this question!

Important!!!

Fortunately, there are now many special products on sale (special pencils, pastes, polishes) to help consumers of plastic products. Each of them is suitable for its own type of damage and each has individual instructions for use, which should be strictly followed!

« Ambulance» for plastic

So, for example, when working with a deep scratch, it would be better to use colored products to make it as invisible as possible. And with small scratches you can get by with colorless products or use a polish with a soft silicone texture (abrasive particles are of no use here). Before the procedure, the area you are going to work with must be degreased with alcohol or acetone, and it is better to apply the product and polish using a soft flannel cloth, linen or cotton cloth. By the way, an ordinary baby diaper is also perfect.

Sleight of hand and a little risk

There is still one enough interesting way for people who are confident enough in their in capable hands or for those who won’t be too upset about a damaged item in case something doesn’t go according to plan. This method consists of carefully heating the damaged area with a lighter, without bringing the flame closer than half a centimeter. Thus, the edge of the scratches will melt and slightly change the relief of the damage. But I repeat: this must be done very carefully, because the result of overheating will be too much deformation and a damaged item.

GOI paste

The composition of this miracle paste from the Mesozoic era, or to be more precise, the thirties of the last century, includes the following chemical element like chrome. It is this that allows you to grind plastic, and even metal, hiding all the irregularities and roughness, giving smoothness to any of these surfaces, and eliminating scratches.

It is only important not to confuse the grain size of the paste used, because one type - with a coarse grain, can, on the contrary, severely scratch the polished surface, and No. 1, with a fine grain, on the contrary, will bring it to a shine, but will not even out deep scratches.

Baking soda

Every housewife has this product in her kitchen, so it can be used as one of the cheapest options for solving the problem.

For example, scratches can be removed from a mobile phone screen in a circular motion, rubbing in a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water. After achieving the desired result, remove the remaining soda with a damp cloth.

Advice

Before using this method, cover the speaker openings and other “necessary” cracks with adhesive tape or tape to avoid clogging and damage inside the phone itself.

Scratches on glasses

We all use glasses (whether to improve vision or sunglasses - that’s not the point), but we perceive cases for them more as an accessory on a shelf, a thing that takes up space in a purse, and is generally useless. But in vain! Even wearing it over the head, outside of wearing it on the bridge of the nose, will not protect against scratching. Branches of trees encountered along the way, low ceilings, openings and much more sometimes lie in wait unexpectedly, and a seemingly tiny scratch interferes with normal visibility and even becomes dangerous for vision. What can we say about damage due to anti-glare glasses, just bought for a long-awaited vacation, thrown on the beach pebbles.

How to fix the situation? We suggest using what you have at hand on vacation, and upon arrival correcting the situation with more serious methods. If you brought with you office equipment and a product to care for it (for example, microfiber cloths soaked in a special product), use it, removing it in a circular motion, just like scratches from computer disks.

Advice

The car glass cleaner will also cope with micro-scratches and even prevent your glasses from fogging up.

Major renovation

If you take the issue of reincarnation seriously (for example, the glasses were not yours at all, but you need to return them to your friend safe and sound), use a glass abrasive, which is used in painting and contains hydrofluoric acid. It does not mask, but rather “solds” all the cracks of plastic glasses.

Important!!!

Of course, you will have to say goodbye to the anti-reflective agent; the coating will be washed off under the influence of acid, but outwardly everything will be intact and unharmed. Don’t forget to use rubber gloves, and ideally a gauze bandage, but you can simply inhale less of the fumes of this very acid. Dip for a few minutes and rinse with running water! All!

Furniture polish

An unexpected discovery for you may be the use of polishes for wooden products to remove scratches on plastic products. Incredible but true! Rub a cotton pad soaked in this product until the unfortunate scratches disappear. Using the same method, but with the addition of Vaseline, you can get rid of scratches from plastic glasses lenses.

Conclusion:

The conclusion suggests itself: scratches are not a death sentence, but just an annoying nuisance, upsetting because precautions for use were not taken in time, such as protective films for screens, cases, etc. would greatly simplify your life and your device.

