Crossy Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 OK, it's not for my headlamps but I need some acrylic polish for a job I'm doing. The stuff sold as "headlamp polish" would do the trick just fine. Anyone seen it in the regular outlets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 the (type of) product to look for... the following marketed in Australia; is widely available under different names Mr Sheen, as Furniture Polish perfectly suitable for bare and polished Woods, lacquered surfaces and plastics. I have even tried it on the car, on the metallic finished clear coat, that has been fading terribly for years... the result was a perfectly water beading surface Amway was another type of venue for the same product type... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Just to clarify, I need to remove minor scratches from clear acrylic. I've polished down with the finest abrasive I have (toothpaste!) there's just a little hazing left now. This kind of stuff https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000261171611.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwonitoy Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Try some toothpaste, I've seen Ed the mechanic on wheeler dealer use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Just now, kwonitoy said: Try some toothpaste, I've seen Ed the mechanic on wheeler dealer use it Yeah, it's pretty good, just need that final finishing off to remove the last bit of hazing left by the toothpaste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Corn flour and a damp cloth can take out micro fine scratches in paint so it should do the job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Grumpy one said: Corn flour and a damp cloth can take out micro fine scratches in paint so it should do the job Sadly, Madam's ingredients stash doesn't include cornflour ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Silicone Wax Rubbing Compound is a two in one abrasive polish. Use gently with lambskin polishing mop on the end of a power drill. Lightly, do not apply pressure. Then finish off with ordinary polish alone. Can be bought in shops that sell automotive paint. Edited May 24, 2020 by DaRoadrunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 and there is another way... yes, it is a shoe polish of all things! however there are plain old shoe polishes, and there is Kiwi Parade Gloss (select 'Neutral' for this case in hand) any ex military type worth his salt, will swear by this stuff Putting on shoes is but one purpose; but the point is that this stuff is born to be 'spit polish'ed onto whatever you want to end up all smooth and shiny this will, as a by note; also restore all your faux leather (such as camera pouches, or your car upholstery) that have worn and/or gone 'gummy' over the years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Topic: Acrylic / headlamp polish "OK, it's not for my headlamps but I need some acrylic polish for a job I'm doing." I was worried seeing the above, but now partially reassured that Crossy's project has nothing to do with him going bald from ongoing BKK project issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Crossy said: Yeah, it's pretty good, just need that final finishing off to remove the last bit of hazing left by the toothpaste. Tamiya makes model polish for plastic models. I've go some cheapo motorbike polish in a toothpaste sized tube i bought in Indonesia but I suspect similar is available here at Tesco. Not tried it on headlights. Yet:-) But I've used it on helmet visors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: Not tried it on headlights. Yet:-) Brilliant!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: Not tried it on headlights. Yet:-) But I've used it on helmet visors. I am SO glad you followed that comment up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolitian Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Did remove deep scratches , fresh cuts and a little 'cracking by the sun' with a propane torch. Failed the first attempt but done right it will heal the acrylic material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: But I've used it on helmet visors. If you can still see through the visors it's worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VocalNeal Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Crossy said: If you can still see through the visors it's worth a shot. Not my visor I'm not that daft, but it does work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 BTW. In days of yore when they taught skills. You can rub two pieces of 1500 grit paper together to get? Who knows? 3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Lin Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Novus is easily ordered on Lazada. You can also buy the vapor polishing kits, or DK Xenon does vapor polish as a service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alacrity Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Lots of choice from many sources. Check out Meguiars website, they're a reputable brand and 20% off at Lazada presently. Haven't used any other auto cleaning/polishing product for more than twenty five years and never been disappointed by the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaidDown Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Late to the thread so for info only... Headlamp Polish and Restore made by K-Tops size 270ml available in Lotus for 89 Baht. (Added Photo- sorry poor quality) Edited May 30, 2020 by ThaidDown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 5:59 PM, VocalNeal said: Brilliant!!! Wife just mentioned that the headlights now look brighter, while she was dusting the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 minute ago, ThaidDown said: Late to the thread so for info only... Headlamp Polish and Restore made by K-Tops size 270ml available in Lotus for 89 Baht. (Photo would not upload for some reason, sorry) It's never too late for useful input ???? I got an adequate result using 2000 grit wet and dry used in my orbital sander (used wet) followed by 3M Scratch Remover (for paint scratches) and an orbital polisher. It's not perfect by any means so I'll check out the K-Tops stuff next time I'm in Lotus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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