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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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I have a bunch of scratches in my plastic on my atv and i was wondering if anyone new a cleaner that could get rid of them or just make the plastic shiny. the plastic is on a 04 400 ex and is flexible.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by quadtrx400ex
I have a bunch of scratches in my plastic on my atv and i was wondering if anyone new a cleaner that could get rid of them or just make the plastic shiny. the plastic is on a 04 400 ex and is flexible.
I don't think that cleaner eliminates scratches! If you are looking at just making them shiny scratches, I have found tire shine on the plastic and then wiping with a rag makes it look good!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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I wonder if carefully using a torch will melt the scratches out???? Never tried it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by budedm
I wonder if carefully using a torch will melt the scratches out???? Never tried it.
i'll let you try it first

if i did that id probably end up with some rough surfaced plastic

but anyway

i use armour-all to

it really blackens your seat if youve got a black one.

only slid off twice to
 
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TacticalRedneckofKentucky
i'll let you try it first

if i did that id probably end up with some rough surfaced plastic

but anyway

i use armour-all to

it really blackens your seat if youve got a black one.

only slid off twice to
speaking of seats i got my quad used and is the red seat stock for the 04?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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yep, some 400s have black, some red..
all confusing to me..
i try to shoot for a black seat though (personal preferance)

but ive seen confederate flag seat covers and stuff
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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My Rincon looked like it was sanded when I bought it used. I've tried all the recommendations on the forums and was not satisfied with any of them. What I ended up doing was wiping a thin coat of Acrylic Pledge Future Finish with a small sponge.

PledgeŽ with FutureŽ Premium Floor Finish

Hardens to a hard finish and you have shine that will not wash off or dirt to stick to. Ammonia will take if off and just reapply as necessary. The scratches are still there but now with shine and are unnoticeable.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by budedm
I wonder if carefully using a torch will melt the scratches out???? Never tried it.
Ya! Thats what I did we took 400 grit sand paper sanded all the fenders and then took a torch over it very carefully and it worked great!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Denguy
My Rincon looked like it was sanded when I bought it used. I've tried all the recommendations on the forums and was not satisfied with any of them. What I ended up doing was wiping a thin coat of Acrylic Pledge Future Finish with a small sponge.

PledgeŽ with FutureŽ Premium Floor Finish

Hardens to a hard finish and you have shine that will not wash off or dirt to stick to. Ammonia will take if off and just reapply as necessary. The scratches are still there but now with shine and are unnoticeable.
could you put some pics on please?
 
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