During operation, the plastic parts of the interior lose their original appearance, wear out, and become covered with defects. The specialists of the Autoscratch company will help you fix this. We professionally engage in restoration and painting of plastic interiors on client cars.

We always manage to achieve amazing results. To do this, we not only use our experience, but also select the right consumables, professional equipment. We always find an individual solution for repairing and painting interior plastic, combining all available methods.

Name	Price
Repair of plastic interior elements
Scratch repair	from 1000 rub.
Crack repair (up to 3-5cm)	from 1500 rub.
Touch-up of the part (removing the previous paint)	from 1000 rub.
Repair of drilled holes up to 1 cm	from 1500 rub.
Restoring missing parts of plastic	from 2000 rub.
Removing the effects of fragrance traces	from 1000 rub.
Removing traces of superglue in 1cm²	from 500 rub.
Repair of fastenings of interior elements	from 500 rub.
Painting the steering wheel and gear knob
Painting the steering wheel	from 2500 rub.
Painting of the steering wheel rim (slight abrasion, scratch, nicks)	from 1000 rub.
Gearbox knob painting with repair	from 700 rub.
Seat painting
Repaired seat painting	from 2500 rub.
Restoring a damaged edge on a seat	from 1500 rub.
Painting the dashboard, armrests and door trims
Repair of minor damage to the dashboard	from 1500 rub.
Repair and touch-up of leather, leatherette car interior
Scratches on seats or door trims	from 1000 rub.
Small scuffs in areas up to 10 cm (leather, leatherette)	from 2000 rub.
Cut on the seat	from 2000 rub.
Repair of the front part of a seat or one seat	from 5000 rub.
Armrest repair	from 1600
Removing scuffs 1 element	from 1200 rub.

Removing scratches from car interior plastic

Over time, many plastic interior parts lose their original appearance even with gentle use. They become covered with micro-scratches from nails, keys and hard objects. All these problems are easy to solve - you just need to polish.

The procedure is performed as follows:

• the surface to be treated is cleaned of dust and other contaminants;
• using film and adhesive tape, the adjacent parts are protected;
• Polishing paste and machine are prepared.

Then, in a three-step process, scratches are removed from the plastic. First, deep and medium scratches are polished, and then minor defects are eliminated and finishing is carried out. After this, the remaining paste is removed, and the result of the work is evaluated. If everything is in order, the car is handed over to the owner.

In terms of price level, using a polishing machine to repair scratches on the plastic of a car is the most affordable way to solve problems. However, it is not always suitable. For example, if a part is burnt out or its paint layer is damaged, a more complex repair method is used.

Painting plastic parts of car interior

This is a complex repair method that uses complex computer equipment. Without it, it is almost impossible to restore the original appearance of the part. That is why it is very difficult to paint the plastic interior of a car yourself.

At the first stage, the surface is cleaned of contaminants, degreased and sanded manually or using a machine. This provides more high level adhesion. Then the correct shade of paint is selected using a computer.

The process of restoring the plastic of a car interior by painting is best carried out in a special chamber. This will prevent dust and debris from getting into the uncured layer of paint. If necessary, the part is also coated with layers of matte or glossy varnish.

When our master completes the work of restoring the plastic, the painted parts, after installing them in the car’s interior, will fit perfectly into the interior. They will return to factory condition.

Restoration of plastic car parts

If you notice deep mechanical damage on the interior plastic that cannot be eliminated by polishing or painting, do not rush to order new parts. You still have the opportunity to save money by ordering the restoration of car panels. This is a very complex process that may also require the use of polishing pastes and painting of surfaces.

The surface preparation process is standard: the damaged area is cleaned and degreased. When restoring the plastic of a car, spoiling them appearance the depressions are filled special material. The Autoscratch company uses professional plasticizer gels.

The final stage of restoration of the plastic of the car interior is the removal of excess material, leveling the surface and, if necessary, polishing and painting the part. The master achieves an effect in which the location of the damage will be impossible to detect.

Do you still want to try to remove scratches from the plastic of the car interior yourself? You will have to prepare in advance everything you need for this:

• gel plasticizer;
• correctly selected paint;
• polishing machine;
• pastes with different grain sizes.

