Turbo Duo scuff removal/repair?

PolygonDaily · 08/13/2015, 11:28 PM

Hi everyone,

Purchased a TurboDuo 2 weeks ago, at a really good price.

It has some major scuffs on the top, is there any way to get these buffed down or smoothed?

I don't mind them so much since I got it at such a good price but if there's a way to make it look better I'd love to try

Thanks

SephirothTNH · 08/13/2015, 11:29 PM

Looks like a good cleaning is in order. A magic eraser may help remove some of the scuffs.

ToyMachine78 · 08/13/2015, 11:35 PM

Turtle wax rubbing compound followed by TW polishing compound. If that doesn't work cover it up with carbon fiber stickers

PolygonDaily · 08/13/2015, 11:43 PM

Thank you gentleman, I'll give it a shot

ToyMachine78 · 08/13/2015, 11:46 PM

Quote from: PolygonDaily on 08/13/2015, 11:43 PMThank you gentleman, I'll give it a shot

I'm serious about the TW. Give that a try. The stickers were in reference to another scratched duo for sale not long ago

SephirothTNH · 08/13/2015, 11:47 PM

Or sand it and paint it Glossy Black!

Seriously though I have to fight the urge to paint my DUO metallic black.

Keith Courage · 08/14/2015, 12:26 AM

Magic eraser for sure with a little bit of water. However make sure to buff the entire top of the system when doing so. Otherwise the finish will not match. Make sure to wipe it horizontally in an even motion. I've done this many times with great results.

PCEngineHell · 08/14/2015, 12:38 AM

After you get done buffing it you need to take a hair dryer to it and run it over in even patterns for about 7 mins on the high setting, then down shift to low for another 4 mins or so.

sirhcman · 08/14/2015, 12:39 AM

Quote from: Keith Courage on 08/14/2015, 12:26 AMMagic eraser for sure with a little bit of water. However make sure to buff the entire top of the system when doing so. Otherwise the finish will not match. Make sure to wipe it horizontally in an even motion. I've done this many times with great results.

Won't going over the turbo duo logo in the top left with a magic erase remove it? Isn't that just screen printed onto the plastic?!

PCEngineHell · 08/14/2015, 12:41 AM

Quote from: guest on 08/14/2015, 12:39 AM
Quote from: Keith Courage on 08/14/2015, 12:26 AMMagic eraser for sure with a little bit of water. However make sure to buff the entire top of the system when doing so. Otherwise the finish will not match. Make sure to wipe it horizontally in an even motion. I've done this many times with great results.
Won't going over the turbo duo logo in the top left with a magic erase remove it? Isn't that just screen printed onto the plastic?!

If he runs a hair dryer over that area for a few mins in advance it should be ok.

Keith Courage · 08/14/2015, 12:46 AM

It would only remove it if you scrub way to hard.

PolygonDaily · 08/14/2015, 12:50 AM

Quote from: Keith Courage on 08/14/2015, 12:46 AMIt would only remove it if you scrub way to hard.

Hey I'm planning on sending this out to you anyway for a recap and cd work. Would you be willing to give it an all around polish? If so, how much more would it cost?

Keith Courage · 08/14/2015, 04:30 AM

I'll just buff out those scratches for free. I generally do that anyways with any I receive that are scratched up. Only takes me maybe 5 minutes.

NecroPhile · 08/14/2015, 09:52 AM

Quote from: PolygonDaily on 08/14/2015, 12:50 AMWould you be willing to give it an all around polish? If so, how much more would it cost?

Don't be so lazy. Show that Duo that you love it and spend some time cleaning it up yourself.

Sent from my Fingers using Keyboard

PolygonDaily · 08/14/2015, 09:54 AM

Quote from: Necromancer on 08/14/2015, 09:52 AM
Quote from: PolygonDaily on 08/14/2015, 12:50 AMWould you be willing to give it an all around polish? If so, how much more would it cost?
Don't be so lazy. Show that Duo that you love it and spend some time cleaning it up yourself.

Sent from my Fingers using Keyboard

Good idea, I just don't wanna ruin it. I'm liking the carbon fiber decal idea too. Still debating

NecroPhile · 08/14/2015, 09:59 AM

Quote from: PolygonDaily on 08/14/2015, 09:54 AMGood idea, I just don't wanna ruin its resale value. I'm liking the carbon fiber decal idea too. Still debating on the best way to maximize flipping potential.

Fixed.

PolygonDaily · 08/14/2015, 10:05 AM

Quote from: Necromancer on 08/14/2015, 09:59 AM
Quote from: PolygonDaily on 08/14/2015, 09:54 AMGood idea, I just don't wanna ruin its resale value. I'm liking the carbon fiber decal idea too. Still debating on the best way to maximize flipping potential.
Fixed.

Right on target, autocorrect on my SM-N900V via Tapatalk removed the resale portion. Thanks for correcting

bozo55 · 08/14/2015, 10:35 AM

Before you use Magic Eraser, Try this. Take it apart and clean the plastics with warm water, mild soap and a soft tooth brush. Buy some Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl Care Spray. Apply it generously with an automotive microfiber cloth.

You'd be surprised how much just doing that helps conceal the scratches. The system will also look clean and shiny. And you will have avoided doing any further irreversible damage to the plastic's texture.

PCEngineHell · 08/14/2015, 04:39 PM

Fucking.
Hair.
Dryer.
Do.
It.
For.
Great.
Justice.

NecroPhile · 08/14/2015, 04:50 PM

Be
Extra
Receptive to
Neccessary but
Irregular
Enhancements

SephirothTNH · 08/14/2015, 04:55 PM

^haha

My vote is still to turn it into the uber rarez holy grailz glossy duo.