Have a few pieces of new kits with light but numerous scuf marks and scratches from parts rubbing against each other in the box probably during shipping. This is a flat black jet and is molded in color, so I was hoping not to have to paint it, but now I am unsure what to do. Is there anyway to buff out the scratches and clean it up without painting? If I need to paint, will the paint cover the scratches or do I need to sand/buff first? I have completed a lot of kits, but am new to buffing or sanding, so any help would be welcome. Thanks.
I’ve found that paint covers most superficial scratches. If you don’t plan to paint, gentle sanding with a 600 grit (or finer) sanding stick or paper works well. A real handy tool is the nail buffing sanding stick available at any drugstore (e.g. Rite Aid, Walgreen’s) for $2.00 or so. The fine grit does a nice job of polishing plastic - and fingernails! [:)]
Thanks, for the tips!