Quixx 10003 - Acrylic scratch eraser, 50g

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Sand over the scratch in small circles for 1 minute. Apply light pressure to the scratches with your wet piece of sandpaper. Work in small, circular movements to buff the surface evenly. Sand any areas that are scratched for 1 minute, and wet the sandpaper again when it feels dry. [2] X Research source Hold the heat gun 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) from the plexiglass and turn it on. Position the plexiglass so you can easily reach the scratch with your heat gun. Keep the heat gun's nozzle at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) from the plexiglass so you don't accidentally cause it to melt or bubble. When you're ready to start, press the power button to start the machine. [13] X Research source To remove light scratches in your acrylic, you’ll need an acrylic or plastic polish, 800 and 1200 grit sandpaper and water to soak the sandpaper with. Polish the area. Once the scratch is fully removed, polishing the area will make everything look like new. Get some commercial plastic or acrylic polishing compound and place some on a clean cloth. Wipe the whole plastic area to blend everything in. Then take a clean cloth and wipe off the excess. [13] X Research source a machine polisher. Despite this, it worked well with just hand application, making good improvements to the overall shine in its section. Much like Auto Finesse’s Tripple, it could not make the same inroads on the blade marks as our top two, but it did enoughto secure a top-four finish.

House Cleaning Professionals Expert Interview. 12 July 2019. Run the cleaning cloth under warm water until it's completely saturated. Wring the cloth out so it isn't dripping wet when you use it. [7] X Research source Use finer grit sandpaper if necessary. Examine the scratch area. It should look different, and the scratch may have been removed. If it’s still visible, however, you can try rubbing it again with a finer grade of sandpaper. Try 1200 grit, for instance, and follow the same procedure as before. Wet a soft cleaning cloth with warm water. Use a cleaning cloth made of a soft material, such as cotton or microfiber. [6] X Expert Source Claudia & Angelo Zimmermann If you want to learn how to remove scratches from acrylic, acrylic sheets or acrylic products, also commonly known as Plexiglass or Perspex, read this step by step guidance from the team of plastic experts at The Plastic People. These methods are tried, tested, and sure to provide outstanding results everytime!

Rub the sandpaper over the scratch in a circular motion. The buffing motion combined with the abrasiveness of the sandpaper can help remove many scratches. Work gently, however. Being too forceful can cause new scratches. [10] X Research source One of the most common questions associated with acrylic or Perspex is can scratches be removed or repaired? The answer depends on how bad the damage is, but in most cases, they can be removed relatively easily. Follow our guide on how to repair visible damage to your acrylic sheets.

Wipe the scratch remover off the plexiglass with a dry cloth. As soon you're done applying the scratch remover to the plexiglass, use a lint-free cleaning cloth to wipe any excess off. Work in small circles over the surface of your plexiglass. Once the scratch remover is off of your piece, you won't be able to see the scratches anymore. [11] X Research source

Final Thoughts

The procedure to repair deeper scratches is similar to the process to repair light scratches, except we’re adding two more items – 600 grit sandpaper and Novus No. 3. Collect the following items: