How to restore a Turntable Dust Cover, Bring back the shine. HACK

[@michaellindner6710]

I cannot believe how this renewed my Technics SL 1200 cover. Removed ten years of scratches. I was going to buy a new cover. You saved me a hundred bucks!

[@breakerbroke23]

NICE!

[@ZurluxRB]

breakerbroke23 shout me out I’m happy u saved me $50

[@dariodeluca9962]

Hi Michael, i have no scratches on my 1210 covers but one of them is is quite opaque only on the top surface, this product also help for this? thanks in advance

[@michaellindner6710]

@@dariodeluca9962 I bet it would!

[@breakerbroke23]

@@dariodeluca9962 I believe it will help.

[@Darrel112]

I watched this video yesterday, afterwards I went to the auto parts store and bought a bottle of this stuff. I recently purchased a vintage Dual 1242 turntable. The dust cover and a lot of scratches on it. None of the scratches were deep, but it looked ugly. I did this three times. After the first time I was amazed how good it looked, but wanted to improve it some more. It looks almost like new now. Some of the scratches are still there, but I have to hold it up to the light and look hard to see them. Was very pleased.

[@hungryhendry]

Great job! One addition to the excellent advice would be never to apply pressure while you are polishing, as this can create more scratches. Just go over the dustcover lightly using gentle pressure for superb results.

[@lednew2010]

This worked like a GEM on my Technics linear turntable. Of course I masked off areas where there was printing on the cover so as not to "erase" it, but the end result was like brand new! Thanks for posting this.

[@breakerbroke23]

Glad it helped!

[@alsmith5895]

Thank you very much for taking out the time to do the demo and to give the product recommendation. I am going to go out tomorrow and pick up some and begin the restoration of my vintage turntable.

[@gordonglenn2089]

That's a great "scratch-out" product. I think that I would have been afraid of it being too abrasive and ending up with a frosted look. Thank you for a great lesson.

[@sebastiangajewski5532]

Do not use it. Meguiars Scratch 2.0 is definitely too abrasive for finish. Now I have a foggy Dual cover. I need something different product to try. I will try Meguiars PlastX Polish, I hope it works.

[@trevor245]

@@sebastiangajewski5532 dual tabels use a different type of material for their dustcover. It's a thicker plastic atleast. Unless you have a newer dual model.

[@c.a.n.4202]

@@sebastiangajewski5532 How did the 'PlastX' work out for you? I'm trying to decide on which product I should try here for both an AT-LP60 and Technics SL1200

[@PascalGautierCamus]

I tried this trick with a Technics SL-D202 cover: wow!! Shiny anew and quite perfect. This paste (or whatever it is) is really a bargain vs the result. So…. Many thanks to you 😊😊😊!

[@Miohunter444]

Meguiars scratch x 2.0 worked awesome on my Pioneer Pl-530 Cover, it had some extremely deep scratches so I used 1000 grit wet or dry with water and a tad of dish soap then moved to 2000 and then Scratch x and boom looked amazing!!!! Thank you!!!

[@breakerbroke23]

Awesome thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@cookinitmax]

3000 grit wet sand it also use a little dawn dish soap to get a nice polish. I just picked up two not one two like new 1982 Radio shack turntable cassette 8 track player and radio player so cool a old man gave them too me I was in awe of how nice they looked for being so old the wood on them impeccable none of the lettering is off its so cool to see something so old look so new happy happy.

[@willywonka3050]

My Technics D303 (an early 80s hidden gem) looks, feels, and plays like it's brand new, but the dust cover has some minor scratches (though still the best condition D303/Q303/D202 I've ever seen). I want it to look 100% pristine, so thank you for this straightforward tutorial. Reminds me of polishing headlights, which seemed like witchcraft when I was a kid because of how well it works. I'm easily mesmerized by watching the stylus glide and sway, so a perfectly clear dust cover will make my vinyl experience more enjoyable.

