Removing Scratches From Plastic Door Panel

Take a clean damp cloth and dip it into some warm soapy water.

Removing scratches from plastic door panel.

Dry the area with a clean dry cloth when you re done 1 x research sourcestep 2 run a fingernail over the scratch to check its depth. Clean the plastic surface to remove any dirt or debris. Clean the area on and around the scratch with interior plastic cleaner. Gently rub it in a circular motion all around the scratch.

Run your fingernail across the scratch. Using a heat gun put the heat to about half and warm the scratched surface until it is soft and mushy. This will remove any dirt and grease making it easier to get rid of the scratch. Shallow scratches can often be buffed out.

Step 1 clean the plastic. Removing all the dirt and debris will help you get a smooth finish and stop dirt from melting into the plastic which could affect the colour. Make sure the area is clean and dry before you move on to the next step. Press a grain pad to the plastic with the palm of you hand.

If it catches in the groove then. A grain pad will re texture the plastic to match the rest of the plastic part.