scratch in a polycarbonate sheet

Dan-Dan

Hi

Is it possible to buff/polish/repair a scratch on a polycarbonate sheet ?

any tips , if so ?

thanks

Biggles

Dan-Dan wrote: »

Is it possible to buff/polish/repair a scratch on a polycarbonate sheet?

There are specialised abrasive liquids you can buy but apparently Brasso works pretty well.

Dan-Dan

Thanks , i guess just elbow grease , a dry cloth and loads of rubbing?
its only 6 inches across but right in line of sight!

robotrobo

Dan-Dan wrote: »

Hi

Is it possible to buff/polish/repair a scratch on a polycarbonate sheet ?

any tips , if so ?

thanks

I had some scratches on my motohome windows & I bought from the caravan accesories shop a tube of XERAPOL , it says on the tube plastic polish , I have used it for other things as well.
I found the best way to use it , is very little on your cloth Plenty of elbow grease & patience & it may work, remember use it sparse , less in this case is best.

Dan-Dan

thank you , our scratch is on a sheet of poly which forms our car port (same as the poly roofs for lean to`s and conservatories)should that make any difference?

robotrobo

Dan-Dan wrote: »

thank you , our scratch is on a sheet of poly which forms our car port (same as the poly roofs for lean to`s and conservatories)should that make any difference?

if your finger nail can trace the scratch , like you do get on the car , then nothing is going to make it disapeer , if its a light brush type mark then you should be able to get it off,

Zandoni

You can use some Wet and Dry paper with a very fine grit (use very wet), then finish off with T Cut

paddyrg

It's soft, much softer than glass, so go gently. It's easy to go in too rough and create a lot of crazing/swirl patterns which make the mess even uglier. If there's a hidden corner you can try, whatever you do, try that first with any treatments.

The best you'll get is a bit of an optical anomaly (bit like a lens distortion), worst is you'll wreck the whole pane, so consider replacement as an option