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How do I get the shine back on Raptor plastic?

Old Mar 17, 2001 | 08:17 PM
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I have a black & white Raptor, and after a lot of mud riding here in Michigan, the plastic is very dull and very scratched. Some quite deep from tree branches and mud. What do you recommend to remove the scatches and get the shine back?
I have used Armor All before, but that is only temporary and the white rear fenders don't really change much. I also have heard of people using "tire clean/shine" products for cars on the frame, etc.. to clean up the underside. Anyone have more details?
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Old Mar 17, 2001 | 08:27 PM
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I use ArmorAll to hide the scratches. Here is a post not too long ago that centered around plastic restoration:

http://forums.atvconnection.com/thre...rigpost=171424
 
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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 09:17 AM
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Try Simple Green that stuff is amazing, but make sure you dilute it, very strong stuff.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 07:43 PM
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You can't polish a turd. Sorry, i couldn't resist, lol.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 08:32 PM
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This is the answer for getting the dullness and dirt out from the scratches. SOS pads or some regular steel wool with some dish soap. My friend that races dirtbikes told me about it and you can not believe how it cleans up.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 08:46 PM
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Clean it and then spray the whole thing with tire foam cleaner. It will look like new when you are done.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2001 | 08:56 PM
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Here are a few suggestions. Clean with soap and water. Armor All cleaner, dishwashing liquad etc is all good. After spraying off dry with a lent free towel or shamee. After this to bring the shine bag here are a few suggestions. 1. Armor All. 2. STP Son of a Gun. 3. Mop and Glow. It's your choice. Also, I've used the Plastic Renew but, I wouldn't suggest it unless you never plan on riding that bike again, because once you get that bike muddy and clean it, all the renew comes off leaving your plastic a faded white.
 
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