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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Pledge [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Not Perm but works till it washes off. Seems to make scratches look alot less noticable. I use it after every wash. I've found if you try to fix the plastic with sandpaper, etc you will lose that shine...thats why I don't do that anymore..I just Pledge it.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by: WindmillAtWork
Pledge [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Not Perm but works till it washes off. Seems to make scratches look alot less noticable. I use it after every wash. I've found if you try to fix the plastic with sandpaper, etc you will lose that shine...thats why I don't do that anymore..I just Pledge it.
I agree with you on using Pledge on undamaged plastic, but I needed to remove pretty deep gouges and scrapes.

I did the sanding, ending up with 3000 grit. Mop and Glow did not work, however my wife did find Johnson and Johnson's
"FUTURE" acrylic floor polish and that did the trick. The damaged fenders look almost new......not perfect, but 99% improved.

Thanks for all the input.

 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Plastic Renew works if you take the time and use it right.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:19 AM
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I have used both Plastic ReNu and Mop & Glow. Both worked very well provided the wet sanding was done properly.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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thanks for the tips, nice ideas....

beleive it or not, I also found wiping down with "pre-oiled gun wipes" before mudding makes it easier for hosing off....

I also know of someobdy who had their machine rhino lined and it looks great...kid beats the hell out it and its holding up pretty well after almost a year....
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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I thought there was some miracle stuff on www.rockymountainatvmc.com that worked really well?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 01:37 AM
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After you get the finish smooth and before you try mop and glow or whatever try 3M paint protection film is transparent and it's nearly invisible. It is very durable and will protect your fenders when you have a 2d person.

It's pricey but outlasts the rest.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Where do you get it?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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You can get the 3m plastic online or an auto parts store that deals in paint/bodyparts or cabelas markets it under the automotive as Trimbrite Bodyguard Paint Protection Film.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Looked it up on Cabelas site. Looks like it may work for what I want. Will it go around the wheelwell openings OK or is it too thick to lay down good without making relief cuts or pieceing?
 
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