Hasbro vs. Takara Masterpiece Starscream

[zuffyprime]

BRILLIANT REVIEW buddy thank you

[CanBot]

Gents: quick question.

After comparing my two MP SSs, I noticed that on my Takara canopy has a minor scuff. I don't think I'm minding it much, but the Hasbro one is quite clean.

Is there some kind of polish I can use to take out that scuff? I guess it's the same kinda windshield plastic they use on the cars, and I've read that it's not really worth the effort. But since my MP11 is going to be mainly left in jet mode, I wanted the canopy to look a bit better than it does.

Is there some kind of mild polish that, with some elbow grease, will take care of that scuff?

[Echotransformer]

^^ yes the scratch removers found in the automotive depts. work well. I use Scratch Doctor from Walmart. It's in an orange bottle with a black cap.

Here's the thing...you need to be super careful:

1. Apply to a paper towel and apply a very thin coat
2. Try not to get any on the paint--it will slowly remove paint
3. Let the thin coat dry for a minute or two the polish the film off.
4. Repeat this until the scuff is gone

I've done the to probably a dozen TFs, works beautifully!

[Darth Cylon]

Why not go check with local hobby store? The Canadian Tire stuff is way too strong for plastic model. A thin clear coat can easily fix the scratches too.

[elburrito]

Don't know how it works in clear plastic, but WD-40 on a q-tip polish will hide a lot of things. In fact, sprayed on a rag, it'll clean up abrasions on your real car too

[CanBot]

Originally Posted by Echotransformer

^^ yes the scratch removers found in the automotive depts. work well. I use Scratch Doctor from Walmart. It's in an orange bottle with a black cap.

Here's the thing...you need to be super careful:

1. Apply to a paper towel and apply a very thin coat
2. Try not to get any on the paint--it will slowly remove paint
3. Let the thin coat dry for a minute or two the polish the film off.
4. Repeat this until the scuff is gone

I've done the to probably a dozen TFs, works beautifully!

Sounds so easy, even I could do it I wish I had somehthing I could test it on first, just to see what I'm getting myself into. Thanks!

So to be clear, it will work on a transparent piece of plastic, like windshields? I wouldn't want it to cloud up the finish, or worse, not polish off to an abosolute smooth, clear finish. You know when they sell you these little scuff removers, and they never quite match up to the rest of your paint? Or causes micro abrasions that require you to cover the whole area because you'll notice the polished area is no longer as smooth as the old part?

Thanks again (and to everybody else with ideas).