Plastic scratches repair, how?

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juhiss

Joined Nov 2010

43 Posts | 0+

Finland

Discussion Starter
• Dec 5, 2010

• #1

Hi!

How do you usually fix scratches from your plastics? My tank has alot small scratches on the sides and it looks really awful. I have heard that there is an easy way to repair them without any paint.

Here is few pics:

http://juhiz.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Husaberg+550/

-juhis-

 

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katoomed00

Joined Aug 2010

18 Posts | 1+

youngsville,la

• Dec 5, 2010

• #2

try this product,you can find it online pretty easy

PC-1 Plastic Renew and Restoration Kit

 

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juhiss

Joined Nov 2010

43 Posts | 0+

Finland

Discussion Starter
• Dec 5, 2010

• #3

Thanks katoomed00, i just bought the KIT from ebay. I will post here if it works with 'Before & After' photos

 

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eyspy

Joined Feb 2009

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Downunder !

• Dec 6, 2010

• #4

Too late now, but prevention is better than cure. 3M make a h/duty clear plastic film you can stick to your plastic that will protect them.

I don't bother with the repair kits ( a lot of work for poor results) Rather just ride her till she looks too scruffy then replace with new ones.

 

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juhiss

Joined Nov 2010

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Finland

Discussion Starter
• Dec 6, 2010

• #5

Yeap, but its the gastank... Too expensive for me to replace.

 

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philis

Joined Dec 2007

184 Posts | 2+

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

• Dec 6, 2010

• #6

After washing my bike i always spray some Silicone spray over the plastics, the stuff you use to shine your cars dash. It hides all the scratches and gives it that wet look.

 

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eyspy

Joined Feb 2009

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Downunder !

• Dec 6, 2010

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juhiss said:

Yeap, but its the gastank... Too expensive for me to replace.

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Woops ! Sorry, I should have red your post better

 

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juhiss

Joined Nov 2010

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Finland

Discussion Starter
• Dec 6, 2010

• #8

philis said:

After washing my bike i always spray some Silicone spray over the plastics, the stuff you use to shine your cars dash. It hides all the scratches and gives it that wet look.

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Thats a good idea actually!!

 

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juhiss

Joined Nov 2010

43 Posts | 0+

Finland

Discussion Starter
• Dec 7, 2010

• #9

Wohoo! Black plastic wax = awesome result

 

tuts

Joined Feb 2002

865 Posts | 9+

las vegas nv

• Dec 7, 2010

• #10

a quick fix is to scrape the big gouges with a single sided razor blade to remove peeling and put some mop and glow [floor cleaning product] on a rag, full strength, and coat it several times. wait for each coat to dry fully before applying the next coat. also makes clean up after riding easy.

 

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sabink

Joined Feb 2009

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Bulgaria

• Dec 7, 2010

• #11

Close blow for a moment with hot air gun and the hairy surface goes away. Must be cleaned very well before that.

 

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jcolleymx

Joined Jan 2011

30 Posts | 0+

Gahanna, OH USA

• Mar 2, 2011

• #12

I've used Plastic Renew with good results but start out with a finer sandpaper unless scratches are real bad, then go coarser as needed. Once you put the liquid on it looks great!