Also be prepared for the fact that you may inadvertently damage some parts. They will have to be replaced. Additional funds will be spent on this.

If you value your time and want the car’s plastic painting to be done quickly and professionally, it is better to immediately contact the Autoscratch company. Choose a convenient time, sign up and come see us!

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Surfaces made of all kinds of plastics surround us. They are comfortable and practical, but are subject to deformation. Therefore, the question of how to polish plastic from scratches is always relevant. To ensure that your favorite smartphone, window sill or TV retains its attractive appearance, you need to familiarize yourself with our tips and, with the help of simple steps, transform them into almost their original appearance.

It is enough to look around to see how indispensable plastic has become in everyday life. It is used to make: household appliances, communications equipment, kitchen utensils, automobile parts, and finishing materials.

This material is light and cheap, easy to use and unpretentious, and is also resistant to temperature fluctuations. The only negative is the relatively low density, which is a consequence of the appearance of abrasions and scratches on it. Because of this, changing the entire product is too expensive.

Preparation

When starting work, we must first decide on what we are actually going to do and what available means we will use. Polishing is not difficult, you just need to know how. To begin with, you should understand that jacks of all trades distinguish at least three different types of such actions:

1. Thermal (using a hair dryer).
2. Chemical (that is, by exposing the plastic to toothpaste, polish or GOI paste).
3. Mechanical (using a drill or other polishing machine).

Initially, we assess how great the damage has been caused, and based on this, we choose a method for further work:

1. Scratches from plastic should be removed by hand polishing.
2. Deeper damage can be overcome using thermal effects.
3. The coating acquires its ideal shine after chemical treatment, and your headlights will shine like new.

Once the future strategy of action has been determined, all that remains is to carefully prepare the product for work. Using the most common dishwashing or glass cleaning products, you should carefully remove accumulated dirt and greasy stains. Surely the plastic has a frame made of a different material. These places are covered with masking tape, which will be removed after finishing the work.

Sanding plastic

This method machining plastic surface is used if there are deep scratches that cannot be effectively removed by any other method. The material lends itself well to grinding, having low temperature melting. As a result of leisurely, careful work, we should get a uniform matte surface where there were previously deep scratches. Here is the subsequent range of actions:

• We place the pre-cleaned material where it will be convenient to work with it;
• preparing workplace, remove all unnecessary items;
• as a processing material we take several waterproof skins of different textures;
• a special grinding machine is useful as an auxiliary tool;
• If you don’t have a machine, you should keep in mind that sanding using soapy water has a good effect.

We begin the work using sandpaper that has a coarse texture. Sanding is a slow process and requires care. We process the product in a slow mode, monitor the temperature, it should not overheat. We methodically move from the coarse texture of the skins to smaller ones. After using each of them, we wipe the treated area with a dry cloth, this allows us not to miss any remaining imperfections.

How to polish plastic from scratches yourself?

There are several ways by which eliminating scratches and abrasions will no longer be an impossible dream. At home, with the help of simple devices, you can make a shabby product perfect with your own hands.

If the plastic surface of your kitchen table has stopped sparkling and is covered in scratches, then polishing it to its original shine will not be difficult.

The same method will make the window slope the same textured as it was several years ago. A few hours of dedicated work will save you significant money.

Hand polishing

After getting rid of the scratches, it's time to move on to the next labor-intensive process - polishing, which makes the old part almost new. Services involving the removal of scratches are widely provided by car dealerships and cellular communications, as well as specialized cleaning companies.

They are not cheap, and the same work can be easily done with your own hands. After all, special tools and devices that professionals use are sold in all auto stores. The main thing when choosing a polishing paste: do not forget that we will be processing plastic; In order not to miss the choice, you should consult with the seller, who will give professional advice.

By the way, GOI paste has proven itself well with the chosen processing method. It should be familiar to those who served in the army and polished a belt plaque. With this product you can ideally polish objects that do not pretend to be pristinely transparent.

