How to remove scratches on plastic

What you need to remove a scratch on the plastic

In order to proceed with the work to remove scratches from plastic with your own hands, you need to prepare a number of tools and materials:

• Rags and water.
• emery paper №1000.
• Cleaning fluids for the plastic surfaces or acetone.
• Paint for plastic or primer.
• Lac.
• abrasive paste.
• machine for grinding.
• Mounting dryer or gas burner.

How to remove scratches and scuffs on the plastic: an action plan

Work to remove scratches from plastic with your own hands is composed of several turn-based events:

• Preparation for painting plastic product.
• grinding surface.
• cleaning surface.
• Prepare for priming.
• priming.
• treatment after priming.
• painting surface.
• Varnishing surface.

Removing scratches on plastic: step by step instructions.

Step 1: Cleansing frayed plastic surface of the product

If the scratch is on the part of the structure, then it is separated for ease of repair.Then, the surface should be thoroughly washed with soap and water and wipe dry.

Step 2: clean by rubbing on the plastic product

must carefully handle the plastic surface with sandpaper.After the treatment, you should check the quality of the finger.To perform the work necessary to take sandpaper №1000.

Step 3: Clean plastic product around the scratches and damage

sanded surface should be cleaned with acetone or liquid for cleaning plastic.This will remove the side elements after cleaning sandpaper and fully prepare the surface for further work.

Step 4: damaged plastic primer before painting

must purchase tank primer for plastic.Before using the can must be carefully shaken for 7-10 minutes.Further generate control start side or on the other surface, to ensure that the primer does not have any lumps.

primer is applied to the plastic surface from a distance of 20 cm. The first layer must be made thick.Then apply a second thin coat of primer.If necessary, apply a third layer is the thinnest.

After the primer has dried completely it is necessary to clean the surface with sandpaper.Then wipe the surface with a cloth soaked in any cleaning liquid.

Step 5: paint the plastic, to remove traces of chips and scratches

paint should be applied in several layers.After application of each layer is necessary to give the previous dry within 7-10 minutes.When the sag is necessary to immediately remove them with a wet cloth.Prior to complete drying of the painted surface must be protected from dust.

Step 6: finishing touches remove scuffs, scratches and chips

If the plastic surface was lacquered, then it is necessary to open several layers of lacquer.

Thus, the article has been described and characterized, the process of removing scratches and chips from the plastic surface by hand.