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26/04/2017 1:11 pm
Cleaning model paint recommendation
Can anyone recommend a gentle compound or polish to remove very light scratches and what looks like faint finger prints (maybe superglue residue, maybe not - seems lighter)? Just got a new model, but it needs a bit of polishing. I tried dry and wet cloth, with no luck. Thanks
26/04/2017 1:36 pm
Resin or die cast?
26/04/2017 1:47 pm
Try Novus plastic polishes. I've used them for years with great results.
26/04/2017 2:17 pm
If it's diecast, a little bit of car paste wax might work.
Years ago I had some success on a dull painted plastic part with a little Future floor wax. Still shiny today.
But like Robert says, what's the material, what is the likely paint type?
26/04/2017 7:50 pm
A Motor City had what looked like light scuff marks. Q-tips dampened with water buffed them out.
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27/04/2017 6:15 am
This is for a diecast 1:43 - a modern BMW promo
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27/04/2017 6:19 am
It's a diecast model, no idea on the paint type...
looks like typical paint for modern day BMW promos from Paragon Models. Has some kind of clear coat too, as I left tiny visible scratch marks trying to buff out the original scuff marks with a cloth and probably too much force 🙁
27/04/2017 7:58 pm
I've used something called BlueMagic polishing compound with good results. Wetting the soft rag for applying reduces the abrasiveness a bit.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA