How to remove perspex scratches

[wp1234]

Have some scratches ( not too deep though ) on a large perspex cockpit side panel window which are really irritating me. Do any readers know of a product that will take them out or at least reduce them without creating even more surface damage – thanks?

 

[oldsaltoz]

If not too deep try some Braso.

 

[tazzle]

Xerapol is a purpose made scratch remover for perspex and other plastics. It works in exactly the same way as Brasso, but costs a lot more. Which may reassure some people. Easily available - google.

 

[PCUK]

Any cream metal polish will do the job, finish off with something fine like Brasso. Use a polishing mop in an electric drill for faster results.

 

[VicS]

I think it may be hard work with a metal polish such as Brasso because it contains a relatively small amount of abrasive.

Something like the products on this page might be a better bet. http://shop.glidingshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=135

or the 4th item down on http://www.airworlduk.com/paints.html

or this http://www.afeonline.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=593

http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/erol.html#3368X3373

I like the idea of a two stage polish, first get the deeper scratches out then buff the whole lot up to look like new but if you've got the Brasso give it a try, its well known for polishing Perspex

 

[wp1234]

Fantastic, will try the Brasso first and move on to the other suggestions if it does'nt work - thanks all

 

[geoffatstanpit]

Start off with 400 grade wet & dry - well wet, until you can't see where the scratch was.
Then T-cut on a J-cloth on a polishing disc rubber backing jobbie on a slow drill. Don't let it get hot!
I've used that method to grind and polish several thousand underwater TV camera correction ports over the years so I have tried most everything else! The first bit is the most important!

 

[Slow_boat]

Finish off with toothpaste. It's very fine and not to hard so it's not difficult to get a gloss finish. Also no chemicals to react witht he plastic.

I used to use it on the chrome at custom bike shows and have used it on my new perspex hatch.