If we are talking about a TV that has scratches or a phone that has significant abrasions, then it is better to use special pastes. They may cost more, but the effect will be desired.

Hand polishing:

• optimally processes small parts and small surfaces;
• We take a homogeneous paste, impurities and grains are excluded;
• The oil will give it a special shine;
• apply the paste to the surface with felt or felt
• use circular movements;
• the hand moves easily, the pressure is light;
• the whole process takes from 15 to 20 minutes.

We use a polishing machine, which in the most budget version consists of a drill with a special attachment:

• an inexpensive polishing attachment is sold in the store;
• best use of such a car - the surface of the headlights;
• Replacing the nozzle with a piece of ordinary felt gives a good saving.

This material requires thorough fastening so that it does not come off.

Polishing

Among the products purchased in a specialized store, do not forget about polish. With its help, the result of your work will be glossy plastic, no different from the one we purchased in the store. The operating technology is as follows:

1. The product is applied to the surface in the form of a small uniform layer.
2. It is necessary to thoroughly rub it with a special cloth or attachment.
3. Then the actual work process begins, which achieves the required result; the plastic will be brought to a mirror shine by the polish.
4. If the surface of the phone is polished, then, subject to periodic exposure to moisture, the transparent plastic will lose its achieved result over time, and the process should be repeated.
5. Repetition is necessary in any case if you see that your plastic is again black and worn.

Conclusion: to avoid frequent updates, protect household items from moisture.

Using a polishing machine

This is a completely professional tool that allows you to bring the restoration of a product to an ideal process. This tool is useful and convenient. It is especially recommended for car enthusiasts who from time to time improve the headlights of their car, as well as its plastic surfaces. The main convenience lies in speed; in a few minutes, a volume of work is done that would probably take more than an hour to do manually.

The consideration that guides a person purchasing such equipment is the need to clean up his mess from time to time. household. Such a polishing masterpiece is not that expensive; it is available in stores that sell power tools.

A few nuances that should be observed when using the tool:

• before using special products, it is necessary to remove any remaining dirt using a damp nozzle;
• when the action is nearing its end, one of the special pastes purchased in the store is used;
• To bring a special shine to the product, a special foam nozzle will help.

The entire method takes a few minutes.

Video: how to polish plastic from scratches with a polishing machine?

Hairdryer

Another rather original method of getting rid of scratches is to use a very ordinary hair dryer. The meaning of the method is simple: plastic reacts quickly to sudden temperature changes, so heat treatment is the best way to “heal wounds” on the surface of your phone.

Two types of tools are used for work: a regular hair dryer, used for drying hair, and a special construction unit.

1. Before work, contaminants are removed from the plastic.
2. It is best to start the process with minimal power.
3. We direct a stream of hot air to the desired area.
4. If scratches continue to remain, the power must be gradually increased, but without fanaticism.
5. The main expected result is that the area with scratches will acquire a matte surface, and the scratches themselves will disappear.
6. After cooling, polishing of the plastic begins.

Toothpaste

In some cases, there is no need to purchase expensive products. As practice shows, such improvised means as ordinary toothpaste can serve as an abrasive for polishing the same headlights. Despite the low cost and extreme availability, the surface shine in the end is no worse than when using a proprietary product from a specialized store.

The principle of working with this tool:

• Using detergents we get rid of dirt;
• the composition of the product must be neutral;
• after degreasing, the product is washed and dried;
• the paste is applied to a piece of flannel;
• circular movements, clockwise or counterclockwise;
• periodically it is necessary to wash off the resulting slurry;
• The remaining paste is best removed with a damp sponge.

Obviously, using simple methods and a budget arsenal of funds, you can save significant money and get a truly brilliant result.

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Nowadays, plastic products surround a person virtually everywhere - glasses and cases are made from this material mobile phones, window frames and window sills, car trim, etc. The main advantage of plastic is its resistance to various types of damage. However, it also happens that plastic products are damaged by “unpresentable” cracks or scratches. There is no need to be upset about this, since there are many options and available means to remove scratches from plastic.

