Restoration of scuffed plastics - how? - SV650.org

02-05-10, 03:42 PM

Hi,

The plastic bodywork is looking pretty tired on my curvy SV. Does anyone have any tips on restoring plastic with scuffed and dull patches? (The bike is black, if that is relevant.)

Thanks,

S

rictus01 · 02-05-10, 03:46 PM

A few pics would help as it depends to what degree they are "scuffed".

Cheers Mark.

02-05-10, 04:01 PM

Ok, I'll try and make some pics later. Mainly it's areas that have been chaffed over time so that they've become matt instead of shiny (not deep scoring).

rictus01 · 02-05-10, 04:26 PM

If it's just dulling paint then the Autoglym resin polishes are very good or if not to worn Tcut would do the job, but if it's a high wear area, then getting the shine back is one thing, keeping it quite another, I'd consider some clear Paint saver.

Cheers Mark.

02-05-10, 03:42 PM	#1
sosh Guest Posts: n/a	Restoration of scuffed plastics - how? Hi, The plastic bodywork is looking pretty tired on my curvy SV. Does anyone have any tips on restoring plastic with scuffed and dull patches? (The bike is black, if that is relevant.) Thanks, S

02-05-10, 03:46 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Scuffed plastic A few pics would help as it depends to what degree they are "scuffed". Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

02-05-10, 04:01 PM	#3
sosh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scuffed plastic Ok, I'll try and make some pics later. Mainly it's areas that have been chaffed over time so that they've become matt instead of shiny (not deep scoring).

02-05-10, 04:26 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Scuffed plastic If it's just dulling paint then the Autoglym resin polishes are very good or if not to worn Tcut would do the job, but if it's a high wear area, then getting the shine back is one thing, keeping it quite another, I'd consider some clear Paint saver. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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