[@breakerbroke23]

Nice TT, thanks for watching. Cheers

[@tobiasbruggen8608]

Thanks so much for the tip to use scratchx for covers. I’ve cleaned 3x technics dust covers today. One of an 1210mk2 and two of an sl-1500c. Damn they really looks like new. They are so incredible shiny and light scratches were removed easily. Deeper scratches is a different story and don’t expect wonders but they blend perfectly in. It took me circa 1h for all of them. Also I started to polish a really bad looking dual cs-741q cover. Works too without any fogging etc but this cover isn’t in good shape and need way more elbow grease but it’s working. First round done and I guess I need 3-4 rounds more. Btw instead microfiber I’ve used the Meguiars soft foam applicators because I find them easier to hold for longer time. After that I cleaned it with a microfiber. This stuff is magical.

[@breakerbroke23]

I also use scratchX on plastic face plates and meters when restoring vintage CB radios. Thanks for watching and your great comment. Cheers

[@tobiasbruggen8608]

@@breakerbroke23 did you ever try the plastx? Wondering if there’s a significant difference and if it’s worth to give a shot or staying with the scratchx.

[@breakerbroke23]

That was a cream if I remember, IMO the ScratchX is more abrasive. I had to use more product and spend way more time to get the results gotten from the SX. I also think the cream created more surface static.

[@lukeberfiga]

This product literally saved my Technics SL-1210 MK2 dust dover!!! I accidentally dropped a jewel case on it and caused some superficial scratches, but this product really solved everything... after 3 applications with 3 microfiber towels, not only it completely removed any scratches but it also polished the surface perfectly. .. it's magic, I still can't believe it! Thank you SO MUCH for your video, you saved my day!!!

[@breakerbroke23]

Your welcome and your comment made my day... Cheers:)

[@chrisd4theebro]

Well, I was really surprised that this even worked. I've got a technics sl1900 original cover and did as instructed (clean first, towel, soft tee) with the meguiars. I also wore latex gloves. Did 3 pass overs on the top and twice on the sides. Just lightly buffed without a lot of pressure. Seriously cleaned up the haze and "aging". Like he said it doesn't fill scratches but it made them much less noticable, and the surface is actually reflective for the first time since I've owned the player. The meguiars ran me about $14 at AutoZone and I used around half the bottle, but probably used more than necessary. No film on the surface that I can see. Very much worth trying. Worst case its not going to harm your dust cover. And I didn't want to deal with sanding pads, etc. And risk damaging it irreparably. Thanks much for the video!

[@dennisdemark8151]

... enjoy this video very much indeed , amazing outcome. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@breakerbroke23]

Many thanks!

[@richardhudson3014]

It looks like that scratch out stuff worked really well for removing the haze from that turntable cover and this video was actually very educational and I like all of your videos keep up the good work!!!

[@breakerbroke23]

Thank you for your comment and most important, thank you for subscribing...BB23

[@richardhudson3014]

@@breakerbroke23 you're welcome

[@mockingbirds1000]

I want to try this on my turntable dust cover. I have a film covering it very much like this one you cleaned had. Thank you for the tip.

[@victorhatherly5366]

It worked a treat on my 30 year old rega cover. Many thanks

[@RumbleFish69]

Great video! I found a near mint PL-400 in a pile of free stuff. I say near mint because the turntable was in great condition, but the dustcover was scratched up. I can tell you that it ain't scratched up anymore! Thanks for this tip! I will tell you that I used a different scratch removal treatment I had in my car but it worked great. I was already looking at buying a replacement but now I don't have to! You are awesome, my friend!

[@breakerbroke23]

Iam happy that you found the TT and got her looking good. Cheers and thanks for your kind words.

[@jgs4814]

This method does work well but the Scratch X seemed to leave behind a very, very light smudgy (waxy) residue, even after polishing with a soft cotton t-shirt. To remove this residue, I wiped down the dust cover again (using the same circular motions) with Goo Be Gone applied to a soft cloth and this lifted off the foggy Scratch X residue. I finally rinsed the Goo Be Gone with soap and water and a terry cloth towlette under the bath faucet, then dried it with a soft cotton t-shirt. While the deeper scratches remain, Scratch X did provide a renewed luster and clarity to the dust cover, which I am pleased with. Btw, "Scratch X 2.0" is now just "Scratch X," circa 2023, according to the company's website. (Dust covers polished: a 1976 Technics SL-1400, a 1979 Technice SL-B2, and a 1983 Technics SL-DD2.)

