Remove scratches from clear plastic trim along windshield

[HanStinger]

There is a strip along either side of the front windshield that is clear on top and black at the bottom. I don't know what is called -- maybe "window seal trim"? Well, it is scratched deep enough that I can feel it. It shows up in the sunshine when you approach the door. I think this plastic must be softer than the headlamp plastic. But the only thing I can think of doing is using either headlamp restoring compound or (if they still make it) CD/DVD scratch removing compound. What do you all think?

 

[Ah GetFd]

If you are that fussed with it buy the new trim otherwise you are going to blow money on this and not fix it. Personally I wouldn't bother. It's not going to add any value to it.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Since getting a replacement part is always a final solution, dry wet sanding it, then rubbing and polishing compounds. You might be satisfied that it doesn't "wave" at you each time you approach the car. If you do a fubar, then get the replacement part. I have no idea if that plastic is white painted black, or black on black/clear coat. I guess you'll find out. Ha hah.