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Deep scratches in plastic HELP!

Old Mar 25, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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I have a few deep scratches in the fenders of my 02 300 EX and I was wondering if there was a way to remove them. You can notice them because the scratches fill up with mud and you cant wipe it off. Any info would be a help THANKS!!!!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Come on I know you all have some scratches don't tell me I'm the only person who cares!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Why don't you get a little patience....your post was only there for 2 hours.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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It is color injected plastic. Cannot be done. According to a Honda dealer I just got off the phone with.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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There must still be a way to remove them. I have an idea that I might try I'll let you know how it works!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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You could try filling it up with puddy(sp?) and repainting over it. May be hard to get a color match, since I don't think Honda uses solid solid colors, think they have a lighter tone red.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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I have a yellow one anyway. What if you sanded the scratches out would there be a way to make the plastic shinney again? can you polish and wax plastic like a car?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Perhaps a light buffing compound
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Never use a high pressure washer. Well you can just use a jet that does not force out a lot of water. When use Windex Outdoor Window and Surface Cleaner. You attatch it to your garden hose. Makes my Quad look pretty damn good.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Ive heard of some folks using Novus plastic polish, I've never tryed it but it sounds good...
 
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