How to Remove Swirls on Plastic Window Frame?
10-05-06, 06:39 AM
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How to Remove Swirls on Plastic Window Frame?
I had the side windows tinted yesterday and it seems the installers used some abrasive material on the plastic window frame. I didn't notice it in the sun light, but I noticed it in the garage under flourescent lighting.
Aside from complaining to the tint company and having them fix it, is there anything I can do to at least reduce the appearance of the swirls?
The window frame seems to be some type of high polished plastic. I'm surprised how easily it received swirls.
Thanks in advance!
Aside from complaining to the tint company and having them fix it, is there anything I can do to at least reduce the appearance of the swirls?
The window frame seems to be some type of high polished plastic. I'm surprised how easily it received swirls.
Thanks in advance!
10-05-06, 12:49 PM
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Exterior. I discovered that the window frame is extremely delicate. I went to the tinting company and they use wet paper towels to wipe down the area. We tested it on an unaffected area and sure enough, swirls appeared after gently wiping it.
Seems to be the high polished plastic is abnormally sensitive.
Seems to be the high polished plastic is abnormally sensitive.
10-05-06, 07:23 PM
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I have the same problem. I wonder if Aerospace 303 will do the same as ScratchX? I’m in love with this stuff for my interior. I’ll give it a try for the B pilars plastic peaces and will let you know of the outcome. If not, ScratchX it is.
10-06-06, 09:20 AM
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I polished my pillars to remove the swirls and applied a sealant. They look like new and the sealant lasts through many washes.
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Only on the plastic pillars tho, the rest of the car was flawless.
10-06-06, 10:11 AM
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I've used both Meg's #21 and NXT with nearly identical results. Currently it's NXT. I suspect Zaino would work equally as well but i haven't tried that yet.
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hmm...I received this response from Meguiar's:
I think it's still worth a shot.
Dear Matt
First I would like to thank you for your interest in Meguiar's products
and I hope that your car care experience is an enjoyable one.
Unfortunately no, I would not recommend using the Meguiars PlastX on
your black plastic to remove the scratches and swirls. Meguiars doesn't
really make anything for colored plastic that would be safe to use and
not potentially damage them. I do apologize.
I hope this information has helped you in your car care process. We here
at Meguiar's wish you the best and hope to answer any questions you may
have in the future.
First I would like to thank you for your interest in Meguiar's products
and I hope that your car care experience is an enjoyable one.
Unfortunately no, I would not recommend using the Meguiars PlastX on
your black plastic to remove the scratches and swirls. Meguiars doesn't
really make anything for colored plastic that would be safe to use and
not potentially damage them. I do apologize.
I hope this information has helped you in your car care process. We here
at Meguiar's wish you the best and hope to answer any questions you may
have in the future.