This method is ideal for when you’re dealing with deep scratches or gouges that have to be filled in and repainted.
When dealing with deep scratches, it’s easier to work on the scratches when the plastic panel has been removed from the car; this will give you better access to the different sides and surfaces of the panel. However, if you can’t remove the scratched panel, use automotive masking tape to cover and protect the materials around the plastic panel, e.g. wood trim, leather, or vinyl.
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First, use a razor to cut off any bits of plastic that may be protruding from the scratched area. You then sand down the scratches using sandpaper. After thoroughly sanding down the surface, clean the surface. Spray your car interior cleaner onto a microfiber towel and rub it into the surface of the plastic panel to remove debris from the sanding and any dirt and grime the surface may have had. After that, wipe off the dirt, grime, and debris with a fresh microfiber towel.
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The next step is to make a grain pad that you can use for the filler putty. Spray a small section of the panel with a surface sealant and protectant (to prevent the glue from holding). After that, use a hot glue gun to apply glue onto a separate piece of plastic that’s just a bit bigger than the scratched area. You then press the glued side of the piece of plastic onto the section of the panel that you sprayed with the sealant. The glue will dry, and you’ll be able to pull off the piece of plastic without much difficulty. If you’ll do it well, the texture of the glued side of the piece of plastic will match the panel’s factory grain pattern.
Then, apply a coat of body filler putty onto the scratched surface and use a razor to spread it evenly over the scratched area. As the putty is drying, use the glued piece of plastic to imprint the puttied area with the factory grain pattern. Once the putty has fully dried, spray the entire plastic panel with paint that’s identical to that of the panel and let it dry.
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