The easiest way to remove scratches on plastic inside a car is to use a special pencil. True, such a tool is far from the cheapest option - high-quality markers are expensive. However, having spent on it once, you can for many years forget about the problem of damage to the plastic interior.

This product is a bottle with a special composition, the contents of which are applied to the problem area. The substance fills the recess of the crack and masks it forever. Before use, it is necessary to clean the scratched area from dirt and dust accumulation. After waiting for the applied substance to harden, its excess is removed by polishing.

When buying a marker pencil, you need to carefully select its color - it should match the tone of the car's interior.

A more difficult way to restore plastic in a car interior is to use a hairdryer or an open fire source. The principle of both options is quite simple - heating the surface tightens the damage on it or significantly reduces it in size.

Both a hair dryer and a regular household hair dryer will help get rid of scratches on the plastic in the car interior. The method of restoring the surface is quite simple - heating the plastic heals the damage on it. But first you need to clean the problem area from dirt, and when the surface dries, direct a stream of heated air onto it.

Instead of a hairdryer, you can also use an open flame from a lighter. To remove scratches, bring the flame to the plastic for a couple of seconds and pass it several times along the damage. In this case, it is necessary to observe not only caution, but also utmost precision. Better yet, before the main “procedure”, practice on a piece of old plastic with a similar structure.

Until the plastic cools down, you cannot (categorically!) touch it. Soot from the treated surface after using an open fire source is easily removed with a cotton wool roller soaked in alcohol.

Another simple and in a safe way restoration of plastic surfaces in car interiors involves polishing problem areas with a special paste or polish to remove damage. This procedure can be carried out either manually, applying the product to a piece of foam rubber, or using a sander at low speeds.

Remove scratches from glasses lenses

If your favorite plastic sunglasses have unpresentable scratches that spoil their appearance, this is far from a reason to purchase new ones. In many cases, it will be possible to remove the damage at home using simple improvised means.

Baking soda can help remove scratches from lenses by mixing it with a small amount of clean water and gently rubbing the mixture into the damaged area. Then the glasses should be rinsed under running water.

Baby shampoo will also help get rid of cracks on plastic glasses. Lubricate the lenses with hair wash and wipe the plastic with microfiber.

A mixture of soda and vinegar has proven itself in the restoration of plastic glasses, which helps to easily and quickly remove minor scratches.

Another tool that can be used to restore a beautiful appearance to plastic glasses is medical alcohol. The pharmaceutical composition must be mixed with soda, apply the mixture to problem area, and after a while, rinse under running water and wipe with microfiber.

Ordinary toothpaste will also help eliminate damage. Squeeze it out of the tube onto a cotton roll, apply the paste to the lenses in a circular motion, and then rinse under running water. When the scratch is too deep, the procedure will have to be repeated.

Remove scratches from plastic windows

After installing plastic windows in an apartment or in a separate house, the object prone to damage most often becomes a plastic window sill. A small or deep scratch on this element of the window opening can be left by a carelessly moved flower pot, a pet or a young child.

No matter who commits such a “crime,” its traces can be removed independently and without replacing the old window sill with a new one. If the damaged material is matte, then the scratch can be repaired using sandpaper, which must be used to carefully and carefully treat the surface.

Using the same sandpaper will help restore the original appearance of a glossy plastic window sill, but at the final stage of restoration you will need a special substance for treating polyvinyl chloride products. Professionals recommend using Cosmofen 10, which perfectly returns the glossy shine to plastic.

However, it is important to remember that Cosmofen 10 and similar compounds have high toxicity rates! They must be used extremely carefully, having first put on protective gloves.

If only the top film on the window sill is damaged, then it is enough to replace it with a new one (the acrylic variety is best suited).

Remove scratches from transparent plastic

Jewelry polish can help remove small scratches on items made of transparent plastic. This product should be applied to the problem area, and then polish the damaged area with microfiber.

Cracks in transparent plastic are easily repaired by a mass designed to “reanimate” computer disks. The product is applied to the damaged surface and then polished.

If store-bought compounds are not at hand, a mixture of Vaseline and wooden furniture polish will help get rid of scratches on transparent plastic. Having applied to the problem area, the damaged area is polished until the excess Vaseline completely disappears.

