Scratched scuff plates back to new?

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KenSilver

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Near-new car with matt finish (anodized?) alloy scuff plates, and I want to first remove the light scratches on the edges caused by shoes scraping them.



Then I want to cover them with a clear protective plastic like a clear bra, to keep them looking like new.



Mild abrasives like Mother's Chrome Polish do nothing, neither has Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. Replacement is not an option.



Any help appreciated!
 
I've just been reading about Armor All Custom Shield Coating to protect the scuff plates. The clear coating looks like it might work. Anyone tried this?
 
I just seen a similar question from a few months back on another forum, and there were no replies there either. Perhaps it can't be done?
 
Sure it can be done, just remove them, ship them to me, and for $20 a step plate I will return them to you like new, and you also pay the return shiipping.

And then, a few months later, they will look just like before you took them off and shipped them.

That's why they are termed "scuff plates", etc.

You need to understand that if those areas were painted, the painted areas would be "scuffed" off in a few months and then you have a surface rust concern.

The use of the aluminum or such is to take the place of the concern, that is pretty simple.

Grumpy
 
If they're a satin finish, the use of a 3M dish scrubber works pretty well. Use it in one direction only. No circular scrubbing action.
 
I just seen a similar question from a few months back on another forum
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Eh, if you *really* care enough (including a willingness to do the required ongoing maintenance), get 'em corrected once (and I'd go with Ron!) and PPF 'em, and see how long you can keep 'em satisfactory. Might be an interesting experiment.



BUT....if they're anodized, that's gonna be a whole 'nother can of worms. Damage to anodizing is forever, gotta have it redone.
 
Accumulator said:
Eh, if you *really* care enough (including a willingness to do the required ongoing maintenance), get 'em corrected once (and I'd go with Ron!) and PPF 'em, and see how long you can keep 'em satisfactory. Might be an interesting experiment.



BUT....if they're anodized, that's gonna be a whole 'nother can of worms. Damage to anodizing is forever, gotta have it redone.
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I'm pretty careful about picking my feet up when entering/exiting the car, and I understand the reasoning behind a 'scuff' plate. Just can't figure out why this surface has to be one of the softest kind of alloy. Oh, wait, profit! And yes, it's anodized.
 
I get your point. But they are the only part of my car that gets regular traffic and can't be fixed permanently. Annoying.





------Sure it can be done, just remove them, ship them to me, and for $20 a step plate I will return them to you like new, and you also pay the return shiipping.

And then, a few months later, they will look just like before you took them off and shipped them.

That's why they are termed "scuff plates", etc.

You need to understand that if those areas were painted, the painted areas would be "scuffed" off in a few months and then you have a surface rust concern.

The use of the aluminum or such is to take the place of the concern, that is pretty simple.

Grumpy
 
KenSilver- Yeah, my Audis have anodized scuff plates too, and no matter how careful one is they do eventually get, well....scuffed.



So what're you leaning towards? Gonna get new ones and PPF 'em? I get the feeling that replacing those pieces might be a huge PIA on certain vehicles, not like they'll just remove with screws like in the old days.
 
rexster314 said:
If they're a satin finish, the use of a 3M dish scrubber works pretty well. Use it in one direction only. No circular scrubbing action.
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That certainly works great on aluminum and SS, but I wouldn't do it on anything anodized. I use the green 3m scrubbies to renew my watch bands all the time.
 
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