scratches out of plastic...

[mikeman828]

Hey guys,

What's the best way to clean up some plastics with pretty good amount of scratches?? I am hoping to land a 400ex, that the guy bought and only rode it... hard. I doubt it was ever washed......Plastics are pretty scratched up.

Any suggestions ?????

Thnx

:D

[Pvt. Maggot]

well...buying new plastic is a way....i herd about running a torch over it or a heat gun...but whatever you do..don't use plastic renew it doesn't work. automotive clear coat works good on making them shiney or you could use some armorall that makes it look really nice.

[racinred330ex]

well my dad does body work so hes pretty handy with the ol buffer we used that on my lil bros 86 trx 70 what a classic

[Diedrich]

baby oil makes em nice and shiney

get some wax compound..for a car..get some real coarse stuff..then get finer stuff..then get the finishing stuff..and buff away

[RiPPiNiTuP7]

Originally posted by nacsracer27
get some wax compound..for a car..get some real coarse stuff..then get finer stuff..then get the finishing stuff..and buff away

Listen to Nacs guys...I live by him, and before he polished up his plastic it looked HORRIBLE...it looks much better now. I was seriously impressed.

[jshtex]

Actually Plastic Renew will work.... It just takes a ton of work and it does not last as long as you might hope.

Originally posted by RiPPiNiTuP7
Listen to Nacs guys...I live by him, and before he polished up his plastic it looked HORRIBLE...it looks much better now. I was seriously impressed. :cool:

[sparks400]

that plastic renewer does work just dont get gas or anything but water on it or it will come right off, i was filling up and i split a lil gas and i saw it the compound come right off, and nacsracer that car wax compund stuff really does work thanks man.
-sparks

[Rip_Tear]

Don't try the heat thing, it's not really worth it, more likely to make it look worse.

[MOFO]

I just keep a good coat of Formula 2001 on my plastic after I wash it up. I figured I could buy new plastic, buff it out...but its just gonna get scratched up again. 2001 was my simple solution...

[spiderrider04]

Originally posted by VWVR6
I just keep a good coat of Formula 2001 on my plastic after I wash it up. I figured I could buy new plastic, buff it out...but its just gonna get scratched up again. 2001 was my simple solution...

I also use Formula 2001 and I think it works great.

[skemp]

Originally posted by spiderrider04
I also use Formula 2001 and I think it works great.

sure does stink though, gives me headaches in large doses

[hondafox440]

Lacquer thinner will really shine plastics up, but I'm not too sure about removing scratches..

[racinred330ex]

laqur (sp) will make it turn white i belive also it depends on the plastic but i wouldnt recomend doing it

[Ralph]

i dunno what i did to mine but mine went white/yellow

im telling you guys...do it the way i stated in the earlier post and you wont be sorry...all the other ways work but only temporaly...this method actual buffs the scrathed right out

[mikeman828]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.....

I did land the 400ex I was hoping for so now I'll try to work on the plastics. I want to get on it and ride it first though...!!!!

nacsracer27: I can get that car wax at Wal mart can't I??

Ride red!!

:D :eek: :eek:

[dariusld]

get some wax compound..for a car..get some real coarse stuff..then get finer stuff..then get the finishing stuff..and buff away Does this dull the plastics also?

[racinred330ex]

it all depends on how long u feel like buffin but if u have a buffer go at it alos be careful because i can burn ur plastic like u can burn paint wit a buffer (if it gets too hot)

Originally posted by mikeman828

nacsracer27: I can get that car wax at Wal mart can't I??
im not sure if you can get it at wal mart...i got it from a guy that deals for auto magic, im not sure where else would carry it...and no it does not dull the plastic..the roughest compound does a little bit..but its made to get the scrathes out....then the next one up is for finishing-removing scrathes...then the last step is for finishing only and gives the plastic a great shine

[bklyn400ex]

do u use a wool buffing pad, or a foam one

Originally posted by bklyn400ex
do u use a wool buffing pad, or a foam one i use the wool pads dor the heavier compounds..then i use the foam pad for the finishing glaze