How to Polish Black Plastic

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Things You'll Need

  • Fine grade sand paper

  • Polishing compound kit

  • Several microfiber cloths

  • Plastic wax

Sandpaper will help to even the surface before you polish.

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Step 1

Rub the sandpaper over the entire surface of the plastic in small, circular motions, this evens out any pitting-type damage that the plastic may have sustained.

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Step 2

Pour some of the polishing compound onto your microfiber cloth.

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Step 3

Rub the polishing compound into the plastic in a circular motion.

Step 4

Repeat as needed to polish the entire object.

Step 5

Put a small amount of wax onto the other microfiber cloth.

Step 6

Coat your plastic item's surface with this wax, rubbing in a circular motion and adding additional wax to your cloth as needed.

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