Just one point - you should always rinse off the surface between grades, or you may still have some course grit on the surface from the previous grade, which will spoil the finish.
you are absolutely right...as always..!!!even when you are polishing metal you need to go all way up to 1500-2000 grit for a mirror finish....!!!many sites say that 600 grit is enough but they are wrong...or they use a coarser and then a finer rubbing compound....transparent plexi acrylic is like glass ....and THE FINER GRIT PAPER YOU USE THE MORE TIME YOU CUT OFF FROM RUBBING POLISHING...!!!!
600 grit wet sand, then 1200 grit wet sand, rubbing compound, and metal poish, then you could use automotive lens restorer as the last step. In the summer you can do this in direct sunlight to soften the plastic a little so it doesn't take so much elbow grease and it makes the products you use more effective. Thanks for uploading this video.
I have a quite a deep scratch on the perspex panel of the instrument cluster, in my car. Do you think this method would work on that?.......... Great video by the way!
Hi there. Good to see these tips, really hoping that they work for me. I have 8 pieces of large, clear perspex(275x275x10mm each) of which need to be *spotless*. They are covered in deep scratches as they are used as a part of a stage people have stepped on for 12 years now. Would this be the best method to use, or am I best off looking into other methods? Thanks if anyone can reply, - Brittany
this hopefully is just what I needed!! bought a citroen with a scratch on the interior, on the plastic dash on passenger side...will this work the same? brill video!!!
Thanks, I really like your method, I just bought an old Technics turntable, 30 years old, and it still works fine. But there is an awful scratch just in the spot you look down through the glass to see where the needle is.. It's too deep for polish I think, isn't there some sort of substance available, like the type carglass repair people use?
Fantastic video, really informative and gets to the point - loved it. I've just bought a used bike helmet that comes fitted with a perspex eye-shield visor. The visor is badly scratched all over (it's old and has had a lot of use). It's possible to see through it but it could be better! As it's clear see-through perspex, would your method for removing scratches work? Thanks in anticipation. PS. to replace the eye-shield with a new one would cost £50 (it's a real high end helmet).
You should be able to polish out the scratch. I just did the headlights on my van last week with a polishing kit that I bought from banggood. The techniques in this video will work but the polishing kit made it really easy. Thinking about it following this video might be the best bet for good optical quality, they use this technique on some aircraft canopies.
I was taught this in an Industrial Arts Major class: Rinse between all applications of the grits. Sand each sanding at ninety degree angles. This allows one to see the new grit remove the deeper lines of the previous sanding. Use at least three grades of wet and dry paper, The more you can afford to but, the better the results. Use at least three grades of polish, too.
Hi ultimatehandyman, I have some Perspex poker machine pictures, which have some minor scratches on them from 1994. I was wondering, is it possible to remove them?
I just got a all Plexiglas speaker box and it got scratched on the top. Following the instruction in the video should remove the scratches right? and will the metal polish make it see through again?
I bought novus 1,2,3 cleaner for an acrylic lucite coffee table and the scratches I believe are too deep. Using sand paper with those fine grits work fine?
I have several acrylic glass picture frames that are scratched. By trial and error I've discovered that Berverly Hills Formula toothpaste works a treat. Use it as you would Tcut on a car. Make sure you use a soft cloth and you'll be amazed.
hello handyman, i tried a few times in polishing the old windshield on me boat, used your method...made it 20% better. still pretty cloudy, should i give up on this old perspex windscreen because of its age? others told me that oldish perspex dies after a while...is that true mate?
+Sam Sabsabi It depends on exactly what it is made from. Perspex normally lasts a very long time before it fades, it even comes with a ten year guarantee when you buy it. Have you tried to polish it on the inside and outside? Canopies on some fighter aircraft are made from Perspex and they use this method to polish out the scratches, which makes me think that perhaps your screen is made from something else?
I was going to try the metal polish approach as I have some unsightly scratches on my car dashboard (the clear acrylic bit, right in front of the speedo dial). Caused by a previous owner 'polishing' it with a gritty cloth, no doubt :-( The scratches aren't bad enough to warrant using wet or dry paper, I was going straight in with metal polish. Do you use solvol autosol? Finish off with toothpaste, maybe? What do you think? Thanks for posting. Kind regards.
I just purchased a lucite table which i would like to resell. However, it does have some light scratches and haze in some areas. I'm a little afraid to use sandpaper on it but in your video it seems to have worked. Is it safe to say it should work for the lucite? It is clear lucite and no deep scratches, just not new looking. Thanks for any help you can give.
Great job! I'm amazed that you got that deep scratch out and restored the surface to be so shiny again. I'll try this on a turntable dust cover that is scratched up. Thanks for a great video!
