Anyone try mini torch for interior scratches

I saw a Video Short where a guy used a mini torch to make scratches in his interior door plastic (looked like it may have been a Taco too) pretty much disappear. He went over them quickly to make the lighter color you get from a scratch disappear. It wasn't 100% perfect, but looked way better. Wondering if anyone has tried it before I buy a mini torch and if it does work, does the panel look blotchy? I just want someone else to try it before I do so they can screw it up.

 

Sounds like a good idea if it works.
And DISASTROUS if it doesn’t.
I’d leave well enough alone and live with the scratches.

 

This method will work if you want a fairly flat surface, if you want it to match the textured plastic you will be sorely disappointed, I would recommend not using a torch of any kind since it is extremely easy to melt plastic, a high temp heat gun/hair dryer will do a better job.

Edit - OP care to include a link to the video.

 

^^ Heat gun, and be very careful

 

Ive used that method on atv fenders with good results. U can find videos on that also

 

Someone on here mentioned black cream shoe polish, buffed it with a rag and then went over it with 303. Never tried it but just passing this along.

 

I wouldn't use open flame. I would try a hair drier first then maybe a heat gun.

 

leave it alone , your going to have a meltdown and burn it. OR you can use bedliner

 

Klasse will really minimize light scratches. And look good on the rest of the interior.

Once you use this stuff you'll give any 303 product you have away.

 

Open-flame = VERY BAD idea for interior work.

Heat gun if you MUST, since it is just a hot wires.

Just my humble opinion.

 

I would, but can't find it now.

The reason for the mini torch was a more direct heat whereas a heat gun isn't so direct. I probably won't do anything unless I try it on a small out of sight place, but wondered if anyone had ever tried it.

 

You can try it with a torch but there's a very good chance the plastic will end up damaged.

 

Using a torch to do things is a lot like painting cars...you could eventually be really good at it but the first one will suck, and most just do it one time.
I used to paint cars. I have a wood shop now and use torches for different wood darkening and burning effects.
The first time I used torches for wood burning it was horrible....so....I practiced....a lot. Now it's good.

 

This method has been around for decades and does work very well for abs plastic. I advise using a heat gun and not a torch. It doesn’t take a lot of heat and you will see the lighter color of the scratch turn, move the heat as soon as it turns don’t push it and don’t touch it.

 

An SMD soldering heat gun might be better.