How To Fix Scratched Dirt Bike Plastics
If the scratches improve then it s a great outcome but if not the windows may need professional treatment or replacement.
How to fix scratched dirt bike plastics. In this article we cover a few easy ways to refinish your plastics without breaking the bank. I understand that the larger gouges from rocks and stuff are pretty much perma. I dropped my bike ktm duke 125 and the fender got scratched up quite bad which is in black glossy plastic. Anyway ff you are on a budget or are unable to get new plastics for your dirt bike or atv then this tutorial will help you to remove surface damages in preparation for new decal graphics.
I am almost positive i read a detailed post on how to remove scratches from your plastics using a heat gun a fine grade of sandpaper. With a clean cloth wipe off the brass cleaner. We carry plastics from the best after market brands and oem. Atv utv dirtbike.
Finally for the diyer who does not want to change out their current plastic or the vintage bike owner who can t find replacement plastic several options exist to get those original fenders and shrouds back to a show room shine. How to fix plastic scratches gouges and breaks part 1. Are there other methods to remove scratches or since i am a new rider should i just forget about it because there will be more to follow soon. How to get scratches out your motorbike plastics.
Use a few drops of brass cleaner on a clean and soft cloth to rub the scratched area using small circular wiping motions. Watch this video to see how to get the scratches out without replacing anything just using a heat gun or hair dryer and some sand paper. This thread is archived. Repeat if the scratches don t appear better.
Its quick cheap and easy. Just warm up the plastic smooth it off then sand it down. Watch the video to see. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.
Fenders gas tank side panels the works. This procedure made my bike look 100 better. One of the most annoying things about owning an atv or dirt bike is dealing with fading or cracked plastics. My dirt bikes plastics have acquired a decent amount of scratches in it from me tipping over because i am going too slow is there any way to smooth out or flatten the scratches without having to buy all new plastics.
So is there anyway to remove these and how. No matter how great it runs if the plastics look bad it will be the only thing you notice.