Would this work on a acrylic fish tank? I need to remove a lot of scratches and nova would cost a lot of money because its a big tank. Do you think this method would work or would that rubbing compound or polish leave the acrylic cloudy and not clear?
Great work, like new. I used to do similar repairs at work. A buffer attached to a drill makes the final finish process quicker and less wear and tear on your arm. Just let the polish do the work, too much pressure or too high of a speed can damage the plastic
Thank you! one more question, in my school , we do not have a bosch file . we only have needle files which i do not know how to properly use! can you do a video on how to file with a needle file?
i have a few deep scratches on an acrylic guitar, and its shiny. Will this remove the shine? Also since they are near the edges, will it make the edges less edgy? Therefore making it uneven
+Sam Sabsabi You could try polishing them with polishing compound and then silver polish or acrylic polish. If you have a lot to do an electric polishing pad might be a good idea! Thanks for the comment
Thanks! So any fine grade emery paper used wet, then a polishing compound and then silver polish? ( have a silver foam polisher). Can I use that as the last step? I'm just abit confused about the difference between the polishing compound and the silver polish (step 2 and 3).
I have used Autosol in the past, that worked well. I have not tried a dedicated Acrylic polish though, perhaps that is better! I used to work for a firm that supplied the acrylic for the cockpit on the Euro fighter, they said that they just polished out the scratches using silver polish.
I see no reason why it wouldn't. That's the reason I came here and from everything I'm reading online, this is the standard method. A word of warning however: it seems like doing this will make it less reflective. It should still be transparent, but won't be quite as glossy and shiny.
If you tried it, please let me know how it went! I'm considering trying it myself and I wouldn't mind losing some gloss as long as I can still get a clean view inside.
hi there. can you list the products as I don't have the sound working for some reason. So I saw the silicon carbide abrasive paper, the Tetrosyl rubbing compound, but what is the 3rd product you squeezed out of a tube please? thanks
I'm redoing my 72-inch bathroom sink. I wish to sand it down to remove all old finish (it's 20 years old), then bring it back to a uniform look. My one question: when you say "metal polish", can you provide a brand name or type? I don't mean to be dense, I just don't want to screw up that final step!!! For instance, would Brasso or Maguires be usable? Thanks for the video, it's excellent.
+Neutral Site Is the sink definitely made from Acrylic/Lucite etc.? The best polish to use is either a silver polish or you can even buy a dedicated acrylic polish now, but silver polish is probably cheaper and will still do a great job.
+Neutral Site You might be better off using this advice rather than trying to polish it- bit.ly/1atSwrF I'd hate for you to use the incorrect technique and damage the sink
+Ultimate Handyman Nah, it's pretty much a sand-down-refinish job. I'm just at the stage of finding a polish to use. My plan is to prep the sink same as I would a car, which is essentially what you've done in your video. Corian's and acrylic with the color blended throughout, so it sands well.
+Neutral Site Oh, OK. I'm sure they make kitchen worktops from it over here, but I have heard bad things about it staining badly with red wine etc. Best of luck with the project ;-)
Hey Mate, amazing video, but just had a couple of questions, will this work with a Transparent Acrylic window and will it work without the running compound?
Yes, this will work on clear acrylic- they actually use this method to remove scratches from aircraft canopies! You do not need to use rubbing compound, but best to do the final polish with silver polish or a dedicated acrylic polish.
***** i'm about to remove scratches on a transparent acrylic plastic. After sanding with 600 and 1200..do i still need rubbing compound? I dont have silver polish..does car polish work the same? Thanks :)
I have a pair of perspex heels in the shape of a bunny with a scratch on. It's an uneven surface, do you think I could Polish them out without causing any damage? The scratch happened in the molding process.
It should work. This technique is used on the perspex canopies of fighter aircraft so it should work on any Perspex as long as it is not a non-reflective finish such as silk or velour.
***** Ok - no worries. It wouldn't be for the visor but for the front windscreen. I believe it's the same material as car headlights. I need to test it first but there is no inconspicuous part! Thanks anyway :)
Mark Alger If you were to unbolt it could you not test it out on the piece between the bolts? Or perhaps that is a big job, not well up on bike's I'm afraid.
***** No - that's a very good point and one I did not consider. You can purchase special kits for this sort of thing but they are between £10 and £15 and I'm convinced it's just small pieces of 1500 and 2000 wet and dry and a small tube of rubbing compound. I guess I could just play it safe but I hate having to purchase 'special kits' that are really just a convenient collect of average items.
