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Dixnot 12-17-2012 03:35 PM

Swirl marks on b-pillars?
 
Can you polish the B-pillars the same way you would paint? my car is swirl free now thanks to me becoming an adam's whore, but i have been too affraid to try and polish those since they are plastic and not clear coated.
Any thoughts?

1st 12-17-2012 05:06 PM

I believe you can there has been a thread about this topic before. But before you do bump for additional feed back regarding this subject.

Waiz 12-17-2012 05:40 PM

Yep they can be polished out just like anything else on your exterior

I wouldn't be the best resource for how but I am up for suggestions by anyone else

FairladyZ 12-17-2012 06:22 PM

I think they are clear coated

Dixnot 12-17-2012 07:07 PM

:tiphat: well thank ya, ill try it soon then. sounds safe enough lol

djtodd 12-17-2012 07:07 PM

Yes you can. Being plastic they are susceptible to buring/melting, but take it easy and they come out like glass. If you're using a DA, then its tough to screw it up.

GaleForce 12-17-2012 08:59 PM

Yes you can.

Check out my build thread, then look for my Restorative Detailing thread.

TKomodo 01-16-2013 07:31 PM

Use Blue Magic Chrome Polish. It does wonders for plastic and acrylic. Used on my boat for years to remove scratches and swirls on the acrylic windscreen and gel coated fiberglass.

FairladyZ 01-16-2013 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKomodo (Post 2115056)
Use Blue Magic Chrome Polish. It does wonders for plastic and acrylic. Used on my boat for years to remove scratches and swirls on the acrylic windscreen and gel coated fiberglass.

isnt that to harsh for clear coat?

ill try in a small area.

I have ajar

cheshirecat 01-17-2013 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ (Post 2115086)
isnt that to harsh for clear coat?
ill try in a small area.
I have ajar

I agree- I would think it's pretty harsh for a plastic clear coat. Not saying results may not be ok, but I would personally use a paint polishing method since you're dealing with a clear coat.

aniceh 01-17-2013 11:33 AM

This is why I'm looking into the carbon fiber covers or replacements. Please post results if you do decide to polish!

Chuck33079 01-18-2013 10:40 AM

I had some nasty swirls on mine. I polished them with the same polish (Prima something- the lightest polish, can't remember the name) I used for the rest of the car. They came out great.

TKomodo 01-23-2013 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ (Post 2115086)
isnt that to harsh for clear coat?

ill try in a small area.

I have ajar

Acrylic is pretty soft. It's not as abrasive as it sounds.


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