[@breakerbroke23]

Thanks for the tip. Cheers

[@leich1m]

worked for me. In the netherlands we don't have that particular brand, but Turtle wax and Commandant cleaner on an old cotton rag did the job.

[@hemarookworstgiveaway7998]

Commendant? Heeft het goed gewerkt want dat ga ik dan ook proberen. Ik zou denken dat commendant te aggresief is.

[@contemporaryhomeaudio]

Thanks for this. I restored a very scratched very yellow dust cover from a Micro Seiki DD-24. It's looks virtually brand new. Just took some good ole elbow grease. Thanks again.

[@breakerbroke23]

Awesome !!!!

[@jdjed2503]

I have a Marantz 6200, and everything is in excellent condition, except for the cover. I’d like to keep it original, so I’m gonna try this first before I spend a lot of money on an aftermarket cover. Thanks for the video, this gives me some confidence that it’ll turn out okay

[@breakerbroke23]

Let us know your results.

[@ericpantoja3104]

I just got a marantz 6150 gonna do this to the cover. What were your results on the 6200?

[@alamatngkamote]

Have you done anything to clean the veneer? Thanks

[@jdjed2503]

Everything cleaned up nicely, the larger scratches are still there, but the haziness is gone. Overall very satisfied with this procedure

[@coreyfellows9420]

"I don't believe in polish" shows how to use polish!!. Great video either way

[@beachlife4704]

Polishers, not polish.

[@cody2470]

I'd probably suggest microfiber cloths for any polishing etc. they're the best .

[@craigsandry6737]

Nice work . Thanks for the demostration .

[@Calimero-1980]

Very impressive, well done!

[@realjaxon]

Nice job ! I've been wondering how to clean the spots off of my old 1979 Realistic LAB-400 turntable cover. Thanks so much buddy. Kudos.

[@vtjmproductionsusa2390]

WOW amazing !!! Thank you so much ! Great Video 👍👍

[@deanncarlile9121]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a 1977 JVC JL-F30 I am going to try it on.

[@grunter2867]

great video, i followed your instructions and my cover on my krell cd dsp came up like new. thanks very much.

[@PranishBhaskaran]

I am really impressed with the result and ordered the same stuff as per your recommendation, I will updte once I done next week!

[@breakerbroke23]

Please do!

[@Zhaoimex]

I wish I watched this before fuck up my cover. I use the machine to polish and burn ( deep burned scratch ) as the gentleman mention would happen. I will try your method tomorrow.

[@greg20152015]

Awesome demo. I’ll get this product for my Technics 1200’s. Thank you!

[@juandv930722]

how did it do?

[@greg20152015]

J v it worked awesome! You just have to be patient!!

[@kevinlopez8914]

Didnt you use water or something after use the polish to clean?

[@conmanidis]

good job, I used Jiff and it cleaned out great. I only did the top part. Next time ill actually take off the cover and do it properly.

[@breakerbroke23]

Hmmm, Jiff? I will have to try that. Cheers.

[@garretts91]

Great results!! A cheap drill powered wool pad and Meguiar's PlastX will get similar results on worse condition dust covers (which is common) with less effort. Slim chance of burning the plastic with PlastX. I've even used it to buff scratches out of car clear coat.

[@GracielaBuenavida-dn1kz]

Parese una idea practica.

[@Rebel9668]

Never tried that stuff but have used Novus #2 for polishing old plastic and even bakelite radios with good results.

[@breakerbroke23]

I have heard of that #2, I will have to give it a try. Thanks....BB23

[@DetroitAnalog]

Outstanding video. Thanks! :0)

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

I hand sand with wet dry: 800,1000,1500,2000 then scratch x 2.0 on a heavy duty polisher.... then buff with a flannel cloth with lemon pledge with firm even pressure. Speed. Original condition depends on where you start grit wise.

