acrylic scratch removel

[keener1830]

OK so I have undertaken getting the front of another acrylic clean. I have sanded it down to 2400 grit and was wondering if I could use just Novas from this point forward to finish the project? Thanks for any help

 

[DonW]

I wouldnt use novus. Cheap turtle wax rubbing compound in the white plastic can with a fake wool buffer on a drill or real buffer works great.

Don

 

[Burke]

Unless you already have Novus. I have used Novus and it works well.

 

[keener1830]

thanks for all the help I have some novus so I am going to give it a shot

 

[Frankie]

Never used Novus before. I use compound sticks and load up a buffing wheel with it.
Works like a charm. I get the sticks from ace hardware for $5 a pop. Dico® Plastic Buffing Compound (531-Pbc) - Wire Wheels & Buffs - Ace Hardware
If you have the Novus and have done it before then just go that route.

 

[Guerry]

I've used all of the above and all worked well

 

[keener1830]

What do you use to finish it after the compound stick?

Never used Novus before. I use compound sticks and load up a buffing wheel with it.
Works like a charm. I get the sticks from ace hardware for $5 a pop. Dico® Plastic Buffing Compound (531-Pbc) - Wire Wheels & Buffs - Ace Hardware
If you have the Novus and have done it before then just go that route.

 

[Frankie]

I hold the stick and load the compound up on a wheel buffer and use it that way. There's nothing left when I am done but smooth clear plastic.

 

[keener1830]

Frankie, I am doing the method you told me about I wish I had a good corded drill at this point as I just used up two 18v batteries in about 10 min but starting to look alot better thanks for the help.

 

[NC2WA]

so the various methods that are being described here, can they be used underwater?? if not, what treatements CAN be used underwater?

 

[Burke]

Novus cant be used underwater. I know there is a micro-mesh polishing kit that can be used under water. I dont know how well it works. But I have been thinking of trying it.

 

[JPG@CFI]

Micro-Mesh works great, but is a lot of effort. It is the only thing for underwater use. Start with their 6000, and see where your at. If you start too coarse, you'll be in for a major effort. Best of luck, JPG