Remove scratches from glossy plastic

Machine oil will help restore the original appearance of glossy plastic products. A few drops of this substance must be applied to the problem area, and then carefully polish the scratch with a piece of flannel. This method is only suitable in cases where the plastic product is not painted. Otherwise, oil treatment will not give a positive result. For painted surfaces, special felt-tip pens or textile paint are more suitable.

You can remove scratches from glossy plastic using GOI paste. Rub the cloth with this product and rub it thoroughly into the damaged area.

If you can’t get rid of scratches with improvised compounds, you can buy a special dye at a household chemicals store, designed to remove damage from glossy plastic surfaces. The purchased product is applied to the problem area with a thin brush or a regular toothpick, and when the surface dries, it is polished with a piece of cloth soaked in machine oil.

Remove deep scratches from plastic

Getting rid of deep scratches on plastic products is more difficult, but also possible.

1. Melt small quantity plastic having the same color and composition as the damaged surface. Then dissolve the formed substance in White Spirit. Gently rub the resulting liquid into the crack and thoroughly polish the surface.
2. In order not to experiment with solvents, you can buy a special Displex product in the store, which contains a plastic base that allows you to repair cracks and scratches. The instructions for its use are simple: apply the paste from the tube using a cotton pad or piece of fabric to the problem area, and then rub in in a circular motion for two minutes. To eliminate very deep damage, this procedure is repeated several times.

Every car enthusiast wants his vehicle to look respectable and attract the attention of others. To this end, cars are regularly washed and cleaned, but are these actions always enough or is more serious intervention necessary?

If the car is new, then there should be no serious damage to it, but over time the same interior gets worn out, and scratches appear on the plastic trim elements. Eliminating them is easy, just have them on hand necessary tools and materials. You will learn in just a few minutes what these include and what methods exist for restoring plastic.

Removing scratches using a hair dryer

There are several ways to remove scratches from the inside of a car, including plastic, but when choosing the option that is most suitable for you, you should always take into account the depth of the damage. So, for example, a hair dryer is perfect for eliminating small scratches, but if you don’t have one on your household, you can also use a regular household appliance for drying hair. The operating principle of this method is extremely simple: under the influence of the high temperature of the outgoing air, the edges of small defects melt a little and stick together, thus tightening the scratch.

If you don’t know how to remove scratches on a car dashboard, then this will come in handy in this case too. hair dryer. However, before heating the area of ​​interest, the plastic must be washed thoroughly, thereby removing all contaminants (it is better to use detergents). Preliminary cleaning will remove scratches from accumulated dirt and dust, which will facilitate their rapid healing under the influence of heat.

After the panel is dry, turn on the hair dryer at minimum power and point it at the area in need of restoration. If after some time you do not see any changes, then you need to increase the exposure temperature by switching the device mode.

Pay attention!When repairing scratches on the plastic of a car using a hair dryer, you should not hold the tool at only one point, as this can cause overheating of the plastic and will only worsen the situation.

Having performed all the steps correctly, you will see how minor damage quickly heals, and if the scratches were deeper, then in the future it will be easier to remove them using a special polish. You can touch the surface only after it has cooled completely.

We use a lighter

Another way to remove scratches on plastic by heating the damaged surface is the “open fire” method, which involves using lighters. However, in this case, all actions are performed with doubly caution, since there is a serious possibility of damage to the coating.

What is required of you? Briefly hold the lighter to the plastic and run the flame along the scratch several times, observing the condition of the material. After this, wait until the plastic has cooled completely, and then find a cotton pad, soak it in alcohol and remove the soot that the flame left behind. If after the first procedure the damage does not disappear, then it makes sense to look for another way to repair scratches on plastic.

Important!The described method of dealing with scratches on plastic interior elements will be effective only when you are dealing with a smooth surface. If we are talking about a part with a “bumpy” texture, then it is better not to use it, since there is a possibility of its distortion, which will negatively affect the appearance of the plastic.

