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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: rs_cleancare on November 24, 2006, 10:17:58 pm

Title: Scuff Marks
Post by: rs_cleancare on November 24, 2006, 10:17:58 pm

Hi all,

I was looking at my machine today thinking what a mess. Now i try to take good care of my kit and keep it clean and tidy as this helps prolong the life and also looks good for the customers.
Instead of purchasing a new machine i was wondering if theres anyway of repairing scuffs and scratches on polyprop machine casing?
Rob.

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on November 24, 2006, 10:19:49 pm

Alltec do it but it could be for fibre glass, www.alltec.co.uk

Shaun

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: carpetclean on November 24, 2006, 10:21:16 pm

try back to black for car plastics works a treat

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: John Kelly on November 24, 2006, 10:35:51 pm

Any cracks or nicks can be made good by using a hot air gun, carefully.

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: rs_cleancare on November 24, 2006, 11:00:07 pm

Thanks, i have tried the old back to black trick but have found it looks good for a few days then back to normal and also leaves a film on the machine which can make it slippery.
I will see if i can borrow a hot air gun and give it a blast! Pre test in an inconspicous place.

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: gwrightson on November 25, 2006, 09:55:39 am

Why not use a cover if its that bad!!
handy too if your leaving outside in rain

Geoff

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: ROSINA INVESTMENTS LIMITED on November 25, 2006, 10:50:45 am

Why not trade it in for a new one if it's that embarrassing?

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: Adam Young on November 25, 2006, 12:05:00 pm

I painted my Diamondback with Plastkote stone finish in the same colours as the Prochem steam easy! looked great for a while until it started rattling about in the back of the van during transit Now I am looking for a new machine as even though it works great I am embarassed with the look of it. At least I'll have a good back up in the workshop if needed. Thinking of a Mytee or a one of Mr Purcell's machines.

Take my advice do not try to renovate it as it will still p you off after a few weeks. In this game impressions count! big style.

Cheers' Adam.

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: Steve Chapman on November 25, 2006, 05:21:03 pm

One of my machines looked ruff so I got some vinyl lettering made up with my business name etc on and put on sides and it really hid the scratch marks 8)

You can also get vinyl wrap to put round the body of the machine, but heat from the tank migt be a problem, i know my lettering has never come off though!


regards
steve

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: rs_cleancare on November 25, 2006, 08:03:35 pm

All good ideas i think it's important to look after your kit and keep it looking spic and span.
I clean my van soon as it gets the slightist bit of dirt on it after all this is the first thing the custy see's.
Thanks for suggestions i think it's time for a new machine ;D
Rob.

Title: Re: Scuff Marks
Post by: dave401uk on November 27, 2006, 12:37:00 am

i agree with Steve (carpet doctor) on this one, over the yrs i have used stick on signs/numbers on my nachines to hide marks, it works well,and gives the machine a whole new look,so much so that reg cust think youve got a new one ::)

Dave