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ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 02:02 PM
hey guys, wondering if any of you have experience in polishing plexiglass. i need too polish some canopies that have a lot of light scratched in them. doing it by hand is proving futile.
W4LTD
12-26-2009, 02:27 PM
I have used the Novus "system" many times with near-perfect results, on all types of plastic -- including Lexan.

www.novuspolish.com
http://images.containerstore.com/images/catalog/110741/PlasticPolish_l.jpg
ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 02:33 PM
i have a very large surface to do could i use this with a buffer?
W4LTD
12-26-2009, 02:42 PM
i have a very large surface to do could i use this with a buffer?


Yes, it is suggested that a buffer (or wheel) be used.
ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 02:44 PM
i havent done much buffing before. you mean with a rotary buffer and not a dual action/ orbital type right? what pad should be used?
W4LTD
12-26-2009, 02:48 PM
i havent done much buffing before. you mean with a rotary buffer and not a dual action/ orbital type right? what pad should be used?

I prefer to use an orbital buffer with a cotton/terry head. The chemical has the abrasive in it, all you are really doing is applying it.
ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 02:52 PM
I prefer to use an orbital buffer with a cotton/terry head. The chemical has the abrasive in it, all you are really doing is applying it.



gotcha. thanks for the info, i think ill give them a try.
ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 03:24 PM
one more thing, where is the best place to buy this stuff? i need it like yesterday lol
W4LTD
12-26-2009, 03:55 PM
It's not sold in stores, it's more of a comercial/trade product for detailers, dealers, etc.

Click on: www.novuspolish.com
ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 03:57 PM
i see. looks like ill have to overnight it. thanks!
W4LTD
12-26-2009, 04:09 PM
i see. looks like ill have to overnight it. thanks!

The photo doesn't do them justice, but I use Novus #1 (as a protectant) periodically on the Crown Vic headlights, which is always out in direct sun, and they are still clear as the day they rolled off the assembly line.
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ColoRich/CV-Front-Sm-2.jpg

Glad I could help... :beer:
ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 04:15 PM
just ordered 1,2,3 in the 8oz form from TAP plasics should be here tuesday.

thanks!
W4LTD
12-26-2009, 04:22 PM
If you have any further questions after you receive the product, just ask...
ImpalaSlayer
12-26-2009, 04:24 PM
10-4 thanks again! ill try n take some pics, the canopies are pretty rough but they arnt crazed or cracked so its worth trying to save them.