<VV> Paint from plastic?

[Norman C. Witte]

On something as soft as plastic, I try to go with the least aggressive
polish.  I would rather use more effort and not scratch the surface.  I
usually polish instrument lenses with pure carnuba wax--no abrasives--and
you can get a real nice shine out of them.  For an example, click here: 

http://www.wittelaw.com/personal/turbo/8.htm

I would be a bit concerned about rubbing compound, although the final glaze
used for polishing automotive finishes (last round of wheeling before
polishing with just water) would probably not do too much damage.  It's just
a matter of how much risk you want to take.  Replacement lenses are
available, but I hate to waste a perfectly salvageable part.

Norm 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ignacio Valdes [mailto:ivaldes at hal-pc.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 10:56 AM
To: Norman C. Witte; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Paint from plastic?

Hmm, would regular rubbing compound work, or might that scratch clear 
plastic?

-- IV

On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 08:07:35 -0500
  "Norman C. Witte" <ncwitte at wittelaw.com> wrote:
> Elbow grease and car wax would probably be your best shot on the 
>plastic
> parts.  A toothbrush might be useful on the heater knobs.
> 
> Norm Witte
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Ignacio 
>Valdes
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:39 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Paint from plastic?
> 
> Hello all, my not so great body shop oversprayed on the clear 
>plastic 
> of the speedometer as well as on the heater vent control and shifter 
> knob. Any tips on how to remove the paint from this clear plastic 
>and 
> other surfaces are appreciated. -- IV
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