Faded plastic

What can one use to rejuvinate black plastic such as chaing guards,
instrument surrounds and rear guards.

I've tried armorall, mr sheen and furniture polishes only to fade
after 2 weeks.


vifer
'97 vfr750, '82 CX500

 

I use a product called 303. Seems to work better than Armourall but still
needs to be replied.

Aaron
ZX6R

 

Is that .303 By Lee Enfield?

Mick
GS1000S

 

..303. Yes, that product can also be applied to Speed Cameras.

 

'mothers' back to black
at autobarn etc
fades eventually
lasts a good while tho

 

Chrome.

Theo

 

I once had a chat with an automotive spray-painter about this exact topic.
He said there are some semi-flexible paints that "bond" with most plastics
and come in most colours and textures (semi gloss, matt etc). They're not
cheap though and he said the only people who want it used are vintage car
restorers who want the bumpers, dash-boards etc to look like new but still
be original.

He didn't mention brands or anything, but maybe a auto paint supplier might
be of assistance.

--James
ZZR250==>ZX9R
__________________________________
A random quote of nothing:

I hear the sound that the machines make, and feel my heart break, just
for a moment.

 

Bumper paint.

Gary

 

Mud.

-----sharks

 

baby oil - dont laugh, just try it
it will work

 

Paint. Satin black acrylic touch-up spray cans. Shake till your arm falls
off. Spray with other arm. Perfect. Also perfect for switchchblocks...That's
*Satin* black. Not gloss, not matt. Satin.

(Remove pieces before painting...)

Doug Cox.
Work to ride, Ride to work...

 

Hey vifer,
Hate to tell you this, but Mr Sheen ( John Howard) got kero in it and will
kill your paint and plastic over a short period of time. You should never
use the stuff on paint work as it will absorb into the paint and f@#k it.
Not sure about the technical term , maybe your local spray painter can
explan it to you. A good spray for most plastics is SO EASY from CRC. Its
made as a spray on tyre cleaner that works real good on most rubber and
plastic items. But like they say , YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR..Dont buy cheap
as it will cost you in the long run.


RATfINK
ZRX1100, FXDX 2003,

 

One switchblock on the VT250 had gone white from weathering when I got
it. I used Inox which almost got it back to black. Lasts pretty well too.

 

Never heard of that... is it graphite-based stove polishing gunk?

Gary

 

"Doug Cox" wrote

Are you trying to say satin? I certainly wouldn't trust matt with a paint
can.

Theo

 

It's like WD40, but it doesnt dry off. Bloody good gear <sound of
googling>... Here you go:

http://www.aussieweld.com.au/product_pages/inox/inox.htm

 

"Keeps saw chains, bars and O rings free from timber resins and corrosion
and in good condition, use in self oilers. Keeps motor bike and push bike
chains lubricated and free from dirt, moisture and corrosion."

Sounds like good shit. I like the "Wasp Killer" too, line up all you f'n
Proddies!

Gary

 

I used black shoe polish on my old Spada and that worked very well too.

 

last time I used baby oil on some(thing)one... I had to marry it..
will try it out of sheer curiosity..I draw the line on KY though.

 

LOL -