Hey would this method work for my acrylic fish tank? It had some scratches but would this make it cloudy and not clear when I'm done? Please get back to me
I have just had my room plastered and the plasterer put his buckets in the tub causing loads of tiny scratches across the surface some even can be felt with the tip of finger, could i just used this same process for removing these?
will this work on white plastic appliances like wash machines? my cats jumped up on my washer and left claw gashes and deep scratches in the plastic,want to remove those
+Tara N I'm not sure to be honest. This method works on acrylic but it's unlikely that your washing machines plastic is acrylic. You could try it on an inconspicuous area though to see if it works or not.
Absolutely, they use this technique to polish scratches out of the canopies of fighter aircraft 👍 Just take your time with it and don't skip any of the steps 😉
Hi, I’ve used this technique on white acrylic and have not been able to achieve the finish that you have. I’ve gone through the listed steps but my end result was not the shiny acrylic it previously was and the scuff marks from the wet and dry paper I used are still visible. Any advice at all? Thank you!
It's important that the wet and dry paper is used in every step, as effectively what you are doing is scratching away at the surface. When you get to the last grade of wet and dry paper the surface should be scratched all over, but these scratches should be removed with the silver polish or acrylic polish. Some people have recommended toothpaste for the final polish, but I have never tried that. Thanks for the comment
Ultimate Handyman I had a few scratches on a large 1.9M white acrylic disk - I began with using wet 600 paper using circular motions and moved onto the wet 1200. I then used rubbing compound and finished with metal polish (the finish being worse then I began with lol - the scratches from the paper all very visible) are you able to advice where I have gone wrong.. Thanks for your swift reply!
Are you 100% certain that it's acrylic? You should be able to polish out a scratch in acrylic, as demonstrated in this video. They use this technique to polish out scratches on aircraft canopies.
Ultimate Handyman it’s definitely acrylic - this is the only technique I’ve come across so I assumed it would work - not sure if any mobile businesses do this professionally as I’ve pretty much made a mess of it!
Hi, try some toothpaste on the tank, works well on most surfaces including my rusty sink, brass, chrome and glass, I have used it on minor scratches on my car too. Hope this helps.
You can remove the scratch, but you will never get the frosted finish back. If you start sanding/polishing it you will remove the frost effect. The frost effect is made when the acrylic sheet is cast between two sheets of glass, either one or both sheets of glass are etched to give the glass a frost effect which is transferred to the acrylic (the casting surface).
thank you for your replies. Here is a link to the scratch I am talking about i.imgur.com/AftHnQ4.jpg it is very tiny but can be felt with a thubmnail so I don't think I can use normal acrylic abrasion scratch remover for example.
I rubbed some paint off what I thought was a glass mirror with a green scoured! Then wiped with a wet wipe. Then paper towel to dry. Left with a load of smears which I can't get off. Now I think the mirror might be plastic or something. Help please. Have I scratched it beyond repair. Thanks for any advice
It's not a scratch - it is more smears. It is a lot of mirror round a shop wall so new piece would not be an option. Thanks for reply though. Will just have to live with it.
David Goodwin No, it will only work on Acrylic and some plastics, fibreglass is normally painted, so I don't think this will work on that. You might have a chance with the windshield but I don't think they use acrylic, but you could try it in an inconspicuous area.
Ultimate Handyman hi, great video..... I've made an acrylic box and the glue/acrylic cement I've used has left a stain around the join! Can I use the same procedures here?? Perhaps missing out the sanding bit??
Just next door in Darwen ;-) It depends what it is made from, this technique will only work on acrylic, it will not work on all plastics Thanks for the comment
I have a Asus ROG laptop.. i think it has metal or aluminium body.. theres a small scratch on the back.. will this method work on it? Handyman kindly reply?
Yes, it's probably the final polish that has made it cloudy. They use silver polish on some aircraft canopies to remove the scratches, perhaps Wright's silver polish is not good on acrylic.
I cleaned off any polish residue with both acetone & Turpentine. It became crystal clear for a while, then went back to cloudy after it fully dried. In fact, the area will become cystal clear when wet. Could these be micro scratches? If so, should I use compound or something else to get them out prior to polishing?
Hello Mate, yes i do work both the inside & out. Im sure they are perspex. would be ideal if the fighter planes can bomb my windshields, to give me a good reason to change them. Cheers buddy!
you have to clean the part between every grid change as the paper leaves behind particles that again leaves scratches while you are doing the next step
looked this up for the same reason. i scratched the side window when i first got it a year ago and now i cant stand it lol. not to mention all the tiny scratches all over it. is there a way to know if its plastic or acrylic?
