Quixx 10003 - Acrylic scratch eraser, 50g

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However, if the scratch is any deeper than 5mm, it’s probably not worth doing as it’s unlikely to buff out. Likewise, if the scratches cover more than 30% to 50% of the area, or of the acrylic is very old, the cost of replacing the item or pane of acrylic probably will outweigh the effort required to fix it. For light scratches on acrylic Fortunately, it’s possible to banish such blemishes with a little elbow grease and a few household supplies as easy to find as opening up a medicine cabinet. (Hint: We’re talkingplain old toothpaste!) If some scratches are still visible, get the sandpaper, water, acrylic polish, and a fresh, clean cotton or microfiber cloth. Then, follow these steps: We didn’t have high expectations of Tripple, because products that aim to improve and protect paint tend to do neither well. We didn’t test what kind of water-repelling finish Tripple left, but it certainly improved our tired paint. And it was adding a shine where Tripple excelled, matching the best with a glossy finish. It struggled to make the same headway with the plastic and metal blade marks as our top two, but did reduce their impact. And with a keen price, that was enough to put it in our top four. It’s important, however, to proceed with caution:Use the wrong technique, and you could dull the finish or create more scratches, worsening the problem. The goal is to break down the plastic just enough to even out the scratch and restore a seamless surface. So rather than trash those plastic items, get them looking good as new again with our tips for how to remove scratches from plastic. Tools & Materials

Take a dry, clean cotton or microfiber cloth. Wipe away any fragments. Warning: A dirty cloth could scratch the acrylic again!Clean the plastic. Take a clean, damp cloth and dip it into some warm, soapy water. [1] X Expert Source Jon Gholian 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: Don't use a cloth that has an abrasive side since it will only add more scratches to your plexiglass. [8] X Expert Source Claudia & Angelo Zimmermann Follow these handy tips from plastic product providers The Plastic People, and your acrylic or products made from it will continue to shine.Light scratches, as you can imagine, are much easier to combat than deep ones.

First, we will clean the acrylic. If there are small amounts of dirt on the acrylic, the acrylic will likely become more scratched during the repair process. For best results, we recommend spraying a special acrylic cleaner like Novus No. 1 on the acrylic. However, warm water and mild dish detergent will also do an adequate job. Then, use the cotton or microfiber cloth to gently clean the area. Rinse the acrylic with warm water and use a dry microfiber or cotton cloth to remove excess water. This article was co-authored by Claudia & Angelo Zimmermann and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Claudia and Angelo Zimmermann are the founders of Everneat, an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Service based in New York City and in Connecticut. They are also the founders of Clean Code, a DIY 100% natural cleaning product line. The depth of a scratch dictates how to remove it. Generally, if you run your fingernail over the scratch and the nail doesn’t hook, it’s shallow enough to be successfully treated with light abrasives, such as toothpaste or baking soda. If the nail does catch, however, it’s a deeper scratch that will require a series of passes with a super-fine grit wet sandpaper. STEP 2: Get it squeaky clean. Finally, dry the area with a soft, dry and clean cotton cloth. Then apply the acrylic polish and the acrylic should look like it has never been scratched! The polish should restore your acrylic to a high level of shine.Some scratch removers don’t actually do what they say on the tin, but instead fill marks so they become less visible. No fears of that with Advanced Compound, because it is free of filler and contains no wax or silicones. Like our winner, it can be applied by machine polisher or hand, but has a 3,000-grade maximum abrasion, putting it in the same medium-cut compound range as Regenerate. It marginally topped our tests, but not by enough to overcome Regenerate’s price advantage.