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I am wrapping up the canopy and one last thing on my "to do" list is to remove some slight scratches I made on the canopy around the edge where I slipped using 60 grit sandpaper. Anyone have any experience or idea on how to easily get the scratches out?

Thanks!
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RVNewsletter · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:27 am Post subject:

Easaily done, pick up a micromesh kit.. It's a series of "sandpaper" finishes up to something like 6000 for deeper scratches and a small bottle of lquid that can be used to rub out smaller ones. IT works great.

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Brantel · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

This stuff works miracles on plexi!

http://www.novuspolish.com/

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bullojm1 · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:53 am Post subject:

Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like another order from ACS!
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bullojm1 · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

To follow up on this post, I finally got around to removing the scratches I put into the canopy. Let's get to the good stuff with the before and after pics first:

Before:

After:

My process was pretty simple to get them out. I first attacked the area with 350 grit sandpaper, then worked myself up to 1500 grit sandpaper. Once that was down, I worked myself from the Novus polish 3, then 2, and finally 1. I am pretty happy with the results. I think it could be PERFECT if I put a little more time into it, but for now this is fine by me.

Once again, thanks to all that chimed in.
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Mike Bullock
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RV-7 | Superior IO-360 | Whirlwind 200RV
Garmin 430W | GRT Dual Sport EFIS
Status: Firewall Forward / Wiring

dons · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

It's great to see that Mike, I have never seen a before and after that clearly shows what can be done on the canopy if it gets scratched.
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smithhb · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject:

Awesome! It just goes to show what a little patience and elbow grease can accomplish. It's these small accomplishments that make building as enjoyable as it is.
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