How to quickly and inexpensively remove scratches on plastic in a car

  • Dec 13, 2020
 How to quickly and inexpensively remove scratches on plastic in a car
How to quickly and inexpensively remove scratches on plastic in a car

Plastic elements in the car interior require constant care. If scratches, chips or some other mechanical damage appear on the plastic, they should be removed. Moreover, it is not worth postponing the restoration procedure, since in the future the situation can worsen significantly. Let's consider some of the most effective ways to solve the problem.

1. "Rescue" screwdriver

Such a screwdriver will help. / Photo: omidelectric.prom.ua.
Such a screwdriver will help. / Photo: omidelectric.prom.ua.

Small scratches on the plastic elements of the car interior can be restored with a screwdriver. True, not every tool is suitable. In this case, we are interested in screwdrivers with a rubber grip and a soft black insert. These are very popular in the market today. So, we take a screwdriver, put a pen on the scratch and just start rubbing. It will be difficult to call the result restoration, but with due effort and diligence, the rubber will wear out and heal the defect.

2. Coal powder

Grind and rub in. / Photo: smotri-dtp.ru
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You will need charcoal powder and a mortar. We grind the ingredient to a state of small granules, then gently take it with your fingers and rub it into a scratch. This method is combined with those described above. Rubbing in carbon powder will make the damage to the salon plastic several times less noticeable.

3. Shoe polish

Simple and effective solution. / Photo: allin-vrn.ru.

One of the simplest and most effective ways to mask damage to plastic. We select a shoe polish that matches the color. After that, we take a sponge, apply the composition to it and begin to diligently rub into the damaged plastic. When the work is completed, airing the cabin will also be absolutely useful.

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4. Fire and warmth

Perfect solution. / Photo: life-with-cars.ru.

It is possible to eliminate small scratches and chips on the plastic elements of the interior by heating them. Best of all, an open fire (for example, from a lighter) or a construction hairdryer copes with this task. The only and main "but" is that the plastic elements must be necessarily black. Otherwise, if there is a risk to leave on them even less unsightly traces of soot and melting.

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5. Copy paper

You can rub on paper. / Photo: edelvin.com.ua.

The longest, but at the same time, the most reliable way to eliminate scratches from among the "budget". It will take several sheets of black copy paper. First, the damaged panel is cleaned and degreased. After that, armed with a sheet of copy paper, we begin to thoroughly rub it over the defect until it disappears.

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