Scratched Window Visors
05-26-08, 11:10 PM
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Scratched Window Visors
Is there any way to fix scratched window visors? I will try to get pics up tomorrow, but I will try to explain how it looks for the moment. It looks as if the visor was layed down on the concrete and it accidently got lightly scratched.
my question is, are there any fillers out there that can fill in the scratches, or a tint or spray that I apply to make the scratches less noticeable.
my question is, are there any fillers out there that can fill in the scratches, or a tint or spray that I apply to make the scratches less noticeable.
05-27-08, 05:40 AM
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If the visors have a smooth finish (rather than textured) you can actually use rubbing/ and or polishing compound on them. For that matter, even wetsand them, then polish out.
The only caveat is you need to find out if the color is impregnated throughout (injection molded with colored plastic) or if it's sprayed. To do that, you'll have to find a place where you can test it, and either use a polish or a solvent to see if the color comes off.
But yes, if it's smooth, you can treat it pretty much like the paint on your car. Just don't use a rotary buffer or anything that builds heat, because that can deform it or sear the plastic, changing it's color tone.
By hand is preferable.
You can spray / dye them of course, but finding the exact color might be a problem, and that will only cover the scratching, not hide them.
Best of luck!
The only caveat is you need to find out if the color is impregnated throughout (injection molded with colored plastic) or if it's sprayed. To do that, you'll have to find a place where you can test it, and either use a polish or a solvent to see if the color comes off.
But yes, if it's smooth, you can treat it pretty much like the paint on your car. Just don't use a rotary buffer or anything that builds heat, because that can deform it or sear the plastic, changing it's color tone.
By hand is preferable.
You can spray / dye them of course, but finding the exact color might be a problem, and that will only cover the scratching, not hide them.
Best of luck!
05-27-08, 03:25 PM
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Ahh...my bad, I thought you were referring to "sun visors"...I need to read better!
But...you can still follow the same directions, just disregard the part about "color" impregnated plastic.
Treat those as you would headlight lens'
They will respond to compound /polish similarly.
Be careful not to crack them when rubbing.
But...you can still follow the same directions, just disregard the part about "color" impregnated plastic.
Treat those as you would headlight lens'
They will respond to compound /polish similarly.
Be careful not to crack them when rubbing.
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