Buffing/Polishing hasbro plastic?

StBrianofMinneapolis · 05-31-2012, 01:46 PM

I am looking for a good way to buff or polish hasbro plastic. I do have a dremel if anyone can recommend a solution for an attachment.

The main question is if "paint guides" that are incorporated in to a mold can be buffed out. These "paint guides" remain even after all the paint is removed.

These paint guides are present on both the torso and right lower leg of RTS Wreck-gar.

Torso This just needs some buffing to take off the flames.

Right lower leg/fuel tank This needs buffing for the flames and some accidental scuffing during paint removal

hater06 · 05-31-2012, 01:50 PM

1000-1200 grit wet sanding should do the trick...

shapercreator14 · 05-31-2012, 02:39 PM

i use a finger nail polishing emery board. it has three parts, #one for micro sanding, #two for smoothing, and #three for polishing. You can find them at walgreens.

Sioce · 05-31-2012, 02:47 PM

I lightly rub those marks off with acetone/nail polish remover.

reluttr · 05-31-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shapercreator14

i use a finger nail polishing emery board. it has three parts, #one for micro sanding, #two for smoothing, and #three for polishing. You can find them at walgreens.

Seconded, this is the way I smooth out plastic.

Wet sanding with a really fine grit sandpaper also works.

If your really wanna make it shine, then get some of that polishing paste for automotive headlights and other plastics and use it after the wet sanding.

MegaMoonMan · 05-31-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shapercreator14

i use a finger nail polishing emery board. it has three parts, #one for micro sanding, #two for smoothing, and #three for polishing. You can find them at walgreens.

This is exactly what I do.

Robot.MacGyver · 05-31-2012, 05:01 PM

Not so much about buffing but paint removal.
91% isopropyl alcohol and 25% stronger magic erasers.
It will remove those paint guides and save you from scratching up the surface in the first place.
Requires some elbow grease though.
91% does cause hazing, but a quick rinse off with regular soap/water and sponge is great.

As far as buffing goes, a cotton wheel will work as long as you don't scratch the surface or are trying to remove scratches.
The trick to it though is to dab a tiny bit of vegetable oil on the plastic being polished.
(WARNING) 91% will destroy clear plastic and can cause gold/brown plastic syndrome = Crumbles in your hand.

chansformers · 05-31-2012, 05:50 PM

i personally like to use a plastic polish called "novus3"fine scratch remover.
it's essentially designed for eyeglasses,acrylic,etc,but it does work wonders on bots too.depending on the colors too,it sometimes helps restore discoloration in the plastics too.
hope that helps

G60Force · 05-31-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chansformers

i personally like to use a plastic polish called "novus3"fine scratch remover.
it's essentially designed for eyeglasses,acrylic,etc,but it does work wonders on bots too.depending on the colors too,it sometimes helps restore discoloration in the plastics too.
hope that helps

hope I can find this in the Netherlands cuz it sounds great!! thnx

Superquad7 · 06-01-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chansformers

i personally like to use a plastic polish called "novus3"fine scratch remover.
it's essentially designed for eyeglasses,acrylic,etc,but it does work wonders on bots too.depending on the colors too,it sometimes helps restore discoloration in the plastics too.
hope that helps

I'm liking this tip, and I'll be looking into this more

05-31-2012, 01:46 PM	#1
StBrianofMinneapolis TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 187	Buffing/Polishing hasbro plastic? I am looking for a good way to buff or polish hasbro plastic. I do have a dremel if anyone can recommend a solution for an attachment. The main question is if "paint guides" that are incorporated in to a mold can be buffed out. These "paint guides" remain even after all the paint is removed. These paint guides are present on both the torso and right lower leg of RTS Wreck-gar. Torso This just needs some buffing to take off the flames. Right lower leg/fuel tank This needs buffing for the flames and some accidental scuffing during paint removal Attached Thumbnails My Feedback http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/junkio...-verdiboy.html

05-31-2012, 02:39 PM	#3
shapercreator14 Terrorcon Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 447 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Collection Count: 40+ full and 60+ in parts News Credits: 1	i use a finger nail polishing emery board. it has three parts, #one for micro sanding, #two for smoothing, and #three for polishing. You can find them at walgreens. My Deviantart , My Digibashes Requests are CLOSED,My WIP Customs, Junkion Feedback, My Sales Thread, Shaper's Shapeways Thread

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Sioce Radicon in training Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,021 Location: Hemet, Cali Collection Count: Not nearly as many as I used to News Credits: 3	I lightly rub those marks off with acetone/nail polish remover. BUY THIS! SHOW HASBRO THAT THERE IS A MARKET FOR COMBINERS! BUY MULTIPLES!!

05-31-2012, 05:01 PM	#7
Robot.MacGyver Improvisational Engineer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 647 Location: Cybertron Collection Count: Too many News Credits: 1	Not so much about buffing but paint removal. 91% isopropyl alcohol and 25% stronger magic erasers. It will remove those paint guides and save you from scratching up the surface in the first place. Requires some elbow grease though. 91% does cause hazing, but a quick rinse off with regular soap/water and sponge is great. As far as buffing goes, a cotton wheel will work as long as you don't scratch the surface or are trying to remove scratches. The trick to it though is to dab a tiny bit of vegetable oil on the plastic being polished. (WARNING) 91% will destroy clear plastic and can cause gold/brown plastic syndrome = Crumbles in your hand. Feedback-My Garage Sale-DeviantArt Last edited by Robot.MacGyver; 05-31-2012 at 08:52 PM..

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chansformers butcher of the bots Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,114 Location: calgary Collection Count: literally a whole basement full News Credits: 1	i personally like to use a plastic polish called "novus3"fine scratch remover. it's essentially designed for eyeglasses,acrylic,etc,but it does work wonders on bots too.depending on the colors too,it sometimes helps restore discoloration in the plastics too. hope that helps http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...2ndplace-2.jpgdecepticons are weak,insecticons rule!

05-31-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
hater06 Vehicon Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 502	1000-1200 grit wet sanding should do the trick...