How to remove a scratch on plastic in a car?

The interior of the car has many elements made of plastic: door cards, torpedoes, glove compartment lids, etc. And sometimes it happens that damage in the form of scratches may appear on the surface of such parts. In this article, we offer you several ways to eliminate this type of defects. You can also use accessories car cosmetics Car care to restore or update the details of the vehicle.

Heating method

One way to remove a scratch is with a turbo lighter. Such a lighter is sold in almost every store, and its characteristic feature is that it burns only with a blue flame.

• We bring the lighter to the damaged area and in a row, ignite it several times.
• Do not bring the lighter too close, and the flame should burn for no more than 1-2 seconds.
• It is necessary that the heating be over the entire area of the scratch.
• During the heating process, it is not recommended to touch the heated part of the surface.

This method is more suitable for the part where the smooth plastic is used. Whereas the embossed one can deform from heating.

Using special napkins

If the scratch is shallow, microfiber cloths may work well.

To do this, carefully rub the damaged area and, thus, the scratch will be healed.

Using cosmetics

Also, to remove scratches from plastic surfaces, there are special products in the form of polishes and gels.

This method is quite simple:

• First, the polish is applied to a cotton swab.
• Then it is thoroughly rubbed over the damaged surface.

Using wax pencils

This method is more suitable for deep scratches or painted plastic.

Wax pencils are sold in car dealerships and have a wide palette of color shades, which will allow you to choose exactly the one that will match the color of the damaged plastic.

• Degrease.
• Run the pencil over the scratch so that the wax fills in the flaw.