Small Scale Military Headquarters

G'day All

In the past if I have wanted to get rid of unsightly scuffs or scratches from clear parts such as windshields and canopies, I have resorted to using old modelling tricks like using tooth paste to try and polish these blemishes out.

However while doing some research on MP3 players (and there problems) I came across this product which just might be useful for the same application.

http://www.displex.de/polish/english/index.htm

Hey Spud,
Have you tried it yet?

depending on how deep the scratch is, Future brand floor wax can also be used in conjunction (if necessary) with very fine sandpaper. Been using this to remove scratches or imperfections in clear plastic model parts (as well as using as an "overcoat" on finished pieces) for years.

G'day Pickelhaube

No not yet but I am thinking about getting some.

Hi WGP Klaus

I had a friend States-side send me some Future Floor Wax, but I still have not tried any of the tricks attributed to this wonder product, any tips on it how to use it would be appreciated.

I have had very good results using Squadron’s Tri-Grit:# SQ30505 sanding stick. It has fine, extra fine and is great for removing scratches from canopies and preparing plastic for a bare metal paint finish. I used it on my BBI corsair when I got a bit too much super glue on the modification I was doing, and now I am hard pressed to see any distortion to the canopy.

I used the floor polish trick on my 1/6 F-15 canopy. All I can say is don't do it.
Whilst trying to buff the canopy with an electric buffer piece on my dremel I melted the blody thing. I'm now forced to work with a course down to an ultra fine sandpaper to polish out any scratches. This I can recommend highly. It's alot of work but sandpaper has come through with the goods for me.

Try using Plastic Polish by BARE-METAL ® . You should be able get this product at your local hobby shop. Comes in a 1 fl. ounce bottle.
Great for polishing model aircraft canopies and fuselages. Polishes car windows and bodies + many other uses.

Brasso and cotton puffs works great also.

Sarge, Brasso works? I would think that it puts more scratches on the project. Good tip

Another way is to use very very fine grain sandpaper and then use Tamiya Polishing compound has work for me plenty of times

pickelhaube wrote:Sarge, Brasso works? I would think that it puts more scratches on the project. Good tip

Let's put it this way,it used to work. After posting the msg. I got to thinking. The plastic in the kits now days is thinner than what it was when I built them, especially the canopies,hell I cracked one just getting it off of the sprue. I'd try it on a scrap peice first. I never had any problems with it. Have a good one. Sarge