Cleaning armor; a tip I learned

[Drago TX 5413]

Hi all! Just wanted to share this tidbit. Here in the South during spring an early summer it gets horribly dusty and pollen is everywhere My shiny Armor looked dirty after just a short while. In between events I took my armor off and did some research. Anyways here's what I found

With the armor being ABS a good thing to wash it with is car wash liquid!

I know crazy huh!

I used Black Magic car wash and it brings is to a mirror finish! Just make sure to use one f the microfiber sponges and it'll bring good results.

 

On a side note I also found Turtle Wax scratch remover works well lol

 

Hopefully this wasn't covered anywhere else and someone can benefit off this.

 

Have a good one!

[toddo[TX]]

Thanks for the tips Chad.

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Great tips...!

[Craigorski[TX]]

turtlewax red... helping remove swirly scratches in my suit now.. thanks

[Master Tej]

I'll keep this post in mind. Thanks!

 

- Master Tej -

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Can't go wrong with Novus for scratches.

[carak]

What if the armor was painted?

[mikedwelle94[TX]]

What if the armor was painted?

I tried applying Turtle Wax car polish to my painted helmet. No noticeable results, although it does seem to make my un-painted red armor look a bit better. I want my helmet to match the glossiness of my armor, but I have no idea how to go about doing that. I thought about applying some gloss clear coat, but I read that it's only compatible with flat paint. I used gloss paint, 'cuz I'm not that bright.

 

How I'd go about the act of cleaning up a painted surface and removing imperfections...I'm not sure. Hopefully someone here can help us out

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

There is always the sand and repaint option, but that has risks of its own.

 

I have also heard that using a fabric softner sheet can help repel dust and dirt. The liquid form, water down, can also work, so I have heard. When I tried it, it left a slight film that dulled the look of the armor. I end up with a major 'dust sticking to my armor' issue, so I am always looking for ways to repel it.