dull plastic

Started by socalrappy700, September 05, 2008, 08:58:44 AM

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socalrappy700

As the title says my white plastic is looking a bit dull.  Any tricks to bring the shine back?
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preddy08

White wall tire cleaner. Can be found at wally world in a white bottle. Really makes the white plastic "pop" then after that put on some tire shine.
Just a little 81hp trail bike.


socalrappy700

Thanks bro.  My OCD thanks you too.
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preddy08

Quote from: Socalrappy700 on September 05, 2008, 09:21:55 AM
Thanks bro.  My OCD thanks you too.

If you have stain, then use comet and scotch bright.


I was really anal about my predator, but on this bike I could not really care what it looks like.


It may look like shit, but it rides like a caddy, and runs like a raped ape.
Just a little 81hp trail bike.


Flynbyu

Quote from: Socalrappy700 on September 05, 2008, 08:58:44 AM
As the title says my white plastic is looking a bit dull.  Any tricks to bring the shine back?

PLEDGE!

It makes it SHINE.

~Brian
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zx10r203

How about on dark plastics?? ex: black

preddy08

Quote from: zx10r203 on September 05, 2008, 09:42:11 AM
How about on dark plastics?? ex: black

Tire shine is about the only thing that works on black. Other than sanding and buffing.
Just a little 81hp trail bike.


Flynbyu

Quote from: zx10r203 on September 05, 2008, 09:42:11 AM
How about on dark plastics?? ex: black

My bike is blue, and Pledge makes it sparkle. It won't help with deep scratches, or pits, but it does put a little shine on the fenders.

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Krandall

Quote from: preddy08 on September 05, 2008, 09:27:02 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on September 05, 2008, 09:21:55 AM
Thanks bro.  My OCD thanks you too.

If you have stain, then use comet and scotch bright.


I was really anal about my predator, but on this bike I could not really care what it looks like.


It may look like shit, but it rides like a caddy, and runs like a raped ape.

one thing... I'd be VEEEEERRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Careful using a scotchbrite/brillow pads, they are VERY abrasive. that will take the stock gloss/shine right off your plastics.


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Flynbyu

Quote from: Krandall on September 05, 2008, 10:24:48 AM
Quote from: preddy08 on September 05, 2008, 09:27:02 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on September 05, 2008, 09:21:55 AM
Thanks bro.  My OCD thanks you too.

If you have stain, then use comet and scotch bright.


I was really anal about my predator, but on this bike I could not really care what it looks like.


It may look like shit, but it rides like a caddy, and runs like a raped ape.

one thing... I'd be VEEEEERRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Careful using a scotchbrite/brillow pads, they are VERY abrasive. that will take the stock gloss/shine right off your plastics.

Yup!

Even that fender restore stuff is a mild abrasive.

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fireman5166

mothers power ball and mothers plastic polish is ok. I guess if I spent more than 1 hour on it it would work better. the alluminum polish works killer on the sand blasted wheels.
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Quote from: fireman5166 on September 06, 2008, 06:41:16 PM
mothers  the alluminum polish works killer on the sand blasted wheels.

Yep,  +1


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Quote from: Flynbyu on September 05, 2008, 09:30:13 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on September 05, 2008, 08:58:44 AM
As the title says my white plastic is looking a bit dull.  Any tricks to bring the shine back?

PLEDGE!

It makes it SHINE.

~Brian

lol, that's an old boot polishing trick too.  Some guys used to use pledge to make their boots pop for an inspection.

Bert

Anyone have experience with Hondabrite?

I've cleaned my white plastics with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser twice.  I think it works great.  Initially I thought it dulled the sheen of the plastics but there white again so I don't care.  They bead water so its all good  :lol:

700crazzzynuttts

High Gloss SC1 clear coat, makes black plastics look new, awsome stuff. ;)

Does'nt take out scratches, but sure makes it shine :thumbs:

I picked it up at the local bike shop.

damn mods are killing me, b**ch is fast though