Is there any secret remedy for removing scratches from Plexiglass windows, or does it simply mean a change out? Thanks for any help Dennis
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Well Dennis, it is easier to replace scratched plexiglass than to repair. However, if it can't be replaced and labor is cheap, I have successfully repaired scratches in aircraft windshields. Wag Aero at 1-800-558-6868 sells a Micro-Mesh kit for $21.50. The kit consists of a series of unique sandpaper sheets plus other things. What you do is slowly sand out the scratches by using finer and finer sandpaper. However, ordinary sandpaper will not work so don't try it
Well Dennis, it is easier to replace scratched plexiglass than to repair. However, if it can't be replaced and labor is cheap, I have successfully repaired scratches in aircraft windshields. Wag Aero at 1-800-558-6868 sells a Micro-Mesh kit for $21.50. The kit consists of a series of unique sandpaper sheets plus other things. What you do is slowly sand out the scratches by using finer and finer sandpaper. However, ordinary sandpaper will not work so don't try it
One more source,
TAP plastics has a kit like Jim mentioned and some aggresive polishs if the scratchs are not too bad
TAP plastics has a kit like Jim mentioned and some aggresive polishs if the scratchs are not too bad
Novus
Novus plex polish has 3 grades of polis, from grittiest to finest. I believe 3M makes a polish as well.
Novus plex polish has 3 grades of polis, from grittiest to finest. I believe 3M makes a polish as well.
If they aren't very deep, try Brasso
It was recommended by someone here a couple of seasons back and I tried it. It works well, but would take quite awhile to rub out any deep scratches. I had indentations in my portlights from the screens resting on the outside surface of the plexiglas and was able to buff them out so that I could see clearly through the lights. Tom Ehmke
It was recommended by someone here a couple of seasons back and I tried it. It works well, but would take quite awhile to rub out any deep scratches. I had indentations in my portlights from the screens resting on the outside surface of the plexiglas and was able to buff them out so that I could see clearly through the lights. Tom Ehmke
Good Success With...
...West Marine has a new product, "Plexis" (not sure of spelling) which has cleaned/filled plexiglass dodger and works very well on opening ports....comes in an spray can...cost about $10.00...
...West Marine has a new product, "Plexis" (not sure of spelling) which has cleaned/filled plexiglass dodger and works very well on opening ports....comes in an spray can...cost about $10.00...
Thanks all!
Thanks for the info, the scratches are not deep, and they cause just kind of a clouding when looking through the plexiglass! I will try some of these remedies! thanks again Dennis
Thanks for the info, the scratches are not deep, and they cause just kind of a clouding when looking through the plexiglass! I will try some of these remedies! thanks again Dennis
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