Hey guys - thought I share something...

How would you like to go from this



...To this?



I'm sure some of you have the same issue I had - couple minor scratches in the PlexiGlass from either the place you picked the Display case up from, or while moving...you name it. I had one pretty bad scratch in the front door of my double wide, and it has bothered the hell out of me for a while now. Today, I got rid of it...Yes, there are PlexiGlass buffing kits out there...but it is much easier then that...

Go to your local Autozone or PepBoys and buy some "Mothers Paint Scratch Remover"...yes, the stuff for the cars. As on paint, it works as a fine rubbing compound on the Plexi. Those of you who have experience detailing a car, know how much to use. For the others, one word of advice... "A Little Goes A Long Way". Put about a pea size (see pic below) on a dry towl and start rubbing the scratch with minimal elbow grease..just easy. Go up and down, side to side, and circular motion. Then get a clean towl and wipe off. Voila, if it is not totally gone, it looks a hell of a lot better than before. If you are still not satisfied, repeat what you have just done. Sometimes scratches take 2-4 passes before they 'disappear'. (NOTE: Do not expect gouges in the glass to disappear, not going to happen. It might make them less visible, but this is not a 'filler')



Also, as a great way to minimize visible scratches on plexiglass, make sure to use Plexus Pexiglass cleaner. (Can be found in Motorcycle stores or go to ebay and type in 'Plexus' - several auctions going right now.) Most of you probably use 'Windex' or similar products, but Plexus does not just clean the glass, it also puts a protective, non-greasy film on the glass to keep it look nice...very helpful on those shelves since moving pieces around creates little hairline scratches in the glass...Just a suggestion.

I have used both products for many years now on vehicles and swear by them. I just got the results I wanted on my Doublewide door and figured I pass it on.

Here is what you need:



Also, I guess if you want to go all nuts on it, get your car buffer with a polishing bonet on it, and go to town for some high gloss...Patience is the limit!

Enjoy and Good luck!

Ollie

*Disclaimer: I am by no means responsible for you screwing up your plexiglass on the case due lack or knowledge, too much compound, etc. I did it and it turned out as expected. Do at your own risk.

thx olie something to keep in mind, and thanks for sharing,,

now let's use that for a good use.

Thanks man - I am not BSing either...there was a scratch of about 4 inches going acorss both doors...gone on one side...very minimal on the other...I bet a little more work and it is gone.

Posting pix right now....

you hae the before and after ?

of course... ;) gimme a sec....

Pix are up... :D

try it ith the Microfiber towels also, no mini spider scratches that way...I use those and never get scratches, also safe to dust my frames too!

that is the wonder of motherss..
very nice olie, once more thx for sharing..

Yep, most auto cleaner waxes will do fine, I used meguiars cleaner wax, works great.

Thanks for that, I will give it a go when I get back home.

No problemo - figured this was something people might be interested in. I will give the buffer a shot tomorrow and see what exactly it does and how it turns out. If it does enough to be notiable, I might do all my shelves as well. As I said...Patience is the limit...or boredum for that matter. HA!

Ollie

Would this work on black lacquer furniture surface scratches...

Cool, thanks for the tips!

Juan - I have no idea. My suggestion, find a spot which is not visible, try it on a small area and see what it does. But I personally cannot provide any feedback how this works on lacqure furniture...Trial'n'Error I guess...

go to a detail shop and either grab some Meguiars or Auto Glym polish. Don't get a compound unless your scratches are deep, just a swirl eliminator type polish and use a microfiber to prevent additional marks...Should work.

Hey Ollie Thanks for that! I can't wait to get some free time to try it. Any tips on cleaning the Aluminum on the tower? Thanks Again!
Toxic

see this just depresses me. I really wanted to have a display tower and found one to buy already last month but scared to do so cause of the recent burglary at my uncles house. those bastards opened up everything with locks. Atleast on my safe they cant get in there :-( This is my dilema. I really wanna own a display case but scared lol

Just build a room like a bank's vault and keep all your Oakley stuff in there.
That's what we plan to do when we get our own house. ::LOL::

Ollie, thanks for the tip! I definitely need to try it when I get home!


~Yukio

Just bought a used Bolle Display case that I'm now in the process of transforming into an Oakley-fied one. Can't wait to try these great cleaning/restoring tips. Thanks guys! I will post pics of finished product.