[@breakerbroke23]

Great input "Frank" Cheers :)

[@Freedom89984]

It looked rather good before polishing, so I can’t judge the effect.

[@bigtonutz]

Wow thanks for the great video and great job!

[@ModernStacker]

Amazing job

[@brushcl]

Excellent video!

[@charlessalvador33]

Awesome video very detailed and informative. Can the Meguires be used to rectify scratches and polish the metal cover for a Technics SA-EX110 Receiver. Thank you in advance.

[@breakerbroke23]

This is a great question and I have never tried anything like you are asking. you could try it but I dont think it will work unless they are super fine marks.

[@charlessalvador33]

@@breakerbroke23 I think it may work scratches is not deep. Would you consider posting a video. Thanks for the reply.

[@glpilpi6209]

You can use metal polish on lids , it's just as good but equally as tedious a job though.

[@inmatejason]

Thanks so much for this video, I was wondering if I could buff my turntable lid by hand and now I know. I have a denon dp55m in great shape except the lid is a bit cloudy and lots of lite scratches. When removing the lid do you happen to know what screws to loosen/remove? The screws on the lid or the turntable plinth? Thanks again for this video, I’m going to buff mine this weekend.

[@breakerbroke23]

The Lid slides off the mounts, Happy buffing.

[@johnsmallberries3476]

can't wait ti try this on my Harman Kardon 230e

[@sargoth37]

I have a like new Nakamichi Dragon CT turntable that I'm trying to sell. I may try this for the dust cover, it is the only thing that needs help.

[@TheSyldes]

thanks for the demonstration,

[@garyspencer1711]

NICE fugg-ging JOB ! You gone done break duh broker. THANKS !

[@ivansbacon]

Thanks. I have many turntables. I put down some shelf liner on the work surface, it is soft and GRIPPY so the work piece does not slide around. I was born i Provo but i escaped, grew my hair and my ability to think for myself (Is one related to the other?) . In Alaska for 28 years.

[@breakerbroke23]

" escaped" Best description ever! I am a Utawr native lived is Sugar-house from 1963 to 2002, moved to the Olympic Peninsula in WA State, lived there 9 and owned a business) until mid 2019, fled that place and ended back in Holladay Utah. How the hell did that happen? Wa was using my Tax $ for heroin injection sites giving bums MY money and draconian gun laws that's how. Funny how things work. Hope all is well in AK and thanks for your support. Cheers

[@sumahama1981]

Excellent work! 😎 How much from the bottle did you need for that lid?

[@breakerbroke23]

I can not say however I have cleaned a few other lids and used it on a lot of other projects. An $8 bottle goes a long way IMHO.

[@goonluv]

Great job welldone

[@rlwings]

Good video bro! ... Any idea how that stuff would work on a clear dust-cover? Would swirl marks be more viable? ... Because I noticed that your dust-cover is smoked which might hide micro-scratches better.

[@breakerbroke23]

Hmmmm I did not see any swirl marks. Im making a video using the New and Improved Meguiers PLAST-X Clear Plastic cleaner and polish.. Stay tuned.

[@brendannewcomb6336]

@@breakerbroke23 I watched your video recently and tried the PLAST-X last night on my dad's old denon clear cover. I found it didn't get many of the scratches out - but it certainly fixed the cloudiness. I will now give the Meguiers X2 scratch product and see how that goes.... I would be interested to see how much success you got using the PLAST-X product and if you would say it is better or not as effective as the X2 product. Cheers!

[@dariovette9351]

To work more confortable, you should remove the hinges from the beginning.

[@boysopas5951]

Wow, nice n clean. i hav a helmet with a plastic or acrylic shield thats sort “ not clean” with bit or scratch and foggy stuff. Will that work on it?

[@breakerbroke23]

It may not get the deep scratches out, but for sure get the foggy crud off.

