Stevedore

This may be a first for this kind of question here, but I'm sure I'll get some useful information.

We just renovated one of our bathrooms, and after finishing the tile floor, I got the new toilet & vanity installed so the bathroom would be somewhat functional again.

The new toilet (Kohler) has a solid plastic/acrylic/whatever seat on it, which I managed to scatch up during the remaining work I did in the room. It's a soft-close seat, about $70, so I don't want to just replace it.

I wet sanded the top with 2000 grit wet-or-dry paper, and can no longer see any of the dings & scratches I had in it. Of course, it now has a sort of dull hazy look to it, rather than the glossy look it had when new.

Would white polishing compound be a logical next step? I have no idea how it would compare to a grit # of 2000 from the paper I used.

I plan to use my Porter Cable 7424 to polish it. Assuming I use the white compound, or something else recommended here, should I use a foam pad, a terry bonnet, or? And should I use a high or low speed?

I know it's an unusual question, but it can't be too much different than polishing a plastic roof panel. Thanks!

Loc

I would say white polish, low cut pad and lower speeds. Then you could put a nice coat of wax to help the "water" bead off. Good luck.

TOGWT

Meguiar's Mirror Glaze line M17 Clear Plastic Cleaner and M10 Clear Plastic Polish with a new foam (LC White or Black) pad to restore scratched plastic surfaces

Stevedore

Thanks for the replies.

I'm not having much luck with the white compound; it seems to be leaving it's own light scratches. I'll try those Meguiar's products next.

TintingKC

Since its plastic try using a heat gun. Just sneak up on it so you dont use more heat then needed. Should gloss it right up.

MobyDickDog

Novus Plastic Polish

Start with their #2. If that isn't working, use the #3, then #2.