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BlazingYamahaYz
03-16-2003, 04:02 PM
I have a yz125, and it has 97 yz125 plastic on it, and i cant seem to get it to shine......i used soap and water, a power washer and just scrubbing it....while powerwashing it, 2 stickers blew off, and i saw the original plastic color.....WHITE! in the picture u can see it on the rear fender....my friend suggested re-painting it.....i dunno if that would work, but its an idea...what kind of stuff do u guys use to get grime and grease off the plastic and make it shine?
BlazingYamahaYz
03-16-2003, 04:14 PM
forget the picture.....here we go:rolleyes: :p
CHAUNCY
03-16-2003, 04:20 PM
Buy new plastic...
Or you could use a plastic refurnishing product. There was a thread http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=47061&highlight=automotive+clearcote that might have some tips. painting wouldnt hold up very well probably. Try scrubbing and more scrubbing with soap and stuff. The plastic refurnishing is expensive. Or buy a rear graphics kit.
phatswinn
03-17-2003, 12:40 PM
new plastic is in store for you, ur best bet without spending too much is plastic renew, i love the stuff
Dune Surfer
03-17-2003, 01:07 PM
try mop and glo, armorall, or car wax
flyin#5
03-17-2003, 01:08 PM
wd-40 works good to shine up plastic...
BlazingYamahaYz
03-17-2003, 01:15 PM
o used goo gone...it worked so freaking awesome.....no need for new plastic:D
CHAUNCY
03-17-2003, 01:22 PM
Can you post a pic so I can see how it turned out ?
Fred55
03-17-2003, 01:23 PM
Wash it off after you use it though...and dont if you dont need to! My dad set a rag with that stuff on it on the clothes line and it ate the plastic coating off....if it sits or you use a lot, your in for trouble.
BlazingYamahaYz
03-17-2003, 01:33 PM
its kinda hard to see(its dark out and that was taken in my garage....) but it really looks way better, u can barely see the color difference from where the stickers were...
03-18-2003, 11:36 AM
now Armorall it!
NJ300ex
03-18-2003, 03:28 PM
On white plastic you can use bleach and it will turn out very white. Be carefull handling it and where you use it.
03-19-2003, 01:19 AM
use turtle wax!
03-19-2003, 05:04 AM
no never use wax on plastic. If you have scratches the wax will fill them and turn colors and its hard to get out. I sugest armorall.
400exdad
03-19-2003, 06:03 AM
Tire gel works good. You may want to use a little soft scrub on it first to make it white again. Or, by new fenders. They're cheap compared to quad plastic!:scary:
Chanman420q
03-19-2003, 08:38 AM
simple green..
stiffy
03-19-2003, 08:48 AM
for god's sake get new plastics man!!! a whole set will cost around $110. :confused2
MxDale71
03-19-2003, 09:26 AM
I agree. Just get new plastics.

Front fender - $19.99
Rear fender - $18.99
Radiator scoops - $31.99
Side Panels - $47.99

or just go with the kit

Whole plastic kit - $107.99

Thats super cheap and will make your bike look like new, and you get a choice of Black, Dark Blue, White, or YZ Blue.
RuffRyder400ex
03-23-2003, 01:11 PM
wd-40 works great.
Z-King
03-23-2003, 09:45 PM
wd 40 does work good but the next day it gets twices as dusty