Colorado Red Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 I'm going to throw some Alba graphics on my 'Shee one of these days, and I thought I'd get the scratches off my fenders first. I heard of this stuff called Plastic Restore...anyone use it yet? (I think Dennis Kirk sells it) If its a pain to use, forget it...I just thoght I'd freshen up the plastic that the graphics don't cover. I heard of another type that you have to wet sand your fenders first...then the stuff wears off leaving fenders worse than before. I'm hoping this stuff is different. -Mike Quote
Ryda85 Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 i tried it on my 250ex...its ok if you got the time to use it...i wouldnt do it again Quote
Colorado Red Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Posted July 26, 2005 i tried it on my 250ex...its ok if you got the time to use it...i wouldnt do it again 397155[/snapback] Thats kind of what I thought....bummer. I guess I'll throw my graphics on and spray the fenders with a little Armor All or something. -Mike Quote
fast500#12 Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 very time consuming. i was doing it on mx kx 500 for about 2 hours and said screw this. i wish banshee plastics were like my 500's 20 bucks a piece. Quote
bobbybonilla Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Thats kind of what I thought....bummer.I guess I'll throw my graphics on and spray the fenders with a little Armor All or something. -Mike 397174[/snapback] Try mop and glo from walmart instead of armor all Ive tried both and love mop and glo Ive seen alot or local racers prep their bikes with it before the race, keeps the mud from sticking, and makes them gleam give it a try Quote
'shee Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 i spent 14-16 hours using plastic renew on my uncles atv. they are a pain to do but if you have the patience and time its worth it Quote
sandman121383 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 start with a rough sand paper and work ur way down to a real fine grit to get all ur scratches out. then clean them real good. then use the plastic renew. a friend of mine did that and his EX's plastics looked brand new. if ur not gonna get rid of the scratches theres no point in doing it. Quote
John19 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Posted August 5, 2005 yes, the lowers will fit left and right. 400446[/snapback] start with a rough sand paper and work ur way down to a real fine grit to get all ur scratches out. then clean them real good. then use the plastic renew. a friend of mine did that and his EX's plastics looked brand new. if ur not gonna get rid of the scratches theres no point in doing it. 400987[/snapback] Couldn't have said it better. Been there, done that forget it. That product is a rip off in my opinion. Quote
Nightrider Posted August 9, 2005 Report Posted August 9, 2005 Worked great on my white plastics.Only gripe was it would come off in patches from pressure washing and reapplication was necessary.It did leave a nice shiny hard surface. Quote
g-force Posted August 10, 2005 Report Posted August 10, 2005 I'm going to throw some Alba graphics on my 'Shee one of these days, and I thought I'd get the scratches off my fenders first. I heard of this stuff called Plastic Restore...anyone use it yet? (I think Dennis Kirk sells it)If its a pain to use, forget it...I just thoght I'd freshen up the plastic that the graphics don't cover. I heard of another type that you have to wet sand your fenders first...then the stuff wears off leaving fenders worse than before. I'm hoping this stuff is different. -Mike 397116[/snapback] graphics won't stick after you apply plastic renew!! Quote
Mxzdan Posted August 10, 2005 Report Posted August 10, 2005 Wanted to try it but after reading all this I think I wont. Quote
bigboybanshee Posted August 10, 2005 Report Posted August 10, 2005 Wanted to try it but after reading all this I think I wont. 402988[/snapback] I'm gonna try it next week, I'll post up before and after pics along with the amount of work done. Quote
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