[rs_cleancare]

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.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

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

Shaun

[carpetclean]

try back to black for car plastics works a treat

[John Kelly]

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

[rs_cleancare]

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.

[gwrightson]

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

Geoff

[ROSINA INVESTMENTS LIMITED]

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

[Adam Young]

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.

[Steve Chapman]

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

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

[rs_cleancare]

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
Rob.

[dave401uk]

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