Just one point - you should always rinse off the surface between grades, or you may still have some course grit on the surface from the previous grade, which will spoil the finish.
you are absolutely right...as always..!!!even when you are polishing metal you need to go all way up to 1500-2000 grit for a mirror finish....!!!many sites say that 600 grit is enough but they are wrong...or they use a coarser and then a finer rubbing compound....transparent plexi acrylic is like glass ....and THE FINER GRIT PAPER YOU USE THE MORE TIME YOU CUT OFF FROM RUBBING POLISHING...!!!!
what is name of the last polish you use?
metal polish ( autosool )
600 grit wet sand, then 1200 grit wet sand, rubbing compound, and metal poish, then you could use automotive lens restorer as the last step. In the summer you can do this in direct sunlight to soften the plastic a little so it doesn't take so much elbow grease and it makes the products you use more effective.
Thanks for uploading this video.
I have a quite a deep scratch on the perspex panel of the instrument cluster, in my car. Do you think this method would work on that?.......... Great video by the way!
If it is Acrylic it will work, but it might not work on other plastics.
Thanks for the comment
Hi there. Good to see these tips, really hoping that they work for me.
I have 8 pieces of large, clear perspex(275x275x10mm each) of which need to be *spotless*. They are covered in deep scratches as they are used as a part of a stage people have stepped on for 12 years now.
Would this be the best method to use, or am I best off looking into other methods?
Thanks if anyone can reply,
- Brittany
will this method work on a painted surface. Like on a motorcycle tank?
this hopefully is just what I needed!! bought a citroen with a scratch on the interior, on the plastic dash on passenger side...will this work the same? brill video!!!
Thanks, I really like your method, I just bought an old Technics turntable, 30 years old, and it still works fine. But there is an awful scratch just in the spot you look down through the glass to see where the needle is.. It's too deep for polish I think, isn't there some sort of substance available, like the type carglass repair people use?
Fantastic video, really informative and gets to the point - loved it. I've just bought a used bike helmet that comes fitted with a perspex eye-shield visor. The visor is badly scratched all over (it's old and has had a lot of use). It's possible to see through it but it could be better! As it's clear see-through perspex, would your method for removing scratches work? Thanks in anticipation.
PS. to replace the eye-shield with a new one would cost £50 (it's a real high end helmet).
You should be able to polish out the scratch. I just did the headlights on my van last week with a polishing kit that I bought from banggood. The techniques in this video will work but the polishing kit made it really easy. Thinking about it following this video might be the best bet for good optical quality, they use this technique on some aircraft canopies.
I was taught this in an Industrial Arts Major class:
Rinse between all applications of the grits.
Sand each sanding at ninety degree angles. This allows one to see the new grit remove the deeper lines of the previous sanding.
Use at least three grades of wet and dry paper, The more you can afford to but, the better the results.
Use at least three grades of polish, too.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
Man would this work on my Blurry part of my window side panel computer case? Please i need your help asap. Thanks in advance!
Will rubbing compound and the polish work on an acrylic tub floor where some acetone spilled on it and there’s a noticeable dull spot?
Hi ultimatehandyman, I have some Perspex poker machine pictures, which have some minor scratches on them from 1994. I was wondering, is it possible to remove them?
Would this work on an acrylic one piece bathtub? My tub is lightly warn and scraped. If so, what are the products used?
Yes, it should work on an acrylic bathtub no problem at all ;-)
I just got a all Plexiglas speaker box and it got scratched on the top. Following the instruction in the video should remove the scratches right? and will the metal polish make it see through again?
I bought novus 1,2,3 cleaner for an acrylic lucite coffee table and the scratches I believe are too deep. Using sand paper with those fine grits work fine?
I have several acrylic glass picture frames that are scratched.
By trial and error I've discovered that Berverly Hills Formula toothpaste works a treat.
Use it as you would Tcut on a car.
Make sure you use a soft cloth and you'll be amazed.
you are gorgeous and clever.. and I LOVE your accent.. you seem kind and relaxed.. THANNKYOU! for this very helpful video!! x
+Gillian Davies
You are welcome
Thanks for the comment ;-)
ask for his number allready im sure he can fix something you need worked on....
Used 1200 grit then acrylic resin polish to remove scratches from motorcycle display - thanks.
Might try that stuff on my headlight, just stupidly dropped my bike and it scraped the wall as it went down 😔
hello handyman,
i tried a few times in polishing the old windshield on me boat, used your method...made it 20% better.
still pretty cloudy, should i give up on this old perspex windscreen because of its age? others told me that oldish perspex dies after a while...is that true mate?
+Sam Sabsabi
It depends on exactly what it is made from.
Perspex normally lasts a very long time before it fades, it even comes with a ten year guarantee when you buy it.
Have you tried to polish it on the inside and outside?
Canopies on some fighter aircraft are made from Perspex and they use this method to polish out the scratches, which makes me think that perhaps your screen is made from something else?
