Stupid Question

[Jonnyz]

Hi everyone.



Have been learning a lot from this forum. Thanks everyone!



Ive got a very stupid question but the thing is I borrow a flex polisher from a friend travelling overseas and he let me use it so I want to work on family and friends cars.



I will do a friends Ford Falcon sporty model (Im in Australia) and the bumpers and other parts of the car are all plastic but have the same colour as the car. Can I use the same cut compound and technics on these plastic parts or I have to treat it differently?



Thanks a lot!



John



:2thumbs:

[MichaelM]

Because of the flex agent in paint on plastic parts it may correct a bit differently then the metal panels, though it won`t be drastic enough to have to change technique.



One thing to watch for is that because the plastic does not radiate heat like metal does it is easier to burn a plastic panel.

[craigdt]

^^^ This.



And its not a stupid question.

[vtec92civic]

just be careful on plastic panels. Use slower speeds and check the plastic often to prevent any burning of the paint.