Scratched black plastic bumpers

arcturus · Jul 17th, 2006, 13:24

Hello again, got scratches on your black plastic bumpers? They can be removed if they're not to deep, using 0000 grade wire wool obtainable from woodworking suppliers. Use something like "back to black" or other silicon product as a lubricant keeping the wool wet and rub over in the direction of the scrape. Finish off by buffing the area again with your favourite black restorer. This will get rid of most light scratches. Happy buffing. George.

Glen Morangie · Jul 17th, 2006, 21:41

I've repaired fairly deep gouges in mine by melting black plastic 35mm film 'pots' into the damage with a soldering iron. Try it at your own risk of course and don't let the plastic bubble and burn, just melt with a low wattage iron.

After melting in the repair it trims smooth with a craft knife.

Of course 35mm film pots will become rare now everyone's gone digital.

Jul 20th, 2006, 15:56

The lids from Lynx anti perspirant/deodorant are the same stuff, it's ABS isn't it? Plenty of products use this - great idea to use a hot iron to repair scratches.

740Estate · Jul 20th, 2006, 16:04

Or you can just leave the scratches there as battle damage.

CTCNetwork · Jul 20th, 2006, 17:26

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by 740Estate

Or you can just leave the scratches there as battle damage.

Even better, put a photo of a wrecked car (non Volvo of course) with the words:
"The other car looked like this!"

Des. . .

740Estate · Jul 20th, 2006, 19:04

Mine can get away with just 'Bring it on!'

(Although thats NOT the JCB that Argued with mine...)

Jul 17th, 2006, 13:24	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Scratched black plastic bumpers Hello again, got scratches on your black plastic bumpers? They can be removed if they're not to deep, using 0000 grade wire wool obtainable from woodworking suppliers. Use something like "back to black" or other silicon product as a lubricant keeping the wool wet and rub over in the direction of the scrape. Finish off by buffing the area again with your favourite black restorer. This will get rid of most light scratches. Happy buffing. George.

Jul 20th, 2006, 16:04	#4
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Jul 17th, 2006, 21:41	#2
Glen Morangie Economy motorist Last Online: May 16th, 2024 23:05 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	I've repaired fairly deep gouges in mine by melting black plastic 35mm film 'pots' into the damage with a soldering iron. Try it at your own risk of course and don't let the plastic bubble and burn, just melt with a low wattage iron. After melting in the repair it trims smooth with a craft knife. Of course 35mm film pots will become rare now everyone's gone digital.

Jul 20th, 2006, 15:56	#3
wagoneer Guest Location:	The lids from Lynx anti perspirant/deodorant are the same stuff, it's ABS isn't it? Plenty of products use this - great idea to use a hot iron to repair scratches.

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