paint finish

[cemjr]

Here's my ? I removed the sticker near the gas cap and it left behind a little glue. I should have known better but I used a little Prep-All to remove it and it dulled the finish. I tried to buff it back with a little wax, didn't work. Is the black finish paint or just buffed plastic. Can I get the gloss back ?

 

[**sj**]

its not paint...just ATV plastic very sensitive... maybe try some mequires or novus plastic poilsh ...I' have some I'll give it a try on a spare body piece I have tonight..

 

[LazyBastard]

It may take a little rubbing compound to remove the surface of the plastic that was damaged by the chemicals.

 

[tapp1]

I 2nd Novus Plastic polish or Meg's. PlastX plastic polish.

 

[**sj**]

even a soft cotton rag leaves faint swirl marks...

this plastic is beyond soft...any kind of compound seems too strong for it in my opinion...

 

[SledFreak]

Here's my ? I removed the sticker near the gas cap and it left behind a little glue. I should have known better but I used a little Prep-All to remove it and it dulled the finish. I tried to buff it back with a little wax, didn't work. Is the black finish paint or just buffed plastic. Can I get the gloss back ?

It's 30 bucks for a new one... Just go buy it... I did the same thing to mine.... Once they are scratched, there is no fixing it...

 

[**sj**]

for adhesive removal has anyone tried wd40 this with a soft cloth might be the answer for preventing the dulling in the first place

 

[Daranello]

plastic suxs....bring back the paint

 

[SledFreak]

for adhesive removal has anyone tried wd40 this with a soft cloth might be the answer for preventing the dulling in the first place

You have to heat from the inside and outside to remove the sticker and glue. If you don't and you have to start rubbing, then your done. It will be scratched...

I agree with Daranello... Bring back the paint..

 

[**sj**]

paint adds weight...and cost...

 

[cemjr]

Thanks for all the responces. I like the "30 bucks gets you a new one" That definately sounds like the way to go. The new one will have another sticker on it and I'll test anything I use to remove the glue on the old one before I use it on the new one.

 

[yamahahaha]

bring back the paint is rite!!!!!!!!!!! especially on atvs

 

[maniac]

i put a carbon fiber tank protector or what ever they are called they use them on crotch rockets looks cool too

 

[ferbm]

Im a victim too. I used a bit of mineral spirits to clean up a patch to put on my registration stickers.. ..what a mistake.. the whole area is dull now! that's the top cowl! Anyone know how expensive that is?

 

[eightpilot]

The new one will not have a sticker on it most likely...