[@boysopas5951]

@@breakerbroke23 thanks sir

[@krispayne729]

I did my old Technics sl q200 and I probably went over it five or six times got most of the deep scratches out of it but it looks like somebody cleaned it with a piece of sandpaper when I got it it looks pretty good now there's a couple minor deep scrapes in it but it turned out pretty good from what it was polished up the platter replace the stylus and the only reason why I picked up the turntable is because it was a core clock direct ride with Asher am95 stylus and cartridge so the turntable was worth the stylist paid like $80

[@jeanmarcjulien6611]

Splendid 😅

[@thomasfrank280]

That's nice!. Is there anything we can do about cracks?

[@breakerbroke23]

Not that I know of.

[@philgardiner6012]

Excellent, thank you!

[@breakerbroke23]

You're very welcome!

[@demontraitor69]

Just tried this. I used Autoglym on my Roland TT99 cover. I had a ant-slip rubber mat on it to stop the cats marking the cover, but I still can't remove the marks.

[@breakerbroke23]

Try washing the plastic with some awesome citrus cleaner from Dollar Tree first. This gets rid of all oils and crud that accumulates. Then go to a slightly more aggressive buffing compound. The rubber mat and furniture polish will help oxidation dig into the plastic. This has worked well for me in the past. Good luck.👍

[@naturalmystic67]

"Clean dirt"... that's what I told my mother I had when I was trying to avoid talking a bath as a kid.

[@nick3200]

really, , , you all guys don't see that cover is just dusty and in perfect shape!!!!!!

[@breakerbroke23]

The cover may have looked okay to the camera however the cover had a film of cleaner and furniture polish buildup and lots of micro fine scratches. UV fading happens as well and this technique clears this up as well. Cheers

[@SidBonkers51]

Ive seen auto detailers in the UK clean perspex headlight covers with toothpaste to achieve a similar effect I wonder if that would work on TT covers too? It would be cheaper ;)

[@Bawkr]

I took the dust cover off a B & O and it unsprung. Man I feel like an idiot right now can't figure out how it goes back on.

[@stephen579]

I have some pretty noticeable scratches on mine, I wonder if it would work.

[@breakerbroke23]

I wouldn't hurt to try polishing.

[@andresmartinelli5276]

Hello. Could I use car polish instead and apply it by hand as you did? Thanks

[@breakerbroke23]

Wax will not help, but Any kind of "polish", buffing compound should work fine. Thanks for watching.

[@mixter13]

Thanks for this great tutorial. Even after the first application, I was surprised by how much better my Technics dust cover looked. I happened to have a bottle of Meguiar's Plastic Polish handy, so that's what I used. Although it looks WAY better than before, there are still some fine scratches - do you think the Scratch 2.0 would completely get them out?

[@breakerbroke23]

Hard to say but it is worth a try:)

[@trumjohannsmancave]

Nice work!!!😊💪🔥

[@breakerbroke23]

Thank you! 😊

[@charlespurviskellyjr.7210]

Hello…. How are you doing?? Listen.. I bought a Technics SL-1210 M5G a couple of years ago. It is in good shape overall, and it is a late model turntable, and what happened was it has a dust cover that’s in good shape otherwise. But there is dry oxidation with old adhesive on the dust cover. Will this stuff get off the that old and dried up adhesive as well as that oxidation? Even if I got to use some mild soap and water with a little elbow grease first? And if so, can I buy this stuff at Walmart? There is one in my neighborhood. And on an unrelated matter. How did that old Denon turntable that you mentioned turned out? -Charles-

[@breakerbroke23]

Okay, first to get the adhesive off try some Goo Be Gone.(good stuff to have around the house), then use some AWESOME CITRUS CLEANER, you can get that at Dollar tree, that will get the crud like furniture polish off the cover. Then do the process in this video. IMHO this get get that cover looking like new. The Turntable was a good beginner TT , I sold it back in Summer 2019 for $50 when I moved. Hope this helps...Cheers

[@johnsenuta1038]

I use Nu Finish and an electric buffer.

[@Felix-kl1oi]

How if you compare it by using Meguiars PlastX.. How is the result? Is it better?

[@breakerbroke23]

I have been getting better results whit the X2.0, that stuff just works better for me IMHO.

[@jacek2961]

Did you use Meguiar's PlastX as well? I have heard that it is also a very good product for polish dust covers of turntable.

