There are several ways to remove scratches in the car interior. There are special tools for removing damage from the plastic surface. There is also a "popular" way of masking scratches.
Even the most thrifty and tidy owner gets scratches in the car. At first, minor damage to the plastic is practically indistinguishable, but later a whitish coating appears, which significantly spoils the appearance of the cabin.
Methods for removing scratches using auto tools
The best remedy for removing deep scratches is plastic restorers, which can be easily purchased at car dealerships. For example, Doctor Wax is great. It is good at masking shallow damage on plastics, leather and vinyl upholstery, while cleaning and renewing them at the same time. The gel penetrates microcracks and displaces contamination.
The procedure for removing scratches with it looks like this: the composition is applied to the damaged surface, after it penetrates into the cracks and fills it, they give time for the mass to dry (it is indicated on the package or tube). After that, they begin to sand the plastic with the help of special napkins, which are often sold complete with a vehicle.
In order for the repaired area not to stand out and have the same structure with the plastic surface, a gel-plasticizer is used. It is applied not to the place that was processed, but to the intact part. As the gel hardens, an impression of the plastic pattern is formed on its surface. This “template” should be applied to the area to be repaired while it dries and lightly pressed into the scratch filler. Thus, a print will be obtained and the required "texture" of the plastic will be saved.
Another way to refresh the interior is polish to remove scratches. They are different: with abrasive and dyes. For example, there are restorative polishes for dark and light, pearlescent and silver plastics. Any of them masks damage well, makes the surface smooth and shiny. Super fine abrasive polishes are designed for materials that require the most delicate impact. If the damage is deep, touch-up pencils are used to repair the scratches.
"Folk" remedy for removing scratches in the salon
Car enthusiasts claim that small scratches can be easily removed with a lighter. To do this, carefully move the flame over the damaged surface. From exposure to fire, the scratch gradually melts and tightens. In this procedure, it is important to follow two rules: do not overexpose the fire over the plastic and do not touch the place treated with it for some time. After the plastic has cooled down, you need to remove the soot with a paper towel or cotton pad.
