Ken R
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Been polishing some aluminium and painted bits on the Kato so now I need to smarten up the tired looking plastics to match. Whats the best way to get em nice and keep em nice?
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Peter r
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 09,03:43 AM » |
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Been polishing some aluminium and painted bits on the Kato so now I need to smarten up the tired looking plastics to match. Whats the best way to get em nice and keep em nice?
Buy new plastics for when you sell that KTM " Kan't Turn M, then Buy a real Bike Kenny!!!  Or hit them with 60grit, and take that shine off forever!!! Just remember Ken " You can't make Strawberry Jam outta Pig Sh!t!! |
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Serge C
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 09,15:36 AM » |
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Now for a serious reply!
I use Maxima SC1 silicon detailer. It penetrates into the plastic and gives it a 'show room' finish. I don't know how bad your plastics are, but at around $12.00 a can, it's worth a shot!
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Ian Robinson
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2011, 09,57:49 AM » |
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I had a friend who cleaned his ktm plastics with acetone then just gave them a spray with armorall. That should work for any plastics.
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Tim Dykes
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2011, 10,03:00 AM » |
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Heat gun or flame, I like the heat gun, melts the outer layer of plastic for a fresh start, but practice on an old piece first  But it's not as good as new plastic. Look online in the US for some  |
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Jeff Davey
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2011, 10,19:46 AM » |
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Try some cut & polish,I used it on my bikes. It won't take out scratchs but will give them a nice shine.
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2011, 10,31:29 AM » |
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Ken heat gun to bring out the scratches and scuffs, then a propper plastic polish. A product made by Novus is what i use at work. But there are several plastic rejuivation(spelt something like that) on the market. Armoral work as does the silcon spray Serge uses. Trick is to put a heavy layer on and leave it for a day and sometime another layer and leave, until the plastic cant assorb any more, before you wipe them down. When using the heat gun (before the polish)keep a fair distance from the plastics and work around in circles slowly around the marks to bring them out. Take 10 shots instead of one melted plastic. Or have a better chat with me when i see you next? Al
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Zeb Colic
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2011, 11,40:23 AM » |
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Ken my bike has white plastics and man do they get scratched up , and then the dirt gets in the scratched and looks shocking . In an issue of ADB i read that a product called Gumption worked really well in getting the dirt out and brighten up the surface without scratching the plastic further. Low and behold my wife had a tub so i stole it and it worked a treat . Requires some good old fashioned elbow grease but I havent seen them this bright since it sat on the show roon floor.
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Wade E
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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2011, 09,38:42 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2011, 10,13:58 AM » |
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I use CT18 and it works a treat, its an industrial truck wash and you buy it in a concentrate from autobarn. I use it every time i wash the bike and it takes away all the dirt and makes the bike look almost new. First i go over the bike with the pressure washer to take off the chunky bits of mud then i mix the CT18 with water in a squirter bottle and spray it all over then i wash it all off and the bike looks sweet.
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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2011, 10,38:05 AM » |
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I use CT18 and it works a treat, its an industrial truck wash and you buy it in a concentrate from autobarn. I use it every time i wash the bike and it takes away all the dirt and makes the bike look almost new. First i go over the bike with the pressure washer to take off the chunky bits of mud then i mix the CT18 with water in a squirter bottle and spray it all over then i wash it all off and the bike looks sweet.
What do you pay for the CT18 Alistair?? i've not used it but got onto a product called Easyclean - http://www.prestigeeasyclean.com.au/products.html - that i beleive is very similar to the CT18. I spoke with Andrew (the rep) to get a 20litre which is $50 and he is going to deliver to my work for no additional cost..... if you read the link below the prices for 1 and 5 litre bottles are listed as well.... here's my review (everyone on the dirtriderz.com xmas ride was given a free 1litre sample) - http://www.dirtriderz.com/showthread.php?1354-Prestige-Autocare-Easy-Clean&highlight=easycleanSorry for hi-jacking the thread... |
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« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2011, 12,36:52 PM » |
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Do what the Dugong does. Cover all plastics, swingarm and frame in duct tape and colored gaffa tape.  |
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Ken R
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2011, 03,26:58 AM » |
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That looks worse than scratched dirty plastics. I'm trying to smarten up already scratched and dirty and then keep em looking pretty good.
I've been on the CT18 since Ted told me how good it is, how long ago was that Ted?
Thanks to all for the input, keep it coming.
Sounds like the hair dryer is going to get a work out or do I need a heat gun?
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Tim Dykes
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2011, 04,32:24 AM » |
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That looks worse than scratched dirty plastics. I'm trying to smarten up already scratched and dirty and then keep em looking pretty good.
I've been on the CT18 since Ted told me how good it is, how long ago was that Ted?
Thanks to all for the input, keep it coming.
Sounds like the hair dryer is going to get a work out or do I need a heat gun?
You need a heat gun, a hair dryer is not hot enough. |
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