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RE: Plastic Buffing

To: "Datsun-Roadsters@Autox. Team. Net"
Subject: RE: Plastic Buffing
From: "Tom @ Datsun2000" <tom@datsun2000.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 11:23:45 -0700
I have used a couple of methods over the years.

First I just rubbed it with a something like a diaper.  It gets hot and
makes the plastic shine after enough rubbing.  I used to do this to make the
cut edges of plastic handles clear.

Then I learned to speed up the process by making a paste from TOOTH POWDER
and using the cloth to rub the paste against the plastic.   This speeds up
the process considerably and produces a very nice finish.  I once cleaned up
the escutcheon (plastic face) on a Mercedes 300 Gullwing radio using this
method.  The next weekend the car won the Forest Grove, Oregon concourse.
The biggest problem with tooth powder is finding it for sale today.

I have been told that Colgate toothpaste has similar grit characteristics,
but I have not tried it.

Before using any of these methods on the outside of your surround I might
consider putting a slight scuff on the inside and trying to clean it up to
be sure it will shine the surface instead of make your problem worse.

Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
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Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 10:50 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Plastic Buffing


I just cleaned off the rear steering surround for the 66-67 and noticed it
is dull in a couple spots. How do you polish/buff plastic so it shines
without burning it?

Thank you!






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