I was going to try the metal polish approach as I have some unsightly scratches on my car dashboard (the clear acrylic bit, right in front of the speedo dial). Caused by a previous owner 'polishing' it with a gritty cloth, no doubt :-( The scratches aren't bad enough to warrant using wet or dry paper, I was going straight in with metal polish. Do you use solvol autosol? Finish off with toothpaste, maybe? What do you think? Thanks for posting. Kind regards.
I just purchased a lucite table which i would like to resell. However, it does have some light scratches and haze in some areas. I'm a little afraid to use sandpaper on it but in your video it seems to have worked. Is it safe to say it should work for the lucite? It is clear lucite and no deep scratches, just not new looking. Thanks for any help you can give.
hi we deal with 10mm clear or opal acrylic that get scratched , will your method work on clear or is it just coloured panels. thanks.nick
Great job! I'm amazed that you got that deep scratch out and restored the surface to be so shiny again.
I'll try this on a turntable dust cover that is scratched up.
Thanks for a great video!
Thanks, as long as it acrylic it should work.
They use this technique to remove scratches from some fighter aircraft canopies.
Thanks for the comment
Would this work on a acrylic fish tank? I need to remove a lot of scratches and nova would cost a lot of money because its a big tank. Do you think this method would work or would that rubbing compound or polish leave the acrylic cloudy and not clear?
awesome!!!! i can't wait to remove the huge scratch from my clear acrylic bar stool! thanks!
Brasso works a treat as well
Thanks for the video. Can I repair my laptop's screen which deeply scratched?
No, I don't think this will work on a laptop screen as I don't think they are acrylic.
Thanks a lot. I am going to use this on a clear acrylic sheet in my studio later today. I hope it works as well as the video shows!
They use this technique to remove scratches from fighter aircraft canopies, as long as it is acrylic- it should work ;-)
Best of luck with it
Will this take a scratch out of a plastic panel too? Concerned the top may be dark but not sure of the sub strate....
Great work, like new. I used to do similar repairs at work. A buffer attached to a drill makes the final finish process quicker and less wear and tear on your arm. Just let the polish do the work, too much pressure or too high of a speed can damage the plastic
@ultimatehandyman went to homedepot and they didnt have those polishers where do you get them
@ultimatehandyman still lost lol does it have a pink paper on the other side or its painted?
Hi, I have a car with some scratches in my car dashboard...It's made out of plastic.
How do I get rid of the scratch? Will this work? Many thanks
Thank you! one more question, in my school , we do not have a bosch file . we only have needle files which i do not know how to properly use! can you do a video on how to file with a needle file?
this is great, does it work on the outside of an aquarium?
+Leki K Yes, providing it is made from acrylic.Thanks for the comment
Hello, thank you for the video. Would this work also on that shiny white plastic, that you can find on washing machines etc?
It depends, it won't work on all plastics. If you can test it on an inconspicuous area, it is always best to do that first ;-)
Thanks for the comment
***** Thanks for reply, have a nice day.
Jaroslav Keprt
You are welcome- you too ;-)
i have a few deep scratches on an acrylic guitar, and its shiny. Will this remove the shine? Also since they are near the edges, will it make the edges less edgy? Therefore making it uneven
hi, any tips for bringing up perspex acrylic boat windows. They are really faded & dull.
thanks, Sam
+Sam Sabsabi
You could try polishing them with polishing compound and then silver polish or acrylic polish.
If you have a lot to do an electric polishing pad might be a good idea!
Thanks for the comment
Thanks!
So any fine grade emery paper used wet, then a polishing compound and then silver polish? ( have a silver foam polisher). Can I use that as the last step? I'm just abit confused about the difference between the polishing compound and the silver polish (step 2 and 3).
Hi, it seems like there are so many types of metal polish. Would you recommend a certain type? Thanks!
Silver polish works well, but they now make a dedicated polish just for acrylic 👍
@@ultimatehandyman Thanks. I see Nova is popular. Is there anything that you have used and recommend?
I have used Autosol in the past, that worked well.
I have not tried a dedicated Acrylic polish though, perhaps that is better!
I used to work for a firm that supplied the acrylic for the cockpit on the Euro fighter, they said that they just polished out the scratches using silver polish.
@@ultimatehandyman interesting…
Hi Good video, I use brasso metal polish for the shine, both in liquid & wadding form works really well.
Thom in Scotland.
hello i have a computer case which has an acrilic window on it i droped my keyboard and it scratched the window would this method remove the scratch
I see no reason why it wouldn't.
That's the reason I came here and from everything I'm reading online, this is the standard method. A word of warning however: it seems like doing this will make it less reflective. It should still be transparent, but won't be quite as glossy and shiny.
If you tried it, please let me know how it went!
I'm considering trying it myself and I wouldn't mind losing some gloss as long as I can still get a clean view inside.
