Removing Scratches From Plastic Door Panel

Firmly press the area with your fingers to rub out the scratches.

Removing scratches from plastic door panel.

Press a grain pad to the plastic with the palm of you hand. Make sure you do not overheat the plastic as you will burn it. Removing all the dirt and debris will help you get a smooth finish and stop dirt from melting into the plastic which could affect the colour. Make sure the area is clean and dry before you move on to the next step.

Using a heat gun put the heat to about half and warm the scratched surface until it is soft and mushy. Step 1 clean the plastic. If it catches in the groove then. Gently rub it in a circular motion all around the scratch.

A grain pad will re texture the plastic to match the rest of the plastic part. Dry the area with a clean dry cloth when you re done 1 x research sourcestep 2 run a fingernail over the scratch to check its depth. Take a clean damp cloth and dip it into some warm soapy water. This will remove any dirt and grease making it easier to get rid of the scratch.

If the area is made of smooth plastic then lightly sand the area with 2000 grit sandpaper. Run your fingernail across the scratch.