Gettin the scratches out...

[sunder0]

My plastic is not as shinny as it used to be....

I would like to get it back into that condition and keep it that way, but does anyone have a recommendation on product(s) to use to bring back the dull, slightly scratched up plastics back to that shinny showroom condition?

Thanks,
-Rob

[Yamabeast]

Check out this thread, it has lots of good info.<a href="http://www.grizzlycentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2167&hl=clean" target="_blank">
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http://www.grizzlycentral.com/forums/index...67&hl=clean

[Mack450]

anyone tried polishing compound? try and polish the scratches out?

[sunder0]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Yamabeast @ April 29, 2008, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Check out this thread, it has lots of good info.<a href="http://www.grizzlycentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2167&hl=clean" target="_blank">
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http://www.grizzlycentral.com/forums/index...67&hl=clean[/b]

To sound like a complete idiot.....
I read thru the link above....

Really? Those products (Pledge, Mr. Clean, Mop-n-Glow) get the scratches and scuffs out?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
(Not just keep a new shinny finish looking new?)

[CLHC]

They may still be there, but you just don't see'em, and they are shiny!!! All those products really work, ask my wife!!!! Pledge!!!! is amazing...
Billinvic is the King of the Clean Machine!!! Ask him.... Read the post.....

[bilinvic]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CLHC @ May 2, 2008, 9:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Billinvic is the King of the Clean Machine!!! Ask him.... Read the post.....[/b]

LOL...thanks CLHC...I consider that a compliment!!!

[CLHC]

Your welcome Bill and it is a compliment!!

[DEngelbright]

I also tried Pledge after reading that post...and I will no longer try anything else. As far as getting scratches out, thats impossible. The plastics are shiny smooth to begin with...buffing actually takes the top surface off...therefor you would be left with a flat look aside from adding some shining agent.

All you can do is hide the scratches...just remember, scratches are good. You want to make that new quad usable out on the trails, through the brush and whatever else you venture across.

PLEDGE...and don't turn back...you'll be as happy as possible

[kdizabc]

Do a Google search on PC Plastic Renew. This workes. It will make your ATV look new again.

[Mooner]

My local dealer told me long ago that they've been using Mop N Glo for years on used bikes and ATVs that they have for resale. It does give the plastic a "like new" look, and hides the scratches very well. It actually fills in the scratches and blends it in with the rest of the fender. I'm anxious to try Pledge, though, to see what it does. I do know that using WD-40 is a bad idea. It has a tendency to fade the color on the fender. As most of us already know, WD-40 is not the best to use on the rubber boots on the quad either.
Let's be careful out there...
Mooner

[CLHC]

Don't tell BillinVic, I want to one up him on the Mop'n'Glow thing!!!!! LOL Sounds great though all jokes aside.

[bilinvic]

Model car builders have been using Future floor polish for years for final clear coats through an airbrush...I've tried it too....but, I could certainly see the dried up polish cracking when the fenders flex, rub, etc. Plus, I'd hate to see what the floor polish stripper does to the plastics and whatever else it touches. I'll pass on this idea.

This reminds me of a Navy joke....most of you know polished floors in the military is common...on the ships, some of the "decks" are waxed and every once in a while, the wax needs to be removed. So, prior to the wax stripper being applied, a "pipe" (intercom throughout the ship) is made to warn folks to avoid these areas. The pipe goes like this...."Caution is to be exercised in the main flats, stripper being laid on deck"!!!! Get it? It always gets a good laugh, except for the poor sailor who made the pipe....the Chief Bosn's Mate would be chewing his ass off!!!!

I have used a polishing kit for real aircraft canopies to remove minor scratches...the grit is 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 12000. It's a long procedure, but it works.

[jack3689]

For those deeper gouges try VERY LIGHTLY running a propane torch over the area. I cannot stress enough LIGHTLY! Too much heat and you'll melt and burn your plastic.

[GrizzlyPark]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jack3689 @ May 12, 2008, 7:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

For those deeper gouges try VERY LIGHTLY running a propane torch over the area. I cannot stress enough LIGHTLY! Too much heat and you'll melt and burn your plastic.[/b]

This works well, BUT like he said LIGHTLY! It is also a great way to get out the lighter colored stress marks.

I use the viynl Leather Consitioner from Mequires, Bought it for my car and while it was setting there I tried it, Works great and repels water and keeps mud from actually sticking to it.

[DEngelbright]

PLEDGE PLEDGE PLEDGE......couple bucks will last ya forever.

just go in the ol' ladies cleaning closet and grab some already....geepers

[BigBoreNate]

[quote]
This works well, BUT like he said LIGHTLY! It is also a great way to get out the lighter colored stress marks.





I put a golf ball sized dent in the right rear quarter panel of my grizz on a ride. I pushed it back out, but it left me with a faded blue, to nearly white outline. If I cautiously use the torch as described, do you think this will reduce these outlines. How long and how close do I get the torch. I can judge how close, better then how long I think.

[OutlawedGrizz]

I just tried some stuff called SC1 High Gloss Clear Coat and it looks awesome. It's made by Maxima racing oils. It says "New Bike In A Can" and it works great. You spray it on and let it si for 30 sc. and buff with a towel and it's good to go. It shines like new and when water it it it's like a waxed car. I'd recomend this stuff to anyone.

[lloyd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jack3689 @ May 12, 2008, 7:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

For those deeper gouges try VERY LIGHTLY running a propane torch over the area. I cannot stress enough LIGHTLY! Too much heat and you'll melt and burn your plastic.[/b]

Wonder if a heat gun would get hot enough?

[bilinvic]

A heat gun will work....I use it any time I have some stress marks. A heat gun will definitely melt the plastic if you are not careful. Your now forewarned!!!

[bigredgrizz]

I wore out heat guns on my blue raptor and the yfz. HEAT GUNS WORK GREAT!!! BUT BE CAREFUL!!! I got tired of white stress marks.... SO for my Grizzly I just went with the red. AS far as the SC1 goes.... I saw some guys at the track using it back in 04 and decided to try it. IT WORKS GREAT. Ive used it ever since. The mud wont stick as bad and it leaves a dry smooth protective film. the braches dont scratch as bad either.... I also use it on the c/v boots. Heres a pic of it just cleaned.... it has 350miles of hard riding on it too!!