My pencil rocket will have polycarbonate (Lexan) fins, first time I've worked with it. Didn't realize how easy it is to scratch, so I scratched the heck out of the first two while cleaning them before I realized my mistake. Not a big deal but I'm trying to see if I can clean them up.
So I tried a sanding/polishing regimen as follows:
1) Sand with 1500, then 2000, then 3000 grit
2) Polish with Turtle Wax polishing compound
3) Polish with Mother's Plastic Polish
The end result is extremely smooth and scratch free but slightly cloudy. I can't seem to get it over the finish line to perfect clarity. Am I missing some step that would finish the job for me?
I've heard of using toothpaste to remove fine scratches but somehow I expect it would slot in somewhere between #2 and #3. Haven't tried it yet though.
So I tried a sanding/polishing regimen as follows:
1) Sand with 1500, then 2000, then 3000 grit
2) Polish with Turtle Wax polishing compound
3) Polish with Mother's Plastic Polish
The end result is extremely smooth and scratch free but slightly cloudy. I can't seem to get it over the finish line to perfect clarity. Am I missing some step that would finish the job for me?
I've heard of using toothpaste to remove fine scratches but somehow I expect it would slot in somewhere between #2 and #3. Haven't tried it yet though.