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christian370z · 03-02-2012, 08:04 PM

The best way to remove a deeper scratch from plastic is just how you would remove a deeper scratch from paint. You start by using a more aggressive polish (I have used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound for this purpose on gauges) followed by a fine polish to restore as much clarity as possible as it will remove any slight marring/haze left over from a more aggressive polish (I have used Menzerna po85rd, but an OTC option is Meguiar's Swirl-X).

Use a foam polishing pad and repeat any steps until you are happy. Try to only use a microfiber cloth on the gauges in the future to avoid this from happening again.

Edit: plasti-x is a good option but may not be aggressive enough to remove the scratch completely.

03-02-2012, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	The best way to remove a deeper scratch from plastic is just how you would remove a deeper scratch from paint. You start by using a more aggressive polish (I have used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound for this purpose on gauges) followed by a fine polish to restore as much clarity as possible as it will remove any slight marring/haze left over from a more aggressive polish (I have used Menzerna po85rd, but an OTC option is Meguiar's Swirl-X). Use a foam polishing pad and repeat any steps until you are happy. Try to only use a microfiber cloth on the gauges in the future to avoid this from happening again. Edit: plasti-x is a good option but may not be aggressive enough to remove the scratch completely. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob