Hello,
Is there any way to remove scratchs from airplane canopies?
Thanks,
Sean
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Removing scratches from canopies....
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2004 - 10:24 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2004 - 10:53 AM UTC
Yes, there are a few. One way that works is to polish the scratched area with rubbing compound (available from auto supply stores - get the finest grain they have) or toothpaste; after the scratch is polished out, dip the canopy in Future to get it all the way clear.
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2004 - 12:45 PM UTC
Just sand and dip, sand and dip. Sand from the roughest to the finest sandstick you got, I usually end up with polish stick from squadon, then dip in future. usually solve the problem.
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2004 - 01:15 PM UTC
Try this:
Mal Mayfield Article
Mal Mayfield Article
Posted: Monday, February 02, 2004 - 06:55 PM UTC
Hi Sean
I got a really nasty scratch on the rear canopy of my Sea Hornet. I used MicroMesh Polishing Cloths to sand it away. After this, I dipped the canopy in Klear (Future) - like in Mal's article - the result is as good as new. :-)
Hope this helps
Rowan
I got a really nasty scratch on the rear canopy of my Sea Hornet. I used MicroMesh Polishing Cloths to sand it away. After this, I dipped the canopy in Klear (Future) - like in Mal's article - the result is as good as new. :-)
Hope this helps
Rowan
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 01:19 AM UTC
wow,
Thanks for the info, I think I am going to pick up a set of those polishing clothes next time I hit the LHS.
Thanks again,
Sean
Thanks for the info, I think I am going to pick up a set of those polishing clothes next time I hit the LHS.
Thanks again,
Sean