Swirl marks on b-pillars?

Dixnot · 12-17-2012, 04:35 PM

Can you polish the B-pillars the same way you would paint? my car is swirl free now thanks to me becoming an adam's whore, but i have been too affraid to try and polish those since they are plastic and not clear coated.
Any thoughts?

1st · 12-17-2012, 06:06 PM

I believe you can there has been a thread about this topic before. But before you do bump for additional feed back regarding this subject.

Waiz · 12-17-2012, 06:40 PM

Yep they can be polished out just like anything else on your exterior

I wouldn't be the best resource for how but I am up for suggestions by anyone else

FairladyZ · 12-17-2012, 07:22 PM

I think they are clear coated

Dixnot · 12-17-2012, 08:07 PM

well thank ya, ill try it soon then. sounds safe enough lol

djtodd · 12-17-2012, 08:07 PM

Yes you can. Being plastic they are susceptible to buring/melting, but take it easy and they come out like glass. If you're using a DA, then its tough to screw it up.

GaleForce · 12-17-2012, 09:59 PM

Yes you can.

Check out my build thread, then look for my Restorative Detailing thread.

TKomodo · 01-16-2013, 08:31 PM

Use Blue Magic Chrome Polish. It does wonders for plastic and acrylic. Used on my boat for years to remove scratches and swirls on the acrylic windscreen and gel coated fiberglass.

FairladyZ · 01-16-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKomodo

Use Blue Magic Chrome Polish. It does wonders for plastic and acrylic. Used on my boat for years to remove scratches and swirls on the acrylic windscreen and gel coated fiberglass.

isnt that to harsh for clear coat?

ill try in a small area.

I have ajar

cheshirecat · 01-17-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ

isnt that to harsh for clear coat?
ill try in a small area.
I have ajar

I agree- I would think it's pretty harsh for a plastic clear coat. Not saying results may not be ok, but I would personally use a paint polishing method since you're dealing with a clear coat.

aniceh · 01-17-2013, 12:33 PM

This is why I'm looking into the carbon fiber covers or replacements. Please post results if you do decide to polish!

Chuck33079 · 01-18-2013, 11:40 AM

I had some nasty swirls on mine. I polished them with the same polish (Prima something- the lightest polish, can't remember the name) I used for the rest of the car. They came out great.

TKomodo · 01-23-2013, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ

isnt that to harsh for clear coat?

ill try in a small area.

I have ajar

Acrylic is pretty soft. It's not as abrasive as it sounds.

12-17-2012, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dixnot Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: bedford Posts: 76 Drives: 09 Banana Rep Power: 13	Swirl marks on b-pillars? Can you polish the B-pillars the same way you would paint? my car is swirl free now thanks to me becoming an adam's whore, but i have been too affraid to try and polish those since they are plastic and not clear coated. Any thoughts?

12-17-2012, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Yes you can. Check out my build thread, then look for my Restorative Detailing thread. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I had some nasty swirls on mine. I polished them with the same polish (Prima something- the lightest polish, can't remember the name) I used for the rest of the car. They came out great. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	I believe you can there has been a thread about this topic before. But before you do bump for additional feed back regarding this subject.

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Yep they can be polished out just like anything else on your exterior I wouldn't be the best resource for how but I am up for suggestions by anyone else

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FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	I think they are clear coated

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Dixnot Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: bedford Posts: 76 Drives: 09 Banana Rep Power: 13	well thank ya, ill try it soon then. sounds safe enough lol

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djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	Yes you can. Being plastic they are susceptible to buring/melting, but take it easy and they come out like glass. If you're using a DA, then its tough to screw it up.

01-16-2013, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
TKomodo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 197 Drives: 2011 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	Use Blue Magic Chrome Polish. It does wonders for plastic and acrylic. Used on my boat for years to remove scratches and swirls on the acrylic windscreen and gel coated fiberglass.

01-17-2013, 12:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
aniceh A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 7,216 Drives: '12 GM 7AT S/T Rep Power: 41	This is why I'm looking into the carbon fiber covers or replacements. Please post results if you do decide to polish!