Suggestions on Polishing the Grey Tank Panels Please

[paulR]

I'd like to polish out some scratches on the large grey tank side panels, however they are a kind of satin finish and t-cutting has made them shiney. Is it possible to polish this type of paintwork and keep the original finish? Or will I have to polish the whole panel now to match and put up with it being shiney?
Thanks, Paul

 

[blues n twos]

If it's gone shiny then you have removed some of the Matt finish. You will not get the original finish back now

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

Use a product called 'Scuff Stuff'
It'll take the finish back to 100% matt then you can polish back to the correct sheen

 

[paulR]

Thanks for the replies
I took off the panels, they're not actually painted, the colour is in the plastic. I asked a paint sprayer I know and he's going to respray them for me.

 

[Nutty]

Thanks for the replies
I took off the panels, they're not actually painted, the colour is in the plastic. I asked a paint sprayer I know and he's going to respray them for me.

Paint them black, I did, and they look much better, IMO.

 

[Giles]

Use a product called 'Scuff Stuff'
It'll take the finish back to 100% matt then you can polish back to the correct sheen

Paint them black, I did, and they look much better, IMO.

Chris, you're the paint man - any problem painting these panels ?

(And while i'm asking ...the 'filler' panels in the trellis frame that are plain black plastic - can they be painted or are they too flexible??)

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

Chris, you're the paint man - any problem painting these panels ?

(And while i'm asking ...the 'filler' panels in the trellis frame that are plain black plastic - can they be painted or are they too flexible??)

Nearly anything can be painted, it's all about the right prep and the correct products ..........

 

[Giles]

Ok ...
Definitely thinking pearl white with M stripe in Paris Dakar tribute ...... Could involve painting the main tank that paulR has scuffed too ...!!!

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

Ok ...
Definitely thinking pearl white with M stripe in Paris Dakar tribute ...... Could involve painting the main tank that paulR has scuffed too ...!!!

Ooooosh pearl eh ....... I hope you've got deep pockets!! ha ha ha