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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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Took wife on trail ride, noticed after washing plastic, there were two faded spots about the size of a golf ball on the rear fenders probably where her calves rubbed. We went through a lot of mud. The spots are dull not exactly white, but faded. Any fix for this, or just something I will have to get over? Pretty disgusted over it. I know it's an atv, but I like for things to look as nice as possible. I'm not going to buy plastic, but I am curious what the cost is if I decide to replace it later. Anyone ever buy replacement plastic?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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A friend of mine replaced almost every piece of plastic after a crash, he had to replace a few other things at the same time but he spent over $800. You can try to take a hair dryer and heat the faded area, this will take out faded areas but make sure not to melt the plastic. Hold your hand on the back side of the plastic so you can tell how hot it is getting.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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Wiped it down with turtle wax spray protectant. Looks fine for now, but I know as It wears off the dull spots will show again.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] Might have to hit my friend at work up for some decals. If he can copy the decals on the sides of the force, I think they will look pretty cool. The rear fenders look a little plain in that area anyway[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 07:55 AM
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Thanks Prairiewrench, I may try that before decals[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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I have bought rear plastic .... ( stupid me... I let a "beginner" test ride my bike )

The back end is all one piece of course ... $175.00

 
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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I thought it would cost twice that! Thanks Vforcer[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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