question how to remove scratches off a dvdplayer and betamax and vhs lid

[barry25]

hi everyone i am not sure if this is the right question to ask in this dvdripping post topic.

my question is does anyone know how to remove light scratches off a dvd player lid i have got a black dvd player and on the top of the black lid there is some light scratches can they be removed like some type of polish or other stuff to remove the light scratches of the black dvd lid.

also i have a betamax player the portable one the 1980s one i bought a used one that works online but on the top lid were the betamax tray is were you put the tape in on the gray lid there is some scratches on them is there anyway possible to remove them of the betamax lid.

and i have also got one vhs player which has some light scratches on the top lid is there anyway to remove theses scratches off theses top lids. i know that the top lids are some type of metal but not sure i think the betamax and dvd player and vhs players are the same type of metal on the top lids but i am not sure. so does anyone know of anyway to remove scratches off theses top lids.

[jack_666]

You can fix scratched windows with several DIY methods using common household products. Toothpaste, baking soda, or clear nail polish can fill in the scratches. You can also try metal or glass polish. However, using too much polish will cause additional damage.


A piece of wet fine-grit sandpaper can be used to remove deeper scratches. Make sure to always keep it wet, and follow up with a rubbing compound. Start with the scratch and then blend it in. Determine the direction of the grain and start sanding in one direction only, following the brushed pattern.


For fine surface scratches, a commercial-grade metal cleaner could be enough on its own. It's always better to use the cleaning product with a microfiber cloth and wipe with the grain, not against it. Weiman makes stainless steel wipes that come with a handy microfiber cloth.

[johns0]

I would just ignore scratches and live with them.Thread moved to general discussions.

[Secoast]

It's a losing battle, because a cutting polish like T-Cut can do it, but the polished area will be shinier than the surrounding area.
If the surfaces are highly polished this may be fine, but if they are the normal matt black that is common, you end up chasing your tail. Matting down is not so easy.... not to get an even match.

I've used T-Cut (after light wet and dry sanding) to turn my Epson scanner lid, and turn-table cover back to near new, but they were both highly polished surfaces.

[barry25]

i did find something on the internet but i dont know if it works it is made by JML it is called Scratch Solution it is a circle brush that spins around you put the stuff on it and use it to remove Scratches off cars. which it metal there is a video of someone using it would this work then cos would that work on a dvdplayer and betamax and vhs lid to remove Scratches then.

[lingyi]

I would just ignore scratches and live with them.Thread moved to general discussions.

This.

The paint is very thin and can't be buffed out*. I had a Sony SL-2000 and when the paint started rubbing off, I used rubbing alcohol to remove all the paint. That's how thin and weak the paint layer is.

*The reason the paint on cars can be buffed out is that it's multiple coats, with a clear coat on top. Buffing removes the clear coat and some of the paint underneath.