Would this method work for restoring the frame of an old pair of sunglasses??
is it possible to get scratches out of 5mm thick see through perspex? its a very important project so i dont want to mess it up! thanks
cool, though im not sure if its available here in nz. that one on the video, is there no top coat on it?
No, you just polish it using the wet and dry paper, then polish it with rubbing compound, then silver polish.
Hi,nice job.Would this method work on a tinted acrylic (I'm assuming it's Acrylic,how would i know) turntable/record player lid.cheers
Yes it should do. They use this method for polishing out scratches on the canopies of some fighter aircraft.
hi there. can you list the products as I don't have the sound working for some reason. So I saw the silicon carbide abrasive paper, the Tetrosyl rubbing compound, but what is the 3rd product you squeezed out of a tube please? thanks
very interesting I got some work I need to do on some Perspex, I shall take your advise and hopefully make as good of a job as you have done!
TheRobert1111
They use this very same technique on some aircraft canopies so it should work well ;-)
Thanks for the comment
I'm redoing my 72-inch bathroom sink. I wish to sand it down to remove all old finish (it's 20 years old), then bring it back to a uniform look.
My one question: when you say "metal polish", can you provide a brand name or type?
I don't mean to be dense, I just don't want to screw up that final step!!! For instance, would Brasso or Maguires be usable?
Thanks for the video, it's excellent.
+Neutral Site
Is the sink definitely made from Acrylic/Lucite etc.?
The best polish to use is either a silver polish or you can even buy a dedicated acrylic polish now, but silver polish is probably cheaper and will still do a great job.
+Ultimate Handyman
HI, thanks for the reply. The sink is Corian or one of its clones.
+Neutral Site
You might be better off using this advice rather than trying to polish it- bit.ly/1atSwrF
I'd hate for you to use the incorrect technique and damage the sink
+Ultimate Handyman
Nah, it's pretty much a sand-down-refinish job. I'm just at the stage of finding a polish to use. My plan is to prep the sink same as I would a car, which is essentially what you've done in your video.
Corian's and acrylic with the color blended throughout, so it sands well.
+Neutral Site
Oh, OK.
I'm sure they make kitchen worktops from it over here, but I have heard bad things about it staining badly with red wine etc.
Best of luck with the project ;-)
Would this work on a DVDs box set that I have? It's base is scratched and seems to be made of black acrylic plastic but don't quote me on that.
+RangerCollector62492 I don't think so, as it is unlikely to be acrylic.
Does it work on transparent acrylic sheets?
ya alot harder on clear it shows everything id use a cotton buffing wheel and novus after stepping up to 4000 grit
Hey Mate, amazing video, but just had a couple of questions, will this work with a Transparent Acrylic window and will it work without the running compound?
Yes, this will work on clear acrylic- they actually use this method to remove scratches from aircraft canopies!
You do not need to use rubbing compound, but best to do the final polish with silver polish or a dedicated acrylic polish.
***** i'm about to remove scratches on a transparent acrylic plastic. After sanding with 600 and 1200..do i still need rubbing compound? I dont have silver polish..does car polish work the same? Thanks :)
BillyKippers23
Car polish should work, but I don't think car wax will work ;-)
I have a pair of perspex heels in the shape of a bunny with a scratch on. It's an uneven surface, do you think I could Polish them out without causing any damage? The scratch happened in the molding process.
It should work. This technique is used on the perspex canopies of fighter aircraft so it should work on any Perspex as long as it is not a non-reflective finish such as silk or velour.
Do you think this method would work also on clear acrylic plastic (i.e. a motorcycle windscreen)? Thanks.
Not sure, sorry. I doubt if the visor is acrylic so can't say without trying it!
***** Ok - no worries. It wouldn't be for the visor but for the front windscreen. I believe it's the same material as car headlights. I need to test it first but there is no inconspicuous part! Thanks anyway :)
Mark Alger
If you were to unbolt it could you not test it out on the piece between the bolts?
Or perhaps that is a big job, not well up on bike's I'm afraid.
***** No - that's a very good point and one I did not consider. You can purchase special kits for this sort of thing but they are between £10 and £15 and I'm convinced it's just small pieces of 1500 and 2000 wet and dry and a small tube of rubbing compound. I guess I could just play it safe but I hate having to purchase 'special kits' that are really just a convenient collect of average items.
I could not wait till tomorrow so got it today and the job is done . Thanks again
You are welcome
Thanks for the comments
Hi. Do you think this technique will work on a motorcycle helmet visor?
For the metal polish, would you suggest brass, silver or gold polish? Or just any?
+derp1 You can get a dedicated acrylic polish now, but silver polish works really well.Thanks for the comment
Will this work on the plastic panels on a motorcycle?
Ultimate Handyman. would this work on my motorcycle fairings?
Probably not as I think they are painted?
