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Restoring Plastic

mylesw

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Hello

Quite a few of the plastic components (regulator, fuse box, fresh-air vent pipes etc) have overspray on them following a respray by the previous owner of my TR4. Does anyone know what the best way is to clean these items?

Thanks

Myles
 
Myles,

A light touch with a single edge razor blade
and a tube of polycarbonate plastic, creme polish.

The poly creme is so gentle you can use it on prescription
eyewear. About $5.00 a tube.

d
 
Hi Myles,
Rubbing compound works on lightly oversprayed bits and lacquer thinner works for heavy stuff, but you must be careful and not get it too wet, just get a rag damp, when you get finished cleaning use the compound to shine it up. Don't use a real heavy compound. If you are real good with a buff wheel and liquid car wax that also works great, but be sure and try it on junk first as it requires a slight touch not to melt the piece.

Wayne
 
You may even find something under the kitchen sink that will work and is pretty gentle... Soft Scrub, Bon Ami and Comet come to mind.

As suggested, test first on a hidden spot to see what results you get.
 
be careful. some components are actually bakelite which is a linen based compound impregnated with phenol formaldehyde resin. it is organic and can be damaged by certain solvents. I have had good luck with WD40, very mild scotchbrite pads and elbow grease. dont use anything with an aggresive abrasive.
 
You guys need to return to the bathroom. Crest toothpaste will do nicely and you don't have to be too aggressive.

And your parts will smell fresh and clean too!!!
 
Brosky said:
Crest toothpaste will do nicely and you don't have to be too aggressive.

And your parts will smell fresh and clean too!!!

A little known fact: :yesnod:

The grit in many toothpastes and raw product for many 'scope lenses,
is finely ground, pure SiO2 quartzite from Huntingdon, PA quarries.

That's near Raystown dam, Paul!!

d :yesnod:
 
Another little known fact, exposed here on the BCF....

What a country, ladies and gentlemen!!!
 
Brosky said:
Crest toothpaste will do nicely and you don't have to be too aggressive. And your parts will smell fresh and clean too!!!

I always save old toothbrushes, and use them in the garage to help clean parts, etc. I especially like the battery powered ones....
 
Thanks for your suggestions. When does buy "polycarbonate plastic, creme polish" from? I was in my local hardware store the other day and all I could find was plexiglass cleaner.

Thanks

Myles
 
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