my plastic is 'badly' scratched. its not noticable at night, but when theirs a glare on it, all the scratches show up.

is their anything i can do to smooth these out, or a cover?

 

put a org sticker on it. This should do the trick!

tell us how much power gained!

 

I would say take a picture of it going 140mph, then touch up in photoshop, print it out and then stick it on there...

Make multiple copies if you just happen to scratch that one too

Hehe...but seriously though...maybe try some very fine polish...it might help...but don't scratch it any further...or else big smear type scratches might show up...

 

Meguiars makes a plastic polish.... but from what I hear, it is the same stuff as their #7 show car glaze...

 

hmm.. i'll have to look into this... it seems that i have the usual hairline scratches on mine as well. hmmm....



oh yeah, how do you like the Raybrigs after all this time?

 

Yeah our plastic cover is all scratched up...I don't know how it got scratched, it's not like we get keys and scraped it...

 

i think it's just crappy-sensitive-plastics/polycarbonate. why couldn't they make those things out of glass (at least the headlights) like Imprezas! BAH!

 

great! They are awesome bulbs....

 

coool... zubin's considering getting out of the business. no money in it.

oh yeah, call me lame, but what's the deal with the SMC racing #.... thing?

 

sucks he had some pretty good deals on those bulbs.... anyhow, SMC = Slow Maximas Club ..... want to join? There is a thread in the General Discussion forum..... ask for a number...

 

hahaha.. NICE! i'm in.

 

The reason why it is scratched up is because when you clean it with a cloth. the plastic is really sensative so it scratches. you have to use the same type cloth used to clean glasses. but if its already scratched up you will have to replace the plastic. that is what im doing. but there isnt a way that i know of the fix the problem

 

Yeah I figured that, we use those swiffer sheets to take the dust off...

 

i was using my eyeglass lint-free cloth. i guess we have to blow the dust off

 

I have it. I tried it on mine. No help.

I was actually thinking of making a trip to a junkyard and grabbing one. I need some interior trim pieces too..

Just FYI.

 

i can't figure it out.. i mean mine looks scratched to hell and I never touched it with anything really.. other than a soft cloth to clean it.

dam

 

well its good to know im not the only one with a nasty cover

and about the junkyard... what do you do, drive down to a local junk yard and look their stuff?

or do you need an admission ticket like six flags?

 

I think mine has those hairline scratches too.... I only use cotton rags to clean it with also

 

Go to a Harley Bike shop. They have a plasic cleaner/wax which is great on all plastic and even glasse, small arosol can, about $5.00
This should help some, but won't get all the scratches out.
It also reduces static, so the plastic stays cleaner longer.
Good Luck

 

How much is this part from nissan? It may be worth it if it is cheap, or bring it to a glass shop to get a custom one made? How easy is it to remove/replace?

 

Don't use the swifter on the plastic!!!!

I think those sheet have a wax or some chemical that smears on the plastic. I made the same mistake of using one on the lens plastic and it looks hazy now. Use an old sock or t-shirt with a little water. That works the best with minimal scratches. I use a side to side swipe instead of the wax on - wax off motion that will highlight any imperfections.

 

Damn...now I know, thanks

 

My plastic cover came with DEEP scratches on it from the dealer. It bothers me everytime I look at them (being the **** person I am). I guess it was a package deal cause my passenger door had swirly hazy scratches above the door handle also.

 

On the exterior? Ours has a lot of scratches on the outside door pulls...

 

I am going to nissan today to drop off my car for an oil change. ill go to the parts department and ask how much it is for a new plastic thing. ill tell you guys how much it is when i get back from there.

 

cool.... i think I may want to get one also.... if it is priced resonably at least...

 

LOL! that's funnny! OEM parts reasonably priced?? remember my bugger MAF sensor arms? (little plastic things i broke?)... $500!!! for plastic! okayokay, it's b/c you have to buy the entire part--MAF sensor + tube.

i just think a lot of those Genuine Nissan Parts are outrageously priced sometimes...