Renewing Plastics?

[ThreeFifty]

So it's pretty much time to give the plastics a little resotration. They aren't bad, but the previous owner got them pretty scratched up on trees and stuff. Nothing too deep, mostly small surface scratches. Is there anything that helps shine them up? I used Armor All a few times, but it shines for awhile and doesn't do much.

[rappy97]

What ever you do, don't use Plastic-Renew! I have put 8 hours into that stuff on my 350 and it looks pretty sad:(

[ThreeFifty]

Really!? I was considering getting some of that. I thought it worked good?

[oxidized_black]

i have heard this is about the best stuff available. Plastic Gloss is made and sold mostly in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Nova Specialty Fluid And Finishes

2720 Gottingen St

Halifax, NS B3K 3C7, Canada

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7_XV-wYgE4]Plastic Gloss - YouTube[/ame]

[ThreeFifty]

It would probably be a lot to get a bottle of that down to the states though.

[oxidized_black]

yes maybe ... i don't think you'll find anything that you or i would be happy with ya know? the products out there promise this and that, but will wear off like the amour all. another less expensive product you can use and i use it regularly, is pledge furniture polish, it doesnt seem to be as sticky as the amour all. it lasts maybe a little longer than the other too....

[marioweldinginc]

there are a few kits the involve wet sanding and a few other steps that I thought about trying but for the time and effort might a well get new plastics

Unless your going to make your quad street legal or show it, just get some multipurpose cleaner, spray your quad down, hose it off then go onto next ride.

[oxidized_black]

there are a few kits the involve wet sanding and a few other steps that I thought about trying but for the time and effort might a well get new plastics

or take the plastics off and get it hydro-dipped... i would go that route if i was to that stage...

http://www.quadcrazy.com/atvforum/general-talk-anything-goes/11064-hydrodipping-water-transfer-printing.html

Edited March 16, 2012 by oxidized_black

[quadnut20]

W-D 40 !!

[PolarisRich]

I've used a few products with some good results.

The first product is Maxima SC1 Clear Coat.

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This stuff works great, easy to use and smell good too. Clean your bike and spray it on. Leave it sit over night and your plastics will look like new.

The other stuff that I tried that gave me some decent results was Mop & Glo.

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Just apply with sponge brush slowly so not to make air bubbles and let dry over night.

Both products act like a clear coat and hide all the little surface scratches

[ThreeFifty]

I just want to get these scratches out. Once they're out, they won't come back, as I don't do too much trail riding where they would brush against something.