Buffing plastic?

[mihilc]

I have a Peugeot 307 french car which have a plastic trim but is painted like the rest of the car. Maybe a dumb question, but is it meant to be buffed with a rotary? I mean, because I saw a guy on other detailing forum that used Meguiar`s PlastiX on such sort of a trim (it was from a golf car).

[jvriii1942]

If the trim is clear coated it can be done. Although they do tend to burn easily with a rotary. If you feel using a rotary is necessary run it on the lowest speed and feather the trigger if possible.

[DrSauekraut]

Yes, I agree . . . depending on type of trim (coated, painted, textured, etc.) it may or may not be buffed with a rotary. Test an inconspicuous area and be sure not to use anything abrasive. Good luck :p

[jvriii1942]

Any Photos?

[mihilc]

yes. this is my car.

[mihilc]

I asked this because I saw a lot of vehicles that have the trim chipped and you can see the primer (I think) that is black. And I can see only a layer of paint, without any clearcoat. Or is it just the plastic that is black and it is only painted?

[MorBid]

I can tell you from experience that on painted plastic it`s way to easy to burn/cut through the clear and/or paint with a rotary. That when compared to sheet metal.



As others have said, if you work those pieces with a rotary use the lowest setting possible and don`t get to aggressive with the pad/polish combo.



To me it seems that spot pads focus too much heat on one spot, better to use 6" ones.