Hey would this method work for my acrylic fish tank? It had some scratches but would this make it cloudy and not clear when I'm done? Please get back to me
thank you for sharing this video. I have started working with small projects and this has been of tremendous value. thanks again
Does it have to be silver polish? I used all the other materials but only had brasso, and the acrylic is still a bit dull. Thanks.
You can buy a special acrylic polish, or toothpaste is supposed to work well ;-)
I have just had my room plastered and the plasterer put his buckets in the tub causing loads of tiny scratches across the surface some even can be felt with the tip of finger, could i just used this same process for removing these?
Yes, this should work on a bath tub as long as it is acrylic (most are either acrylic or metal)
will this work on white plastic appliances like wash machines? my cats jumped up on my washer and left claw gashes and deep scratches in the plastic,want to remove those
+Tara N
I'm not sure to be honest. This method works on acrylic but it's unlikely that your washing machines plastic is acrylic. You could try it on an inconspicuous area though to see if it works or not.
Would this same method work on 25mm thick clear Perspex? Any advice would be great 👍
Absolutely, they use this technique to polish scratches out of the canopies of fighter aircraft 👍
Just take your time with it and don't skip any of the steps 😉
Thanks for your reassurance 👍
hi i did this to a small part was working on i made a big mark on it my misstake
came up nice after i done the job
That's great!
Thanks for the comment
Hi. Can yiu write what is that polish gel called (both). I have a speedometer for car which the plastic front cover is scratched. Thanks!
Would this work on PVC laminated surface?
I'm not sure, sorry. I have only tried it on acrylic.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
Would that work on glass mosaic ? Like on a back splash in your kitchen
No, I'm afraid not. This technique will only work on Acrylic and some plastics.
Hi,
I’ve used this technique on white acrylic and have not been able to achieve the finish that you have. I’ve gone through the listed steps but my end result was not the shiny acrylic it previously was and the scuff marks from the wet and dry paper I used are still visible. Any advice at all?
Thank you!
It's important that the wet and dry paper is used in every step, as effectively what you are doing is scratching away at the surface. When you get to the last grade of wet and dry paper the surface should be scratched all over, but these scratches should be removed with the silver polish or acrylic polish. Some people have recommended toothpaste for the final polish, but I have never tried that.
Thanks for the comment
Ultimate Handyman I had a few scratches on a large 1.9M white acrylic disk - I began with using wet 600 paper using circular motions and moved onto the wet 1200. I then used rubbing compound and finished with metal polish (the finish being worse then I began with lol - the scratches from the paper all very visible) are you able to advice where I have gone wrong..
Thanks for your swift reply!
Are you 100% certain that it's acrylic?
You should be able to polish out a scratch in acrylic, as demonstrated in this video.
They use this technique to polish out scratches on aircraft canopies.
Ultimate Handyman it’s definitely acrylic - this is the only technique I’ve come across so I assumed it would work - not sure if any mobile businesses do this professionally as I’ve pretty much made a mess of it!
Hi will this work on a polycarbonate motorcycle windscreen?
Not sure, as I have never tried it.
Can you test it on a inconspicuous area, which is out of your field of vision first?
Thanks for the comment 👍
Hi, try some toothpaste on the tank, works well on most surfaces including my rusty sink, brass, chrome and glass, I have used it on minor scratches on my car too. Hope this helps.
Have you ever tried toothpaste? Works also great with foggy fuzzy plastic car headlights! :)
how do you think this would go on a turntable dust cover?
What if we had a bunch of scratches an acrylic aquarium, will this work also?
Yes, providing the aquarium is made from acrylic. They use this technique to polish out scratches on fighter aircraft canopies 👍
@@ultimatehandyman Thanks I really appreciate 🙏 you're response
What would you suggest for a scratch I can feel with my finger nail sort of like yours but not as wide with frosted acrylic?
I don't know of any technique to remove scratches from frosted acrylic, sorry.
+Ultimate Handyman what if the scratch isn't that deep could I just try 1200 grit?
You can remove the scratch, but you will never get the frosted finish back.
If you start sanding/polishing it you will remove the frost effect. The frost effect is made when the acrylic sheet is cast between two sheets of glass, either one or both sheets of glass are etched to give the glass a frost effect which is transferred to the acrylic (the casting surface).
thank you for your replies. Here is a link to the scratch I am talking about i.imgur.com/AftHnQ4.jpg it is very tiny but can be felt with a thubmnail so I don't think I can use normal acrylic abrasion scratch remover for example.
I rubbed some paint off what I thought was a glass mirror with a green scoured! Then wiped with a wet wipe. Then paper towel to dry. Left with a load of smears which I can't get off. Now I think the mirror might be plastic or something. Help please. Have I scratched it beyond repair. Thanks for any advice
You could try polishing it as per this video, but it might be a better option to buy a new piece of plastic mirror?