[@breakerbroke23]

No I have not used that product, I will have to try some.

[@brunonatura]

@@breakerbroke23 Yes, please. Maybe make some test dust cover and Plast X product? :)

[@breakerbroke23]

Im on it:)

[@rossb3430]

Thats what I use, PlastX, also owned by Maguire's brand. Ill have to try this one and and observe any difference. Wouldnt be surprised if its virtually identical to this Maguire's product. Its really gentle but effective, and so far, for me, its never caused damage, whether wide buffs on big surfaces or finger swirls on small items, turns out looking superb every time. Surface scratches, permanent marker, cosmetics, sticker residues, ink, it takes it all out with ease. Deep scratch effective, not so much, but theres a protective polymer agent in the polish that makes even the deep scratches look less visible. Great vid, thanks

[@rossb3430]

Ok, so on a forum for Maguire's for automotive, they say the PlastX works best with plastics and has polymer agent that seals. While the ScratchX product is abrasives formulated for scratches in paint, though clearly you demonstrated it can polish plastics, but does need to be followed up with a sealer, at least to the org forula. But that this is ScratchX 2.0, maybe they've made it more all-purpose and sorta bridged the two. Curious. Have a great weekend, love the vids!

[@cesardavidfernandezgrueso7948]

What's the product name?

[@1000mg.]

How did you get inside her house?

[@coreenbuensalido831]

Will the regular Scratch X variant work the same way? The 2.0 is difficult to find where I'm from. Thanks!

[@breakerbroke23]

I* have never tried the regular formulation, but if that's all you can get, I would try it. If you get the regular version, plz let us know how it worked for you. Cheers

[@TechCrazy]

Why do they make this material so soft? I bet in a month or two it will develop scratches again.

[@breakerbroke23]

The cover looks good to this day. My Wife uses a microfiber duster only, no polish

[@CraigLafferty]

Go grab some disposable nitrile gloves to keep the oil from your hands getting back on the surface while you clean. Your hands will also stay clean.

[@breakerbroke23]

Good tip!

[@iangrozier7877]

Chemical Guy's Scratch n Swirl remover. It's worth its weight in gold. Your welcome!!

[@paolocoletti3424]

And 'you're' welcome (for the spelling correction) 🤣

[@darkphoenix1016]

Could I use regular scratch out?

[@breakerbroke23]

yes

[@darkphoenix1016]

@@breakerbroke23 thx

[@mikemm03]

Your killing me with the hinges still on the lid.

[@beachlife4704]

So no sanding?

[@breakerbroke23]

No sanding.

[@kennethpenman8834]

Wishing to update this video with some information I received today from Meguiar's Customer Service Rep. After watching the video yesterday, I went looking for the product. Specifically, ScratchX 2.0. This product has been superseded by the latest version, Scratch X. I was told that the Scratch X PN 10737ow includes wax so that the user does not have to apply wax after the cleaning. Secondly, this product is designed for painted surfaces ONLY. Not clear plastic dust covers. I told the SCR what the intended use was and he told me that I should Meguiar's PlastX since it is specifically designed for clear plastic. After I refurbish the dust cover from my 1975 version of my Sony PS-4750 I will post the results - good or bad. I agree that the dust cover in the video looks great, but I am relaying the information given to me by Meguiar's authorized customer service representative.

[@breakerbroke23]

IMHO The 2.0 works better than X. ( X leaves a film) The dust covers still look great. To each his own. Cheers

[@Rancherinaz]

Most painted auto body surfaces are done with acrylic enamel . That is plastic . Sprayed on plastic I bought McGuires plastic polish to do the soft top windows on my Jeep years ago . The stuff is expensive . McGuires cleaner wax works just as good and is a whole lot cheaper . Salesmen are salesmen .

[@SDsailor7]

I tried that and it did not work. I used headlight restorer, brasso,mothers, turtle wax rubbing compound and none of the work.

[@SDsailor7]

Will need to use the 1200 sand paper and see what happens.

