Cleaning Armour suggestions please

[Petros]

Hi, while putting the TK together it gets grubby, marks etc.

 

What is the best product to use that cleans and polishes.  And overtime doesn't turn armour hello after time.

 

Peter

[Clamps[TK]]

Novus Plastic Polish 1 and 2 has worked well when needed for me.

[I'm Batman[501st]]

Just beat me to it. Wot he said ^^

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19398-howto-use-novus-plastic-polish-12-and-3-ah-ah-ah-i-love-counting/

 

I only had Number 2 and it worked real good, but Number 1 would be fine for general grubiness.

[Petros]

brilliant thank you, just have to find a stockist here in OZ or order it from USA.  Any suggestions on stockists guys.

[fuumantroop[TK]]

I cant remember the names, but any quik detail car wax spray should woro as well. Lets wait for someone else to chime in on that as well. Novus does work great, but if its not locally available I would search for another product.

[Tray[TK]]

I use Nevr Dull for mine. It is none abrasive and really does a great job. You find it at automotive stores. It cleans everything from scuffs to sharpie accidents.

 

It will not remove scratches but will remove any grim from said scratch.

[gazmosis[501st]]

Any automotive rubbing compound from any auto parts store will work well.

[bzb]

I use Novus 3, then 2, then 1 when it gets really grimy (heavy scratches, paint from someone else, grubbiness from kids).

 

Normally, I just use Plexus, which I used on my Ducati fairings. Works a charm.

[87ninefiveone]

I've used automotive paste wax as well as isopropyl alcohol on a cotton ball with good results. Both seem to work well for getting rid of marks from the blaster and holster.

[2.ooohhh]

 

Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner for simple smudges, grime, and hand prints. Novus for polishing out scratches and imperfections.

 

[Petros]

wow… making a TK.. new skills all the time.. i impressed myself I learnt to sew making the snaps.

 

Thanks everyone, looks like i can buy Novus here on the Gold Coast

[TK5492[TK]]

I clean grubiness with windex multisurface. I like to leave the black scuffs from my blaster though. Just gives it more of an authentic feel imo.

[Petros]

I clean grubiness with windex multisurface. I like to leave the black scuffs from my blaster though. Just gives it more of an authentic feel imo.

 yeh that is a great idea Tyler

[Sly11[Admin]]

Maguires also make a plastic polish, Plast X, could be cheaper than Novus, also good on uv yellowing.

 

 

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[ukswrath[Staff]]

I use the the headlight restoration kit from 3M 39008. It polishes deep scratches or light. Brings my ATA armor to its original shine. Just hook it to a electrical or portable drill and within minutes problems solved without much effort. You can pick it up on Amazon under $14. One kit lasts quite a long time. So far I've buffed out 2 heavy scratched armor sets however, you will run out of the supplied 3M polish before exhausting any other items. In this case I use Novus 2 polish in replace of the 3M polish (basically the same stuff).

 

I used to restore headlights professionally a couple years ago. I figured it worked on polyurethane headlights it should work on ABS or similar plastics and I was correct. I highly recommend it. 

Edited October 31, 2014 by ukswrath

[Petros]

thanks Ton, i like the thought of using something that i similar to ABS plastic

[ukswrath[Staff]]

thanks Ton, i like the thought of using something that i similar to ABS plastic

 

NP, works great for me, I love it.

[Petros]

Thanks everyone on the feedback, it seems Novus is used by quite a lot of people and there are indeed many choices.

Novus office it turns out I have passed everyday on the way to work, couldn't miss it… apparently

 

So went with this option as they are close and no postage.

 

thanks everyone

 

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[TK921]

I leave mine grubby, it has that accurate feel to it for me.

[Tolo[TK]]

I use Novus 2 once a year for Comic Con. But I just clean it with Novus 1 between troops.

 

 

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[Petros]

I use Novus 2 once a year for Comic Con. But I just clean it with Novus 1 between troops.

 

 

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Thanks Eric, that is good to know the frequency you use the Novus