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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Jason Smith on June 28, 2018, 09:52:56 PM

Title: 1997 Jack Piner- Plastic
Post by: Jason Smith on June 28, 2018, 09:52:56 PM
Anyone have any suggestions on restoring modern plastic. I bought a 1997 Jack Piner, #58 of 133 a couple weeks back. I'd like to try and sand the plastic & buff it back out. I'm not sure if that would work or not. Ideas or suggestions appreciated. Buying new plastic at approximately $600 doesn't sound like much fun to me. I'd also be interested in used plastic in good condition....Thank you
Title: 1997 Jack Piner- Plastic
Post by: Steve Minor on June 29, 2018, 05:26:42 AM
Wonder how one of those automotive "Headlight Restoration" kits would work on your plastics? Just a thought.....

Steve Minor
Title: 1997 Jack Piner- Plastic
Post by: johnborn on June 29, 2018, 08:33:46 AM
Try a product called plastic renew.  It is the proper grit sandpaper ,a liquid , and  the proper steel wool for buffing . I think Dennis Kirk  sells it.i have never used it but it has been around awhile.
Title: 1997 Jack Piner- Plastic
Post by: Jason Smith on June 29, 2018, 09:18:04 AM
I've seen that pc plastic renew around forever. Mixed product reviews. I do think steel wool is necessary because it's pretty rough. Any others keep them coming, Thanks guys!
Title: 1997 Jack Piner- Plastic
Post by: Larry Perkins on June 29, 2018, 10:36:04 AM
On eBay there is an outfit that sells a buffing pad with instructions of how to polish plastic.  Works well but you must do the steps and be patient like most polishing.  End result is better than new.

Larry P
Title: 1997 Jack Piner- Plastic
Post by: Jason Smith on June 29, 2018, 05:23:55 PM
I've seen that pc plastic renew around forever. Mixed product reviews. I do think steel wool is necessary because it's pretty rough. Any others keep them coming, Thanks guys!