It's not a scratch - it is more smears. It is a lot of mirror round a shop wall so new piece would not be an option. Thanks for reply though. Will just have to live with it.
Would that work on motorcycle windshields, and fibreglass?
David Goodwin
No, it will only work on Acrylic and some plastics, fibreglass is normally painted, so I don't think this will work on that. You might have a chance with the windshield but I don't think they use acrylic, but you could try it in an inconspicuous area.
Would this still work if done on transperent acrylic??
Victor Ugwuibe
Yes, no problem at all. They use this technique on some aircraft canopies made from acrylic.
Brilliant, thankyou!
The 1200 grit made it even more cloudy with little scratches. Hopefully the polish I ordered fixes it up otherwise I have to buy a new acrylic sheet 😔
It should be fine, once it's polished with the polish ;-)
Thanks for the comment 👍
Would this work on a motorbike clear windshield ?
Will that work on the scratches on my t-tops
@william johnstone
If it is acrylic then this technique should work ;-)
no problem, its great that guys like you share their knowledge, all the best .
Ultimate Handyman hi, great video..... I've made an acrylic box and the glue/acrylic cement I've used has left a stain around the join! Can I use the same procedures here?? Perhaps missing out the sanding bit??
Ultimate Handyman would this method work on acrylic dancefloor panels
question. does it work with clear plastic?
It will work with clear acrylic, but not all clear plastics.
Thanks for the comment
Great videos man. The most useful info i found for working with acrylic..
Much much appreciated..Thanks man..
Got to be a Blackburn accent that would this method be any good for a turntable dust cover
Just next door in Darwen ;-)
It depends what it is made from, this technique will only work on acrylic, it will not work on all plastics
Thanks for the comment
I have a Asus ROG laptop.. i think it has metal or aluminium body.. theres a small scratch on the back.. will this method work on it? Handyman kindly reply?
No, if it's aluminium you cannot use this method or you will just remove the paint or powder coating.
Ultimate Handyman any suggestions?
HI will this work with colored acrylic? e.g. grey tinted acrylic
+Yu Jing T Yes it will work on any gloss finish acrylic, but it won't work on frost effect or sating finish acrylic
can you use this technique on u.v protected polycarbonate?
I don't think so. As far as I am aware it will only work on acrylic.
Thanks for the comment 👍
My finished product came out cloudy. The only thing I did different was use Wrights Silver Polish instead of a tube polish. Could this be why?
Yes, it's probably the final polish that has made it cloudy.
They use silver polish on some aircraft canopies to remove the scratches, perhaps Wright's silver polish is not good on acrylic.
I cleaned off any polish residue with both acetone & Turpentine. It became crystal clear for a while, then went back to cloudy after it fully dried. In fact, the area will become cystal clear when wet. Could these be micro scratches? If so, should I use compound or something else to get them out prior to polishing?
Thanks I will be getting the stuff to do it tomorrow .
You are welcome
Thanks for the comment
can you do a video on polishing perspex by hand sanding it? please and thank you!
Hello Mate,
yes i do work both the inside & out. Im sure they are perspex. would be ideal if the fighter planes can bomb my windshields, to give me a good reason to change them.
Cheers buddy!
+Sam Sabsabi How old is the wind shield? Perhaps a combination of sea water and sun is not good for the wind shield?
Will this work for clear acrylic?
Yes, they use this technique on some fighter aircraft canopies 👍
you have to clean the part between every grid change as the paper leaves behind particles that again leaves scratches while you are doing the next step
i guess it doesnt realy matter if you dont want to get it to a high finish tho
Man would this work on my Blurry part of my window side panel computer case? Please i need your help asap. Thanks in advance!
It will work if its made from acrylic.
***** So all i'll need is the Rubbing Compound ? and rub it over the blurry plastic acrylic glass on my case?
I'd try the rubbing compound, then finally polish it with silver polish.
looked this up for the same reason. i scratched the side window when i first got it a year ago and now i cant stand it lol. not to mention all the tiny scratches all over it. is there a way to know if its plastic or acrylic?
Would this work for Clear acrylic, like my pc case window, ?
Yes, as long as it is definitely acrylic.
Thanks for the comment
Hello, does this work on acrylic computer windows on the side panels?
760t?
Hassan Pervaiz storm stryker
Managed to fix?
Hassan Pervaiz Nah, didn't bother yet!
+Bboy RagnarouS try wd-40, rub it on the scratch with a piece of cloth :)
What was the name of that last rubbing compound in your final step you used?
+Brett Stafford
I used Autosol, but silver polish is recommended for the best finish.
Thanks for the comment
Thank You
+Brett Stafford
You are welcome ;-)