The simplest and safest way to eliminate defects in the interior vehicle is polishing the damaged area using special abrasive compounds. In this case, to remove scratches from plastic parts of the car, you should use only products specifically designed for working with soft plastic. Pastes intended for paint coatings, cannot be used.

Polishing can be done either manually or using a grinding machine, while ensuring that the minimum speed is maintained. There is nothing complicated here, and even a fragile woman can cope with the task.

Repairing damage to plastic parts of the car takes place in the following sequence:

1. Wearing rubber gloves, wash the work surface thoroughly, special attention areas with old dirt stains and a lot of dust.

2. Dry the material and apply abrasive paste to small scratches.

3. Now take a small sponge or piece of foam rubber and start rubbing the product into the damage. In order for the paste used to work, it must be left for some time (the exact timing is described in the instructions for use).

After the composition turns white, you can begin direct polishing. The remains of the abrasive paste are cleaned off using circular movements and periodically removing the resulting dust.

In conclusion, “ plastic surgery", you need to wash the plastic panel again. Only this time act even more carefully so as not to contribute to the appearance of new damage and scratches.

It should be noted that polishing plastic will not completely remove all scratches, but will only refresh the appearance of the material. In addition, it is completely inappropriate on a rough and matte surface, and thresholds and door holdings cannot be repaired (they are immediately replaced with new parts).

Did you know? The history of plastics begins in 1855, when the English metallurgist and inventor Alexander Parkes created a new substance called “parkesine” (later “celluloid”). The discovery was presented to the general public at the Great International Exhibition held in London in 1862.

When looking for an answer to the question of how to remove scratches from car panels and other plastic parts of the vehicle, it is worth considering the option of masking them. The modern market can offer you quite a lot of tools to achieve the desired result, but one of the most popular is a special pencil. Of course, it cannot be called the cheapest way to deal with damage to plastic interior coverings, but you always have to pay for quality. Moreover, one such pencil will be enough for you several times, so once you spend the money, you will get a rather profitable purchase in the future.

A similar product for removing scratches from plastic is a small container with a special composition inside, which, when applied to the damaged area, completely fills the scratch, making it invisible to others.

Pay attention!When choosing a pencil, special attention should be paid to its color, since it must completely match the shade of the panel. Otherwise, you will not be able to get the desired result, and it is likely that existing damage will become even more noticeable.

If the panel of your vehicle has a standard color (black or gray), then there is nothing to worry about, because choosing the right marker is not a problem. As for the repair actions themselves, they are performed in the following sequence: after thoroughly cleaning the damaged areas, the scratches are covered, and after the applied composition dries, the excess product is removed using the above polishing. This will help further hide defects by perfectly leveling the surface.

Scratch removal wipes

You can polish a plastic coating either using abrasive compounds or using special wipes that perform several functions at once. Firstly, they perfectly clean the surface, and secondly, the special polish that is included in the product makes them a manual analogue of a polishing machine. In addition, there are wipes that work on the principle of heating and polishing: the surface of the plastic element heats up and the scratch is healed.

Interesting! The world's first plastic car appeared in 1942, thanks to the efforts of Henry Ford. The developer received an official patent for his brainchild, which, according to his idea, was supposed to become a cheaper analogue of a car with a metal body. Such an idea could never be realized in mass production, but this does not in the least prevent various automakers from periodically presenting concepts or even test batches of models made from such an unusual material.

How to putty on deep scratches

While everything is more or less clear with minor damage, not everyone knows how to remove deep scratches on the plastic of a car. It will no longer be possible to get by using only the methods described above, and for a high-quality result you will have to prepare additional materials. First of all, you will need a small piece of plastic that is ideally suited to the characteristics of the area being repaired. It can be taken from the inner surface of the plastic (from the partitions), so you will not cause any harm to the design of the parts.

Then the resulting part of the material should be dissolved in dichloroethane or any other similar solvent (the choice depends on the type of plastic). The resulting solution is carefully applied to the scratch, and while the surface being repaired has not hardened, it is given any desired shape and texture.

Removing scratches yourself is not the only possible option their elimination, since in many workshops and even car washes the grouting of such damage is done much better, and you don’t have to pay a lot of money for it.