Lets have them. I have some pretty deep scratches in my plastic and I want to shine it up over the winter because I won't be on it as much. What grit paper and poliches do you guys use and do you do the sanding by hand?

 

Just the obvious - Start with a coarser paper like 220 grit, then work up through 400 and 600. I've heard that using a rubbing compound is the equlivant of using 1000 grit and that seems to be true. Sanding out scratches is a time consuming process but it cannot be rushed. It's possible to do the first run at sanding with a sander, but only to level out the scratched areas. Beyond that is best done by hand until you reach the buffing stage.

Jaybee

 

With all the new clear coat paints these days and rubber bumpers and parts on automobiles, is there a clear coat paint out there that would be flexible enough to clear the atv fenders and body parts and still be durable as well?

 

PC Racing puts out some stuff called Plastic Renew. It's basically a flexible clear coat made for ATV's. It can do a great job, provided you take the time needed to properly sand and prep the surface, however it can flake off in time. Once you decide to coat your plastic you'll be committed to some routine resurfacing work.

Jaybee

 

With the PC racing clear coat you can't wash your quad with dish soap or other soaps designed to degrease. Also you have to be very careful not to spill gas on in when your puttin gas in it. Over all I was very happy with the outcome of the plastic renew. The Finish is amazing much glossier than stock. The sanding will take time just work with it and you'll be happy with the outcome. Oh and to wash your bike just buy automotive soap that is designed to not strip waxes.