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Old 09-30-05, 09:27 AM
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Default how do you remove scratches off of metal?

is there anything out there that is good to remove scratches from metal ..my door sills have a few scratches
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These are my favorites;

http://www.heavymetalpolish.com/Products/Polishes/

You get to pick the polish that matches the need instead of "1 polish fits all " type of product. Which is always somewhat of a compromise.

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Try SCRATCH OUT....if the scratch isn't too deep. It does a great job on surface scratches and other deformations but not deep ones.

http://www.kitwax.com/html/kitProducts.htm
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I have some small scratches on the chrome strip above the front grill on my sc430. I checked the products listed above one is for chrome but does not remove scratches. The other is for scratches but not for chrome.

Has anyone removed scratches from chrome?
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Originally Posted by camillian
I have some small scratches on the chrome strip above the front grill on my sc430. I checked the products listed above one is for chrome but does not remove scratches. The other is for scratches but not for chrome.

Has anyone removed scratches from chrome?
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t is possible if you have the proper equipment. You would need a good buffing wheel, the proper abrasives and the correct buffing discs. I personally would not try to buff out scratches on the piece that you are referring to, since it is chrome plated plastic. You will probably melt the plastic before you get out the scratches. Also hand buffing will only get you more scratches, Your best bet is to get a new piece.
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
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t is possible if you have the proper equipment. You would need a good buffing wheel, the proper abrasives and the correct buffing discs. I personally would not try to buff out scratches on the piece that you are referring to, since it is chrome plated plastic. You will probably melt the plastic before you get out the scratches. Also hand buffing will only get you more scratches, Your best bet is to get a new piece.
Thanks, your right I didn't realize it was part of the hood and not the complete grill. I will let it get scuffed up even more and just replace it in the future.
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