[@paulbouchard9521]

I did 4 applications, buffing (by hand) for about an hour using brand new microfibre terry cloths and it didn’t do all that much. It still looks foggy, with millions of fine scratches visible when you bounce a light off it. Areas that were clear when I started seem less polished now, so it seemed like a waste of time and money.

[@breakerbroke23]

Ive never used microfiber, try applying the scratch out with a real terry cloth towel and final buff with a 100% cotton T Shirt. The old cotton shirt works for me every time.

[@contemporaryhomeaudio]

you did it wrong

[@Bombard1]

"this is clean dirt"

[@AussieTVMusic]

I use toothpaste. does the same job at little cost.

[@breakerbroke23]

Yes some toothpaste has Pumice, back in the day I used TP on CB radio S-unit meters:)......Good call.

[@davidhinton3595]

You should have washed to lid with soap and water to start with.

[@prillgough4173]

Yes he did

[@carlrudd1858]

Micro-fiber cloths are at Dollar Tree.... much cheaper than T-shirts. Just sayin'... 🙂

[@Darrel112]

Not really. When my t-shirts wear out I save them for rags. I'm not going to use good t-shirts, for this.

[@davidbell3432]

So you removed years of DIRT. Try repairing a scratched cover, that’s the problem most people have.

[@breakerbroke23]

Correct. Scratches are a different beast altogether. If it is a deep scratch you may just have to live whit it. But I first would try wet sanding then polishing after words. I have a Realistic TT with some deep scratches, when I get time I will do a video on that lid. Cheers.

[@djpaul146]

I've used toothpaste it wasn't to bad

[@breakerbroke23]

Yes, most toothpaste has pumice in it.

[@BMWLDRider]

NOVUS # 2or # 3

[@breakerbroke23]

Or both depending how bad the cover is. Thanks for reminding me about NOVUS. Cheers

[@nickwilliams1065]

Top tip, use a polisher and save yourself days of work.

[@breakerbroke23]

By the time you get out your polisher and get going I can have the job done. And no clean up time for the polisher either. Seriously, I like to do this by hand, with a polisher its to easy to burn or swirl the plastic. Cheers.

[@nickwilliams1065]

@@breakerbroke23 it's set up in the mancave, which has a polishing/spray booth in the back. Also use an old upturned stool to hold the lid while polishing, they only burn if some ham-fisted gorilla is involved, just surport the machine and allow its weight to do the job, no need to press at all.

[@Rancherinaz]

It’s such a small job , I’d just as soon do it by hand also . I don’t use a power unit when I wax my vehicles either . The good ol fashioned wax on wax off method works the best . I’ve seen many paint jobs ruined by a power unit in the hands of somebody that really doesn’t know what they’re doing , and that’s about 95% of the hands they end up in .

[@CircusSized13]

What black magic is this? It’s shiny

[@breakerbroke23]

Its called... Elbow grease

[@MrStarbor]

THIS IS ONE OF THE USEFUL COMPOUNDS ..BUT WHY A U USING YOUR HANDS? CONFUSED... JUST TAKE A CORDLESS DRILL AND DO IT 25 TIMES FASTER...I DID SEVERAL DUST COVERS

[@Rancherinaz]

Some people like the hands in approach….

[@ristyp]

Well that was a waste of time and money, can't see the difference really on my technics SL-BD21 see through cover..

[@acidburn7683]

Dude less is more.

[@SteveV2023]

HACK!!!!! That's not a hack, learn what it means first.

[@gaycha6589]

You are using 100x more product than you need to. Wipe down more often and repeat.

[@davidsparling3505]

Way too much product. Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound would be more effective with less work especially using a microfiber cloth. I would follow that with Meguiar’s ultimate Polish to achieve a perfect finish. Then, a light coating of automotive wax would help protect it further. This is really no different than polishing paint on a car. Deeper scratches can be gotten out with 1500 to 3000 grit sandpaper, then buffing. FWIW...nobody uses terrycloth and/or old tee shirts anymore to polish.

[@breakerbroke23]

Well David, there is an old saying. To each his own. My technique works for me. Cheers..... BB23

[@Rancherinaz]

Call me old school but I still use cotton baby diapers when I wax my vehicles . Wax on wax off .