Scratches on interior panels
#1
Scratches on interior panels
In the 3 years that I have had my box, I have moved myself and friends countless times, hauled lumber, and other large items. The downside with using it as a truck, I have managed to put scratches on a few of the plastics panels. I was wondering if there was something, besides paint, that I could use to get rid of the scratches or just soften them up a bit
#2
This wont work on the doors because of the honeycomb-like pattern, but on the smooth surfaces, it will work quite well.
Get a heat gun and SLOWLY (I do mean SLOWLY) heat up the damaged area. This will soften the plastic. Then pat down the area with a piece of leather. The leather has a pattern that replicates the plastic quite well.
Take your time with this. It is easier to add more heat than to overcook the plastic.
Cheers.
Get a heat gun and SLOWLY (I do mean SLOWLY) heat up the damaged area. This will soften the plastic. Then pat down the area with a piece of leather. The leather has a pattern that replicates the plastic quite well.
Take your time with this. It is easier to add more heat than to overcook the plastic.
Cheers.
#7
i just got a light scratch that i actually happened with my nail. It happend on the smooth part of were the A/C controls are. i used a bit of rubbing compound and it took it off almost completely. You can't use alot of pressure or it will discolor it abit.
I don't think it would work on the textured surfaces though.
I don't think it would work on the textured surfaces though.
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