How To Restore Scratched Dirt Bike Plastics
One of the most annoying things about owning an atv or dirt bike is dealing with fading or cracked plastics.
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In this article we cover a few easy ways to refinish your plastics without breaking the bank. 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. Dry the area with a clean dry cloth when you re done. This procedure made my bike look 100 better.
Your plastics will get broken. When you are riding offroad bumps and crashes are inevitable. This will remove any dirt and grease making it easier to get rid of the scratch. Over time even if you are skilled and lucky enough to never crash plastics can become brittle and faded.
I dropped my bike ktm duke 125 and the fender got scratched up quite bad which is in black glossy plastic. This thread is archived. 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. Run a fingernail.
Much of a motorcycle s outer covering or fairings are made from high strength plastic or fiberglass reinforced resin. 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. And unless your bike or atv is a garage queen chances are.
New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. How to fix a faded or discolored motorcycle dirt bike fender or body panel using household items. While the majority of these plastics are designed to repel the sun s damaging ultraviolet rays the sun can still cause fading over time and in some extreme cases micro cracking on the plastic s surface. So is there anyway to remove these and how.
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. No matter how great it runs if the plastics look bad it will be the only thing you notice. Fenders gas tank side panels the works.