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Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
I have an old acrylic hot rod. The bar has some dark scuff marks.
Is there an easy way to remove the scuffs from the acrylic? Ed |
AGMagic Special user Cailf. 775 Posts |
Novus and Meguires both make excellent plastic polishes but a bottle of polish may cost you more than a replacement hot rod.
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Ray Tupper. Special user NG16. 749 Posts |
Tcut, or any fine cutting compound/burnishing cream.
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MentalistCreationLab Inner circle 1528 Posts |
Novus! 1. 2. 3. You can use it on other surfaces as well. Like enameled metal use no. 2 buff then polish with lemon furniture polish the buff with a clean spot cloth and it will take years pf that old prop, Also works on just about all plastics.
For Chrome that's gotten a bit dull or rusted us Chrome Glow. Then there is Signature for just about everything else that need a bit of touch up. Will not remove scratches but will make it shine. Not cheap but made in the US in a small shop a couple of buildings away from me. 2 bottles run around $40.00 but will clean up old magic painted items such as those U F Grant effects and make them look much better and in some cases almost new. With just these products you can clean up about 90% of all magic props. |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
It was not mentioned if it was a clear Hot Rod or the Black Hot Rod. I suggest you try using the polisher that is sold for removing scratches from CD's and DVD's. This white liquid is a like a pumice powder in liquid form. Apply with wet cloth, the new cloths that do not mar surfaces is best.
If your scuffs are deep, then it is best to just purchase a new one, as deep scuffs cannot be removed. They were originally polished with a heat process. You can also use the polishing liquid that is made to polish and clean the covering on headlights on cars. Visit AutoZone for a complete kit or just the cleaner. I suggest you cover the gems, as so much liquid may cause them to fall out. I have never found a good solution to glue them back in and not remove the mirror backing on the gems. |
Mike Gilbert Veteran user Las Vegas, Nevada 376 Posts |
You might also try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Those things work wonders!
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The Baldini Inner circle I some how pounded in 2445 Posts |
Pen making suppliers sell items specificlly for acrylics. Try http://www.pennstateind.com/
Search "finishing". |
markofmagic Elite user 480 Posts |
Your local window glass shop should have polish for plexi-glass
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thomhaha Regular user northfield IL 162 Posts |
I recall cleaning acrylic juggling balls (for contact juggling) with toothpaste.
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